TaurArian
Mon Mar 31 17:04:04 PDT 2008
Please stick to one thread only otherwise it becomes confusing.
some further information:-
See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q177665/
&
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247.aspx
Perhaps the workaround -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/sysinternals/bb896768.aspx
Junction v1.05
By Mark Russinovich
"Richard Evans" wrote:
> Hello TaurArian,
> The value is already set to â??0â??. Let me know if this isnâ??t OK, or if more
> info would be useful.
>
> Thanks for your assistance,
>
> Richard Evans
>
> P.S. Please see my 3/28/08 reply to Shenan Stanlyâ??s 3/28/08 comment, found
> in my 3/26/08 post under the same subject (posted twice by mistake).
>
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
> > This is from some notes on an issue like this - no guarantees -
> >
> > Windows NT/2000/XP
> > If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP and have it set to use NTFS, a registry value that
> > determines whether NTFS generates a short file name in the 8.3 naming convention for each
> > long file name must be set to 0. This setting is the default setting when you install the
> > operating system. If this registry value is set to 1, NTFS will not create the short file
> > name.
> >
> > It is possible that this value could have been changed - either manually or by a program..
> >
> > To check the registry key and change it if necessary:
> >
> > 1. Click Start>Run.
> > 2. Type regedit and then click OK.
> > 3. Navigate to the following key:
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Filesystem
> > 4. In the right hand pane, right-click the following value, and then click Modify:
> > NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation
> > 5. Change the number in the Value data box to: 0
> > Please note that this is a DWORD value, not a String or Binary value.
> > 6. Click OK.
> > 7. Click Registry, and then click Exit.
> >
> > For further help; See:-
> > Description of the Microsoft Windows registry
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986
> > How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
> >
> > Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
> > reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008 - Update Services
> >
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> > ======================================
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> >
> > "Richard Evans" <RichardEvans@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:241F060A-F2AC-49C7-A7A6-7F032975A3B7@microsoft.com...
> > | This post has been revised since receiving helpful advice from Rey Santos &
> > | Don Varnau.
> > |
> > | I am running XP Professional SP2 with 1 GB RAM on a Dell Inspiron 9100
> > | laptop. Most of my computer work is related to my photography profession.
> > | Naming files (& copying/moving them) in Windows Explorer is a major, required
> > | part of my work (I have over 10,000 photo files).
> > |
> > | However, recently Windows Explorer won't allow long filenames (e.g., over 12
> > | characters). I frequently get a message that a filename is invalid or too
> > | long, even though I have been using/copying filenames equal or longer (e.g.,
> > | 30+ characters) for the past two years.
> > |
> > | Also, when I try to copy/move an existing file (with a long filename) from
> > | one folder to another, Windows Explorer freezes & an error message indicates
> > | that it has "encountered a problem & must shut down".
> > |
> > | With regard to malware, I regularly use programs for detecting viruses (CA's
> > | eTrust EZ Antivirus) plus CA's spam control, the Microsoft "Malicious
> > | Software Removal Tool", ad-ware, etc.
> > |
> > | Please advise!
> > |
> > | Thank you,
> > |
> > | Richard Evans
> > |
> >
> >
> >