I need to write a c-file on the PC, that starts the internet explorer with a web page, and then terminates the internet explorer again after a certain time to start it with another web site. starting ie is no problem: system("iexplore.exe "); but after doing so, my program stops to wait for ie to terminate. what can i do for ie to be killed after about 1 minute? thanx! tino -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist