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Error 52: Bad Filename or Number

Symptoms

"Error 52: Bad filename or number." This error occurs when launching an FRx install that points to a network SysData directory. Other workstations may or may not receive the error, and the error is usually not received after changing to a local SysData directory.

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Cause

An invalid path in the System.CFG file causes this error. The System.CFG file is located in the network SysData directory.

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Resolution

Remove the invalid path. Use Windows Explorer to locate the network SysData directory.Open the System.CFG file in Notepad or Wordpad.Look for a section with a header of [SysData].If FRx Report Server is installed and running in your environment:a. If there is a MoveTo line under the [SysData] section, remove it.b. Verify that the QueDirectory line contains a valid path.c. Save the System.CFG and close it.If you are not running FRx Report Server:a. Remove the entire [SysData] section. This includes the [SysData] header, and any QueDirectory or MoveTo lines.b. Save the System.CFG and close it.FRx should now launch successfully.

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Article Info
Article ID : 964585
Revision : 4
Created on : 9/2/2020
Published on : 9/2/2020
Exists online : False
Views : 82