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Message: The $backup_foxhound1.bat file looked for a path specification in the FOXHOUND1 environment variable and it was empty.

Explanation: You may see the following error message if you are using the Task Scheduler on Windows Vista or Windows 7 to backup the Foxhound database using the technique described here: (see How do I backup my Foxhound database on a regular basis?

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*** ERROR ********************************************************
*** The $backup_foxhound1.bat file looked for a path specification
*** in the FOXHOUND1 environment variable and it was empty.
*** Try rebooting and running $backup_foxhound1.bat again,
*** then contact Breck.Carter@gmail.com
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Here's when the problem might occur: After reinstalling Foxhound or installing a new build using the technique described here, the FOXHOUND1 environment variable may no longer be visible to the scheduled backup task.

Here's a workaround: Reboot the computer after installing a new version of Foxhound.

See also...
How do I backup my Foxhound database on a regular basis?
How do I install a new version of Foxhound?
How do I reinstall Foxhound?


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