>>>>I installed the VFP9sp2Beta-X86-Enu.exe okay. Then I got an error when I tried to install SednaBeta.msi
>>>>Did anyone else have this trouble or have I screwed up again for the very first time?
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>>>What error did you get? Did you have SEDNA CTP previously installed?
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>>And NOW I see the line that says :" Uninstall previous CTPs before installing the 'Sedna' Beta.."
>>Duhhhh. Time for some new glasses. Sorry.
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>No problem

VFP 9 and the service packs are installed and all is well.
Carry on.