Files to patch FoxPro 2.6 to FoxPro 2.6a (248788)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows 2.6
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS 2.6

This article was previously published under Q248788

SUMMARY

This article contains a series of patch files that are used to upgrade FoxPro 2.6 for Windows and FoxPro 2.6 for MS-DOS to version 2.6a. The files in this article are divided into three groups.
  • FoxPro 2.6 for MS-DOS patch files
  • FoxPro 2.6 for Windows patch files
  • Patch files common to both the Windows and MS-DOS versions

MORE INFORMATION

Before downloading any of the specific patch files, download the P26Readme.exe file that contains a file that is named Readme.1st. This file contains instructions about how to determine what patch files you need and how to apply them.

Note Rename the Readme.1st file to Readme.txt to enable Notepad to open the file.

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
DownloadDownload the P26Readme.exe package now. Release Date: October 25, 1999

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft Support files from online services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file. Note For users upgrading so that the patch in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article can be applied:

240982 PATCH: Patch_26.exe fixes divide by zero error on fast computers

Download Fpw.exe if you have the standard version of FoxPro 2.6 for Windows. Download Fpw_dk.exe if you need to upgrade both the FoxPro 2.6 for Windows development environment and the run-time support library, Foxw2600.esl. Follow the instructions in the Readme.1st and Readme.txt files.

Patch FoxPro 2.6 for MS-DOS

Files needed to patch FoxPro 2.6 for MS-DOS to version 2.6a: DownloadDownload the Fpd.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Fpd_dk.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Dbhlpd.exe package now. Release Date: October 26, 1999

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft Support files from online services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Patch FoxPro 2.6 for Windows

Files needed to patch FoxPro 2.6 for Windows to version 2.6a: DownloadDownload the Fpw.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Fpw_dk.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Fpwhlp.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Dbhlpw.exe package now. Release Date: October 26, 1999

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft Support files from online services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Patch files common to both MS-DOS and Windows

Patch files common to both the MS-DOS and Windows versions of FoxPro 2.6: DownloadDownload the Chg26a.txt package now.DownloadDownload the Apps.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Ck.exe package now.DownloadDownload the FoxApp.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Genpd.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Gens.exe package now.DownloadDownload the Wizcat.exe package now. Release Date: October 26, 1999

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft Support files from online services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

The patch files are as follows:
FileDescription
Readme.1st*Explains how to patch FoxPro from 2.6 to 2.6a*
FoxPro for MS-DOS Patch Files
Fpd.exeUsed to patch FPD (see Readme.1st)
Fpd_dk.exeUsed to patch FPD & DK (see Readme.1st)
fw0844.exeFoxDoc default template files.
Dbhlpd.exeUsed to replace the .dbf help file for FPD (see Readme.1st)
FoxPro for Windows Patch Files
Fpw.exeUsed to patch FPW (see Readme.1st)
Fpw_dk.exeUsed to patch FPW & DK (see Readme.1st)
Fpwhlp.exeUsed to replace the FoxPro for Windows help file (see Readme.1st)
Dbhlpw.exeUsed to replace the .dbf help file for FPW (see Readme.1st)
Patch Files Common to Both FoxPro for Windows and MS-DOS
Chg26a.txtChange log for FoxPro 2.6a
Apps.exeUsed to replace certain .app files (see Readme.1st)
Ck.exeUsed to patch the CK (see Readme.1st)
Foxapp.exeUsed to replace FoxApp (see Readme.1st)
Genpd.exeUsed to replace printer driver files (see Readme.1st)
Gens.exeUsed to replace GEN* files (see Readme.1st)
Wizcat.exeUsed to replace the Catalog Manager and Wizards (see Readme.1st)

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/25/2004
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