PC Win: Err Msg: The Partial Name Is Not Specific Enough... (113168)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mail for Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Mail for Windows 3.0b
  • Microsoft Mail for Windows 3.2

This article was previously published under Q113168

SYMPTOMS

When you choose Address Book from the Mail menu, then select the Name Finder option (by pressing CTRL+F or by selecting the Search icon), the following error message may be displayed:
The partial name is not specific enough. Please be more specific.

CAUSE

There are more than 500 names in the Address List that satisfy the specified criterion.

RESOLUTION

The Name finder has a limit of 500 names. The search criteria should be made more specific so the search returns fewer than 500 names.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/19/2003
Keywords:KB113168