OFF97: Out of Memory Opening, Saving, Inserting Files

ID: Q179499


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office 97 for Windows


SYMPTOMS

When you try to create a new Office document, insert a file or object, open or save a file, the following error message appears:

Not enough memory.
When you click OK, the program stops responding (hangs).


CAUSE

This problem can occur when you do any of the following actions repeatedly without closing the program:

  • You create a new Office document.

    -or-


  • You insert an object into your Office document.

    -or-


  • You open a file.

    -or-


  • You save a file.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Office 97 for Windows.

Additional query words: lock hang leak memory

Keywords : kbdta
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: July 12, 1999
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