how to set up auto response in WinMX hit hotlist ... a bar should appear on right hit hotlist options ... top of the bar down to autoresponder left to add/remove insert new enter title for autoresponse ... eg Away type in your message.... ... I am currently way... then hit X (top corner of current window) hit hotlist hithotlist options down to "title" ... the name you entered eg Away its now set........ ... so endeth the lesson j@ff@'s