Symptoms
On a computer that is running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, you cannot convert a basic disk into a dynamic disk. When you try to convert a basic disk, you receive an error message that resembles the following:
The pack name is invalid
Cause
This issue may occur if the computer name contains double-byte characters, such as hanzi (Chinese), kanji (Japanese), or hanja (Korean).
Workaround
To work around this issue, use single-byte characters for the computer name.
To rename the computer, follow these steps:
In Windows 8
-
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.
-
Tap or click Settings, and then type rename this computer in the search box.
-
Tap or click the displayed Rename this computer icon.
-
On the Computer Name tab, tap or click Change.
-
Type a new name under Computer name, and then tap or click OK.
Note Do not type double-byte characters.
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista
-
Click Start
-
Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, click Change settings.
-
On the Computer Name tab, click Change.
-
Type a new name under Computer name, and then click OK.
Note Do not type double-byte characters.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
