Not sure if this is helpful but I found it sometime ago on the Norton's site
about long file names, forgot to keep the link
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.
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.
Max said:
Hello to everybody, i've encountered a problem with a batch file running on a
windowsxp pro pc. After some check,path or permissions, i've decided to copy the
batch file to my computer in oreder to find a solution. Surprise, on my computer
the procedure works. The batch file is able to copy the file and does not to
truncate the file. What is happen? both the pc are windows xp pro, installed
from the same cd. Thank you for helping me, Max
