maybe ... google this: programmatically register activex dll

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I would say that is not necessarily true. It depends on what you mean by 'working'. You could be connected but have DNS issues that would prevent a successful ping. I only say that because I did have DNS issues and ran into this often. :(

It's called "localization". All you have to do is Google for "vb6 localization" and you'll come up with an ever-dwindling list of articles to read. VB6 is dead and has been for quite some time now. I strongly suggest downloading VB.NET 2008 Express Edition, since it's free. A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^] Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic      2006, 2007, 2008 But no longer in 2009...

you will almost certainly need a third party library. I doubt anyone still writes or supports those for VB6 tho, given how out of date and obsolete it is If VB6 can talk to a webservice, you may find a webservice you can use. I doubt it would be free. Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

scottgp is correct. dont map the database(s) that you dont want the user to have access to for that login.

VB6 is a dead language and examples are becomming more and more scarce. I highly suggest moving to VB.NET. As for examples, you're going to have to be a lot more specific in what you want to do with "desktop functions". At this time, the only thing we can do is direct you to Google and start searching for examples. A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^] Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic      2006, 2007, 2008

Your question subject is horrible and your actual question is equally as bad. My mind telepathy is turned off today, so please clearly state what you are trying to accomplish so that others may attempt to help you and not "spin their wheels" guessing. Any suggestions, ideas, or 'constructive criticism' are always welcome. "There's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people." - Mr. Garrison