Microsoft KB Archive/68999

Incorrect Error Message with Illegal Filename PSS ID Number: Q68999 Article last modified on 10-29-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

2.00

WINDOWS

Summary:

When you choose Save As from the File menu and enter a filename that includes an illegal character (for example, A“.PPT), you will receive the alert message:”Sorry, the file cannot be found.&quot; The correct error message: “Sorry, the path or file name is invalid” is returned when a filename is too long.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in PowerPoint for Windows version 2.00. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.