>I have a VB 5 app that uses the MSINET.OCX to retrieve http text. In the

Offhand, I'd make sure your MSINET version is the latest. Mine is "5.01.4511". I don't know if that is the latest, but I have VB5 with Service Pack 3 plus IE4.01. Make sure you have all the latest updates of IE, if that makes a difference.

best,

jody