Can't open OLE objects in MDB files

[Phil]

I can no longer open any of the OLE image objects in my
MDB files. When I try to do that or load new OLE objects
to a new entry in an MDB, the program locks up. I've tried
it several times and it always does this now.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Phil

 

[Exponent]

What image format are you storing ?

OLE Embedding with jpeg images can cause a huge overhead (we've seen as much as 18000 % !) that can quickly
take you to the size limit for an mdb file.
How big is your mdb file ?

(more info about this is available here: http://www.ammara.com/articles/imagesaccess.html)

Otherwise, has your system configuration changed (new versions of Windows, Office or new graphics software
installed that may have changed the default file associations for the particular file-type). Normally
this won't cause a 'lock-up' though.