Microsoft KB Archive/283655

= Group Policy Object Name Is Truncated If It Exceeds 255 Characters =

PSS ID Number: 283655

Article Last Modified on 12/18/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q283655



SYMPTOMS
When you create a Group Policy Object (GPO) with a name that exceeds 255 characters, the name is truncated to 255 characters.



CAUSE
GPO names are limited to 255 characters.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
To open the Group Policy snap-in, type gpedit.msc at a command prompt.

Additional query words: GPO

Keywords: kbprb kbui KB283655

Technology: kbSBServ2003Pre kbSBServ2003Search kbSBServ2003St kbSBServSearch kbWinServ2003Ent kbWinServ2003EntSearch kbWinServ2003Search kbWinServ2003St

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