In my main form I have a Microsoft Agent inthe load event run with this code run [c:\myfile.exe] In windows 95/98/me the dos run window flashes and closes and runs the .exe but in windows 2000 the dos run window stays opened and does not close until you manually close it. I need the window to close as soon as the exe is executed...how do I do this? When you sow a thought, you reap an act. When you sow an act, you reap a habit. When you sow a habit, you reap a character. When you sow a character, you reap a destiny.