Microsoft KB Archive/232795

= Err Msg: A File Name Cannot Contain Any of the Following... =

Article ID: 232795

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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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.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbui kbprb KB232795

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