>Is there any way to automatically deploy the new service pack to the users. Two methods I use are:
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>- visit each workstation
>- tell knowledgeable users where the install routine is on the file server
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>Are there any better automated methods?

No. Users don't install the SP. You install the SP on the development machines, then rebuild your projects. You need to delete the files in the DISTRIB folder under VFP and recreate the setup for each application.