>Thanks Alex,
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>I tried to place the .manifest file in the same directory as the application and name it MYAPP.EXE.MANIFEST, but nothing changed. Same problem if the .manifest file is placed in VFP home directory and renamed VFP8.EXE.MANIFEST.
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>Does the file simply be called MYAPP.EXE.MANIFEST? Does it work for you?

Oops, really a .manifest file doesn't help with ActiveX controls, sorry. I am using my own controls (a set of wrappers for windows common controls, it is not ActiveX) and all worked fine with .manifest file, controls are "themed". You may download my library here (Easy: Windows Common Controls File #9345) if you want.