MapPoint 2001: File Size of Map Increases Unexpectedly (256832)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MapPoint 2002
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2001
This article was previously published under Q256832

SYMPTOMS

When you edit a map that you created in Microsoft MapPoint 2001, the file size of the map may increase unexpectedly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you delete data sets from the map and then save the file.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, save the file with a new file name:

  1. Start MapPoint 2001, and then open the map that you edited.
  2. On the File menu, click Save As.
  3. In the File Name box, type a new file name, and then click Save.
After you save the file with a new name, you can delete the original map file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft MapPoint 2001.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB256832
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