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Q154372: Long File Names Lost with Ncopy.exe

Article: Q154372
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 copy files using Novell's Ncopy.exe, some or all long file names (LFNs)
may be lost.

CAUSE
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You are using an older copy of Ncopy.exe.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods:

- Use Windows Explorer to copy files between NetWare servers.

- Obtain an updated copy of Ncopy.exe (version 4.13, which is included with
  Novell NetWare 4.1).

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

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

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