PRJ: Can't Open Global.mpt by Double-Clicking It (169730)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1
  • Microsoft Project for Windows 95 4.1a
  • Microsoft Project 98 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q169730

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click the Global.mpt file, you receive the following error:
The global template file Global.mpt cannot be opened. You cannot open the currently active global template file.

CAUSE

When you start Microsoft Project, it automatically loads the Global.mpt file in the background. If you then double-click the Global.mpt file to open it, you receive the error message described in the "Symptoms" section of this article.

STATUS

This behavior is by design of Microsoft Project. You cannot open the Global.mpt template file by double-clicking it.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/24/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB169730