Microsoft KB Archive/232737

= Temporary Loss of Long File Names After Uninstall =

Article ID: 232737

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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This article was previously published under Q232737



SYMPTOMS
After you uninstall Windows 98 Second Edition, some of your long file names may be converted to short file names in the 8.3 format. For example, a file named "My Resume.doc" may be displayed as Myresu~1.doc.



CAUSE
This issue can occur when there is delay during the long file name restoration process.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, wait until your long file names are restored, and if this does not resolve the issue, restart your computer.

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