Err Msg: An Error Occurred Writing the Registry (164418)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q164418 SYMPTOMS
When you are trying to save a policy file using Policy Editor, the
following error message may occur:
An error occurred writing the registry. The file cannot be saved.
CAUSE
The folder has a long file name or the file is not being saved with the
.pol extension.
RESOLUTION
In the File Name box, type the path and file name using the MS-DOS (8.3)
naming format. For example, type
C:\Mydocu~1\Config.pol
instead of:
C:\My Documents\Config.pol
To determine the MS-DOS-format name for a folder, use the DIR command at a
command prompt to view the folder's name. Or, use the right mouse button
to click the folder in Windows Explorer, and then click Properties on the
menu that appears. The MS-DOS-format name is listed on the General tab.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95 and
Microsoft Windows 98. We are researching this problem and will post new
information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
Note that a similar error can occur if you try to open a file from a
folder with a long file name.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb kbui KB164418 |
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