Michael,

I can't think of anything else that might be causing your VFP to not start up. Have you tried deleting the foxuser?

>I agree with you. I would have thought a de-reinstal would have sorted the problem out if it was to do with VFP settings. I have tried this once. I made sure there was nothing left on the disk before I reinstalled. I hope this is a Windows Registry problem!!!?
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>With reference to you questions:
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>1) I am starting with no parameters
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>2) All the options for file locations are valid.
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> Default directory : the directory where the COM is situated
> Resource file : foxuser.dbf. This is in the directory where VFP is situated. It does exist.
> Search path : blank
> Startup program : blank
> Temporary files : My entire E: drive (1Gb) with plenty of room.