How to fix ERROR_SHORT_NAMES_NOT_ENABLED_ON_VOLUME error?

Fix – ERROR_SHORT_NAMES_NOT_ENABLED_ON_VOLUME

Solution 1 – Install the latest updates According to users, this error occurs when trying to access certain files. This can be caused by bugs in your operating system, and to fix them we advise you to install the latest updates. Microsoft addresses bugs and other issues via Windows updates, so if you want to keep your PC up to date and bug-free, be sure to install the latest updates. Updating Windows is straightforward and it will occur in the background automatically meaning that there’s no need for user interaction. However, sometimes due to certain problems you might skip an important update. To be sure that your system is up to date, we strongly advise you to check for updates manually by following these steps: Windows will now check for updates and download them in the background. After updates are installed, check if the problem still appears. Solution 2 – Check your antivirus software Antivirus software is a necessity, but some antivirus tools can enforce certain policies that can prevent you from copying or accessing files. If you’re using a third-party antivirus tool, you might want to check its security policies. To do that, you need to check your antivirus configuration and disable features that might interfere with your system. This method might require a bit of trial and error, especially if you’re not familiar with your antivirus or with computer security.

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Solution 3 – Disable or remove your antivirus If you can’t find the problematic policy in your antivirus configuration, you might want to try disabling it entirely. Windows 10 comes with Windows Defender that works as a default antivirus so you can disable other antivirus tools without any fear of malware. After disabling the antivirus, check if the problem still persists. If disabling the antivirus software doesn’t solve the issue, you can also try removing your antivirus. Keep in mind that antivirus tools often leave files and registry entries that can still interfere with your system. To completely remove all files related to your antivirus, we suggest to use a dedicated removal tool. Almost all antivirus companies offer these types of tools for their software, so be sure to download and use one for your antivirus. If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you can try to install the latest version of your antivirus and check if the problem appears again. Alternatively, you can switch to a different antivirus software entirely. Solution 4 – Use Command Prompt SPONSORED According to users, Short names are not enabled on this volume message appears on their PC when they are trying to access files from their backup. To fix the problem, you need to run a single command from Command Prompt.To do that, follow these steps: Some users are suggesting to use a slightly different command. To fix the problem, start Command Prompt and enter fsutil 8dot3name set X: 0 command. Keep in mind that you need to replace X with the letter of the problematic drive. If you want you can check which drives have 8dot3 name creation feature enabled. To do that, simply enter fsutil behavior query disable8dot3 X: in Command Prompt. If the drive has this feature disabled, you can enable it by using the command from above. Solution 5 – Perform Clean boot Sometimes third-party applications can interfere with your system and cause this and other system errors to occur. To fix this problem, you need to disable all startup applications and services and check if that helps. To do that on Windows 10, do the following:

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After doing that you need to restart your PC to apply the changes. If the problem doesn’t appear after restarting your PC, it’s certain that one of the startup applications is causing the problem. To find the problematic application you need to repeat the same steps and enable apps and services one by one or in groups. Keep in mind that you’ll need to restart your PC every time after enabling a group of apps or services. After you find the problematic application you can keep it disabled, remove it or update it to the latest version and check if that solves the issue. Solution 6 – Reset Windows 10 Before we start, we have to mention that this solution will delete all files and applications form your system drive, so be sure to back them up. This process also requires Windows 10 installation media, and you can create it easily with Media Creation Tool. To reset Windows 10, do the following: This is a drastic solution since it will remove all your files and apps from the system drive, so use it only if other solutions can’t fix this problem. Short names are not enabled on this volume message can cause some problems, but in most cases you can fix it by using Command Prompt and running certain commands from it. READ ALSO:

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