PRJ: Re-establish Links, Project Reopens w/ Link to Excel File (174982)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q174982

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Project, if you use OLE links between both Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel, Project may not close when you exit Project.

CAUSE

Microsoft Project is not able to fully close because Excel attempts to maintain the OLE link (Paste Link) to the project file. This behavior occurs when there is a Paste Link from Microsoft Project to Excel and from Excel to Microsoft Project.

WORKAROUND

Close the Microsoft Excel file before closing Microsoft Project.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the versions of Microsoft Project listed above.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbinterop kbpending KB174982
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