How to avoid error 1325 esripyfldr not valid short file name?

How to avoid error 1325 esripyfldr not valid short file name?

Avoiding Error 1325 EsriPyFldr not valid short file name when uninstalling ArcGIS for Desktop? I am trying to uninstall ArcGIS 10.3.1 for Desktop from Windows 7 SP1 using Uninstall a program and I am receiving an error message (pictured below): Error 1325. EsriPyFldr is not a valid short file name.

What causes error 1325.john Smith is not a valid short file name?

During the installation of AutoCAD a window appears “Error 1325. john.smith is not a valid short file name on AutoCAD installation.” and the installation fails. Causes: A dot “.” in the username can cause the MSI installer to fail. This error could also be caused by UAC (User Account Control Settings).

Which is not a valid short file name?

Error: Error 1325. EsriPyFldr is not a valid short file name Attempting to uninstall, upgrade, or install another ArcGIS for Desktop version (after uninstalling a previous version), fails and returns the following error: Error 1325. EsriPyFldr is not a valid short file name.

Which is the correct version of ArcMap 10.3.1?

ArcMap 10.3.1 continues to start fine and doing wmic product where “Vendor like ‘%Environmental Systems Research Institute%'” get Name, Version, InstallDate, InstallLocation in a DOS window (at the suggestion of @MattWilkie) reports only the presence of Python 3.4.1 for ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth on my machine.

Error 1325. EsriPyFldr is not a valid short file name. seems to complete. If anyone else has encountered this, then have you been able to find a way to get past it and uninstall ArcGIS 10.3.1 for Desktop?

Where to delete Esri folder in Windows 10?

Esri cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions; therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk. Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE] and delete the Esri folder. Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Wow6432Node] and delete the Esri folder.