Problems Transferring Files Using H/PC Explorer

ID: Q163168

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you use H/PC Explorer to copy or move a file from your Handheld PC (H/PC) to your desktop computer or vice versa, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

CAUSE

These symptoms occur when the file you are attempting to copy or move has a very long file name or path.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, rename the file using a shorter file name, and then attempt to copy or move the file again.

NOTE: If you receive the first error message listed above, copy the file from the temporary folder to another folder to avoid data loss.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: hand held

Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool wince handheld 
Version           : 1.00
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: April 29, 1998