Create 8.3 name for an existing directory
- by Chris Karcher
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.
