Ann- as Pranav indicated if you don't start Jaws than much of the JSay functionality wouldn't be present (though some minor Dragon functions will be different if used on its own). Do make sure that the non-JSay user isn't altering any Windows settings (or Jaws settings for that matter) as this might have implications for the JSay user when their system is running...ed. -----Original Message----- From: j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:50 AM To: j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [j-say list] If JAWS doesn't start ... Our J-Say computer is needed for training of non-J-Say related applications. Does J-Say load at start-up, no matter what? If JAWS doesn't load, does that keep J-Say in the background? Is there something I should do to prevent J-Say from communicating with the computer when we need for it to stay silent? Much thanks, Ann