DDEExecute Error

[SBGibson]

Hi guys,

I've an access programs that makes MSword mail merge using DDE actions. It works on many PCs but suddenly, on one of them, now I get a error 285
"
Error: The other application can't perform the DDE function or
retrieval you attempted.

The other application doesn't recognize the data or commands you
supplied, or it doesn't recognize the item argument, based on the
defined topic of the conversation.

Check the application's documentation to see what data or commands it
recognizes. "

Nothing seems to be changed, I tried reinstalling word without success, some hint? Thanks in advance.

Stevie B. Gibson

 

[AlanJordan]

I'm not sure if this is on track, but were the firewall settings on that PC changed? Perhaps by an automated update?

That's my only guess. Does anyone else have any ideas?

Alan

 

[48Highlander]

Try this link in the MS KB

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291445/en-us

Bill J

 

[PHV]

Perhaps a security issue if Word2003 or WordXP sp3 ...

Hope This Helps, PH.
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