>>I can't open the 03 dbf files in shared mode as I may need to delete
all the records inside them.
My application seem to causes memory leakage, crashing itself out.
Please advise.<<

This is a bit out of my knowledge area, but I would suggest trying VFP 6.0 (with the latest service pack). I understand it is more stable, although I have yet to switch over myself yet.

Kevin