The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxBASE+ for the Macintosh, versions 2.01
SUMMARY
Corrupt indexes and .DBF files in FoxBASE+/Mac can be caused by Macintosh
system problems. Corrupt files can crash the system periodically, display
duplicate records that have not been entered or garbage text, and various
other symptoms.
See below for information on how to troubleshoot Macintosh system problems.
MORE INFORMATION
There are several potential causes of Macintosh system problems:
- INITs or Extensions that are not compatible with the Macintosh
system software or FoxBASE+/Mac are a frequent cause of these
problems. To determine if this is the problem, do one of the
following:
- Under System 7.0, press the SHIFT key while restarting the
machine to disable all Extensions. Once the logo "Welcome to
Macintosh/Extensions Off" appears, release the SHIFT key.
- Under System 6.0x, drag each INIT out of the System Folder and
restart the Macintosh.
NOTE: You may not be able to remove all the Extensions or INITs;
some may be needed to run the Macintosh. Remove as many INITs or
Extensions as possible. The manufacturer of the INIT or Extension
that seems to be causing the problem should be contacted to see
if it can be run with the system software that is installed.
- Another cause of corrupt files, particularly indexes, is the disk
cache that can be turned on with System 6.0x (the cache starts
automatically with System 7.0). FoxBASE+/Mac 2.01 is not compatible
with the Macintosh system disk cache when it is set to high
amounts. The disk cache should either be disabled or set to its
minimum amount, which is 32K under System 7.0. The disk cache can
be disabled through the Control Panel.
- Multiple System Folders and folders that contain extra System and
Finder files can also cause corrupt files in FoxBASE+/Mac and other
programs. Make sure that only one folder on the startup hard disk
contains a System and Finder file.
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