>It's been sugessted that I use MSMAPI instead. I assume that this is an ocx file. Where can I view it?

Ahh, it should be on your system if VS is installed, look for msmapi32.ocx on your system, you sould also be able to find it in your Controls list if you atttempt to add an OLE Container to your form.

>Does it come with WIN98 or in VB6 or even VFP6??

I think so.

>Is there a good reference source for its properties and methods??

Look in the Files Section>Classes-VCX for a MAPI Mail class by Nigel Coates' NBC Software.