>Yes, even reports this error in a new session of Fox.
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>Something I failed to mention in the original question - the project was at one time linked to source control, but removed recently to avoid the new hooks foxpro has into VSS. Also note, this occurs in VFP 6 and 7.

Source Control could have something to do with it. Use the command module to reset all the flags. In the command window cd to your project directory and type: attrib -r /s