>>>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

THIS WORKED, LIKE A CHARM....THANKS.