How can I get Windows Vista to stop the shortening of long file names?
I copy the files with long names in .zip files. Whenever I drag a drag the file to .zip (also with a long name) file, it renames the .zip file in a much shorter name. This only happens on my computer, my wife can perform the same task that I'm with her computer, and it won't rename the file name. We're both under Windows Vista. Is there a way I can get to rename the files? Thank you!
Hello
Did you change your computer?
I suggest you to check the status in safe mode and perform the clean boot and check.
Method 1:
Advanced, including safe mode startup options
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode
Method 2:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
Method 3:
Create a user account
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account
Difficulty of a corrupted user profile
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile
The names of files and file name extensions: frequently asked questions
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