If the installer hangs, try installing it to a custom directory like C:\VFP9\ instead of the default Program Files (x86) folder to avoid strict Windows "User Account Control" (UAC) permissions.
Do not open the IDE until you have run the Service Pack 2 update. The Future of FoxPro: VFPX Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0.ISO
VFPX is an open-source community effort to modernize FoxPro. You’ll find: A powerful tool manager for the IDE. Paints: Modern UI skins for your old applications. If the installer hangs, try installing it to
If you have an active professional subscription, you may still find VFP 9.0 in the "Downloads" section under "Legacy" or "Individual Components." You’ll find: A powerful tool manager for the IDE
Right-click setup.exe and select Run as Administrator to ensure the installer has permission to register DLLs.
This is mandatory. It fixes critical stability issues and is the final official update from Microsoft.