Mspaint

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- MicrosoftWindows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Office 97 for Windows
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install MicrosoftOffice 97 on your computer, you may receive
the following error message when you open an image file in Microsoft
Paint:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

If you click Details, you receive an error message similar to the
Following message:

MSPAINT caused an invalid page fault in moduleMSPAINT.EXE at
0137:0042d3fe.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because of a conflict between Microsoft Paint and the
graphics import filters included with Microsoft Office 97.

The problem mayoccur when you open the following types of files:

DRW
EPS
GIF
JPEG
JPG
PCD
PICT
TGA
TIFF

The problem may also occur when you open any other type of file thatrequires a graphics import filter.

The problem does not occur when you open PCX (PC Paintbrush) or BMP
(Windows bitmap) image files.

RESOLUTION
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Windows 95
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1.Download the Paint95.exe file from the Microsoft Software Library to
an empty folder.

2. Double-click the file you downloaded in step 1 to expand it.

3. Copy the Mspaint.exe file to theProgram Files\Accessories folder.

4. Copy the three .dll files to the Windows\System folder.

5. Restart your computer.

Windows NT 4.0
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1. Download the Paintnt.exe file from theMicrosoft Software Library to
an empty folder.

2. Double-click the file you downloaded in step 1 to expand it.

3. Copy the .exe and .dll files to the Winnt\System32 folder.

NOTE: You...