PRB: Corrupted Data in Browse Window with FoxPro/LAN

 Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
Article ID: Q95727
This article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Data in a Browse window appears corrupted when you are running an encrypted application.

CAUSE

There is a conflict between the MS-DOS Share program and running an application under FoxPro/LAN that has been encrypted.

RESOLUTION

To resolve the problem, do one of the following:

  • Do not load SHARE.EXE in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file while running the encrypted application.

    IMPORTANT: This solution may not be feasible in a peer-to-peer network environment.

    -or-

  • Mark the database in the project as "Excluded."

    -or-

  • Do not encrypt the project.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Load C:\DOS\SHARE.EXE in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

  2. Run FOXPROL.EXE.

  3. Create a project with a database included and a program that does a simple BROWSE command. From the Project Options menu bar, choose Encrypt. Build the project into an application.

  4. Run the application.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 foxprol share encrypt
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb
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Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
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