Word Hangs When You Delete Inserted Word Object (146653)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q146653

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a Word object in a Word document, and you then delete the Word object, the following message may appear:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the default template, Normal.dot, contains a field.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows 95 version 7.0. This problem was corrected in Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

To obtain Word for Windows 95 version 7.0a, call the Microsoft Order Desk at (800) 360-7561. If you are outside the United States, contact your local subsidiary. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/31/2005
Keywords:kbfield kbtemplate KB146653