File Manager Err Msg: System Error, Divide by Zero...

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q88306
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

When running Microsoft Windows File Manager, you may receive the following error message when switching between the View menu's Name, All File Details, and Partial Details commands: 

   System Error
   Divide By Zero or Overflow Error

MORE INFORMATION

This error occurs only if File Manager is started with a minimized directory tree, and if you choose among the following View menu commands more than once

  • Name
  • All File Details
  • Partial Details

while the directory tree is still minimized.

KBCategory: kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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