Long filenames - Help please.

[NekTeb]

Hi, Mind has gone a blank -- (not unusual)

Please how does one turn long filenames on.

Thanks in anticipation Cheers K

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Hi, Mind has gone a blank -- (not unusual)

Please how does one turn long filenames on.

Thanks in anticipation Cheers K

Eh? Turn it on where?
If you are using Windows XP - that's on.

 

[NekTeb]

Thanks Shenan -- It is for my wife as she can only get 8 letters and it cuts
it off at "socks".

She used to be able to use long names --- She is using XP Prof +Sp2 etc etc

Thanks K

 

[TaurArian [MVP]]

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.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
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.

 

[NekTeb]

much ---Fixed -- One happy wife ___ One very happy husband! You
have made our - =MY day. Cheers K

 

[TaurArian [MVP]]

You're welcome.
Kaylene

much ---Fixed -- One happy wife ___ One very happy husband! You have made our - =MY
day. Cheers K