WD97: Invalid Page Fault Opening File with Long Path, File Name (159779)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q159779

SYMPTOMS

Case 1

When you attempt to open a document by double-clicking the file in Windows Explorer, the following error message appears:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.
When you click Details, one of the following error messages appears:

  • Winword caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown> at 0000:<address>.

    -or-

  • Winword caused an invalid page fault in module Mso97.dll at 0137:<address>.

Case 2

When you attempt to open a document by double-clicking the file in the Open dialog box in Word, the file does not open, and no error messages are given.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the document file name or the path and file name exceed 223 characters.

WORKAROUND

Work around the problems in the cases above by using the appropriate method:

  • Start Word and then open the document.

    -or-

  • Shorten the file name.

    -or-

  • Shorten the path to the document or move the document to a higher-level folder.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbenv kberrmsg kbualink97 kbusage KB159779
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