Run( @ProgramFilesDir & "\sysreset\mirc.exe") sleep(5000) winclose("mIRC") EXIT ok, slight problem with this method. works perfectly, in that it opens mIRC, and then closes it. however, when testing it on a clean install, i noticed that when mIRC opens, the "Windows Firewall" opens and asks what to do (unlock, etc.). Is there any way to add: "If windows firewall opens, then close it", so that IF the window opens, it is closed by this same autoit script?