PRB: "Record Not Available" Error on IBM PC LAN 1.34

ID: Q92354

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

When FoxPro/LAN version 2.0 or FoxPro 2.5 or 2.5a is run on a machine with MS-DOS version 5.0 and IBM PC LAN version 1.34, erroneous "Record not available ... Please wait" error messages scroll through a WAIT window that appears in the upper-right portion of the screen.

CAUSE

This error may be caused by IBM PC LAN 1.34's file handling or locking mechanism.

RESOLUTION

IBM has released REDIR50.EXE, a patch for its redirector file that corrects the problem. To obtain this patch, call IBM Customer Service at (800) 237-5511.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 2.50 2.50a novel KBCategory: kbnetwork kberrmsg kbprb KBSubcategory:

Last Reviewed: April 20, 1995