Removing lock files Software for the consignor () Lock Files Also see or Paradox uses the Borland Database Engine (BDE) which creates lock files to control user access to tables. Usually these lock files are added and deleted without a problem. However, if a Paradox program is terminated in an unusual manner or a computer is shut down in an improper manner, stray lock files are left and it can cause errors when restarting a Paradox application.

An error message such as 'Could not initialize BDE, directory is busy' might result. A first step should be to stop and restart your computer. If the problem continues, go to the next step. Finding and delete all files with the name of pdoxusrs.lck and paradox.lck and restart the program. While you are at it you can try to find and delete any pdoxusrs.net files as well. Below is a guide to doing this in various operating systems.

XP Push the Windows Start key and then click on Search. Click on 'All files and folders' 1. Enter your search criteria. *.lck will help find pdoxusrs.lck and paradox.lck files as well as a few others. Open up advanced options. Search system folders, hidden files and folders, and subfolders. Click on Search button.

Problem Description: When opening Report Writer or an existing report, receives error(s): BDE error 0x2b05-permission denied. May also see a reference to. Apr 21, 2017 - Problem Statement: Can the location of the paradox file (pdoxusrs.net) that is created on users C drive each time they log into Report Writer be.

Results will show here. Right click on any pdoxusrs.lck or paradox.lck file and delete. Repeat process for pdoxusrs.net. Vista Push the Windows Start key. Enter your search criteria.

*.lck will help find pdoxusrs.lck and paradox.lck files as well as a few others. Push Enter key 1. Your search criteria is here. Open Advanced Search.

Location should be Everywhere 4. 3 gange 34. Include non-indexed and hidden files and folders.

Your results will show here. Right click to delete any file with the name pdoxusrs.lck, paradox.lck, or pdoxusrs.net. Repeat search for pdoxusrs.net Windows 7 Push the Windows Start key.

Enter your search criteria. *.lck will help find pdoxusrs.lck and paradox.lck files as well as a few others. Push Enter key Click on See more results. Search criteria is entered here. Click on Computer to search entire computer as well as hidden files and folders.

Right click on any file with name pdoxusrs.lck, paradox.lck, or pdoxusrs.net. Repeat search for pdoxusrs.net and delete.

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Problem Description: When opening Report Writer or an existing report, receives error(s): BDE error 0x2b05-permission denied. May also see a reference to: c: pdoxusrs.net or Path not Found. Alternate Error: Error initializing BDE.

Run BDECFG.EXE (16 bit) or BDECFG32.EXE (32 bit) and set the NET DIR property of the PARADOX driver to a valid directory. Windows 7 may display the error '0X2B27 Unknown internal operating system error' and reference the file C: PDOXUSRS.NET Solution: Change Paradox driver to valid directory that the user has write permission to.

• Create a new directory, such as C: BDEShare, or use an existing folder (like My Documents). • Start the BDE configuration utility, located in: C: Program Files Common Files Borland Shared Bde BDECFG32.EXE or C: Program Files (x86) Common Files Borland Shared Bde BDECFG32.EXE • Click on the Driver Name PARADOX • Click on the path next to NET DIR • Click the browse button to the right of the path • Browse to the folder you created in Step 1 • In the File Name box, type PDOXUSRS.NET and click Open • From the File menu, select Save • Once the save has completed, Select File - Exit • Restart Report Writer and try opening the report again. IBM Ref#: 1475527.