PUB3: IPF Caused by Using Cordless Phone While Printing

Q160913

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to print your publication, you may receive the following
error message:

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

If you click Details, you see the following message:

   Mspub caused an Invalid Page Fault in module MSPUB.EXE at <address>.

This error may occur if you use a cordless telephone while you are close
to your computer or printer while Publisher is printing.

RESOLUTION
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If you receive intermittent Invalid Page Faults while printing from
Publisher, try removing all cordless phones from the vicinity of your
computer and printer and try printing again.

MORE INFORMATION
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While a cordless phone is turned on, it emits a radio signal. This signal
can interfere with other electronic devices.

Additional query words: 3.00 pub3 pub95 w_mspub gpf error message
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