I have updated the original zip file with a new emailer.exe file that will tell you the error when it occurs. It can be downloaded here: http://tekmaven.dizla.com/emailer.zip

The problem that you are having is most likely to do with your SMTP Server. Either it doesn't exist, or it can't be properly connected.

What STMP server address are you using?

Hi,
Sorry it was just me being an idiot, it was the smtp address that i had enterd wrong. the mailer works a treat. thankyou for you hard work.

also, what software do you need to write programs useing the .NET framework, is it just the sdk from microsoft, and if so is it hard to learn the language?

again many thanks

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Well, you don't need any software, just a text editor and the SDK to compile apps, but this is often very unrealistic. In actuality, you need a development enviornment, Visual Studio .NET 2003, which runs for about $500-$5000, depending on the version you want.