When running a lengthy SQL SELECT, VFP does not respond to queries from the OS about its current state, therefore, the OS thinks it's dead. You can't really do anything about it. If it helps any with your client, tell him that by responding to the OS queries, it would slow down the SQL SELECT.
>I have a client who is disturbed by the (not responding) message in the titlebar of the _screen object when a lengthy SQL statement is executing.
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>Anyone know off hand what registry key I can change to get rid of that message?
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer