Microsoft KB Archive/916405

= Error message when you try to install Groove with default values: &quot;A directory name cannot contain any of the following characters: `{'}~!@#$%^&+=[];&quot; =

Article ID: 916405

Article Last Modified on 7/7/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Groove Workspace 2.5 Standard Edition
 * Groove Workspace 2.5 Project Edition
 * Groove Workspace 2.5 Professional Edition
 * Groove Workspace 2.5 Preview Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.0 File Sharing Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.0 Professional Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.0 Project Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.0 Trial Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.1 File Sharing Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.1 Professional Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.1 Project Edition
 * Groove Virtual Office 3.1 Trial Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you install Groove with default values, you may receive the following error message at the Choose User Data Location page:

A directory name cannot contain any of the following characters: `{'}~!@#$%^&+=[];



CAUSE
This issue occurs when your Microsoft Windows user name contains a restricted character, such as an apostrophe. The default value for the Groove User Data folder is based on the Windows user name. For example, this issue occurs when a default user directory is named C:\Documents and Settings\O'Brien.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use a custom location, such as C:\Program Files\Groove Networks\Groove\UserData.

Additional query words: TCN-01703

Keywords: kbtshoot kbexpertiseinter KB916405

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