Temporary Loss of Long File Names After Uninstall

ID: Q232737


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

After you uninstall Windows 98 Second Edition, some of your long file names may be converted to short file names in the 8.3 format. For example, a file named "My Resume.doc" may be displayed as Myresu~1.doc.


CAUSE

This issue can occur when there is delay during the long file name restoration process.


RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, wait until your long file names are restored, and if this does not resolve the issue, restart your computer.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbui win95 win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: June 10, 1999
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