Thank you David.
If possible, I would like to do it without outlook express.

>Eric,
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>It depends on your email client. Outlook Express can be used with MAPI to read the Inbox. Outlook has a full OLE Automation model.
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>>I am currently doing a system that must receive data by email attachments.
>>What would be the best way to 1) read the email for a specific user (ex.: datatransfer@address.com) 2) get the attachment ?