Problem Renaming Files on a UNIX-based DEC Pathworks Server (178271)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
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.

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbinfo KB178271
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