Microsoft KB Archive/200235

= Err Msg: The Name You Have Entered for the Favorite Is Too Long =

Article ID: 200235

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q200235



SYMPTOMS
When you create a favorite in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

Add to Favorites

The name you have entered for the favorite is too long.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the name of the favorite is too long. A favorite name in Internet Explorer cannot exceed 254 characters, including the path to the Favorites folder (which is usually C:\Windows\Favorites).

This limitation in Internet Explorer is caused by the file system limitation of 255 characters for a file name. Internet Explorer detects when a favorite name exceeds this limitation and displays an error message.



RESOLUTION
Use a shorter name for the favorite.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB200235

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