Unable to Use Files in Directories with Long Names

ID: Q104182


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1


SYMPTOMS

In Windows NT, when you try to access or use a file on an NTFS partition in a directory with a very long name, you may receive various error messages and be unable to manipulate the file.


WORKAROUND

To workaround this problem, use a shorter name for the directory.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords : kbtool
Version : winnt:3.1; :3.1
Platform : winnt
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Last Reviewed: January 11, 2000
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