Err Msg: A File Name Cannot Contain Any of the Following...

• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to rename a file, you may receive the following error message:

A file name cannot contain any of the following characters: \/:8?:<>

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the new file name is longer than 230 characters.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use a file name that is shorter than 230 characters.

MORE INFORMATION

Note that this error message can also occur when you rename a folder on the Start menu.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kberrmsg kbui msiew95 msiew98 win98se 
Version           : WINDOWS:5
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: June 18, 1999