dos in xp

[x9protocol]

How do i change directories for long file names using xp with ntfs.
I want to open up a .ini file for a game to enable Enableconsole.

thx

cd c:\prog* THIS DIDN'T WORK.

[Craig Tucker]

It shortens the directory name and and adds a ~

So if you hav a directory called virtualdub

This will become virtua~1

Type dir to see what the directory has been renamed to then type cd virtua~1. This will change the directory from the root directory to the virtualdub directory.

[jtor]

Enclose the directory name in double quotes, like-

c:\> cd "This Directory Has a Long Name"

[vitualis]

Actually, I'm pretty sure you don't even have to do that.

You can go:
cd folder with spaces

And it will go to "\folder with spaces"

Regards.

[Craig Tucker]

Actually, I'm pretty sure you don't even have to do that.

You can go:
cd folder with spaces

And it will go to "\folder with spaces"

Regards.

You are right, I was thinking of windows 98 dos window which shortens the filename to 8 characters and adds an ~. In XP the folder name remains unchanged.