Handheld PC Explorer Program Group Not Created During Setup

Last reviewed: May 2, 1997
Article ID: Q167937

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you install Handheld PC (H/PC) Explorer on your desktop computer, an H/PC Explorer program group may not be created.

CAUSE

When you run the H/PC Explorer Setup program, you are prompted with a default name for the H/PC Explorer program group. However, you have the option to type a different program group name.

The behavior described above occurs if you type a different program group name that includes any of the following characters:

   \/:*?"<>|

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, run the H/PC Explorer Setup program again. When you are prompted for a program group name, use the default name or type a name that does not include any of the characters listed above.

Additional query words: 1.00 hand held
Keywords : handheld kbsetup wince
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 2, 1997
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