Approach for Windows Hangs in Loop Looking at Fonts

 Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
Article ID: Q101962

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system, version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When run on Windows NT, Approach for Windows hangs when you do not have a printer installed and you attempt to add one or more fields to a new .DBF file.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when Approach for Windows enters a font-finding loop when you choose OK after defining the fields you want to add to the .DBF file.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, install a printer before creating a new .DBF file.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kb3rdparty kbbug3.10 nt16ap
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
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