Hi Al,

Thanks for the reply and link. I'd already switched to using the API way after checking out the VFP Solution Samples. Its amazing what goodies you can find if you take the time to look right under you nose:)

Mike

>Check out the thread API Call to ring system bell/play .WAV? Thread #258772 Message #258772
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>If the focus is on certain controls, CHR(7) won't ring the bell. Using the Win32API approach is more reliable.