File.Exists() on server

[bluejaguar456]

hey guys,

i am having a few problems with the file.exists() function.

everything works fine when the file i am checking is on the same computer but if i put the file on a network computer .g my lptop and check if it exists then the program freezes and goes into not responding.

can anyone help?

thanks

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

What code are you using to check the server?

 

[bluejaguar456]

The code that i am using is :

locationd = "\\BEDROOMPC\All\RecruitmentLive!.mdb"

database = File.Exists(locationd)

If database = False Then
                msgbox("Not Database not available")
End If

continue with program.

Thanks

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

If you try to access the share directly (start -> run and then type the full UNC path) what happens?

 

[bluejaguar456]

my computer says a security warning, asking me if i want to open this file.

 

[bluejaguar456]

anybody else now anything about this?

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

If you leave your app long enough does it raise any exceptions or other error messages?