Deleting files with long names

Hi guys,

I am having difficulties in deleting files on my shared folder. I get an error message that says the " the file cannot be deleted because the file names or path is too long". I have googled and googled and even giggled but to no avail.

I understand that i am getting this error because the file names are too long but what i want to know is how i can

change files in folders to use shortnames.

Thank you in advance.

Kassoka