Hacking Transferred files show as zero bytes

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Hi all, running hekate/atmosphere CFW (newest updates installed). I'm trying to transfer a few files from my PC to my Switch. It seems like the transfer goes fine, I eject the SD card (it is a 128gb Samsung card), but then when I pull up the correct folder in Goldleaf, the files show as 0 bytes and I can't interact with them properly (if I look at a different app like awoo installer, the files don't even show up). Here's the steps I've already taken:

-Tried to transfer both through microSD-to-USB adapter and by plugging Switch into PC and mounting SD card via Hekate -- neither way works
-Ran hekate's "fix archive bit" -- it comes back as "no changes necessary."
-Ran chkdsk on SD card through command prompt -- Windows says all is normal, no problems.
-Backed up all files from SD card, reformatted via FAT32 Guiformat, put all files back on SD card (including the ones that end up showing as 0 bytes) -- everything works fine except I have the same problem with the specific files.

I've always made sure to eject the SD card before unplugging and everything like that. I don't understand why only certain files are affected while the rest work just fine, even after reformat and retransfer. Also, the SD card has worked perfectly fine for around 2 years.

I can provide any other needed information. I'm a bit of a noob on this stuff but I kind of know my way around.
 
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Unbelievable.... I did more research and found out it can cause problems if the file names have special characters in them. Removed the special characters and boom--I can see the files and interact with them just fine. I suppose I can leave this thread up for anyone who as the same problem as me.
 

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