Cannot Use "/" Character in Local Group Names (218925)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q218925

SUMMARY

You cannot use the forward slash character (/) in group names in Windows 2000.

Note that group names created in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 do allow the forward slash character.

MORE INFORMATION

If you upgrade a computer with group names containing the forward slash character, the names are preserved after the upgrade.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo kbui KB218925
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