ACC2: GP Fault in STORAGE.DLL with Forms Switchboard Form
ID: Q121694
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The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMS
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.
If you try to change the color of the background bitmap for the Forms
Switchboard form in the version 1.x sample database NWIND.MDB in Microsoft
Access version 2.0, you will receive a general protection (GP) fault in
STORAGE.DLL.
RESOLUTION
This problem does not occur with any other forms, including those that use
the same bitmap. Creating a new form with the same bitmap may be a
workaround.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access
version 2.0. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access
version 7.0.
MORE INFORMATION
STORAGE.DLL is an OLE dynamic-link library (DLL) file that is used by
applications to provide a more abstract view of OLE files. It allows a
document file to be viewed as if it were an entire file system, complete
with subdirectories and files that can be moved, copied, and deleted. This
structure is necessary for providing a location for OLE objects (each
object requires its own subdirectory inside a file), and for providing
compatibility among applications.
Steps to Reproduce Problem
Notes:
- Following these steps will cause a GP fault on your computer. Make sure
to save and close any open work on your computer before following these
steps.
- This example assumes that you have a copy of the sample database
NWIND.MDB from Microsoft Access version 1.x on your computer.
- Start Microsoft Access version 2.0 and create a new database.
- From the File menu, choose Import. In the Data Source box, select
Microsoft Access, and then choose OK.
- In the File Name box, select the version 1.x NWIND.MDB file, and then
choose OK.
- In the Object Type box, select Forms. In the Objects In NWIND.MDB box,
select Forms Switchboard, and then choose the Import button.
- When you receive the message "Successfully imported 'Forms
Switchboard'," choose OK, and then choose the Close button.
- Open the Forms Switchboard form in Design view.
- Double-click the background bitmap to start Windows Paintbrush.
- Select the Paint Roller tool and change the bitmap's color.
- Quit Windows Paintbrush and update the object.
- Save and then close the Forms Switchboard form.
- Open the Forms Switchboard form in Form view. You receive a GP fault
in STORAGE.DLL.
REFERENCES
For additional information about the STORAGE.DLL file, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q108392 Definitions of the OLE 2.0 DLLs
Keywords : kberrmsg kbusage FmsProb
Version : 2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug