John,

Right click on the properties titlebar and uncheck 'Dockable'. You can do the same for the command window. To make it persistent, make sure that VFP resource file (foxuser.dbf by default) is enbled by going to Tools -> Options -> File Locations -> Resource File.

>Hello,
>I just started using VFP8, and I can't make the properties window stop being dockable. I've changed it, set defaults, erased the foxuser, anything else I can try? Thanks,
>
>jfh