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Single-User Error Opening File in FileMaker Pro for Windows

Article ID: 135763

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2003

APPLIES TO

This article was previously published under Q135763

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a multi-user file with FileMaker Pro for Windows, the following error message appears:
The File is currently in use and could not be opened. File is single-user or host could not be found.
This symptom occurs when you run Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT with the Microsoft TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocols.

CAUSE

FileMaker Pro for Windows does not function in multi-user mode when you run the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocols on your computer.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, install the following on your workstation and make corresponding changes on your server:

  • Microsoft NetBEUI protocol.

    -or-
  • Novell IPX/SPX protocol.

    -or-
  • Microsoft Windows 95 with Microsoft IPX/SPX protocol.
FileMaker Pro for Windows is manufactured by Claris Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt win95 wfw wfwg 3.11 3.11a 3.11b

Keywords: KB135763


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