Microsoft KB Archive/118556

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ID: Q118556

2.50b 2.50c MACINTOSH

kbprb The information in this article applies to:
 * Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c

SUMMARY
If you double-click a general field in a database, the field will not open and the error message "Error Initializing OLE" will appear even if the field is empty.

CAUSE
This error may be caused by a missing "Shared Code Manager" file in the Extensions folder.

RESOLUTION
Make sure the "Shared Code Manager" file is in the Extensions folder. If it isn't in the folder, you can install it by performing a custom installation of FoxPro. During the installation, clear all the check boxes except for the one labeled "FoxPro for Macintosh".

Steps to Reproduce Problem
1. Remove the "Shared Code Manager" file from the Extensions Folder.

2. Restart the Macintosh.

3. Open a FoxPro database with a general field.

4. Double-click a general field in the database. The error message will

appear. The general field cannot be opened even if there is nothing in  it. Additional reference words: FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c errmsg err msg KBCategory:  kbprb KBSubcategory: Keywords         : kberrmsg kbprb Version          : 2.50b 2.50c Platform         : MACINTOSH
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