Q132928: Error Using Filename with More Than 236 Characters in WordPad

Article: Q132928
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to save a file in WordPad with a file name containing more than 236
characters, you receive the following error message:

  This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the
  problem persists, contact the program vendor.

When you click the Close button, the file is saved. However, trying to open the
file results in the error message stated above.

RESOLUTION
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To prevent this problem from occurring, use file names with no more than 236
characters in WordPad.

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Keywords          : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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