Hi Russ.

>> Does anyone have some sample code I can rummage through that runs a form in the windows desktop without all the application background and menu bar. <<

In addition to what the others have metioned, set the ShowWinder property to your main form to 2-As Top Level Form. As long as you have SCREEN=OFF in your config.fpw, you won't see the VFP desktop.

Any forms that are called by your main form, should have their ShowWIndow property set to 1-In Top Level Form and propbably also have their DeskTop property set to true.

>> I'm new to FoxPro, <<

Do yourself a favor and visit www.Henzenwerke.com for some excellent reference books. Whil's The Fundamentals is a good starting point.

Marcia