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Q132835: Brief 3.0 Behaves Erratically with Long PATH Variable

Article: Q132835
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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If your PATH environment variable is longer than 128 characters, the Brief 3.0
text editor may behave erratically or stop responding (hang).

CAUSE
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Windows 95 allows you to set a PATH variable that is longer than the Brief
editor can handle. Brief overwrites internal program variables when it
encounters a PATH variable that is longer than 128 characters.

RESOLUTION
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Edit the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files to modify the PATH variable so that
it is no longer than 128 characters.

MORE INFORMATION
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independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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