WD6X: "Bad F-line Instruction" in MacWord with Older Extensions (143221)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
This article was previously published under Q143221

SYMPTOMS

When you run the 68 kilobyte (KB) version of Word for the Macintosh, you may receive the following system error message:
Bad F-line instruction.

CAUSE

Some combinations of older software with newer hardware configurations may cause the error. A "Bad F-line Instruction" error is the result of a program attempting to run data in place of instructions. This occurs when operating system changes move beyond current software design.

RESOLUTION

Upgrade to the most recent versions of the extension software.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/18/1999
Keywords:kberrmsg kbinterop kbprb KB143221
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