Microsoft KB Archive/189726

= WinCE: Cannot Open Folder or Folder Appears Empty When Moved =

Article ID: 189726

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC

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This article was previously published under Q189726



SYMPTOMS
When you move a folder to a new location on a Handheld PC (H/PC), you may not be able to open the folder, or the folder may appear to be empty.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the total length of the path to the folder on the H/PC is greater than 256 characters.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, rename the folders that contain the folder you moved. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Press and hold down the ALT key, tap the folder you want to rename, and then tap Rename.
 * 2) Type a shorter name for the folder, and then press ENTER.
 * 3) If the issue continues to occur, repeat steps 1-2 for each folder in which the folder you moved is contained until the issue is resolved.



MORE INFORMATION
If the total length of the path to a folder exceeds 256 characters on an H/PC running Windows CE 1.0, you receive a warning message.

Additional query words: 2.00 hand held

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB189726

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