Hi,
The archive bit wouldn't cause any problems. I would say it is more likely a rights issue with the user and one of the directories.
Get the user to login as Administrator and see what happens, If no problem then, adjust the users rights.

>I have been trying to get an app installed on a test system. The tester has SYMANTECH.
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>He has turned off what he can - but the app errors out in the first couple of lines of code (CLEAR,CLOSE SQLCONNECT(0), etc) before any files are opened.
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>While trying trying to figure this out, we examined a few folder property dialogs. On my XP (an up grade from home to pro), the folder properties shows an "Archive" attribute. His XP does not show the "Archive" attribute.
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>What is the deal with SYMANTECH and the missing "Archivee" Attribute and running an ISE installed VFP app on his desktop.