PRB: Corrupted Data in Browse Window with FoxPro/LAN

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.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 foxprol share encrypt KBCategory: kbprg kbprb KBSubcategory:

Last Reviewed: April 17, 1995