diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5baefb1..e64fd3f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ Only if you want to make use of [Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service](https://en. ## Restrictions -Windows via default has a `MAX_PATH` restriction, i.e. [can't handle path names longer than 260 characters](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/naming-a-file) - a relict from old MS-DOS times. -Since yahb keeps the original folder structure but in addition adds a timestamp and drive letter -- like e.g. `F:\Backup\201903021512\C__\MyFiles` it is possible to run into problems as the destination path is then longer than 260 characters. +Windows via default has a `MAX_PATH` restriction, i.e. [can't handle path names longer than 260 characters](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation) - a relict from old MS-DOS times. +Since YAHB keeps the original folder structure but in addition adds a timestamp and drive letter -- like e.g. `F:\Backup\201903021512\C__\MyFiles` it is possible to run into problems as the destination path is then longer than 260 characters. There are two possible workarounds: * keep the maximal path length in mind and if required shorten folder names prior to creating a backup. @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ There are two possible workarounds: ## Usage -Note: To use the option `/vss` you MUST run yahb with elevated rights, i.e. from an elevated command prompt (`Run as Administrator`). +Note: To use the option `/vss` you MUST run YAHB with elevated rights, i.e. from an elevated command prompt (`Run as Administrator`). ``` YAHB (Yet Another Hardlink-based Backup-Tool)