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How to Run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on Windows XP and Beyond

Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 for Windows is a classic database tool that was originally released in 1994. It is a relational database that clones the functionality of dBase IV, but offers vast speed improvements. It has a mac-like user interface that was first developed for FoxBASE+/Mac. It can create, modify, and query database tables, as well as generate reports and forms.

However, Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 for Windows is not compatible with modern versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10. It was designed for Windows 3.1 and requires a 386 CPU or higher. If you try to run it on a newer version of Windows, you may encounter errors, crashes, or compatibility issues.

Fortunately, there is a way to run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on Windows XP and beyond. You can use a software called DOSBox, which is a free and open-source emulator that can run DOS programs on various platforms, including Windows. DOSBox can create a virtual DOS environment that can run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 without any problems.

In this article, we will show you how to install and use DOSBox to run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on Windows XP and beyond. We will also show you some basic commands and features of Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 that you can use to create and manage your databases.

Installing DOSBox

The first step is to download and install DOSBox on your computer. You can download it from the official website: https://www.dosbox.com/. Choose the version that matches your operating system and follow the instructions to install it.

After installing DOSBox, you need to create a folder where you will store your Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 files and your database files. For example, you can create a folder called C:\Foxpro26 on your hard drive.

Next, you need to copy the Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 files from the original installation disks or CD-ROM to the folder you created. You can use a disk imaging software or a CD-ROM emulator to access the installation disks or CD-ROM. Alternatively, you can download the files from an online source, such as WinWorld: https://winworldpc.com/product/foxpro/26.

Make sure you copy all the files from the installation disks or CD-ROM to the folder you created. You should have files such as FOXPROW.EXE, FOXPROW.HLP, FOXPROW.OVL, FOXUSER.DBF, FOXUSER.FPT, etc.

Now you are ready to run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on DOSBox.

Running Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on DOSBox

To run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on DOSBox, you need to launch DOSBox and mount the folder you created as a virtual drive. For example, if you created a folder called C:\Foxpro26, you need to type the following command in DOSBox:

MOUNT C C:\Foxpro26

This will mount the folder C:\Foxpro26 as drive C: in DOSBox. You can then switch to drive C: by typing:

C:

Then you can launch Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 by typing:

FOXPROW

You should see the Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 splash screen and then the main menu with options such as File, Edit, View, etc.

You can now use Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 as you would normally do on Windows 3.1.

Using Microsoft Foxpro 2.6

Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 is a powerful and versatile database solution that can handle various types of data and tasks. You can create tables, queries, forms, reports, menus, programs, etc., using either the graphical user interface or the command window.

In this section, we will show you some basic commands and features of Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 that you can use to create and manage your databases.

Creating Tables in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6

A table is a collection of data organized in rows and columns. Each row represents a record and each column represents a field. A table can store various types of data, such as text, numbers, dates, logical values, etc.

To create a table in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6, you can use either the graphical user interface or the command window.

To use the graphical user interface, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select File > New.
In the New dialog box, select Table and click OK.
In the Table Designer window, enter the name of the table and click OK.
In the Field Definition window, enter the name, type, size, and decimal places for each field you want to create. You can also specify other properties, such as default value, validation rule, caption, etc.
When you are done, click Save to save the table.

To use the command window, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select Window > Command.
In the command window, type CREATE TABLE followed by the name of the table and press Enter.
For each field you want to create, type its name followed by its type and size. For example, to create a field called NAME with character type and 20 characters long, type NAME C(20) and press Enter.
When you are done, type ENDDEF and press Enter to save the table.

Here is an example of creating a table called EMPLOYEE with four fields: EMPNO (numeric), NAME (character), SALARY (numeric), and DEPT (character).

Using the graphical user interface:

Using the command window:

CREATE TABLE EMPLOYEE
EMPNO N(5)
NAME C(20)
SALARY N(10,2)
DEPT C(10)
ENDDEF
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Querying Data in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6

Querying data means retrieving data that matches certain criteria from a table or a database. You can query data in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 using either the graphical user interface or the command window.

To use the graphical user interface, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select File > Open.
In the Open dialog box, select Table and browse to the table or database you want to query.
Click Open to open the table or database.
From the main menu, select Query > New.
In the Query Designer window, select the fields you want to display in the query result.
Optionally, you can specify filter conditions, sort order, and group by clauses for the query.
Click Run to execute the query and display the result in a browse window.

To use the command window, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select Window > Command.
In the command window, type USE followed by the name of the table or database you want to query and press Enter.
Type SELECT followed by the fields you want to display in the query result. For example, to select EMPNO and NAME fields from EMPLOYEE table, type SELECT EMPNO, NAME and press Enter.
Optionally, you can specify filter conditions, sort order, and group by clauses for the query using commands such as WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, etc.
Type BROWSE to execute the query and display the result in a browse window.

Here is an example of querying data from EMPLOYEE table using both methods. The query selects EMPNO and NAME fields for employees whose salary is greater than 5000 and sorts them by name in ascending order.

Using the graphical user interface:

Using the command window:

USE EMPLOYEE
SELECT EMPNO, NAME
WHERE SALARY > 5000
ORDER BY NAME
BROWSE
Browse window

Generating Reports in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6

A report is a formatted presentation of data that can be printed or displayed on the screen. You can create reports in Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 using either the graphical user interface or the command window.

To use the graphical user interface, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select File > New.
In the New dialog box, select Report and click OK.
In the Report Designer window, enter the name of the report and click OK.
In the Report Bands window, select the bands you want to include in the report, such as Title, Page Header, Detail, Summary, etc.
Click OK to close the Report Bands window and open the Report Layout window.
In the Report Layout window, you can design your report by adding fields, text, lines, boxes, pictures, etc., to the report bands. You can also specify properties, such as font, color, alignment, etc., for each report element.
When you are done, click Save to save the report.

To use the command window, you can follow these steps:

From the main menu, select Window > Command.
In the command window, type CREATE REPORT followed by the name of the report and press Enter.
Type REPORT FORM followed by the name of the report and press Enter to open the Report Designer window.
Follow steps 4 to 7 from the graphical user interface method.

Here is an example of creating a report called EMPLOYEE.RPT using both methods. The report displays EMPNO and NAME fields from EMPLOYEE table in a tabular format with a title and a page number.

Using the graphical user interface:

Using the command window:

CREATE REPORT EMPLOYEE.RPT
REPORT FORM EMPLOYEE.RPT
Report Bands window

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you how to run Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 on Windows XP and beyond using DOSBox, a free and open-source emulator. We have also shown you some basic commands and features of Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 that you can use to create and manage your databases, such as creating tables, querying data, and generating reports. We hope you have found this article useful and informative.

Microsoft Foxpro 2.6 is a classic database tool that has many advantages, such as speed, versatility, and compatibility. However, it is also an outdated product that is no longer supported by Microsoft. If you want to use a more modern and powerful database solution, you may want to consider upgrading to Visual FoxPro or SQL Server. For more information, see Visual FoxPro Home and SQL Server Home.