>Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. The FindExecutable is working fine for now, though...The app is still in vfp5, also, so there would be a little work to get the class and code set up for use in 5....

Hi Bruce,

I've implemented George's code in one my apps last night and seems also to be working fine. (+ the usual "there are many ways to skin a...).
I added this little function to my Utility.prg and call it this way:

IF isExcelThere()
Do your business
ENDIF

José