Cannot Move or Copy File with Very Long Filename
  
PSS ID Number: Q135213
Article last modified on 08-29-1995
 
95
 
WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to move or copy a file with a very long filename, you may
receive the following error message:
 
   Cannot copy <filename>. The file name you specified is invalid or too
   long. Specify a different filename.
 
CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the path for the moved or copied file exceeds 250
characters. 250 characters is the maximum for the path to a file in Windows
95.
 
RESOLUTION
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You may be able to work around this limit by renaming the file to a shorter
name.
 
KBCategory: kbui kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1995.
