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Q178271: Problem Renaming Files on a UNIX-based DEC Pathworks Server

Article: Q178271
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
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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