I had some files on a hard disk that was the data drive in the server, they had very long file names, they copied fine to the USB drive with no errors, I have had to change the data drive because it has become full, I am now trying to copy the files back to the new bigger drive that I have installed ( Formatted NTFS ) but it will not create the folder, nor can I rename the folder on the USB drive with a shorter name, it says I will loose the files. I have tried creating the folder in explorer, it will not create it is too long. It was created in explorer originally, why not now what has changed.

Hi, Before going further, would you please let me know what exactly error message is received? How long the file name is? Please simplify your folders' titles and record the error message. In addition, the following 3rd party tool could be helpful. http://www.deletelongfile.com/ Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. Regards, Simida Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Before going further, would you please let me know what exactly error message is received? How long the file name is? Please simplify your folders' titles and record the error message. In addition, the following 3^rd party tool could be helpful. http://www.deletelongfile.com/ Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. Regards, SimidaPlease remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Before going further, would you please let me know what exactly error message is received? How long the file name is? Please simplify your folders' titles and record the error message. In addition, the following 3rd party tool could be helpful. http://www.deletelongfile.com/ Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. Regards, Simida Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Before going further, would you please let me know what exactly error message is received? How long the file name is? Please simplify your folders' titles and record the error message. In addition, the following 3rd party tool could be helpful. http://www.deletelongfile.com/ Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. Regards, Simida Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.