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Long filenames vs. 8.3 filenames

1998-10-29 19:15:24
Subject: Long filenames vs. 8.3 filenames
From: "Brazner, Bob" <Bob.Brazner AT JCI DOT COM>
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 18:15:24 -0600
I'm hoping someone out there can answer this question quickly.

Question: When ADSM (v3.1.05 running on Win 95) has to create a long
filename during a restore, on what basis is the tilde number in the 8.3
name (e.g., c:\progra~1\micros~2\...) assigned?  I have a customer who is
telling me that a full restore of his Win 95 PC caused his 8.3 names to get
generated with "wrong" tilde numbers.  He bases his claims after observing
that the 8.3 names referenced in the restored registry no longer reflect
reality.  So my question really boils down to knowing what specific steps
does ADSM take - when creating long file names during a restore - to ensure
the restored 8.3 names are identical to the original 8.3 names.  Also, what
role, if any, does REGREST play as far as ensuring 8.3 names in the
restored registry correctly reflect the 8.3 names of the restored files?
Thanks in advance to any and all who respond.

Bob Brazner
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