Hi Robert Thanks alot for your help. I'll try this as soon as possible. Regards Fredy

Check Paul DiLascia MSDN Magazine column where he discusses this, unfortunately for you its C++ but still its a good article about the problem: Color Support, Console Apps, and Saving User Settings -- MSDN Magazine, February 2004 /Patric My C# blog: C# Coach

Thanks alot! This helps. Have a nice weekend! ;);)