Parameters within a Crystal Report

I am having a problem when a try to add a parameter to my report. I can create the parameter but when I try to allocate values from the dropdown option the application crashes with the message :
crw32.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Has anybody else experienced a similar problem ?
Ron Smith
MAXIMO Administrator

Hello Sir,
I have faced this kind of problem when working in crystal reports, but not exactly with parameters. So, this message is not particular with the parameters. When it happens It will get close and I will reopen and do the changes I wanted to do.
So My suggestion here is
1. Try to change exisiting parameter values.
2. Then try creating new and add values to it.
It will work fine.
Otherwise, reinstall Crystal Reports again. May be, some files will be missing.
Thanks
Usama

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