XL97: Crash Inserting Wang Image Control on Alpha-based Computer (172558)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q172558

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a Wang Image Control from the Control Toolbox on a worksheet, you may receive the following Dr. Watson for Windows NT error message:
An application error has occurred and an application error log is being generated.

Excel.exe

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the following conditions are true:

  • You are running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. -and-

  • You are running Microsoft Excel 97 on a computer that uses a DEC Alpha processor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/4/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB172558
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