To avoid future problems, enable the 8.3 naming convention on the ePO server.
NOTE: Installation to a path that failed before 8.3 naming was enabled still fails to that same path. Point the installation to a new directory path because 8.3 naming support is added to that path by default when enabled.
To enable the 8.3 naming convention on the C:\ Drive, perform the steps below:
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Click Start, Run, type regedit, and click OK.
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Navigate to, and select, the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem
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Right-click
NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation, and select
Properties or
Modify (depending on your version of Windows).
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Modify the Value data from 1 to 0.
NOTE: On Windows Server 2008, the default value is 2. You must change it to 0.
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Restart your computer.
- Verify that the 8.3 naming convention is enabled on the drive:
- Click Start, Run, type cmd, and click OK.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
dir /x
You see that folders now have a column for short names, for example, Progra~1 for Program Files.
- Type exit and press Enter.
Now, you can install ePO to a new directory.
