hi remmo, welcome to the forum I had the same problem, and solved it using this telnet console instead. here is a simple example that shows how to use it with autoit. of course you have to use proper commands for the terminal you want to connect to. #include <Constants.au3> #include <array.au3> #autoit3wrapper_usex64=n ; runs the script in 32 bit program mode ; http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/148340-solvedhow-run-a-telnet-from-script/?hl=%2Btelnet#entry1054557 ; Use