WD2000: Error Msg: "Too many DDE channels are open..." Opening Several Documents (210087)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q210087

SYMPTOMS

When you try to open multiple Word documents (approximately 19 or more) from the Open dialog box (on the File menu, click Open), not all selected files open.

When you try to open multiple Word documents (approximately 27 or more) from Windows Explorer, the following error message may appear:
Too many DDE channels are open. Please close a window.
When you click OK to the error message, another instance of Word opens, and the remainder of the selected documents open.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, open fewer documents at one time.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB210087