Create 8.3 name for an existing directory
I have a machine that initially had 8.3 filename creation disabled. However, this was causing issues with some legacy software, so it was re-enabled. I'm wondering if it's possible to go back and "add" 8.3 filenames to certain existing directories.
For example, say I have a directory named "C:\name with spaces" and I get the following output when I run "dir /x":
C:\>dir /x Volume in drive C has no label. Volume Serial Number is 6873-65B8 Directory of C:\
04/09/2010 01:57 PM <DIR> name with spaces
...I'd like to somehow add an 8.3 name for the directory without recreating it, and then get the following:
C:\>dir /x Volume in drive C has no label. Volume Serial Number is 6873-65B8 Directory of C:\
04/09/2010 01:57 PM <DIR> NAMEWI~1 name with spaces
...I tried the 'rename' command but it didn't do the trick.
3 Answers
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fsutil file setshortname <PathName> <shortname>This worked, but required me to boot into recovery console (on win 7 this is via tapping F8 before you boot.) Also required me to navigate to the disk in question, and run this first:
fsutil behavior set disable8dot3 0You can use Robocopy source destination /e /FAT. Go to cmd-mode, type Robocopy /? for full instruction set
Nice utility for 8.3 names fix
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