PRJ98: Microsoft Project Stops Responding Clicking on File Menu (175193)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Project 98 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q175193 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Project 98, when you click the File menu, you may receive one
of the following error messages.
Windows 95
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
If the Problem persists, contact the program vendor.
If you click Details, you receive an error message similar to the following
WINPROJ caused and invalid page fault in module WINPROJ.EXE at
0137:3003ca9b.
Windows NT
An application error has occurred and an application error log is
being generated.
Winproj.exe
Exception: access violation (0xc0000005), Address: 0x3003ca9b
CAUSE
The entry that is placed on the recently used file list is not properly
truncated. This problem occurs when you save or open a database by using an
ODBC Data Source and you select the Selected Data option and an Import or
Export Map.
NOTE: The recently used file list appears at the bottom of the File menu. It lists the recently opened files.
WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods.
Method 1: Add a Back Slash Character to the Import/Export Map name
Type a back slash (\) character at the beginning of the Import or Export
Map name that you use for Selected Data so that it looks similar to the following:
Method 2: Turn Off the Recently Used File List
Turn off the Recently Used File List by following these steps:
- On the Tools menu, click Options.
- Click the General tab.
- Click to clear the Recently Used File List check box.
- Click OK.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the versions of Microsoft
Project listed above.
MORE INFORMATION
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/17/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kberrmsg KB175193 |
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