ACC2: GP Fault in STORAGE.DLL with Forms Switchboard Form

• Microsoft Access version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

If you try to change the color of the background bitmap for the Forms Switchboard form in the version 1.x sample database NWIND.MDB in Microsoft Access version 2.0, you will receive a general protection (GP) fault in STORAGE.DLL.

RESOLUTION

This problem does not occur with any other forms, including those that use the same bitmap. Creating a new form with the same bitmap may be a workaround.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access version 2.0. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

STORAGE.DLL is an OLE dynamic-link library (DLL) file that is used by applications to provide a more abstract view of OLE files. It allows a document file to be viewed as if it were an entire file system, complete with subdirectories and files that can be moved, copied, and deleted. This structure is necessary for providing a location for OLE objects (each object requires its own subdirectory inside a file), and for providing compatibility among applications.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

Notes:

• Following these steps will cause a GP fault on your computer. Make sure to save and close any open work on your computer before following these steps.
• This example assumes that you have a copy of the sample database NWIND.MDB from Microsoft Access version 1.x on your computer.

1. Start Microsoft Access version 2.0 and create a new database.

2. From the File menu, choose Import. In the Data Source box, select Microsoft Access, and then choose OK.

3. In the File Name box, select the version 1.x NWIND.MDB file, and then choose OK.

4. In the Object Type box, select Forms. In the Objects In NWIND.MDB box, select Forms Switchboard, and then choose the Import button.

5. When you receive the message "Successfully imported 'Forms Switchboard'," choose OK, and then choose the Close button.

6. Open the Forms Switchboard form in Design view.

7. Double-click the background bitmap to start Windows Paintbrush.

8. Select the Paint Roller tool and change the bitmap's color.

9. Quit Windows Paintbrush and update the object.

   10. Save and then close the Forms Switchboard form.

   11. Open the Forms Switchboard form in Form view. You receive a GP fault in STORAGE.DLL.

REFERENCES

For additional information about the STORAGE.DLL file, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: