>>>>= sys(2700,0) && turns themes support off
>>>
>>>That worked! Why id Windows themes suddenly interfering with my one form?
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>>See thread #1409339 - it may be a problem with old style forms (@SAY/@GET)
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>This form is a new style VFP form with no SAYs or GETs

Could it be some special effect defined in the properties (you can get to it by right clicking on the Desktop)?