diff --git a/src/init.c b/src/init.c
index 174efb21..26ad236e 100644
--- a/src/init.c
+++ b/src/init.c
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
 #include "special.h"
 #include "gfx2surface.h"
 
-char Gui_loading_error_message[512];
+char Gui_loading_error_message[256];
 
 // Rechercher la liste et le type des lecteurs de la machine
 
diff --git a/src/init.h b/src/init.h
index eafcc214..b654fa15 100644
--- a/src/init.h
+++ b/src/init.h
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ void Init_paintbrushes(void);
 /// Set application icon(s)
 void Define_icon(void);
 
-extern char Gui_loading_error_message[512];
+extern char Gui_loading_error_message[256];
 
 ///
 /// Loads a 8x8 monochrome font, the kind used in all menus and screens.