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Sharing
If the share name is longer than 12 characters,...
Description
If you have computers with old Windows versions (Windows ME/NT or older) on the network, you need to choose a shorter share name, otherwise it's safe to use longer share names.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
Key Facts
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Sharing
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If the share name is longer than 12 characters, this folder cannot be accessed by computers running Windows 98SE, Windows Millenium Edition, Windows NT 4.0, or earlier operating systems. To make the folder fully accessible, name it using 12 characters or fewer.
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