>Oi - have just tried installing ActiveVFP, and right out of the starting gate get errors. Is it worth pursuing this thing? If so, has anyone any advice for a klutz?

Go to Rick's site and check the installation guide for WWWC. Even though it's written for WWWC, you will learn what a foxer needs to know about IIS, application pools and general troubleshooting in the area.

Warning: the objects at the bottom of the river are deeper than they look.