Err Msg: A File Name Cannot Contain Any of the Following... (232795)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q232795 SYMPTOMS
When you try to rename a file, you may receive the following error message:
A file name cannot contain any of the following characters: \/:8?:<>
CAUSE
This issue can occur if the new file name is longer than 230 characters.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, use a file name that is shorter than 230 characters.
MORE INFORMATION
Note that this error message can also occur when you rename a folder on the Start menu.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb kbui KB232795 |
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