Word Hangs When You Delete Inserted Word Object

ID: Q146653

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a Word object in a Word document, and you then delete the Word object, the following message may appear:

   This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the default template, Normal.dot, contains a field.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows 95 version 7.0. This problem was corrected in Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

To obtain Word for Windows 95 version 7.0a, call the Microsoft Order Desk at (800) 360-7561. If you are outside the United States, contact your local subsidiary. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

   http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: kbfield kbtemplate

Additional query words: word95 word7 7.0 7.0a invalid page fault fixlist7.0a winword

Keywords          : kbole kbtemplate kbfield 
Version           : 7.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: January 21, 1999