answersLogoWhite

0

On FAT16 partitions, you are limited to 8 characters for the name plus 3 for the file extension. If you have FAT32 and a capable kernel, you can use up to 255 characters in total as a file name.
In the original MS-DOS of the pre-Windows 95 era, filenames were only allowed to have 8 letters, followed by a period '.', then only 3 letters for the file extension.

After Windows 95, filenames can have a maximum of 255 characters.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Does FAT32 support more file formats then NTFS?

No, FAT32 does not support more file formats than NTFS. In fact, NTFS is a more advanced file system that supports larger file sizes, more file types, and additional features like file permissions, encryption, and journaling. FAT32 is limited to a maximum file size of 4 GB and has a maximum volume size of 8 TB, while NTFS can handle much larger files and volumes. Thus, NTFS is generally more versatile and capable than FAT32.


What file systems are supported by FreeBSD?

UFS is the main filesystem for FreeBSD, but ZFS is also a popular choice. ext2, msdos, ntfs (read-only), and smb are also supported.


What are Differences between ntfs and nfs?

files in nfs32 and file ntfs


Where is the NTFS file located?

NTFS (New Technology File System) is not a specific file. It is a method to organize files on a Windows hard drive.


What is the maximum file name length allowed in vista?

255 characters maximum


On a FAT32 partition can a file be convert to NTFS?

You can convert the entire filesystem to NTFS by running in a shell window ntfs C: or ntfs C:\


What is the full from of NTFS?

Fill form of NTFS>New technology File System


An optional file system for windows NT 2000 and xp OS its is more advanced file system compared to FAT32?

NTFS is the file system that windows XP uses; I know that much. NTFS can handle bigger files than FAT32. FAT32 can handle 2GB files maximum. (So I'm told)


What NTFS file system component contains information about the owner of the folder or file?

What NTFS file system component contains information about the owner of the folder or file? Read more:What_NTFS_file_system_component_contains_information_about_the_owner_of_the_folder_or_file


What is NTFS and FAT?

file systems


NTFS stands for?

NFTS stands for the New Technology File System. Windows 7 still uses the NTFS as a file system.


Directory names and file names can be how many characters long?

The maximum length of a directory name or file name is affected by the location itself.The maximum length of the path to a file on a modern Operating System is 255 characters.