>Your question got me thinking about my Vista issues.
>SQL server is installed under the Program Files directory, so the database file (*.mdf and *.ldf) are under the the Program Files directory. The database files are modified and this is in "violation" with Vista rules about not modifying files under the Program Files directory. Is that correct?
>Should I create the database files under a dirrerent folder?

All of our data are stored on a dedicated drive. So, the OS and the programs installed are on the C: drive, where the application and the data are dropped on the D: drive.