>>hmm... try to set eclusive on using VFP->tools->Option dialog box... let try it...
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>>HTH
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>John,
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>No change.
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>Additional information: It appears to be the database itself as other databases work fine. Where to look, what to do in the failing database?
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>Renoir

Try to open database as a table (use...) and pack.
Sure, make backup first.