PUB97: Cannot Create Online Document Error Publishing Web

When you click Publish to Web or Publisher Web Site to Folder on the File menu, you may receive the following error message:

This error message occurs if your GIF import/export filter (Gifimp32.flt) is missing, outdated, or corrupted. It may also occur if the Windows Registry entries for the GIF import/export filter are missing or corrupted.

You can determine whether the problem is caused by the filter file, Gifimp32.flt, or by a problem with the Windows Registry by doing the following:

1. In Publisher, click Create New Publication on the File menu.
2. In the Publisher startup dialog box, click the Blank Page tab and then click the Web Page icon. Click OK.
3. Draw a single text frame and type a few words into it.
4. On the File menu, click Preview Web Site.

If you do not receive the error, replace the Gifimp32.flt file. If you do receive the error, remove the Registry entries for the GIF filter and reinstall Publisher.

To Replace Gifimp32.flt

1. Rename the file Gifimp32.flt. By default, this file is located in the folder:

         C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Grphflt
   						

2. If you have Publisher 97 on CD-ROM, you can copy this file from the following folder:

         D:\Shared\Grphflt
   						

   assuming that D: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If you have Publisher 97 on disk, you can replace this file by running Publisher Setup and clicking the Reinstall button in the Maintenance Mode Setup dialog box.

To Remove the GIF Import Filter Registry Entries

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

1. Start the Registry Editor and delete the following keys:

         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\Gif
   
         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\Graphics
         Filters\Import\GIF
   
         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\Graphics
         Filters\Export\GIF
   						

2. Open the following key:

         HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
         \SharedDLLs
   						

3. Delete the Value called:

         C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Grphflt\ 
         Gifimp32.flt
   						

4. Exit the Registry Editor.
5. Start Publisher Setup.
6. In the Maintenance Mode Setup screen, click the Reinstall button.
7. Insert the Publisher CD-ROM or disks when prompted.

The Gifimp32.flt file that ships with Publisher 97 has the following properties: