MSQuery: "Couldn't Read This File" Opening .qry File (138282)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 95
- Microsoft Query
This article was previously published under Q138282 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Query 2.0, when you attempt to open a Query (*.qry) file by
double-clicking the file in Windows Explorer or on the desktop, if the file
has a long file name, you may receive the following error message and the
file will not be opened:
Couldn't read this file
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.
Method 1:
Rename the file so that the file name complies to the 8.3 file
naming convention. Then, you can successfully open the file by
double-clicking either the file or a shortcut to the file in
Windows Explorer or on the desktop.
To rename a file, use the right mouse button to click the file
and then click Rename on the Shortcut menu. Type the new file
name and press ENTER.
Method 2:
Start Microsoft Query and open the .qry file by clicking Open on
the File menu.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB138282 |
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