The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5x, 2.6a
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
SUMMARY
If you suspect that you have a damaged FoxPro floppy disk, first verify
that the disk itself is damaged. Make sure that there is not another
problem with the system or hardware that interferes with the Setup program.
If your disk is indeed damaged, call the Microsoft Sales Information
Center at (800) 426-9400 to obtain new FoxPro disks.
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Common Error Messages
You may receive one of the following error messages during Setup:
- Please insert disk: <diskname>
-or-
- The file "<filename>" appears to be missing from the installation
disk. You may either continue installation with the remaining
files, or stop Setup.
Start the Macintosh Without INITs and CDEVs
NOTE: FoxPro for Macintosh requires Macintosh System 7 or later.
Complete the following steps to start the Macintosh without loading system
extensions (INITs) or Control Panel devices (CDEVs):
- Restart the Macintosh.
- Hold down the SHIFT key while the computer reboots and until the message
"Welcome to Macintosh. Extensions Off." is displayed.
NOTE: Some computer configurations require certain INITs or CDEVs to
function properly. These include systems that use third-party hardware,
such as monitors, accelerators, network cards, and so forth. Some
password-protection programs require INITs to decrypt the boot sector of
the hard disk and to allow startup.
CAUTION: PREPARE A BOOTABLE FLOPPY DISK FOR YOUR PARTICULAR HARDWARE
CONFIGURATION BEFORE ALTERING THE SYSTEM FOLDER ON YOUR HARD DISK.
- Run the FoxPro Setup program again.
Rebuild the Desktop on the FoxPro Floppy Disk
- Verify that the FoxPro disk is not locked (that the sliding tab is
shut).
- While holding down the COMMAND and OPTION keys, insert the FoxPro disk
into the floppy disk drive.
- When you are prompted to rebuild the Desktop file, choose OK.
- Run the FoxPro Setup program again.
Other Troubleshooting Suggestions
If the procedures listed above do not solve your problem, try the
following:
- Install FoxPro on a different Macintosh.
If the FoxPro disks work on another Macintosh, the problem may be with
your floppy disk drive.
- Copy the contents of the floppy disk to the hard disk.
If the floppy disk does not successfully copy to the hard disk, try
copying a different floppy disk (one not included with FoxPro) to the
hard disk. If that floppy disk copies to the hard disk successfully, it
is likely that the FoxPro floppy disk is damaged.