NtfsAllowExtendedCharacterIn8dot3Name
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
NtfsAllowExtendedCharacterIn8dot3Name
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
0 | 1 |
0 |
Description
Specifies whether the characters from the extended character set, including diacritic characters, can be used in short file names using the 8.3 naming convention on NTFS volumes.
Value |
Meaning |
0 |
On NTFS volumes, file names using the 8.3 naming convention are limited to the standard ASCII character set (minus any reserved values). |
1 |
On NTFS volumes, file names using the 8.3 naming convention may use extended characters. |
This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.