i deleted the XT and downloaded it again and had no probs with the XT file opening this time,,,,,setup came up and install files etc, but when i clicked on the icon to open it to join my room i got this,,,,,Runtime error374 failed to activate control VB user control.This control may be incompatiable with your application.Make sure ur r using the version of the control that was provided with ur application??? i am totaly lost.....any ideas guys.......thanks luke