Microsoft KB Archive/178271

= Problem Renaming Files on a UNIX-based DEC Pathworks Server =

Article ID: 178271

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q178271



SUMMARY
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
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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