XL97: Page Fault Deleting a Record with the Data Form

• Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you use the data form to delete a record, you may receive the following error message:

   This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
   If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

   EXCEL caused an invalid page fault in module EXCEL.EXE at
   0137:303c4cde.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

• You are using the data form to delete a record from a list.

      -and-
  

• The list extends into the last row (row 65,536) of the worksheet.

      -or-
  

• The worksheet contains a defined name called "database" that refers to the last row (row 65,536) of the worksheet.

WORKAROUND

To workaround this problem, follow these steps:

1. Select the record you want to delete.

2. On the Edit menu, click Delete.

3. Click Shift cells up, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

If you encounter this problem Microsoft Excel closes. When you open the workbook again, the record you tried to delete is still in the list.

REFERENCES

For more information about deleting records with the data form, click the Index tab in Microsoft Excel Help, type the following text

   data forms