Removing the "Volume" Icon from the Taskbar may, repeat "may", prevent accidental use such as muting. You may need sighted help for this, and what is described below MAY also vary depending on the sound card drivers installed. RIGHT click on the Volume Icon. Select "Adjust Audio Properties" or press the letter a. A dialog should appear titled, "Sounds and Audio Device Properties". In the "Volume" tab of this dialog, look for a check box called "Place volume icon in taskbar". Uncheck it, and click on O.K. George. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-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:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq