FIX: SET HELP TO Causes Browse Window to Close

Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
Article ID: Q107398

2.50 2.50a MS-DOS kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.5 and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

Issuing a SET HELP TO command while a BROWSE command is in effect causes the Browse window to close.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro versions 2.5 and 2.5a for MS-DOS (both the 16-bit and 32-bit versions). This problem was corrected in FoxPro 2.5b for MS-DOS.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

In the Command window, issue the following commands:
```
      USE <table_name>
      BROWSE
```
In the Command window, issue the following command:
```
      HELP
```
Close the Help window.
In the Command window, issue the following command:
```
      SET HELP TO
```

The Browse window closes.

Additional reference words: FoxDos buglist2.50 buglist2.50a fixlist2.50b
2.50
2.50a buglist2.50 buglist2.50a
fixlist2.50b help browse
KBCategory: kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist
KBSubcategory:
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
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