>>>Jonathan,
>>>
>>>I had this problem on a machine. Somehow, the properties on the temp folder had got inadvertently change to 'System' and FoxPro was generating the error. For some reason, Fox could not see the System folder. You'll have to uncheck the system property to fix it... I did this through the old faithful FileManager.
>>>
>>>Hope this helps
>>>
>>>Mace
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>>
>>Mace
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>>What operating system was the machine using?
>
>NT 4

The thing is I am getting this error also, on a machine using Win 98. Is system a property used in Win 98 directory structure?