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jamesw1833

03-01-07, 15:28

I recently converted from Windows 98 to Windows XP and have an old Foxbase+ program. It runs fine except that it no can print. Has anybody
had this problem?

Jamesw1833

jstack2000

03-13-07, 16:17

Hi,
I have the same problem converting my VDBase programs to the XP platform. Check out my problem listed in the thread above and see the steps I took to try and get it to print. Those steps might work for you. If you get any other suggestions please let me know.

gguerra3

03-15-07, 13:41

try capturing the printer port with the NET USE command

check here for more info
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314499

of course this is assuming you are on a network printer.. If it is local printer try disabling the spooler from the printer properties.. Is the printer on a parallel port?? you will have to provide more info on this..

jstack2000

03-15-07, 22:58

Sorry but I am not on a network. I did look at some of the MS knowledge base data that you referenced but the DEVCON.exc is way beyond my abillity.
I'm afraid I would really get into serious trouble trying that approach. I'll just look around and see if there are any other suggestions. Thanks for your time.