Thanks again to all the folks who have added to the MC FAQ and list discussion regarding the use of the Windows Registry to launch a web browser. I hadn't seen any mention of launching a default email application using this technique, but it looks like you can check the "mailto" key in just the same way as you'd check "http." Here's the path: hkey_local_machine\software\classes\mailto\shell\open\command\ This is probably obvious to everyone, but I thought it might be helpful. Craig /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ Craig Spooner Instructional Multimedia "Guy" and WebCT Administrator Office of Instructional Services Colorado State University (970) 491-2516 Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/metacard%40lists.best.com/ Info: http://www.xworlds.com/metacard/mailinglist.htm Please send bug reports to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, not this list.