Technically, it uses DOS 8.3 Win9x uses DOS 8.3 also (DOS 8.3 version compatable filenames are the filena~1.bat. It says 8.3 all over Win9x if you look in the right places) And once again, long filenames are supported ONLY when the Windows kernal is preloaded (when you are in a DOS box for example) Benjamin To unsubscribe, send a message to listar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe calmira_tips" in the body. OR visit http://freelists.dhs.org