Running 16-bit Applications with Long Directory Structure (119788)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q119788
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SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to run a 16-bit Windows-based application with a directory
structure longer than 100 characters, including the filename, from File
Manager, the program doesn't run and no error message appears. When you
attempt to run a 16-bit Windows-based application from a command prompt,
the following error message appears:
The system cannot execute the specified program.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.1 and
3.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/15/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB119788 |
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