drop-down combo in vb

[rlong]

Here is my problem. I have a drop-down combo box in my vb application. When a user types in an item and then presses a button, I add that item to the drop-down combo using "additem". But, the index given to it is -1. So, when they press another button which tries to delete it, they can't, unless they open the drop-down combo box. Then, it will work. Any thoughts?

[rlong]

problem solved.