>I have a FoxPro database with many tables. Currently I have the problem that it will not allow me to modify one of the tables because it is in Read Only. Typically this is because someone is utilizing the table through the database. However, I have a table inside the database which keeps track of all users inside the database, and there is no one using the table. Furthermore, I am allowed to rebuild the database despite the fact that this table is Read Only. This only makes the situation more perplexing. Is there some way that the table could remain open (and in turn in Read-Only) even if no one is using the database? Thanks for any information.

Check the windows properties of the table. Does windows have it tagged as a readonly file? Also check if any associated files such as indexes or memo tables are marked as readonly. If the table is being accessed via the internet make sure the internet user permissions are set to allow the required functionality.

Also, when you want to modify it make sure you open it with EXCLUSIVE ON
- DF