>Has anyone been able to successfully install SP3
>(the full version for visual studio, or the VFP version)?

Full version, no new problems here with either VC++ or VFP6, my two primary platforms.

>any problems? caveats?
>
>tried installing MDAC_typ.exe before installing the service pack
>for just VFP, and now am experiencing ADO grid problems in VB -
>

What grid control are you using with VB, and with what database source?

>we are working on several apps that use VB, as well
>as others written in VFP.
>
>
>any ideas on this topic?
>
>-tjm