Article: Q114269
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a; MS-DOS:2.0,2.5x,2.6,2.6a; WINDOWS:2.5x,2.6,2.6a,3.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg
Last Modified: 03-AUG-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0
- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5x, 2.6, 2.6a
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5x, 2.6, 2.6a
- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5x, 2.6a
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SYMPTOMS
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Every time FoxPro starts, it displays the following error message:
Overwrite invalid FoxUser file with a new empty one? Yes/No
CAUSE
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- The configuration file contains a RESOURCE = line with a path that points to
a nonexistent directory or folder.
-or-
- The resource files are corrupt.
RESOLUTION
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- Change the path in the RESOURCE = line so that it points to a valid directory
or folder.
-or-
- Rename the resource files (FOXUSER.DBF and FOXUSER.FPT). FoxPro will build
new resource files the next time it starts.
MORE INFORMATION
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The configuration file is usually CONFIG.FPW in FoxPro for Windows, CONFIG.FP in
FoxPro for MS-DOS, and CONFIG.FPM in FoxPro for Macintosh.
Sample Situation That May Cause This Error When Upgrading FoxPro
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This situation may occur when you are using the configuration file from a
previous installation of FoxPro with a new FoxPro installation. For example,
FoxPro version 2.5 for Windows installs to a directory named FOXPROW by default.
FoxPro version 2.6 for Windows installs to a directory named FPW26 by default.
If the following situation occurs, the RESOURCE = line will point to an invalid
directory:
1. FoxPro version 2.5 for Windows exists in a directory named FOXPROW. The
CONFIG.FPW file in FOXPROW contains a "RESOURCE=C:\FOXPROW\FOXUSER.DBF" line.
2. FoxPro version 2.6 for Windows is installed in a directory named FPW26.
3. The CONFIG.FPW file in FOXPROW is copied to FPW26.
4. The FOXPROW directory is deleted.
At this point, the CONFIG.FPW file in FOXPROW contains a RESOURCE = line pointing
to C:\FOXPROW, which doesn't exist.
Additional query words: VFoxWin FoxMac FoxDos FoxWin 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 2.50c config.fp(w) errmsg err msg akz
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Keywords : kberrmsg
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbFoxPro260aMac kbFoxPro200DOS kbFoxPro260DOS kbFoxPro260aDOS kbFoxPro260 kbFoxPro260a kbVFP300
Version : MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a; MS-DOS:2.0,2.5x,2.6,2.6a; WINDOWS:2.5x,2.6,2.6a,3.0
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