Maximum File/Folder length?

[Mr. B]

Given that XP (using NTFS) has a maximum 255 character limitation with respect
to a file name (including extension?)... does this number also applies to the
'total' characters in a full path of a folder?

In other words, if you had, say 5 levels of Folders with a total (including
the slash) of 'over' 255 characters... AND a file with a long name (say 50
characters... will Explorer puke?

What's the rules on Files/Folders.

My reason is that our office has 'adopted' a HORRIBLE folder naming
convention... very verbose and deep (in levels). And users constantly write
long file names. And I know sooner or later, we'll end up with a problem in
not being able to open a file (or folder).

Any info greatly appreciated.

Bruce

 

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

The total path statement, including the file name, may be no more that 255
characters.

 

[Mr. B]

With Deft Fingers, "Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)"

The total path statement, including the file name, may be no more that 255
characters.

Ouch... I'll advise them.

Thanks!

Bruce

 

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

Slight correction. It's 256 characters when using the NTFS file system.
Don't know what it is for the fat32 file system.