Article: Q194574
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MS-DOS:2.6,2.6a; WINDOWS:2.6,2.6a,3.0,3.0b,5.0,5.0a,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 14-AUG-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.6, 2.6a
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.6, 2.6a
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When issuing a SET HELP TO command in FoxPro, the following error occurs:
"File does not exist."
CAUSE
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The Foxhelp.hlp (when using Foxpro 2.x, 3.0 or 5.0) or Foxhelp.chm (using Visual
FoxPro 6.0) file is missing or damaged.
RESOLUTION
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- Copy the Foxhelp.dbf or Foxhelp.hlp from the diskettes if using FoxPro 2.x.
- Copy the Foxhelp.hlp from the CD if using Visual FoxPro 3.0 or 5.0.
- Install the MSDN - Visual Studio 6.0 CD if using Visual FoxPro 6.0 so the
Foxhelp.chm file and other necessary files will be installed.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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Issue the SET HELP TO command into the Command window of an installation of
FoxPro that does not have the Foxhelp file installed.
Additional query words: kbVFP600 kbvfp300b kbvfp500a
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Keywords :
Technology : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbFoxPro260DOS kbFoxPro260aDOS kbFoxPro260 kbFoxPro260a kbVFP300 kbVFP300b kbVFP500 kbVFP600 kbVFP500a
Version : MS-DOS:2.6,2.6a; WINDOWS:2.6,2.6a,3.0,3.0b,5.0,5.0a,6.0
Issue type : kbprb
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