WD97: ErrMsg Saving Graphic File to Read Only Share

• Microsoft Photo Editor 97

SYMPTOMS

When you try to save a file in Microsoft Photo Editor, you may receive the following error message:

   Error opening
   <Share\Share Directory\Filename>

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you open a graphic file from a read-only shared network directory (share), make a change to the file, and then click Save on the File menu.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem follow these steps to save the file to another location:

1. On the File menu, click Save As.

2. In the Save In box, navigate to a folder that is not a read-only share.

3. In the File Name box, enter the name of the file, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Photo Editor 97. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about Photo Editor, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q169938
   TITLE     : OFF97: General Information About Microsoft Photo Editor

   ARTICLE-ID: Q165812
   TITLE     : OFF97: Photo Editor Is Not Installed by the ValuPack