Yes, this happens to me quite frequently. As you say, it is annoying. I'm beginning to think multi-tasking isn't possible for those of us who use screen readers. I find I have to limit the windows that are open. Regards, Marie -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Patricia Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:57 PM To: JAWS users list Subject: an annoying odd problem Hi: I'm sure that this is one of the problems that is probably specific to my model of laptop but it's still annoying as heck so I thought I'd float it out there anyway, in case someone else has experienced it. It seems that whenever a dialogue box comes up (usually one saying that word has encountered a problem or internet explorer is not responding, or even JAWS has encountered a problem and needs to close) see a pattern here? anyway, JAWS just quits whenever thos errors come up. Has anyone else had that? it kind of leaves you stranded, though I know to fix it is a simple mouse click/tab away, but often my keyboard freezes too... and in any case I still don't know where I am. a frazzeled Patricia