Microsoft KB Archive/135213

Cannot Move or Copy File with Very Long Filename

PSS ID Number: Q135213 Article last modified on 08-29-1995

95

WINDOWS

= SYMPTOMS =

When you try to move or copy a file with a very long filename, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot copy. The file name you specified is invalid or too long. Specify a different filename.

= CAUSE =

This problem occurs if the path for the moved or copied file exceeds 250 characters. 250 characters is the maximum for the path to a file in Windows 95.

= RESOLUTION =

You may be able to work around this limit by renaming the file to a shorter name.

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