Word Hangs When Linking Bitmap from Different Display Type (90519)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
This article was previously published under Q90519

SYMPTOMS

A problem may occur when creating a link between two machines using ClipBook Viewer and Microsoft Word. If two machines have different display configurations and a bitmap is shared between them, Word may stop responding (hang).

WORKAROUND

To avoid this problem, paste the bitmap as a device independent image.

MORE INFORMATION

This has happened between two machines having the following displays:
  • 640 by 480, 16 colors (Server)
  • 1024 by 768, 256 colors (Client)
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/28/1999
Keywords:KB90519
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