Try storing the settings in the registry.

There are a couple of registry tools for VFP that you can use to do this.

Just before your app exits, read the toolbar info and write out to the registry.

After initializing the toolbar when you start the application again, read the registry and set the location on the toolbar, then display it.

I have code that does this if you want it. Email me at home: elmore@visi.net and I will send it to you.