Cannot Copy Pocket Excel Files to Your Desktop Computer (177133)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Pocket Excel 1.0
  • Microsoft Pocket Excel 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 Professional Edition for the Handheld PC

This article was previously published under Q177133

SYMPTOMS

You may not be able to copy a Microsoft Pocket Excel file to your desktop computer.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you create a Pocket Excel file with more than 240 characters in the file name.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use a file name with 240 characters or less for each Pocket Excel file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
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