WinBackup Does Not Identify Files with Long Filenames (132804)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q132804

SYMPTOMS

When you restore files that you backed up with WinBackup, any file with a long filename is not identified correctly.

CAUSE

Older backup programs, such as WinBackup, do not work correctly with long filenames.

RESOLUTION

Contact the manufacturer of your backup software to see if an upgrade is available.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB132804