As it turned out it was actually version 4. It runs an automotive business from Invoicing to Banking. When I asked what he was running it on he said the same old PC with Windows 98. He has upgraded other computers and software in his business but still keeps the old computer and my solution because its just what he wants.

On 1/02/11 9:57 PM, David McQueen wrote:

[log in to unmask]" type="cite">5.5 was really robust. I still have a client on that. It started as a small runtime on Windows for a lawn care business and morphed to full CRM + scheduling and billing on a network. I had to go to Ebay to get copies of 5.5/6 for him about 5 years ago. The only calls have been for feature additions.

If durability is the hallmark of quality, 5.5 is right up there.

Don't worry I've worked it out it was Hold the Cntrl and Shift keys down

Client's still happy after 12 years with the first call for help.

On 1/02/11 3:25 PM, Lee wrote:

Hi,
A client of mine has just called to say he has a message 'file has been damaged use the recovery command'
This is from a runtime solution I created 12 years ago in filemaker pro 5.5. Now, my memory is not what it used to be, however, I do remember there was a key to hold down when the damaged file was opened from the runtime solution that would recover and rename the damaged file. I can't test my thoughts as I don't have a computer that will run 5 anymore.

Any old timers remember that option please

Lee

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