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Show DOS Name for Windows

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This utility displays and copies the 8.3 MS-DOS filename for any selected file. It integrates seamlessly into the Windows context menu for easy access.

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  • Pros

    • Displays 8.3 MS-DOS filenames
    • Copies filenames to clipboard
    • Adds context menu option
    • Useful for programmers

  • Cons

    • Requires installation via registry file
    • No other file management features
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Show DOS Name for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 98
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2003
Additional Requirements
None
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Total Downloads
462
Downloads Last Week
11
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Developer’s Description

By Falcosoft
View the old 8.3 format DOS name of the selected file and copy the name to the clipboard.
This program simply shows the old 8.3 format ms-dos name of the selected file and copies the name to the clipboard. It's especially useful for programmers when short dos name of a file required in the windows environment. Usage: Copy the dosname.exe to one of your directories given in the PATH environment variable (eg. windows or windows\system32), then double click on the supplied dosname.reg file. On any file or folder the right click context menu will show you the Show Dosname command.
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