I have a problem. When I used to write Win32 console applications in Visual C++ 6, when I had compiled the program, and ran the .exe, it would do what it is supposed to, and stay on the screen, with a PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE dialog, when I was done using the app. I am now using Visual C++ .NET, and still writing those same console apps. However, now, instead of remaining on the screen waiting for me to close it, the window flashes, doing what it is supposed to ( I can just BARELY tell that it is working when I do I simple HELLO WORLD app ) but not staying long enough for me to do anything. I need to have that PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE so I can continue to learn C++ and fiddle with its features without going into the graphical side, yet. So if anyone knows of a feature within the compiler that will enable this, or anything else that will help me, that would be a great help. I want something that will do it automatically rather then adding additional code to the simple prgms I am writing. And that, is my stupid question.