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Only users with Autopatrol rights may now overwrite files uploaded by other users. You may request autopatrol rights here. If you are currently ineligible for autopatrol rights, you may request an exception for a particular file on this page. This page is only for requests on the technical permission; proposals for file improvements should be made on the file talk page.

Make sure that your planned overwriting complies with the file overwriting guidelines.

The template that allows overwriting a file ({{Allow Overwriting}}) may be placed by any user with patrol rights.

Allow overwriting of File:Spice Islands (Zanzibar highlighted).svg

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The current version was converted to PNG embedded in SVG. I've recreated the same version with the proper vector SVG based on the previous version and want to upload it. Dchestnykh (talk) 10:30, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:18, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:PBS logo (2002-2019).svg

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I would like to add a revision of the logo. Can you please allow overwriting for this file? Akandkur (talk) 17:35, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

What kind of revision? Abzeronow (talk) 18:14, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The better revision. Akandkur (talk) 19:23, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I need an understanding of what changes you want to make. Abzeronow (talk) 19:51, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
It's the logo tp change from the print version to a better revision. Akandkur (talk) 19:20, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:025_AWB_illustrations_for_AWB_manual.png, File:026_AWB_illustrations_for_AWB_manual.png, File:027_AWB_illustrations_for_AWB_manual.png

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I would like to upload a newer Windows 11 version of the file. The current version is from 2009 with Windows XP. ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 14:18, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done I can move these noting that they are Windows XP. Please upload Windows 11 versions as new files. Abzeronow (talk) 16:23, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Abzeronow Should I just upload new files and change the AWB manual documentations? ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 05:32, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. Abzeronow (talk) 17:15, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Abzeronow Done, the new files have new names and the docs have been changes ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 17:19, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Pavlos Polakis 2014.jpg

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I would like to upload a more cropped edition. Hellas2018 (talk) 19:40, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done Upload crop as a new file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:19, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Lebanon (orthographic projection).svg

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I want to update the base to a new version of File:Turkey (orthographic projection).svg, the current version has lower quality and outdated borders. Peetel (talk) 22:22, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Peetel: which one do you want to update, Lebanon or Turkey? Abzeronow (talk) 17:23, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Lebanon. The map of Lebanon is derived from an older outdated version of the map of Turkey.E Peetel (talk) 21:58, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:07, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

File:Muni Scarface 2.JPG, File:Scarface 1932.JPG

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thanks for the stupid new rules i can't upload better versions. Yilku1 (talk) 03:46, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

These are from the trailer, any new version would also need to be from that. Abzeronow (talk) 17:25, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:International_Standard_Name_Identifier.svg

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The svg file here File:International_Standard_Name_Identifier.svg is so badly traced, that I decided to retrace it and did a better job. I'd like to request permission to overwrite it. David Osipov (talk) 07:36, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

David Osipov, done. You can overwrite the file now. --Ratekreel (talk) 17:00, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you! David Osipov (talk) 17:57, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of some SVGs in Category:Ribbon bars of Sri Lanka

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To upload fixed version. Current versions of above SVGs have errors. Ttheek (talk) 11:59, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Doing. Ratekreel (talk) 16:18, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Ttheek, done. You can overwrite these files now! --Ratekreel (talk) 16:54, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Map_of_Oceania_with_flags.svg

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Cropped to fit. FireDragonValo (talk) 15:44, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done Hawaii is part of Oceania. Abzeronow (talk) 17:27, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Coat_of_arms_of_Sonora.svg

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To allow for a more accurate version. The version displayed is clearly botched. An image of the symbol used by the State Government can be seen at https://segob.sonora.gob.mx/ for example but in black and white. Flagvisioner (talk) 04:59, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done Abzeronow (talk) 18:37, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Flag_map_of_Crete.png

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I wanted to overwrite this file to a better version with removed background and better quality, etc. However, I cannot overwrite that file, because, well, you know, i need PERMISSION. And that is why I want to overwrite that file. TeratingaKevinBaughsNewFriend (talk) 18:25, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:45, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Visa requirements for Transnistrian citizens.png ; File:Visa policy of South Ossetia.png ; File:Visa policy of Abkhazia.png

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These maps contain outdated information on visa policies of these self-proclaimed states, for example, the so-called republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) ceased to exist in 2023. I need permission to rewrite these files. Mastersun25 (talk) 21:16, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite these files. Abzeronow (talk) 22:10, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Visa policy of the Northern Cyprus.png

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Same request as above. Mastersun25 (talk) 22:58, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 23:05, 2 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Comparison_of_dietary_fat_composition.svg

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There are mistakes in the svg file that I fixed, but can't replace the previous file. Rudolfs Davis Strazds (talk) 00:47, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 00:58, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Chicago_metropolitan_area_in_Illinois_1950-2010.svg

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I fixed errors in the svg file, but cannot upload the fix. RadiantFlame (talk) 01:40, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@RadiantFlame: ✓ Done You can now upload the fix. Abzeronow (talk) 17:22, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I still cannot overwrite it. Is it because I am not an autoconfirmed user? RadiantFlame (talk) 19:55, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. (EDIT: I've closed the DR as keep since the file can be fixed soon.) Abzeronow (talk) 19:58, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Major_Tropical_Cyclones_of_2024.jpg

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Tried uploading an updated version with Kristy and Kong-Rey, but the upload was blocked. Stareiglace (talk) 02:01, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:26, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow to overwrinting of File:Protocruzia pigerrima (Cohn, 1866) Faria, da Cunha & Pinto, 1922.jpg

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I've fixed an error with File:Blepharisma steini Kahl, 1932.jpg and now I want to import the real image Protocruzia pigerrima (Cohn, 1866) Faria, da Cunha & Pinto, 1922.jpg. Thanks to allow me to do that. GerardGiraud (talk) 03:59, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can upload using that name. Abzeronow (talk) 17:30, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Thanks a lot @Abzeronow: GerardGiraud (talk) 18:48, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Map of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita in 2024.svg

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I want to overwrite this file because there are at least ten contries in the wrong colours according to the list. please give me authorization — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alcame011 (talk • contribs) 05:40, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:32, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
thank you very much Alcame011 (talk) 10:54, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
can you help me so that the new file will be visible on the main page. i am new to wikimedia/wikipedia so i could use a tutorial Alcame011 (talk) 10:55, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Nepszav 1997 eredm.PNG

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The file uses red to mark the referendum's "yes" option and blue to mark "no", which is unconventional and confusing. I would like to change it to the conventional green for yes and red for no. Glide08 (talk) 09:15, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Beroesz: since they're still active and could make the change themselves. Abzeronow (talk) 17:34, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Unifont Full Map.png

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Old version: https://unifoundry.com/pub/unifont/unifont-15.0.01/unifont-15.0.01.bmp

New version: https://unifoundry.com/pub/unifont/unifont-16.0.01/unifont-16.0.01.bmp

Update to new version. Ipgreenpqg (talk) 09:27, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:37, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Keanu reeves anthony griffith.jpg

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Higher resolution version without watermark found here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2000509453413448&set=a.1407910659340000 I'll upload the raw image first, then crop it. Ggoofy14 (talk) 13:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:41, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:UEL_in_Metro_Vancouver.svg

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Guidelines permit overwriting for "uncontroversial corrections to diagrams, maps, or charts, if a more accurate version is available". This map of the University Endowment Lands' boundaries is not accurate as it includes UBC, a separate municipality (see official sources: https://gis.metrovancouver.org/mvmaps/eaa and https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/local-governments/governance-powers/uel_final_report.pdf). I have made a new version of the map which corrects this. Rfwang4 (talk) 10:05, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:00, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Abzeronow: Thank you! Do you think it would be possible for me to also get overwrite permissions for everything else in Category:SVG locator maps of Metro Vancouver (location map scheme) so I can adjust the border outlines accordingly? -Rfwang4 (talk)
I'd prefer the files put in a mass request. File:BLANK in Metro Vancouver.svg is ✓ Done since that seems the most important one. Abzeronow (talk) 19:20, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Min dialect map.svg

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Edited it more accurately by slightly moving some city markers to more accurate placements. one of the city markers, Zhanjiang, was somewhat out of place. I've corrected it to the more accurate location. Mlgc1998 (talk) 20:05, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 20:11, 4 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:ESC 2022 Map 2.svg

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I want to upload a modified version with Russia colored black. Only 2022 and 2023 have restrictions put on them, other years don't. Don't know why, so I would appreciate it if it was lifted. TheThomanski (talk) 02:31, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:32, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Michael Conrad "Hill Street Blues" (1981 NBC press photo).jpg

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I want to upload a modified version with the watermark removed. Yagiv (talk) 02:52, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file. (Great TV show too). Abzeronow (talk) 18:35, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:Bandera Vlajka.svg

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Flag resemblence is incorrect and have errors in code. ThecentreCZ (talk) 03:03, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

✓ Done You can now overwrite this file (and including sources would be helpful). Abzeronow (talk) 18:37, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
OK its done. ThecentreCZ (talk) 23:59, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Allow overwriting of File:西門町走一圈 - panoramio - Tianmu peter (137).jpg

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Can blurred this billboard? メイド理世 (talk) 07:14, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, @Jmabel: Abzeronow (talk) 18:38, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
✓ Done - Jmabel ! talk 19:16, 5 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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