Article: Q178271
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s):
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Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SUMMARY
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You cannot rename a file that is located on version 6.1 or earlier of a
UNIX-based DEC Pathworks server to a name that has more characters than the
current file name.
MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior is only seen under the following conditions:
- The files are located on a UNIX-based DEC Pathworks server, version 6.1 or
earlier.
- The client exhibiting the behavior is a computer running Windows NT 4.0
Server or Workstation, any service pack level.
- The client is using Windows NT Explorer to rename the file.
- The client has a drive letter mapped to the Pathworks server.
Under the above conditions, the file rename will not allow you to extend the name
of the file. If attempted at an MS-DOS prompt, or through Windows NT Explorer by
means of a UNC connection, you can rename the file normally as expected.
The reason for this behavior is that the Pathworks server reports its maximum
allowed file name length incorrectly.
The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this products'
performance or reliability.
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : WinNT:4.0
Issue type : kbinfo
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