OFF2000: ErrMsg: "You May Not Have Access Privileges" Creating or Renaming Folder or File (220612)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Access 2000
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q220612

SYMPTOMS

When you create or rename a folder or file, the following error message may appear:
You may not have access privileges to create a new folder in this location.

CAUSE

This happens if the following are true:
  • You are using one of the programs listed in the "Applies to" section of this article. -and-

  • You are using a long file name for the folder or file. -and-

  • The folder or file you are creating or renaming is on a Banyan Vines, version 6.x, network server.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the 8.3 file naming convention.

STATUS

This problem occurs when you use the programs listed in the "Applies to" section of this article and Banyan Vines.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/14/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB220612
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