You're talking about the OleDB provider, right? Have you tried the DDEX provider? My understanding is that it will fix the problems with VS.NET, or rather provide enough information for the .NET tools/builders to work.

Hi, Joel,

Yes - Alejandro mentioned the OLE provider, which (to me) is not worth it. No, I haven't tried the DDEX provider, though at some point I may take a look at it.

I still think SQL Express is a better choice than VFP tables for a back-end, regardless of the provider. But if someone has to stay with VFP tables, and the DDEX provider indeed addresses the issues, then that sounds like a better choice.

Kevin