Hi,

> I try to use embedded server for my old program.
> The connection string was "PC001:MBS" or "localhost:MBS"
> As you understand local computer name is PC001 and MBS is an alias name

which is defined in "Aliases.conf" file.

>
> I extracted all files in embedded.4290.zip in a directory of my program.
> MBS = c:\mbs.fdb is added to aliases.conf
> fbembed.dll is renamed as fbclient.dll and copied as gds32.dll also.
>
> When I try to run the software gives "Unable to connect :"PC003", machine

actively refuse it" error.

> (delphi,ibx,fb)
>
> What must I do?

Remove the computer name - the Embedded version only
accepts local connect strings (without a machine name).

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
Database Workbench - developer tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL & MS SQL
Server.
Upscene Productions
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