My prefered method is to use the free vbSendMail component:
http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=109>Hi!
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>Could anyone tell me what is the easiest way to send an e-mail from a VB application?
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>Thanks
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>Nick
Éric Moreau, MCPD, Visual Developer - Visual Basic MVP
Conseiller Principal / Senior Consultant
Moer inc.
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