>>>Tried to create a blank install app (VFP9SP2Runtime) to install just the VFP required runtime files. Using Installshield Express, checked 'Microsoft Visual Foxpro 9 runtime libraries' Which in-turn selected 'Microsoft C runtime library 7.1'.
>>>
>>>Then installed this on Server 2012. However when I try and run a VFP app, get error: 'The program can't start because MSVCR71.dll is missing'. It seems that Installshield Express puts this file in:
>>>C:\Program Files (x86)\AppName\Common
>>>which I think is wrong, I guess it should put it in \Windows\sysWOW64, is that correct?
>>>
>>>If so how do I tell Installshield Express to put it in the right place?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>
>>Hi Nick,
>>
>>What version of Express are you using?
>
>The one that ships with VFP9, version 5.0.

It is probably too old and does not know about the new directory structures of later Windows OS. Try using the newer Install Shield Express version - I use it without a problem.