Single-User Error Opening File in FileMaker Pro for Windows

ID: Q135763

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups, versions 3.11, 3.11a, and 3.11b
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a multi-user file with FileMaker Pro for Windows, the following error message appears:

The File is currently in use and could not be opened. File is single-user or host could not be found.

This symptom occurs when you run Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT with the Microsoft TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocols.

CAUSE

FileMaker Pro for Windows does not function in multi-user mode when you run the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocols on your computer.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, install the following on your workstation and make corresponding changes on your server:

Microsoft NetBEUI protocol.

-or-

Novell IPX/SPX protocol.

-or-

Microsoft Windows 95 with Microsoft IPX/SPX protocol.

FileMaker Pro for Windows is manufactured by Claris Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt win95 wfw wfwg 3.11 3.11a 3.11b

Keywords : ntgeneral ntprotocol nt16ap
Version : WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.5,3.51
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
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