Write Err Msg: Problem with Object/Link

 Last reviewed: December 21, 1994
Article ID: Q84358
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

Windows version 3.1's Write (WRITE.EXE) program displays the following error message when you use the PRINT SCREEN key to copy an image to the Clipboard from a high-resolution MS-DOS- or a Windows-based application, and paste the image into Write: 

   Problem with Object/Link
This error message appears either when you try to save the file after pasting the graphic image, or when you attempt to print the document after saving it.

WORKAROUND

  1. Run a high-resolution MS-DOS-based or Windows-based application.

  2. Press the PRINT SCREEN key to capture the image into Clipboard.

  3. Run Windows Paintbrush.

  4. From the Edit menu, choose Paste.

  5. From the File menu, choose Save. Save the graphic image as a .BMP file.

  6. Use the Pick tool and mark the graphic image.

  7. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.

  8. Run WRITE.EXE.

  9. From the Edit menu, choose Paste.

NOTE: This workaround may not work all of the time.

As an alternative workaround, run Windows in a lower resolution.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows Write versions 3.1 and 3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbtool kberrmsg kbbuglist
KBSubcategory: win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 err msg high resolution

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Last reviewed: December 21, 1994
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