PUB2: GP Fault When Creating a New Publication
PUB2: GP Fault When Creating a New Publication
Q103507
------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a ------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS ======== If Publisher is unable to run because it can't find the files COMMDLG.DLL or OLE2.DLL, you may receive a general protection (GP) fault the next time you run Publisher and try to create a new publication. CAUSE ===== This problem occurs if Publisher can't find these files, and you do not exit and restart Windows before trying to run Publisher the second time. STATUS ====== Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Publisher versions 2.0 and 2.0a. This problem does not occur in Publisher version 3.0 for Windows 95. MORE INFORMATION ================ Steps to Reproduce Problem -------------------------- 1. At the MS-DOS command prompt, rename the file OLE2.DLL to OLEX.DLL. For information about renaming files, see your MS-DOS manual. 2. Run Windows and try to run Publisher. The following error messages appear: File Error Cannot Find OLE2.DLL Application Execution Error Cannot find file C:\MSPUB\MSPUB.EXE (or one of its components). Check to ensure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available. 3. Exit Publisher and run MS-DOS Prompt. Rename OLEX.DLL to OLE2.DLL. Return to Windows. 4. Run Publisher again. From the Start Up screen, choose the Start From Scratch button. The following error message appears: Application Error MSPUB caused a General Protection Fault in module COMPOBJ.DLL at 0005:3962. This error also occurs if you rename COMMDLG.DLL in step 1. This error can also occur if COMPOBJ.DLL is corrupt. Additional query words: 2.00 mspub pub20 win31 gpf gpfault launch 2.00a