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7-Zip (free) or WinRAR.
A: Yes, but you will lose all data. Only format after recovering everything using 7-Zip or TestDisk. Final Verdict: Filedot to Folder Fixed The filedot error is a nasty surprise, but it is almost always reversible. The fastest solution is Method 1: Command Prompt with dir /x . Within 60 seconds, you can rename that broken .filedot file back into a working folder. filedot to folder fixed