>ok i have it installed (sql server 2008 developer edition) and created a connection (32bit).
>I bought sql server 2008 for dummies (my first payed for ebook:-)
>
>problem 1
>but the upsizing wizard does not work (neiher the vfp on notr the one from vfpx)
>it throws an error 1561in remotizename (0); database is invalid. please validate
>vfp validated it with recover and it is VALID
>
>problem 2
>i tried to create the tables in SSMS and it is very particular. when I want to change something it does no let me save the chages it wants me to delete and recreate the schema. Is that normal behaviour?
>
>thanks
>
>
>Peter

For your second question:

In SSMS go to Tools\Options\Designers\Table & Database Designers and uncheck Prevent saving changes checkbox (close to the bottom)