Q140707: File Not Listed Using DIR Command with OS/2 Name Space

Article: Q140707
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the DIR command on a NetWare volume, files with no extension may
not be listed.

CAUSE
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This is a known limitation with Command.com when you are using NetWare servers
with OS/2 Name Space (long file name) support installed.

RESOLUTION
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When you use the DIR command to list a file with no extension, use a period (.)
at the end of the file name. For example, to list a file named Test, type the
following command:

  dir test.

You could also type

  dir *.*

or

  dir

to list the Test file.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: lfn namespace

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Keywords          : 3rdpartynet win95 kb3rdPartyNetClient 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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