>As a follow up post for anyone interested in using Crystal, it requires
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>MFC42 && MFC Shared Library
>MSVCRT.DLL && C Runtime
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>which cannot be updated with Windows running. That pretty much sums up doing retro installs (unless you use installshield, etc.). If you have an installed base, plan on visiting each workstation or using the VFP report writer (which I have developed a new appreciation for since working with Crystal). It's too bad Microsoft doesn't invest additional time into it...it has a lot of potential with having to go to DLL hell.

>using the VFP report writer (which I have developed a new appreciation for >since working with Crystal).
Same here. I just love VFP report writer. Combining it with PDF conversion creates an excellent product. I even would keep VFP report if I switch to non-VFP data.
Mark