--- Original Message From: Ray at home <windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Saturday September 20 2003 04:59PM PT Rah> Hi Mike, Rah> Try this: Rah> Start "C:\Program Files\proga.exe" Rah> C:\Program files\sleep.exe 5 Rah> Start "C:\Program Files\progb.exe" Rah> C:\Program files\sleep.exe 5 Rah> Start "C:\Program Files\progc.exe" Rah> Take a look at Start /? for more info on start. Hi Ray, Yes I know about this method. It's nice to learn how for loops work and it's easier to maintain if we add/subtract files to the list by just adding/subtracting elements to the array. I will use this method if I can't get the for loop scenario to work. Thanks, -MikeD ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm