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Asked: June 14, 20262026-06-14T20:40:50+00:00 2026-06-14T20:40:50+00:00

From a WindowsServer, I am using: File src = new File(\\\\servername\\D:\\LogFiles); When I check

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From a WindowsServer, I am using:

File src = new File("\\\\servername\\D:\\LogFiles");

When I check for src.isDirectory(), it says false. Tried a different directory but again it returns false. Checked and the directories exists in the other Windows Server.

Most probably, it seems the issue is with the slashes. can someone help

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    2026-06-14T20:40:51+00:00Added an answer on June 14, 2026 at 8:40 pm

    Try this:

    File src = new File("\\\\servername\\D$\\LogFiles");
    
    1. Using $ for drivers.
    2. Add add \ for all “\” characters.
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