What is Show DOS Name?

Show DOS Name

Show DOS Name is a handy little tool made for programmers who need to grab the short 8.3 filename of files or folders in modern Windows systems. Basically, it lets you easily copy the short name of any file to your clipboard.

Lightweight and Simple

This software comes packed in a tiny package, so it won't take up much space on your computer. It’s perfect if you want something that leaves a small footprint!

Installation Made Easy

Now, when you install it, you'll need to make some changes in the Windows registry to add a new item to your context menu. Don’t worry; it's not too complicated! You’ll need admin rights for this part. Just copy the contents of the archive into the System32 folder (that’s part of your PC's PATH environment variable) and add dosname.reg to the registry.

Add Show DOS Name to Your Menu

Once that's done, you’ll see a new option called ‘Show DOS Name’ popping up in the context menu whenever you right-click on any file or folder.

Easy Copying with One Click

Selecting ‘Show DOS Name’ will generate the 8.3 filename for that specific file or directory and automatically copy it straight to your clipboard. You can then paste this short filename anywhere—whether it’s in a browser, an IDE, or even a simple text editor.

A Programmer's Best Friend

This nifty command is especially useful for programmers who often deal with long file paths or need to work with older programs. The 8.3 filenames are like shortcuts from back in the day when Windows had earlier versions before Windows 95 and NT 3.51.

Simplifying Your Workflow

Show DOS Name really helps programmers turn those long file paths into shorter ones effortlessly by copying that quick 8.3 filename right when they need it!

If you're ready to make your life easier, check out Show DOS Name here!

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