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Q265390: MapPoint 2001: Error Message When You Open File in the Briefcase

Article: Q265390
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbimu
Last Modified: 06-AUG-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MapPoint 2002 
- Microsoft MapPoint 2001 
- Microsoft Streets & Trips 2002, version 1.0 
- Microsoft Streets and Trips 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you attempt to open a Microsoft MapPoint 2001/2002 or a Microsoft Streets and
Trips 2001/2002 file that is stored in the Briefcase, you may receive an error
message similar to the following

  <#-#####-##########>

where <#-#####-##########> represents a random string of numbers.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:

- You transfer the file between the Microsoft Windows desktop and a laptop
  computer by using the Briefcase.

- You attempt to open the file by double-clicking the file from inside the
  Briefcase.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

- Copy or move the file from the Briefcase to the Windows desktop or another
  folder and then double-click the file to open it.

- Start MapPoint 2001/2002 or Streets and Trips 2001/2002 on the desktop or
  laptop computer, and then click Open on the File menu within the program to
  open the file that is stored in the Briefcase.

Additional query words: mp2001 st2001 map point auto-map amap 6-40028-1073741819

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch _IKkbbogus kbExpediaSearch kbMapptSearch kbMapPoint2001 kbExpediaStreets2001 kbExpediaStreets2002 kbMapPoint2002
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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