Microsoft KB Archive/147593

Money Backup Path Limited to 80 Characters

PSS ID Number: Q147593 Article last modified on 09-12-1997

2.0 3.0 4.0 4.0a 5.0

WINDOWS

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= SYMPTOMS =

When you attempt to back up your Money data file, you hear a Windows error beep or you receive the message:

Sorry this backup filename is too long. Please use a shorter name.

= CAUSE =

The backup file path name has a limit of 80 characters including the drive letter, folder (directory) name and all other punctuation.

NOTE: Money 5.0 has a limit of 77 characters.

= MORE INFORMATION =

When you click Backup on the File menu, or when you exit Money and are prompted to back up the file, you receive a Backup dialog box. The path that you enter in the Back Up File To box is limited to 80 characters.

NOTE: If you are running Windows 95, you may only see 76 characters if Windows Explorer is set to hide registered extensions. This is because the .mny extension is hidden.

For more information about how to view file extensions in Windows 95, see your Windows printed documentation or online Help.

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Additional reference words: w_money back up 3.0 2.0 97 TheClaw

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