>I'm getting constant problems with Damage or missing .fpt file
>- First, what is the reason for this
>- Second, what is the best way to fix it

Joao,
Do you know what is causing this? The two most common reasons are power failures and users shutting off the system (Ctrl-alt-delete or just pushing the OFF button) without closing a FP/VFP program. If it's power problems, I suggest a UPS. If it's users, well someone last year suggested connecting the ON/OFF switch to a high-voltage line when you start the VFP program, disconnecting it when you exit. It DOES keep users behaving.....

HTH
Barbara