Microsoft KB Archive/118811

Works: Editing Communications Script May Cause Corruption

PSS ID Number: Q118811 Article last modified on 10-21-1998

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MS-DOS

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= SYMPTOMS =

If you add a Pause command to the middle of a Works version 3.0 for MS-DOS Communications module sign-on script, and save the Communications (.WCM) file, Works may not be able to open the file. When you try to reopen the file, Works may display an “End of File not valid” error message, and the file may not open.

= RESOLUTION =

To correct the problem, you must re-create the Communications file. Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Works version 3.0 for MS- DOS. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) Create a sign-on script in the Works 3.0 Communications module.
 * 2) Save and reopen the Communications file.
 * 3) Edit the script.
 * 4) Insert a Pause command in the middle of the script and choose Done twice.
 * 5) Resave the Communications file.
 * 6) Try to open the Communications file.

The “End of File not valid” error message is then displayed and the file will not open.

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