Article ID: 911860 - Last Review: May 10, 2007 - Revision: 2.3

Internet Explorer no longer works correctly when you use a very long name in the Internet Explorer Favorites folder on a Windows Vista-based computer

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You are using Internet Explorer on a Windows Vista-based computer. You decide to save a favorite in the Internet Explorer Favorites folder. During this process, you type a very long name for the new favorite. In this scenario, Internet Explorer no longer works correctly. For example, you cannot remove the focus from the Add Favorite dialog box. Or, Internet Explorer stops responding (hangs).
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because Internet Explorer 7, the version that is currently included in Windows Vista, does not let you type a favorite name that is longer than 221 characters.
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WORKAROUND

To prevent this problem, make sure that the name of the new favorite is no longer than 221 characters.
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
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