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Err Msg: The Name You Have Entered for the Favorite Is Too Long

Article ID: 200235

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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This article was previously published under Q200235

SYMPTOMS

When you create a favorite in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
Add to Favorites
The name you have entered for the favorite is too long.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the name of the favorite is too long. A favorite name in Internet Explorer cannot exceed 254 characters, including the path to the Favorites folder (which is usually C:\Windows\Favorites).

This limitation in Internet Explorer is caused by the file system limitation of 255 characters for a file name. Internet Explorer detects when a favorite name exceeds this limitation and displays an error message.

RESOLUTION

Use a shorter name for the favorite.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB200235


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