Hi Barry The PC is only for my own use, just for trying out stuff so I can keep the new machine clean and not clogged up with downloads I then uninstall. I realise that a screen can be turned off and have indeed done this myself in the past. I had a vague recollection that someone told me once that even if you keep the monitor turned off, there must be one plugged in. I now know this is not true, so a cheap set of speakers will serve my purpose. Barbara Wilson M: 07285685682 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry toner To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:12 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Monitor and speakers Barbra up shot is it'll run grand with no monitor, but it's handy to have a monitor somewhere in the house in case you need eyes. You'll not be able to get a system to run normally without a graphics card, and since most machines now have a card built onto the motherboard it's a mute point. Dj Paddy Running Windows 7 Beta From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:38 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Monitor and speakers Hi Barbra. Each to their own I guess, but as you say, there shouldn't be any technical issues with no monitor connected. Its mainly for troubleshooting in case the machine won't boot that the monitor would be needed, but if you say its only a testing machine then fair enough. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:32 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Monitor and speakers If it works, then why not recommend it? I have a new PC and as the old one has too many issues to try and sell but still in good working order, I want to hook it up just for trying out new software for usability before I clog up the new PC with it. Also might use for downloading, this way keeps the new PC clean and a bit safer. What issues might there possibly be with no monitor? I really thought that was a dumb question! Barbara Wilson M: 07285685682 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:21 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Monitor and speakers Hi Barbra. Not at all, a lot of blind people do this but I personally don't recommend this. Windows will expect to see a graphics card installed in your system, but if there is no monitor connected to the card, Windows shouldn't throw a wobbly. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson To: Access-UK Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: [access-uk] Monitor and speakers Hi This is probably a stupid question, so please don't think me a dunce for asking! I just want to confirm I am right before I do anything. Am I correct in thinking that you can't run a desktop PC with a set of speakers only and no monitor connected? Barbara Wilson M: 07285685682 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3881 (20090223) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3887 (20090224) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com