File or Folder with the Euro Symbol in Its Name Is Not Copied (240188)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft ActiveSync 3.6
  • Microsoft ActiveSync 3.0
  • Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
  • Pocket PC Phone Edition 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q240188

SYMPTOMS

When you drag a file or folder whose name contains the euro currency symbol from your desktop computer to your mobile device (by dragging it to the Mobile Device window), nothing happens, and you receive no error message.

CAUSE

The problem is related to the code pages used by the operating system.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, rename the file or folder so that its name does not contain the euro symbol before dragging it to your mobile device.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post more information in this article when the information becomes available.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB240188
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