>>You are on the right track. When I did the online, I got the choice of just what to install, so I picked the VFP help (including local viewer) and nothing else.
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>>This installed my VFP [HTML] help locally. So all I do his hit F1 or type: HELP_Topicname in the command window, etc., and the VFP help launches locally without a prompt for the CD.
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>ACK!! I tried that, and it proceeded to try to install over a GB of files. I never got an option other than "Books Online" - Does teh fact that we have the MS Select Site License affect this????
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Don't know. I only purchased the VS Pro edition. This is becoming a not so nice feature for you. I will check my install tonight when I get home and see what I turn up.