>Here they are - please feel free to help yourselves!
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>1. How to stop multiple instances of your app being opened on the same PC.
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>2. How to 'distract' the user for a few seconds while large files open, so they don't think diddly is happening, and try opening the exe again.
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>3. Any way to reset a data environment to 'virgin' state - as it was after tables were opened in data environment. The app presently has a load of tables open, and runs child windows sharing those tables. Every nowwwww and then something happens to upset the apple cart all of a sudden it's brains are scrambled - I am sure it is returning with an index out of order, or a filter not reset, but the plowing thru the code on a low budget - oi...

stab in the dark from the other questions: check SMB2 settings (search here and Google for it in ISAM connection)

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>4. The app I am supporting runs on a server - each PC is mapped to it, and runs the exe on the server. Would it be a lot faster if the exe were to run on the local PC, and just have the data mapped? And what are the demons to look for in that?
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Lutz points to one good direction. Client/Server even with a free SQL server is the other alternative. The exe is running currently at local PC, needs to travel the wire first: only a few seconds gained, unless you create your temp directory on the server half-automatically, which can result in lots of slow downs. Still, having a loader and staring locally is a better way than what you do currently.