A "The Target can not handle this type of document" error message appears when you try to copy a file in Windows XP SP1 or in Windows Server 2003 (830749)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1

SYMPTOMS

On a computer where either Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 has been installed, you receive an error message when you perform the following actions:
  1. Start a Windows program such as Notepad or a Microsoft Office program.
  2. On the File menu, click Open or Save As.
  3. Locate and then open a folder that is not the My Documents folder.
  4. Right-click a file in the open folder, click Send To, and then click either My Documents, the floppy drive, or any external drive that is listed.
You receive the following error message:
The Target can not handle this type of document.
If the file already exists in the My Documents folder, you are prompted to replace the file, and then you receive the error message.

RESOLUTION

You can ignore this error message. The file has been copied correctly.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/11/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbenv kbusage kbnofix kbBug KB830749 kbAudEndUser
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