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Is a programm running?

Does anyone can tell me if there is an API function that allows me to know if a program is currently running. The only data i will pass to the function is the application name (program name); I don't want to use the FindWindow API function cause it doesn't work as I expect?
If you have the answer please E-mail me at jarevalo@elektra.com.mx
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I have problems with the API functions: The problem is that the program doesn’t recognize them so the system sends the following error:
“ Run time error 453 Can’t find DLL entry point CreateToolHelp32Snapshot in Kernel32. “
Can you please help me to solve it?

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What Windows version do you use?  I run Windows 95.
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Use App Object and PrevInstance
property.

Sub form_load()
    Dim SaveTitle As String
    On Error Resume Next
    If App.PrevInstance Then
      SaveTitle = App.Title
      App.Title = "... duplicate instance."
      Form1.Caption = "... duplicate instance."
      AppActivate SaveTitle
      End
    End If
End sub

This will not allow another instance to start - if one is running