Scanning not adding numbers to file name

I know most people don't do this but I do and I am wondering if this is a bug or new behavior.
Snow Leopard. Using the scan utility, if you use the same name (Scan), it will automatically add sequential numbers if that file is found.
Lion. Using the scan utility, if the same name is found, it overwrites it.
I scan alot of documents just for safe keeping if I have to go back and look through. I don't label them, I just scan them. If Lion is going to require me to add a label, I will have to revert to a different tool.
Anyone else having this issue or concern? Personally I don't think it is right to overwrite the scan without a warning.
Jose

I'm having the same issue Jose. The previous behavior made it easy to set and go with the scanner and rename or combine later if needed. I contacted Apple Support about it to see if there was some hidden setting for this but they said this is just how it functions now but they have had some complaints about the behavior and it is possible it could be addressed in an update. Let's hope they do.

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Symptoms
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file name is not a valid short file name
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Resolution
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(1) Click [here|http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301] first, and read the important information about the utility.
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(8) Click Exit.
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Go to Microsoft website to fix installer file problems.
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