Dave,

I don't think it's a world dominance issue. Yes, it's bad that the DLL doesn't install with the VFP runtime engine. But COM and DCOM are fundamental components of where MS is taking the OS there's not much that can be done about it.

>Once again MS has shown their true colors. I installed the DCOM98 files and the problem disappeared. I can't say I'm surprised but I am disappointed. Anyway, thanks for the help guys.