>It might be an XP Issue. Have you installed XP SP2? (that could be the problem!) Or have you NOT installed XP SP 2 - that also could be the problem.

Yes, it is an XP issue. But, it's also related to VFP. So, who's responsible for it? That's also a good question.

I had it before SP2. And, I still have it with it.

>I read the fix list on SP 2 - and it ranges from dangling COMs (sound familiar) to non-P4 systems. I also read blogs on why to "wait" to install SP 2.

Yes, many are waiting.

>What does the app do after you close (house keepping chores)?

It will sit in the taskbar for a while. It can range from 30 to 120 seconds. Then, it will go away. The behavior is not consistent.