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by gloriamrb1

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I have a user trying to save files to a zip disk and after writing quite a few files to the zip drive it doesn't let her save anymore. She is using pretty long names on these files. Is there a maximum as far as directory names, that can be used onremovable drives? She is getting permission error from word when she is trying to save it. 150

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by gloriamrb1

The answer we came up with is the limit of # of files on the root directory, regulated by the operating system. When we split up this disk into different folders, we had no problem.

by gumbytech

If she is getting a permission error it could be that she doesn't have the proper security clearance to access either the files or the drive. Check with the net administrator.

by ryan4x4

Long file names can mess with FAT and reduce the amount of space that you have on a disk. These long file names may be filling up the disk. Try reducing the file names, and see if that helps. I always use small names because of UNC anyway, Ryan.

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