>If I want to run the VFP8 SP1 on that system , it won't let me go further after the initial screen because there are no vfp libraries installed.
>So, question is, should I just copy the new vfpoledb.dll replacing the existing one at "c:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ole DB\", then register the new dll using regsvr32 ?

I suggest you create a new thread and post to All with your detailed technical question for this so that someone, either here or from the VFP team, can help answer your question.