One LAST note...fyi

The code as discussed will not stop a running the screensaver if... imediately following the MOUSE DRAG code, from within a timer event, you use the MESSAGEBOX statement to display the message... you still need user interaction to stop the screensaver in order to see the message,

HOWEVER, if you follow the MOUSE DRAG code with a DO FORM statement to display the message everything works great!

Furthermore, you don't need any API calls at all...you only need MOUSE DRAG!
(Thanks George)

Thanks to all
Ray