Ok, first thanks for reading this, all I want to do is load a 16-bit bmp at 800x600 which I think I have figured out but for some damn reason this code gives me nothing!!!! I am trying to do this by combining some examples from the Windows game gurus book. The source has a flippable surface but thats about it if someone would PLEASE leave a email address so maybe you could look at the code and tell me whats wrong? I would be most thankfull. Or just email me and I will reply to you with my source code. Thanks a million. email-> gateway@nls.net