>Also, be sure the VFP300.ESL file is in the correct place. Usually it is either in the Windows\System folder or in the same folder as your EXE.

Dear Barbara,

VFP300.esl is in the windows\system directory in my case, I am sure. I really
don't understand why the message appears, and often causes the program to stop.

There was one time the problem occurred each time when I executed a form. That time, after I recreated tables for all used tables, copied the contents, and made the desired index, the problem seemed gone. I am really wondering whether system down has caused the database unexpected problems.

Best regards,
Ron.