---
id: moving-folders.something-already-exists-at-the-original-path
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/moving-folders/something-already-exists-at-the-original-path
category: "Moving folders"
subcategory: "Messages and problems"
question: "Why does Revert say something already exists at the original location?"
alt_questions:
  - "Something already exists at the original source path"
  - "Can't revert because the folder exists"
  - "Revert refused"
  - "move back blocked by existing folder"
short_answer: "Something new now sits where the moved item used to be, and reverting would overwrite it, so Storage Studio refuses. Rename, move or delete what's there now, then click Revert again."
tags: ["message", "revert", "conflict"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/moving-folders/how-do-i-revert-a-data-parking-move"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why does Revert say something already exists at the original location?

Because a new folder or file now sits where the moved item used to be, and reverting would overwrite it. Storage Studio refuses rather than risk replacing your newer data.

What to do: look at what's there now. If it's something you want to keep, rename it or move it elsewhere; if it's an empty or unwanted leftover, delete it. Then click **Revert** again in Data Parking's Moves log.

See [How do I revert a Data Parking move?](https://storagestudio.us/faq/moving-folders/how-do-i-revert-a-data-parking-move)