Filenames TOO Long

[Bob]

I DLoaded a file that has a filename of over 125
characters. I cannot use it (it won't open), cannot
rename it (I get the MS 'clunk' when I click on it) and
cannot move or delete it. HELP !!
I tried dbl-clicking to rename, Properties (there is no
listing in this format), and shortcut to desktop (I CAN
re-name the shortcut, but not the file).
I would appreciate any help you can offer. Please post
here or feel free to email me directly. I KNOW there is
an answer, because I stumbled upon a solution once ...
unfortunately, I never wrote it down. Thanks in advance.

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

The path statement, including the file name and extension, can be no longer
than 256 characters. If it is, you can not access it or delete it, through
the normal methods.

 

[Kent W. England [MVP]]

Try referring to the filename using the first six characters, followed
by ~1.