WD2000: QNC Task in MS-DOS Causes Word to Stop Responding When Opening E-Mail Attachment (204821)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q204821

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a Microsoft Word 2000 e-mail attachment, Word starts and then a blank MS-DOS window with a QNC task appears, and Word stops responding (hangs).

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Quincy (QNC.exe) is set as the default Lotus Notes debugger in Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, remove Quincy as the default Lotus Notes debugger.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

REFERENCES

For additional technical information, go to the following Web site: Search for the following or related articles in the Technical Resources Lotus Notes/Domino library:
  • How to Set or Remove QNC as the Default Notes Debugger in NT or Windows 95 (Technote #138694)
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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB204821