ERROR_INCOMPATIBLE_WITH_GLOBAL_SHORT_NAME_REGISTRY_SETTING (304)

Technical Meaning

The error code ERROR_INCOMPATIBLE_WITH_GLOBAL_SHORT_NAME_REGISTRY_SETTING with the numeric value 304 and hexadecimal representation 0x130 indicates that an attempt to change short name settings on a volume is incompatible due to a global registry setting.

Error Details

This error typically occurs when an application or system operation attempts to modify short name attributes of files or directories, but the global registry setting prevents such changes. Short names are 8.3 file names that were used in older versions of Windows for backward compatibility with DOS applications.

Usage Context

This error can be encountered during operations involving file and directory management, particularly when dealing with short name attributes on volumes where these settings are globally disabled.

Developer Interpretation

Developers should interpret this error as a restriction imposed by the system's global configuration. The application or operation must respect the current state of the registry setting that controls whether short names can be modified on the specified volume.

Related Errors

ERROR_SHORT_NAME_NOT_ALLOWED (0x80070523)
ERROR_VOLUME_NOT_SUPPORTED (0x8007049A)

FAQ

Q: What does this error mean?

A: This error indicates that the system's global registry setting prevents changing short name settings on a specific volume.

Q: How can I resolve this issue?

A: Ensure that the operation respects the current state of the registry setting. If modifying short names is required, check and adjust the relevant registry keys to allow such changes.

Summary

The ERROR_INCOMPATIBLE_WITH_GLOBAL_SHORT_NAME_REGISTRY_SETTING error signifies a restriction imposed by the system's global configuration on changing short name settings on a specific volume. Developers should ensure their operations respect this setting to avoid encountering this error.