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Random number generation in vb

I want to generate random numbers in vb, I am using "num=Rnd()*5" for generating random numbers but i found that the numbers are not exactly random whenever i start program it returns 5. Is there any method to generate true random numbers.
Jun 3 '07 #1
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MSeda
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you need to insert randomize() in the onload event for your startup for or anywhere prior to the first use of rnd. the randomize function initailizes the random number generator.
Jun 3 '07 #2
try "randomize" at the start of the code.
that should initialize the random number generator

regs
Jun 3 '07 #3

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