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Bug: Invalid File Path in Repository Prevents Cloning on Windows #962

@raijin-asr

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@raijin-asr

Hello Maintainers,

I encountered an issue when cloning the repository on a Windows machine. The clone operation failed during the checkout phase due to a file path containing characters/symbols that are invalid on the Windows (NTFS) file system.

The problematic file path is:

  • Responsive Navigation Bar /index.html

The issue appears to be caused by the trailing space and/or the combination of the space and forward slash ( /) in the folder name, which Windows rejects.

This issue prevents many potential Hacktoberfest contributors using Windows from successfully cloning the repository, making contributions difficult.

Suggested Fix:

The folder should be renamed to remove the trailing space and special character.

  • Suggested New Path: Responsive-Navigation-Bar/index.html (Replacing the spaces with hyphens is a common convention.)

I want to submit a Pull Request to fix this issue for first PR to Hacktoberfest.

Thank you!

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