You cannot save an attachment with a long file name in Outlook
Article ID: 198083
Article Last Modified on 4/13/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
- Microsoft Outlook 2002 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Outlook 2000 Standard Edition
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SYMPTOMS
When saving an attachment file in Microsoft Outlook, you
may get the following error message:
Can't create file:
<Long File Named File -- ONLY LFN> Right-click the folder you want to
create the file in, and then click Properties on the Shortcut menu to check
your permissions for the folder.
CAUSE
The attachment file has a long file name and the volume, or
hard disk on which you have your Temp folder, does not support long file names.
Even if the attachment does not appear to have a long file name, this problem
can occur if you have previously opened a file with the same name.
RESOLUTION
Move your Temp folder to a volume that supports long file
names.
MORE INFORMATION
During the save process, Outlook creates a temporary file
of the attachment in your Temp folder. This file will have a name at least as
long as the attachment name so the Temp folder must support long file names.
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