>>I've deleted the Resource file & done a SET RESOURCE OFF...no effect..if the properties window is open when editing a form or class, the screen properties window ALWAYS opens after closing the form or class. I never saw this behavior in previous versions of VFP.
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>I only see this behavior in VFP9 (and VFP8) if Properties sheet is dockable.

I got the behavior I wanted by setting Dockable Off and Always on Top on...
Thanks for your help again Sergey.