Q135186: Open Dialog Box Does Not Work After Using Long Filename

Article: Q135186
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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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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The Open dialog box in some programs does not work after you open a file with a
long filename. VistaPro version 3.0 is one such program.

CAUSE
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The Open dialog box in these programs does not support long filenames and may be
corrupted by the use of a long filename. If you open a file with a long
filename, some of the filename characters may appear in the Open dialog box the
next time you use it.

RESOLUTION
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To make the Open dialog box work correctly again, quit and then restart the
program.

MORE INFORMATION
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Windows 95 assumes that all 32-bit programs support long filenames. However,
some programs may not handle long filenames correctly.


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