>>>I can create a folder programatically from VFP as C:\stuff, but I want to create it on the Windows desktop, and create files from VFP and put them into that folder that's on the desktop. What's the right way to reference the desktop so that I can do this?
>>>
>>>Bob
>>
>>It can be referenced as a regular folder, i.e.
>>C:\Users\yourUsername\Desktop
>>or better yet
>>

>>cUprof = GETENV("USERPROFILE")
>>cDesktopFolder = ADDBS(m.cUprof) + "Desktop"
>>

>
>The problem with this approach is that the users can change the location of the desktop folder to whatever location they want.

If scripting is an option, then I like your solution better.