Zainub: I think there is a way to do this via OLE, you can always use a batch file to search for Outlook.exe
if exist "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 2003\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE" goto 2003 if exist "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 2000\OFFICE10\OUTLOOK.EXE" goto 2000 if exist "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 2007\OFFICE12\OUTLOOK.EXE" goto 2007 hth, Subash _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor:[email protected] ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"

