I may not have all the details correct, and don't know this year's
terminology, but consider "Program Files" to be read-only. Microsoft
bans lowly users * from writing to the Program Files location to
prevent the spread of malware, and offer something like "Shadow
Folders" for users attempts to write there -- your personal version of
those files, buried somewhere in User/<your login>/Local FIles or some
such hidden nonsense. When this file gets corrupted, finding it,
deleting it and getting back to work is not obvious.

Because this switch-er-roo is done transparently at the OS level, you
can't see the actual files you are using at the File Explorer level,
nor the command line, nor within VFP. This deception, "protecting the
user from themselves" is typical paternalistic and poorly-thought-out
Microsoft Fred attitude.

It's better, imo, to move any files you plan to use in your project
into your project's folders (and into source code control!) and use
them from there.

* In microsoft's view, we are all lowly users.

Even better, I see w00dy has posted; follow his advice.

On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 6:21 AM <paul.newton.h...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
>
>
> When I open REGISTRY.VCX from its usual location (in folder FFC), there are
> no classes present.
>
>
>
> I have a good copy elsewhere and when I open it the expected classes are
> there.
>
>
>
> So, I copied the VCX and VCT from the good location to the FFC folder but
> still opening it from FFC there are no classes present.
>
>
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> The VFP home folder is excluded from virus checking.
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> I am completely baffled (and very, very frustrated) .
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> Paul Newton
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