OLEXP: Stack Fault Occurs While Running 16-Bit Outlook Express (229811)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.01 for Windows 3.1 SP 2

This article was previously published under Q229811
For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express

SYMPTOMS

When you run Outlook Express in Windows 3.1, Outlook Express generates a stack fault if you do not close "Insufficient Memory" dialog boxes and you open new Outlook Express windows.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Microsoft Internet Explorer service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
   Date     Time    Version         Size       File name    Version
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   5/17/99  7:45pm  4.01.2517.1700  1,792,480  Msimnui.dll  4.01
   5/12/99  7:39pm  6.00.2917.1200  1,763,840  Msimnui.dll  5
				

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/5/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbQFE KB229811