>you are absolutely correct. in this case, however, it really reduced
>my support time, because the vast majority of the calls were (as
>mentioned in this thread) due to corrupted index files resulting
>from improper app or machine shutdown.
>
>our data is FAR too large to fit on a diskette, but an inherent
>part of the app synchronizes client data with our warehouse server.
>(i don't have to browbeat the users, because their managers demand
>the user entries be available on the server daily).
>
>even so, having a local copy right on the hdd, makes it easy to
>walk them through copying it back, and that copy is at least as new
>as the warehouse copy. and it's a lot quicker than transmitting the
>entire database to them, especially since they are very mobile users.

Well, in that case, it seems your users are safe enough.

>because we synchronize tables, i have wondered about virus or worm
>infecting our server via those tables. is it possible for a virus
>or worm to attach to a VFP table ?? i haven't heard any
>mention of it.

I didn't hear about anything like this yet. I don't think there is this risk.

Hilmar.