Quote Originally Posted by danfleetwood
Thank you Apps! However what about the checking if the port is up? Is this possible?
Oops! Port numbers don't work with Ping.

Had a quick look and telnet or this option may give you some ideas/place to start ?
http://forum.codecall.net/visual-bas...t-scanner.html

Unfortunately I can't test it as I am at work with a load of ridiculous security settings on my system...