Using VM/386 with FoxPro 2.5 for MS-DOS

Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
Article ID: Q99550

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.5 and 2.5a

SUMMARY

IGC Software has confirmed that FoxPro versions 2.5 and later for MS-DOS will not run correctly with VM/386 version 2.01. If you are are using version 2.2 or earlier of VM/386, call IGC at (408) 441-0366 and request a product upgrade.

MORE INFORMATION

VM/386 is a multitasking environment that sets up virtual machines on the computer. These virtual machines are true MS-DOS sessions can have their own AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. There are both single-user and multiuser versions of VM/386.

FoxPro version 2.0 for MS-DOS has no problems running in this environment; however, some changes have been made to FoxPro versions 2.5 and later that require the newest version of VM/386, which is 2.2.

You can reach IGC at the following address:

   IGC
   1754 Technology Drive, Suite 108
   San Jose, CA  95110
   Phone: (408)441-0366
   Fax:   (408)441-0390

Additional reference words: FoxDos VM386 VM 386 2.50 2.50a
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Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
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