"Invalid Floating Point Operation" Message Using HomeSite 2.5a

ID: Q187578

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document using the Allaire HomeSite 2.5a program, you may receive the following error messages:

  • Invalid floating point operation


  • Access violation at address 00D87OD4. Read of address 10004798



CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using HomeSite 2.5a and the Active Desktop is enabled.


RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, disable the Active Desktop by following these steps:

  1. Right-click the desktop, click Properties, and then click the Web tab.


  2. Click the "View my Active Desktop as a Web page" check box to clear it, and then click Apply.


  3. Click OK, and then restart your computer.


To resolve this issue, upgrade to HomeSite version 3.0, or contact Allaire for information about a possible update that resolves this issue with HomeSite 2.5a.


MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg msiew95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: February 5, 1999
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