I noticed some threads of old forum messages about OE6 opening itself apparently unaided and constantly stealing focus making it impossible to operate the pc. I had this situation earlier in the week and was baffled. I changed the default mail application to Outlook and the same thing started happening with that program. I wondered if anyone had come across a solution to this? I think I have traced the behaviour to a Microsoft keyboard with a faulty programmable button for mail - basically the mail program starts when any key is hit or even if the worktop it sits on is tapped. Just thought it would be useful to post this and/or hear of other similar situations. never fight with a pig - you both get dirty and the pig enjoys it