>I use VFP8 on XP and never have a problem.
>Can you post an example of that abracadabra and what it was orignally?
>
>If you copy a text from a control binded to data field then check what is codepage for the table.
>Also check what is the language for non-Unicode programs (Control Panel -> Regional Settings -> Additional page). Must be russian.

Hi, Anton.
Regional settings are alright.
Upon further exploration i found that pasting is ok when Russian is chosen instead of English as the current language.
So i feel quite comfortable with the things as they are.

All the best.
Kamil