File Not Listed Using DIR Command with OS/2 Name Space (140707)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q140707

SYMPTOMS

When you use the DIR command on a NetWare volume, files with no extension may not be listed.

CAUSE

This is a known limitation with Command.com when you are using NetWare servers with OS/2 Name Space (long file name) support installed.

RESOLUTION

When you use the DIR command to list a file with no extension, use a period (.) at the end of the file name. For example, to list a file named Test, type the following command:

dir test.

You could also type

dir *.*

or

dir

to list the Test file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/28/2001
Keywords:kb3rdPartyNetClient KB140707
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