Sorry, I forgot to mention it is Win98. The whole filename is *read* by Explorer but it wont be renamed into something shorter. I can bring the context menu up, that's the problem Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Master NetLord" <NetLord@xxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 2:33 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: File name too long? > Part of the answer lies in what OS you're using. I have WinXP and I have some MP3 files names that are very long but they are read by Windows Explorer. I seem to remember there is a limit to all Windows file names.....something like 256 letters, but don't quote me. > > Regards from the > "Keyboard Cowboy", > > Master NetLord > ,,,,,,,, > Ô¿Ô¬ > Cincinnati, Ohio > Scottsdale, Arizona > «:»¤«:»¤¤¤«:»¤«:» > Sunday > 08/11/2002 > 8:31:52 PM > «:»¤«:»¤¤¤«:»¤«:» > > Not a day passes over this earth but men and women of note do great > deeds, speak great words and suffer noble sorrows. > > -- Charles Reed > > > ________________________________________ > On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 19:59:47 +0200, Glenn Folkvord - Hyperion Media wrote: > > > >Hey, > > > >Is it possible that a windows filename can be too long? I have some > >classical music mp3s and when I right-click in Explorer to bring up > >the contect menu, it doesnt pop up. And this happens with files that > >have very long names. > > > >Also, the File menu refuse to open when I have highlighted a file > >with a very long name. > > > >Can I rename them with another method? > > > >Thanks, Glenn > > > > > >To unsub or change your email settings: > >//www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > > >To access our Archives: > >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > >//www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > > To unsub or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/