I updated to version 1.7.0 a few days ago.
Today I thoughtlessly rebooted my Windows 10 machine while MMEX was running.
Now, when I start MMEX it advises me that the database is marked as opened by another instance of MMEX. When I elect to "continue to open this database?" MMEX display the summary page for a few seconds and then disappears.
I thought we had left this problem behind several releases ago!
If I cannot fix this problem, I will need to restore the database from last night's backup and then re-enter all today's transactions.
Don't you just love computers!
[SOLVED] Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
How did you restart the computer, with Restart or switch off the power?
before using the backup:
Would recommend you to delete the file mmexini.db3.
with Everything https://www.voidtools.com/ you can find this file.
before using the backup:
Would recommend you to delete the file mmexini.db3.
with Everything https://www.voidtools.com/ you can find this file.
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
Many thanks for the prompt response Renato.
In answer to your question: I powered down because I needed to check some cabling. Yes, I know I was stupid not to close MMEX before I did so.
Unfortunately deleting mmexini.db3 hasn't cured the problem (but I will keep Everything for future use).
In answer to your question: I powered down because I needed to check some cabling. Yes, I know I was stupid not to close MMEX before I did so.
Unfortunately deleting mmexini.db3 hasn't cured the problem (but I will keep Everything for future use).
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
on which storage medium is the .mmb stored.
local disc, USB disc/stick, cloud?
local disc, USB disc/stick, cloud?
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
It's on my D Drive, which came pre-installed on the computer all those years ago.
I've now recovered last night's backup. but it still won't work, even with mmexini.db3 deleted.
The problem is rapidly moving from being an inconvenience to being a disaster!
I've now recovered last night's backup. but it still won't work, even with mmexini.db3 deleted.
The problem is rapidly moving from being an inconvenience to being a disaster!
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
would reinstall mmex 1.7.0
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
Thanks for the suggestion.
I tried this, without success.
My latest plan is to restore the database to the pre 1.7.0 version and try and access that from another computer using the pre 1.7.0 software. I'll try that tomorrow (unless one of us comes up with a better idea before then).
Many, many thanks for all your help.
I tried this, without success.
My latest plan is to restore the database to the pre 1.7.0 version and try and access that from another computer using the pre 1.7.0 software. I'll try that tomorrow (unless one of us comes up with a better idea before then).
Many, many thanks for all your help.
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
an alternative would be to send the .mmb to mmex-reg@bluewin.ch and I look at this
Of course I guarantee absolute confidentiality of the data.
Of course I guarantee absolute confidentiality of the data.
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Link sent! Fingers crossed.
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Re: Database Marked as Opened by another instance of MMEX
Thanks Renato.