Can't modify file after renaming it

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Sunny

Hi,

I had an MP3 file that I renamed. I tried to move it to
another folder, but Windows 2000 prompted that I cannot
move it because it's file name is too long. So I renamed
the file again so that it was shorter. I was then able to
move it to the folder. I then rechanged the file name
back it's longer version. Now I can't do anything with
this file (i.e. delete it, rename it, or play it). What's
going on here? Also any other MP3 in this folder that
appears to have a long file name is affected. Please
help!! Thanks.
 
The total length of file+folder name cannot exceed about
250 characters. Keep things short!

You can resolve your problem like so:
1. Start a Command Prompt.
2. Issue this command:
subst x: "c:\Documents and Settings\SomeUserName\Personal Settings"
where "c:\Documents and Settings\SomeUserName\Personal Settings"
is the beginning of the path where your files reside.
3. Use "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer" to locate your
problem folder on drive X: (not on drive C:!).
4. Rename the files with excessively long names.
 
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