I checked the registry and found "(Default) REG_SZ Visual.Foxpro.Program" and 'Contact Type REG_SZ application/prg". I also checked the same location on my laptop which works normally and it has completely different data. Maybe this is because the hot fixes have not been installed.
The version number on this system is 7423. I believe this means it has been fully updated. I initially understood that VFP9SPRT was to update Service Packs and Hot Fixes all at once. When I discovered this does not work I switched to separate files. Is it possible that that misadventure may be the cause of my issues?
I should mention that My VFP Task Bar shortcut includes a "-c SetDefault" Parameter. Setdefault.prg is a program that sets the default to the value returned from a GETDIR(). This allows me to invoke VFP from anywhere but I get control only after the Folder I want to work in is selected. This works properly.
When I navigate to a folder with a .PRJ file and select the .PRJ, The project manager comes up and the default is set to the folder containing the .PRJ - all is well.
When I find a random .PRG file and select it, Foxpro attempts to run the code but usually fails because of something like a reference to an index file. This happens because the Default is still pointing at C:. .DBF files fail the same way.
More ideas?
Thanks in advance, Joe
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM Richard Kaye rkaye@invaluable.com wrote:
If you’ve manually overridden it’s possible all bets are off and you’ll have to use the Open with… dialog to change system-wide.
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rk
From: ProfoxTech profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com On Behalf Of Joe Yoder Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 1:00 PM To: profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: VFP file association issues
I was sure the VFP9/Regserver would do the trick! it appeared to execute properly but the problem persists.
The association seems to be correct but somehow VFP itself needs to know the difference between a call to open a file for editing or a call to run the code. Also the Default needs to be set to the folder from which the request was issued.
More ideas?
Thanks in advance, Joe
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM Richard Kaye mailto:rkaye@invaluable.com wrote:
You should be able to run vfp9 /regserver at an admin command prompt to update the default registry settings for VFP including its file associations.
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rk
From: ProfoxTech mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com On Behalf Of
Frank Cazabon
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 10:37 AM To: mailto:profoxtech@leafe.com Subject: Re: VFP file association issues
Hi Joe,
if you just right click on any prg file in File Explorer and choose "Open With" and select Visual FoxPro, that should work
Frank.
Frank Cazabon
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