Character changing while copying


  1. neb
    Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
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    Character changing while copying


    I have 2 workstations in the same LAN: 1 Windows 7 and 1 XP SP3.
    On my Windows 7, I connect a share that resides on my XP workstation.
    no problem so far.
    But if I copy (or move) a folder with an dash (-) in its name from my Win7 wksta to the share on the XP wksta the foldername changes from dash (-) to an underscore (_).
    Not a real problem but nevertheless annoying.
    Is there an explenation or a solution?
    Thanks in advance.
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  3. Irene
    Posts : 3,009
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    I am not certain, but I don't think "-" was permitted in filenames in XP, whereas "_" was OK.
    Windows 7 appears to be more flexible in allowable characters.

    As far as a solution is concerned, it looks like your PC is adjusting it for you. :)
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  4. neb
    Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
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    Thank you very much for the quick reply.
    As I said it is not a real problem; rather a case of curiosity and you probably right with your answer.
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