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>>>Not at all. I've written applications for programs that work without a main VFP screen.
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>>How!?!?!?!??!?!?!
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>Create a config.fpw file for the particular app, in this file put your SET commands including SCREEN=OFF. Include this as a text file in your app. Build your exe and run it. This will then turn the main FoxPro screen off.

Much as I hate to admit this, I found this very same solution in the UT Knowledge Base. Apologies for wasting bandwidth and thanks for all the help.

Wiping the egg from my face,
Paul