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Q134768: Problems Using the XCOPY Command and Long Filenames

Article: Q134768
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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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 XCOPY command, files with long filenames may not be copied.

CAUSE
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If the "Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows" option is enabled
for the MS-DOS prompt, the XCOPY command does not copy files with long
filenames.

Also, long filename support is not enabled in MS-DOS mode, Safe mode, or Command
Prompt Only mode. Note that no MS-DOS command will move a file with a long
filename in MS-DOS mode.

RESOLUTION
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If the "Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows" option is enabled
for the MS-DOS prompt, follow these steps to disable it:

1. Use the right mouse button to click the MS-DOS Prompt icon, and then click
  Properties on the menu that appears.

2. On the Program tab, click the Advanced button.

3. Click the "Prevent MS-DOS-based programs from detecting Windows" check box to
  clear it.

4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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Do not manipulate long filenames outside of Windows 95. When you boot to a
command prompt, support for long filenames is not enabled.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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