Err Msg: Data in Clipboard Is in an Unknown Format

 Last reviewed: November 8, 1996
Article ID: Q159032
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release versions 2, 2.1

SYMPTOMS

When you are copying an item to Clipboard Viewer, you may receive the following error message: 

   Data in clipboard is in an unknown format

RESOLUTION

Minimize or close Clipboard Viewer when you are copying an item.

KBCategory: kbtool kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win95 osr2
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: November 8, 1996
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