>No, it's stored in the registry. Go to Tools -> Options -> Data and check 'Open Exclusive' checkbox. After that click Set As Default button to save setting into registry.
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>>is the setting for SET EXCLUSIVE stored in FOXUSER.DBF or not ?

Sergey -

thanks, yes - that was it.
i thought i had a done that --- that's why i was confused.
guess i forgot to click on "save as default".

thanks again !!