MSQuery: "Couldn't Read This File" Opening .qry File

ID: Q138282

2.00 WINDOWS kbtool

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Query for Windows 95, version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Query 2.0, when you attempt to open a Query (*.qry) file by double-clicking the file in Windows Explorer or on the desktop, if the file has a long file name, you may receive the following error message and the file will not be opened:

   Couldn't read this file

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Rename the file so that the file name complies to the 8.3 file

          naming convention. Then, you can successfully open the file by
          double-clicking either the file or a shortcut to the file in
          Windows Explorer or on the desktop.

          To rename a file, use the right mouse button to click the file
          and then click Rename on the Shortcut menu. Type the new file
          name and press ENTER.

Method 2: Start Microsoft Query and open the .qry file by clicking Open on

          the File menu.

KBCategory: kbtool KBSubcategory: xlquery

Additional reference words: 2.00

Keywords          : xlquery 
Version           : 2.00
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: September 15, 1996