Error Using Filename with More Than 236 Characters in WordPad

ID: Q132928

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When you try to save a file in WordPad with a file name containing more than 236 characters, you receive the following error message:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

When you click the Close button, the file is saved. However, trying to open the file results in the error message stated above.

To prevent this problem from occurring, use file names with no more than 236 characters in WordPad.

Keywords : win95 appscomp
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
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