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