Sorry Ibby, but there may have been a slight inaccuracy in my original reply. On reflection I think that I may have set up the short cut to launch Thunder myself. If so, it would be necessary to create such a hot key for the desk top icon, which would require some sight or another screen reader. Douglas . On 7 Dec 2007 at 10:45, Ibby Karbhari wrote: > Hi Folks, > A friend of mine has the Thunder screen reader. > Anyone know how to stop Thunder from starting automatically? > If there is a way, is there a hotkey to launch it manually? > Thanks, > Ibby Karbhari > -- Douglas Harrison ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq