Article: Q87691
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): 2.00 2.50 2.50a | 2.50 2.50a 3.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 24-AUG-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, 2.5a
- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a
- Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS, version 1.21
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SYMPTOMS
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Attempting to run Microsoft FoxPro or Microsoft FoxBASE+ across a network fails
with a "File in use by another" error.
CAUSE
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The files are locked by another user on the network.
RESOLUTION
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Verify that each user has EXCLUSIVE set to OFF. This command must be issued
prior to either user opening the database file.
On a peer-to-peer network, also do the following:
1. Change the attributes of the FoxPro .EXE and .OVL files and the FoxBASE+
.EXE, .OVL, and .RSC files to read-only.
2. Load the MS-DOS SHARE utility on both the workstation and the server. Specify
the /F:5120 and /L:500 parameters.
3. Share the FoxPro FOXUSER database by marking the file as read-only.
Additional query words: VFoxWin FoxDos FoxWin 2.x
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Keywords :
Technology : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbFoxPro200DOS kbFoxPro250DOS kbFoxPro250aDOS kbFoxPro250 kbFoxPro250a kbFoxBASE121DOS kbFoxBASESearch kbVFP300
Version : 2.00 2.50 2.50a | 2.50 2.50a 3.0
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