Changing file names and locations

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I just downloaded a program to my computer that allows me to turn my mp3
files into ringtones. But everytime I try to add it to my queue, it says that
the directory is too long. So my question is that i want to shorten and/or
change the file name and directory, how can i do this, without corrupting my
files?
 
On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:40:02 -0700, File Touble <File
I just downloaded a program to my computer that allows me to turn my mp3
files into ringtones. But everytime I try to add it to my queue, it says that
the directory is too long. So my question is that i want to shorten and/or
change the file name and directory, how can i do this, without corrupting my
files?
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Changing file names is an OS function. And changing "locations"
(moving a file) is also an OS function. Actually, "moving a file"
simply changes its Path name to the new Path, and creates a new
pointer to it in the MFT, and deletes the old pointer. Pretty much
the same process which happens with renaming a file. The actual
"physical" location on the HD is seldom changed.

Changing file names or "moving" them is a pretty painless process, and
supposedly does not have anything to do with the internal contents of
a file.

Sometimes, however, the adjusted Path name of a file is TOO LONG to be
accessed by the OS, and it cannot be moved or renamed (or even
deleted). This happens when the adjusted Path contains more than 255
characters (the limit for XP Path Names). The solution is to only
download files with shorter file names, and make sure the Path is not
too deep (does not contain more than 255 characters. Also make sure
the Path name does not contain non-ASCII characters).

So make sure the file is not buried too deeply in the file structure
in the first place, and use shorter folder names, as well as shorter
file names, and DON'T use non-ASCII characters in the Path names.


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Donald L McDaniel
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As McDaniel stated that the limit for filenames in XP is 255 characters,
that is not the case with ringtone filenames. Most cellphone carriers
limit the ringtone filenames to 20 or less characters. You can rightclick
your file and click Rename and shorten it there before trying to download
to your phone. Shortening the name does not corrupt the file. Recommend
you make a copy of it on your harddrive and then shorten it, that way in
case you "goof" you can do it again without messing up the MP3 file.
 
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