Microsoft KB Archive/135763

= Single-User Error Opening File in FileMaker Pro for Windows =

Article ID: 135763

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.2
 * Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.11
 * Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.11a
 * Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.11b
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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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.

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 * Novell IPX/SPX protocol.

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 * 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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