PUB: Error Inserting WordArt Object (171384)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Publisher for Windows 3.0
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q171384 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you run a Publisher PageWizard Design Assistant or attempt to insert
a WordArt object in a Publisher file, you receive the following error
message:
Publisher cannot launch or communicate with the OLE server
program needed to complete this task.
You may still be able to insert WordArt text effects using other Microsoft
Office 97 programs.
CAUSE
The Office 97 programs include a set of special text effects referred to
as WordArt. These WordArt text effects are different from the objects
created by the WordArt program that ships with Microsoft Publisher and
earlier versions of Microsoft Office.
Publisher uses a Registry key to locate the WordArt program file
(Wordart32.exe). If that key is missing, or contains the wrong path, then
you will not be able to insert WordArt into Publisher.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk. - On the Windows Start menu, click Run.
- In the Open box, type Regedit,
and then click OK.
- In the left pane of the Registry Editor window, select the following
Registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{000212F0-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
\LocalServer32
Press DELETE.
- On the Registry menu, click Exit.
- Insert the Publisher Setup disk 1 or the Publisher compact disc into
the appropriate drive.
- On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
- Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
- On the Install/Uninstall tab, double-click Microsoft Publisher 97 or
Microsoft Publisher 95.
- In the Maintenance Mode dialog box, click Reinstall and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB171384 |
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