You can not use any of the following: \ / : * ? " < > |
Windows 95 supported file names up to 255 characters in length.
An invalid file name is one that contains characters or formats not permitted by the operating system. For example, in Windows, file names cannot include characters like \ / : * ? " < > |. Additionally, names that are too long or use reserved names (like "CON" or "PRN") are also considered invalid. Each operating system has its own rules governing valid file names.
Yes, file names can contain up to 255 characters in most modern file systems, such as NTFS used by Windows and ext4 used by Linux. However, this limit may vary depending on the specific file system and operating system in use. Additionally, file names cannot include certain reserved characters, such as slashes or colons, which can affect their actual usable length. Always check the specific guidelines of the file system you are working with for any additional restrictions.
In Windows operating systems, file and folder names can be up to 260 characters long and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and certain special characters (like !, @, #, $, etc.). However, they cannot contain certain reserved characters such as , /, :, *, ?, ", <, >, and |. Additionally, names cannot begin or end with a space and should not consist solely of spaces. Windows is generally case-insensitive, meaning "File.txt" and "file.txt" are considered the same.
The maximum number of characters allowed for a file name varies by operating system. For example, in Windows, the maximum file name length is 260 characters, including the path. In contrast, most Linux filesystems allow file names up to 255 characters. It's important to note that these limits can be affected by the file system being used.
In DOS, 8 characters.In Windows, 254 characters.
See this URL for some discussion of Windows file names: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365247.aspx
260 characters
Windows 2000
When you get a message that says, 'Windows cannot access the specified device path file,' this means that an error has occurred which has corrupted the file and made it inaccessible.
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A filename in windows XP can have up to 255 characters.