Hi DougS:

You might want to cross post this question to one of the Setup newsgroups
to get broader coverage.

Here are some general troubleshooting steps as you begin working this
problem.  I am sure you are already using good installation methods, but
sometimes they are worth mentioning.  Please take a look at the readme
file(s) included with the product(s).  Best practice for Windows 2000 and
Windows XP installations include - logging in as local administrator (the
domain matching the machine name) as opposed to a user with administrator
rights; clearing the system temporary folder -- <system partition
letter>:\Documents and Settings\<%userprofile%>\Local Settings\Temp, but
not always, could be <system partition
letter>:\Winnt\Profiles\<%userprofile>\Local Settings\Temp; and stopping
all un-needed services particularly monitoring services such as anti-virus
programs.

MSConfig, native to Windows XP can help stop services.  To use go to Start

clear the four check boxes beneath it (leave Use Original BOOT.INI
selected).  Next Click the Service Tab and check the Windows Installer.  
Many installations require this service be running.  Click Apply, Close,
and restart the computer per the prompts.

To return the MSConfig to Normal Start after you have completed the
installation, select Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services
on the General tab.

I hope this helps.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Sincerely,
Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
Lee Mitchell

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Purchase VFP8 here:
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Keep an eye on the product lifecycle for Visual FoxPro here:
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  - VFP5 Mainstream Support retired June 30th, 2003
  - VFP6 Mainstream Support retired Sept. 30th, 2003

first time (kb 824850) >with the pre-reqs for SOAP.  I am now trying to
install the SP1 for VFP8.