Length of Address (Path)

[Joni]

I have Windows XP.
Some of my document folders have long names and the document within the
folder may also have a long name. Do you know hwo long a path can be in
order for it to work?

When I had Windows 98 I had a document path that was too long and I could
not seem to retrive the document. Can Windows XP paths any longer

[Bruce Chambers]

Joni wrote:
> I have Windows XP.
> Some of my document folders have long names and the document within the
> folder may also have a long name. Do you know hwo long a path can be in
> order for it to work?
>
> When I had Windows 98 I had a document path that was too long and I could
> not seem to retrive the document. Can Windows XP paths any longer
>
>


The maximum path length, including the file name is 260 characters for
both Win9x and WinXP.

Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces (Windows)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247(VS.85).aspx


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255 characters for full path & name

"Joni" > wrote in message
...
>I have Windows XP.
> Some of my document folders have long names and the document within the
> folder may also have a long name. Do you know hwo long a path can be in
> order for it to work?
>
> When I had Windows 98 I had a document path that was too long and I could
> not seem to retrive the document. Can Windows XP paths any longer
>

[Joni]

Windows XP SP3 E510 Computer

Thanks for all the links.
Information re short names is rather confusing to me.
I had a document with a name that was too long and I was trying to delete it
from a folder on my my External Drive. I was able to delete it by just
renaming it: 1.
Can you please clarify correct way. Say paths weres:


C:\Documents and Settings\JOAN\My Documents\Genealogy\This Genealogy Sent To
Barbaral/BARBARA GENEALOGY\Books and Materials\BOOKS\Book - The Family Trees
The Whole Mishpokes\BOOK PARTS - THE FAMILY TREES THE WHOLE
MISHPOKES\CHARTS~1

G:\Manual Backup 12-6-09\Genealogy\This Genealogy Sent To Barbaral/BARBARA
GENEALOGY\Books and Materials\BOOKS\Book - The Family Trees The Whole
Mishpokes\BOOK PARTS - THE FAMILY TREES THE WHOLE MISHPOKES\CHARTS~1

"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> Joni wrote:
>> I have Windows XP.
>> Some of my document folders have long names and the document within the
>> folder may also have a long name. Do you know hwo long a path can be in
>> order for it to work?
>>
>> When I had Windows 98 I had a document path that was too long and I could
>> not seem to retrive the document. Can Windows XP paths any longer
>
>
> The maximum path length, including the file name is 260 characters for
> both Win9x and WinXP.
>
> Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces (Windows)
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247(VS.85).aspx
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot

[Joni]

Windows XP E510 SP3
Thanks for the links
I had a document with a name that was too long and I could not delete it
from my External Drive
I managed to delete by renaming it: 1.
What would correct way be in this sample
G:\Manual Backup 12-6-09\Genealogy\This Genealogy Sent To Barbaral/BARBARA
GENEALOGY\Books and Materials\BOOKS\Book - The Family Trees The Whole
Mishpokes\BOOK PARTS - THE FAMILY TREES THE WHOLE MISHPOKES\CHARTS~1

"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> Joni wrote:
>> I have Windows XP.
>> Some of my document folders have long names and the document within the
>> folder may also have a long name. Do you know hwo long a path can be in
>> order for it to work?
>>
>> When I had Windows 98 I had a document path that was too long and I could
>> not seem to retrive the document. Can Windows XP paths any longer
>
>
> The maximum path length, including the file name is 260 characters for
> both Win9x and WinXP.
>
> Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces (Windows)
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247(VS.85).aspx
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot