can not open database. File is open exclusively.

[lfoldesi]

Hi,

We share Aproach 9.5 databases on a Netware 5.1 network. Frequently users receive the message " Can not open databse. File is open exclusively" This only happens for some users at random times. I can open the database from another workstation at the time the user gets the error message.

If I get people to close Approach files then its fine.

Any suggestions???

Thanks for the help.

 

[paulbent]

It's probably to do with the Netware Client. Check for an upgrade or patches. If using the Novell client on W2000 or XP, Novell Support Pack 2 (C483SP2e.exe) is essential.

There are a number of other possible causes, most of which are unlikely if it occurs randomly. See Tech Note 126293 for more info:

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docvie...69ee007ad660&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&cc=us&lang=en

Paul Bent
Northwind IT Systems

http://www.northwindit.co.uk