Error 1325 - 'File name' is not a valid short file name.

[HandelMan]

Need some urgent help for my newly installed Vista desktop. I did a clean format and installed Vista Home Basic on my old desktop. There was no problem during the installation but when I try to install any other software or program I get the following error message:

“Error 1325 - 'File name' is not a valid short file name.”

The error occurs also when uninstalling anything from Add and Remove Applet. I tried searching web for some help and found one saying to install and run Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. I was happy to get the solution but when I tried installing this utility, again I get the same error message as above.

Somebody please help.

[Landon]

It could be because of either some problem with system files or permission issue. Make sure you have all admin privileges and run the System File Checker to troubleshoot the problem.

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