Microsoft KB Archive/134768

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Problems Using the XCOPY Command and Long Filenames

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Q134768

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you use the XCOPY command, files with long filenames may not be copied.

CAUSE
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
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
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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