>hi all,
>
>i am working on a vfp6 application for a client of mine.
>
>i am trying to automate the process of sending e-mails through my vfp software.
>
>but, at this client's office, some users have outlook express as the email client whereas some have microsoft outlook as the e-mail client.
>
>how do i handle the above situation ? how can i figure out through my software as to which is the default email client for a given user and then proceed to use either MAPI or OLE automation.
>
>with sincere thanks.


You could consider using an SMTP control that way you totally bypass the need for Outlook.