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
 
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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Money version 5.0 for Windows 95
 - Microsoft Money versions 4.0, 4.0a for Windows 95
 - Microsoft Money version 2.0, 2.0a, 3.0, 3.0a
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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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Version           : 2.0 3.0 4.0 4.0a 5.0
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.