Well, try looking under control panel>sounds and audio devices>sounds page and check if you have the Windows default sound scheme selected. Another easy way around problems when one is stuck is to restore your system to an earlier point when it worked fine. I find it really helpful with those pest like problems which you have no idea why they started or why all of a sudden they went away if you are lucky enough that is. If you decide to give system restore a go then head to start menu>all programs>accessories>system tools>system restore and follow the on screen prompts. HTH, Amro ----- Original Message ----- From: rex holmes To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 5:59 PM Subject: [jaws-uk] Sounds have gone My computer was very friendly, giving pings and pongs when I had pop ups and the like, I seem to have switched them off. I don't even get the boot up tune from windows, what have I done and to what? Rex