>does anyone have any ideas on the following: > >if I try this: > >Excel.ApplicationClass appClass = new Excel.ApplicationClass(); >appClass = null; >GC.Collect(); > >Excel.exe remains open as a Process in Task Manager.
Have you tried this: Excel.ApplicationClass appClass = new Excel.ApplicationClass(); // Use appClass... Marshal.ReleaseComObject(appClass); appClass = null; This will release the COM object reference (at least it should). Regards, Jason You can read messages from the DOTNET archive, unsubscribe from DOTNET, or subscribe to other DevelopMentor lists at http://discuss.develop.com.
