put the original jls file back there is no need to replace this file if using a later version. see if this corrects your problem. Jim Grimsby JR. Msn: HYPERLINK "mailto:jim.grimsby@xxxxxxx"jim.grimsby@xxxxxxx e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jimgrims@xxxxxxxxxxx"jimgrims@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: jim.grimsby -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Stephen Faill Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:40 AM To: Jaws mailing list Subject: jfw 7.1 and soundcards hello list. i have 2 soundcards on this machine and with version 7 of jfw i followed the procedure layed out on the freedom scientific website to assign jaws to a specific soundcard. this worked fine and version 7 gave me no problems with starting up and using the hotkey that i assigned. now, with version 7.1 i performed the same procedure and edited the jfw.ini file and went to the f t p link to download the eloq.jls file to replace the current one. i eventually found the eloq.jls file under drivers and speech. i went ahead and replaced the eloq.jls file. now when i use the hotkey to bring up jfw 7.1 it works fine and comes through the correct soundcard. but, my problem is this. i have jfw 7.1 set to start automatically when windows starts. unfortunately once the pc starts up no sound from jaws is heard. i have had my wife look at the screen and she says that the eloq.jls file cannot be loaded. i have her click on the ok button and once i am on the desktop i can use either of the hotkeys for jfw 7 or 7.1 and both work fine. has anyone else come across this problem? thanks in anticipation. stephen -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/380 - Release Date: 6/30/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/380 - Release Date: 6/30/2006