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>I think what you are seeing are access and permissions under Windows 7 (as well as Vista). By default, non-administrator users cannot update anything under the Program Files folder. If you google "windows 7 program files access denied" you will find info on how to get around it. I realize you have worked around the problem but if you're going to be using Windows 7 this is an important concept to understand.
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>It surprises me that there was a problem having VFP5 itself installed there, as long as your project source code was elsewhere. I have VFP9 installed in the default location and don't run into this problem. Maybe it's because I have Administrator rights.
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>UPDATE: some good info here --
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>http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/windows-7-access-denied-permission-ownership/




Yes, I believe that was the message, in red, access denied. My user account is Administrator though.
The source is a project and located elsewhere in its own directory structure.

I'm under the impression VFP5 is not compatible with Windows 7. I'm not sure what is going on.
Why I could use the software (outside the project source). Then not be able to build a form
modification into an .exe. Then be able to reinstall outside of the Program Files directory and now
seemingly be able to build.

Is it unsafe to use VFP5 in Windows 7 64 bit? What problems should I be seeing if it's incompatible as I've been reading?

I also read that VFP9 is the end. Fox technology is obsolete and is no longer being developed by Microsoft.

Thx.