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Q135763: Single-User Error Opening File in FileMaker Pro for Windows

Article: Q135763
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.5,3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 
- Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups, versions 3.11, 3.11a, 3.11b 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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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

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search kbAudDeveloper kbWin95search kbTCPIPSearch kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbTCPIP311 kbTCPIP311a kbTCPIP311b
Version           : WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.5,3.51

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