WD95: Error Message Opening a Document with Hyperlinks (186900)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a

This article was previously published under Q186900

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 7.x for Windows 95, when you open a Microsoft Word 97 document containing pictures with hyperlinks, you receive one of the following error messages where your links are located:
Error! Bookmark Not Defined

-or-

Word cannot start the graphics filter, <name of filter>.
When you click OK, you see the following error in place of the picture:
Error! Cannot read or display the file.

CAUSE

You have opened the Word 97 file using the Word 97 Import Converter, Mswrd832.cnv. The version of the converter that you are using does not convert hyperlinks properly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to the latest version of the Word 97 Import Converter. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

162214 WD: How to Obtain the Word 97-2000 Import Converter

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with certain versions of the Word 97 Import converter. This problem is corrected in the version of the converter available with Microsoft Office 97 SR-2.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbconversion kbfix KB186900