>>>My client is using VFP 5.0a
>>>He has a simple network for file sharing between 2 computers.
>>>Both computers have Windows 98.
>>>All PRGs, SCXs, etc are on Computer #1.
>>>Computer #2 only accesses the data on Computer #1 to print reports (no data entry). I also will program from Computer #2 while Computer #1 is doing data entry.
>>>
>>>Problem:
>>>He has 2 reports that both use the same parameterized view.
>>>These reports work fine on Computer #2.
>>>But when a particular record in one of the underlying tables is included in the view, computer #1 encounters a fatal error when previewing the reports and kicks the user back out to Windows 98.
>>>
>>>When the view is opened (without a report) (on either computer) it is fine.
>>>
>>>The only thing I can think to do is duplicate the data in the offending record into another record, and delete the original record (being careful with the data integrity).
>>>
>>>Any other ideas?
>>>
>>>But I'd really like to know why it only happens on 1 computer.
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>>The first thing to check, if you're working with any kind of reporting or report preview is if you're using HP printer drivers written & supplied by HP. Many of them are notoriously buggy and cause C5 errors.
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>>One thing to try is to use an equivalent or compatible driver from your Win98 installation CD e.g. you could try a Win98 HP4 driver on an HP5 or HP6 printer.
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>Are you saying that the printer driver can cause a fatal error in "preview mode" ? The client does have HP drivers on both computers, but this crashes long before he says "send to printer".

Yes. The printer driver is used to generate the preview.