OFF97: Photo Editor is Unable to Open More Than 32 Images

 Last reviewed: September 18, 1997
Article ID: Q174010
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft Photo Editor 97

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to open or create more than 32 images in Microsoft Photo Editor, you may receive the following error message: 

   Too many images open.
This behavior occurs even if the images you are attempting to open are small in size.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the maximum number of images that can be open at one time in Photo Editor is 32 images.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, close some open files, and then try to open or create a new file.

STATUS

This behavior is by design of Photo Editor 3.0.

Microsoft welcomes suggestions or comments about changes in functionality and product design. You are invited to submit suggestions by filling out the form at the following Microsoft Web site: 

   http://www.microsoft.com/regwiz/regwiz.asp
NOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is constantly updated, the site address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address: 

   http://www.microsoft.com/

Additional query words: imager graphics unable to open photoeditor
Keywords : kberrmsg kbgraphic
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb kbinfo
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: September 18, 1997
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