Article: Q131429
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you perform a full system backup with Conner Backup Exec version 2.1, some
filenames appear garbled and the system stops responding (hangs).
CAUSE
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Conner Backup Exec 2.1 reads from the hard disk directly and sees long
filenames. However, this program does not support long filenames and cannot
successfully back up files that use long filenames.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this behavior, use any one of the following methods:
- Back up from another computer on the network. If you back up your computer
from another computer on the network, Conner Backup Exec 2.1 does not see
long filenames, but successfully uses the 8.3 filenames.
- Do not perform a full system backup. Instead, select the files to back up,
omitting files with long filenames.
- Rename all the files that have long filenames to use 8.3-format filenames
before you back up the system.
- Backup your long filenames using the LFNBK.EXE utility included on the
Windows 95 CD in the \Admin\Apptools\Lfnback folder. Follow the directions in
the LFNBK.TXT file for instructions on how to use this utility. After
performing the backup, restore the long filenames.
MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
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Keywords : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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