Multiple Windows file handles open on server
Description
  • Timeslips is slow when opening on a workstation
  • Timeslips is slow when saving or printing
  • Slip entry slow when tabbing from line to line
  • Entering New slips says "not responding" and closes
Cause

Resolution
  • Users of Sage Timeslips Premium should install the latest service release to resolve this issue.
To check the server for open files:

 

  1. Open Computer Management
    • From the Start menu, type Computer Management
  2. Double-click System Tools, Shared Folders, and then double-click Open Files
  3. Look for any files related to the Timeslips program. Notate the computers with the $ at the end of the name. For example: NewDell-PC$.
  4. Clear any open Timeslips files by right-clicking and select Close File

Thie following procedure will need to be done on all machines whose name appears in the open files on the server.

  1. Open the Windows Services console
    • From the Start menu, type services.msc
  2. Locate the service displayed as TimeslipsBackup
  3. Right click on the service and choose Properties
  4. Stop the service and set the Startup type to Disabled


For further assistance: [BCB:167:Chat Timeslips US:ECB]



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