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rikeme121
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Dec 23, 2025

Is there a way to access the file transfer dialogue processes using UWP in Windows 11?

I did not see a third party tool that existed for showing additional options for file conflicts. Windows XP has several options during a conflict. I am looking to improve the file conflict dialogue box in windows 11. I would like to add additional details prior and during a file transfer. The dialogue should include these details:

  • File Name
  • File Size Summarized (highest memory allocation)
  • Size Detailed (measured in KB)
  • Date Modified
  • Date Created
  • HASH
    • MD5
    • SHA256

There should be an option to select during the conflict to keep:

  • Newer
  • Larger
  • Rename file

During the transfer there should be copy progress in percentage and amount of data transferred. I've been reading through the Microsoft documentation, but I can't find any handles on changing the file conflict dialogue except for this little bit. I need the solution to integrate into Windows Explorer.

  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/develop/ui/controls/dialogs-and-flyouts/
  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/files/quickstart-using-file-and-folder-pickers
  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/files/fast-file-properties

Is there any documentation or handles for showing additional file details in C++, C#, PowerShell, Regedit, or Shell Extensions? Comparing older methods, it looked like they used a prompt suppressor then passed the value to the system, but I'm not seeing that as an option anymore. It looks like it is gone in Windows 11. Any other way and it looks like I would have to modify an existing open source explorer to create the necessary changes. Many users would be displeased by that.

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