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Q103448: PC Win: Folder Names Limited to 127 Characters

Article: Q103448
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,3.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, 3.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you create a new folder in version 3.0, 3.0b, or 3.2 of Microsoft Mail for
Windows, the following error may occur:

  This name or comment is too long. Type a shorter name or comment.

CAUSE
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Mail for Windows allows a maximum folder name of 127 characters. The new
folder's Name field does not prevent you from typing names longer than 127
characters, but Mail displays the error message when you choose OK.

RESOLUTION
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Devise a folder name of 127 or fewer characters and choose OK to create the
folder.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in versions 3.0, 3.0b, and 3.2 of
Microsoft Mail for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new
information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


Additional query words: 3.00 3.00b 3.20 errmsg

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMail300 kbMail320 kbMail300b
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,3.2

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