>>Okay...we have a problem.
>>
>>In a Vfox 5 program we are running on an NT 4.0 server.
>>
>>In ONE specific part of the program only, and with no
>>apparent rhymne or reason, we the error "error reading file"
>>
>>The user is in an accounting system, receiving payment.
>>The error does NOT occur on all receipts, nor does it
>>occur in any measured pattern. It will usually occur
>>within 20-60 minutes, however.
>>
>>We have checked our code and even re-written some code.
>>We have tried it from other work stations, with the
>>same results.
>>
>>Some feedback indicates that it could be a network card
>>(jabbering). If so, why only in this one section of
>>a massive system?
>>
>>Any input would be helpful.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Glenn Abelson
>
>We ran into a similar problem, and spent months researching a fix... the main thing to do is to remove any unnecessary network protocols from the WS and the Server.
>
>If I can find our written instructions, I will forward them to you.
>
>Wayne

I would like them. I am running IPX/SPX from the work stations and IPX and IP from the server (IP for the printer boxes). I tried IP all around, but the work stations then ran at a crawl.

Let me know. Glenn