Nothing Happens or Contents of "Look in" Box Change When You Click Save (243777)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q243777 SYMPTOMS
When you click Save in the Save File As common dialog box, nothing may happen, or the contents of the Look In box may change.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the the File Name box contains an asterisk (*) or question mark (?). These characters are reserved for use as wildcards and cannot be used in a file name.
RESOLUTION
Specify a file name that does not contain an asterisk or question mark.
STATUS
This behavior is by design and is shared by all Windows-based programs that use the common Save File As dialog box.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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Keywords: | kbprb KB243777 |
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