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    multi-user-info file

    Had to get a new computer. Have a peer to peer network situation here. Each computer has a separate license # cd. However, we cannot open the files on computer 2 (client) because of "multi-user-info file" error message. What is going on here? I have uninstalled and installed several times with no success. Have gone into "regedit" and modified the license # to be different or the same still with no success. Thanks for any advice I can get on this matter.
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    RE: multi-user-info file

    Shirley,

    For clarity, "Each computer has a separate license # cd.", I presume you're talking about Alpha? You bought 2 separate A5 cd's. Can you tell us more about how you set it up other than simple installeed separate instances of A5?

    How are you linking, etc.?

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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      RE: multi-user-info file

      I think you need to Network Optimize on one machine. Otherwise the two Alpha Programs are fighting over files.

      Designate one machine as the "Server" - on this machine you operate Alpha normally.

      On the other machine "Client", open Alpha locally the open the database on the "Server". Now under "File", select "Network Optimize" and the path should be a shadow path on the local computer "client".

      Now both machines should be able to open the database - I think.

      Tom

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        RE: multi-user-info file

        The two computers are connected by cable (no hub)and the server simply shares the files that are to be used on the client computer with full access share level. I'm thinking the Network Optimize plan will not work because now(or prior to the new computer) both the computers could make changes in the structure and field rules and have them permanent without having to save to to local copy, etc. In the past we have always been able to work on the same database without error messages (just not the same parcel). There are other errors with the new computer also. We have to use NetBeui in order for the Network to recognize each other. Still have been unable to get the internet connection to operate (our server tells us it must use the TCP/IP). I have already formated the new computer once since I suspect that Gateway loaded Win98 over XP. I would like to load Win2000 but have been unable to determine that an old FoxPro Dos based program that we must use for the State Dept. Of Rev. will operate under Win2000. I think Win2000 would solve a lot of the networking problems. About every other day we have to restore the network because the computers don't recognize each other. I call it a mess--perhaps some of you think of it as a challenge! Never have had these problems in the past.

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          RE: multi-user-info file

          Shirley,
          We have a somewhat larger network, but we use multiple protocols on the same network card with no problem. A hub is a fairly small investment (

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