Sergey, as always, thanks for the prompt reply!

-Irv.

>Irv,
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>See Re: SQL Connection Error Message #835711
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>>When you attempt to log into a SQL server from inside FoxPro, using a SQLStringConnect (or another method) and the string or command is improper, you receive a series of ugly messages from SQL. This actually occurs after Fox has received a return of 'False' or -1 and therefore already knows the connection failed.
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