FoxPro 2.6 DBFS Security

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DBF file

FoxPro 2.6

FoxPro 2.6 for DOS

FoxPro 2.6 for WINDOWS

Windows 2000

Workstation Security

in my absence others open my dbfs (eg sales.dbf) in my computer. How to lock the dbfs and how to unlock it for my use.

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Windows 2000, Dual Core

Asked: August 25, 2010 8:26 AM Last updated: October 26, 2015 9:24 AM

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Last updated: August 27, 2010 4:40 AM GMT

Subhendu Sen105,710 pts.
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Thanks. We'll let you know when a new response is added.

It is not possible to lock any dbf file, rather than just make them hide or read only. Hope u know this procedure. It is better u have to download Folder Lock utility and install it. By the help of this utility u may lock foxpro folder or unlock as ur wish.

Hope it will work 4 u..

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Chippy088 Aug 25, 2010 8:36 PM GMT

Why not try just locking the PC when you leave it. Less hassle in the long run.

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harjaspal Oct 26, 2015 9:24 AM GMT

You can use a round about method to secure dbf files:
1. Save your dbf inf the sdf format.
use file1
copy to file2 sdf
zap
use
2. Open the file2.sdf text file in MS Word
3. Save file2.sdf as a word document through SaveAs
4. Protect file2.doc by a password
Tools>Options->Security->Password to open.
5. Save and Close file2.doc.
6. Erase file2.sdf
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To use this data:
1. Open file2.doc (provide password)
2. Save file as text file with extension .sdf
File->SaveAs "file2.sdf"
3. Close file2.doc
4. Open FoxPro/VFP and use file1.dbf (empty file)
5. Type Append from file2.sdf sdf
Use your data.

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