Additional note for people with portable libras in their pockets (I have one too, so no sweat). Take results of current 3.3.7.21 version of AutoIt as something you will be measuring against in future. Speed comparisons to any version before this one wouldn't be correct and would not give correct results simply because you would be comparing apples and oranges. Rotten apples, that is. That's all. God speed, live long and prosper and may the force be with you. edit: Oh yes, I forgot... please test this version thoroughly. It's very important that we spot any possible bug in time. I would be extremely grateful and you know you want that. Thanks.