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Create 8.3 name for an existing directory

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Problem

I have a machine that initially had 8.3 filename creation disabled. However, this was causing issues with some legacy software, so it was re-enabled. I'm wondering if it's possible to go back and "add" 8.3 filenames to certain existing directories. For example, say I have a directory named "C:\name…

Error Output

C:\>dir /x
 Volume in drive C has no label.
 Volume Serial Number is 6873-65B8

 Directory of C:\

04/09/2010  01:57 PM    <DIR>                     …

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Fix for: Create 8.3 name for an existing directory

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490642.aspx: This worked, but required me to boot into recovery console (on win 7 this is via tapping F8 before you boot.) Also required me to navigate to the disk in question, and run this first:

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