Refrences

How can I control a program which is already running on
my computer with refrences?

What do you mean? Like through ActiveX automation? You can do this on one condition: the program exposes automation objects. Otherwise, your stuck.

Instead of doing this:
Dim ie as new Internet Explorer
I want to control the active IE window.
Can it be done?

I believe this example is able to get you started!

http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=1606

OK, but what about other programs?