Hey Kdyer,
Thanks for your effort. I think I am having trouble communicating what I need. However you have helped me.

code:
  

If ReadValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Lotus Notes","")=""
shell "regedit.exe /s regislotus.reg"
? "Value data changed"
endif
code:
  

I appreciate all your help

"Baby steps onto the elevator...AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!(for 25 floors)"
Bob

[ 07. May 2003, 20:12: Message edited by: jacks73 ]