Works 95: Communications Module Hangs Trying to Receive File (137163)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q137163

SYMPTOMS

When you try to transfer a file in the Communications module, you experience some of the following symptoms:

  • Works stops responding (hangs).

  • You receive and Invalid Page Fault message.

  • The screen display is corrupted.
This behavior occurs if the directory for receiving a file in the Communications module is set to a floppy drive.

RESOLUTION

Do not set the Receive directory to a floppy drive. Set the Receive directory to a directory on the hard disk and then copy your transferred files to the floppy drive.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the Receive directory in a Works communications file, do the following:

  1. On the Settings menu, click Transfer.
  2. Click Directory and select the desired directory on the hard disk.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kberrmsg kbprb KB137163
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