>>Hello Happy Peoples!
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>>Can someone explain Error 1002 (why it happens, how it happens) or point me towards something that explains it?
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>From VFP8 help: "The operating system is unable to perform a file or hardware operation."
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>Could be:
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>- bad RAM, but if that's the case the whole machine would likely be flaky, hanging and/or BSODs etc.
>- bad or failing hard drive(s), or problem with its filesystem (try CHKDSK)
>- low-level interference from an antivirus or antimalware app
>- if the app deals with data on remote computers, possibly a network hardware (NIC, cabling, switch/hub) or network redirector (client) problem causing disconnects or retries

You forgot the original explanation from FP1.01:
"The database you have opened resides on a floppy drive, and the diskette was pulled out".