Hi, Steve and all, There is an executable file for which you can create a shortcut key: shutdown.exe If you're using Windows XP, you can find it at the following location: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ There, you can create a shortcut key for this executable file using a small porgram called Winkey with the parameter -s for Shut down and -r for Restart. If you don't already have the program, You can download it for free at the following address: http://www.jfwlite.com It's very easy to use. Michel ----- Original Message ----- From: Stephen Faill To: Jaws mailing list Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:20 AM Subject: hotkey for shutdown? hello list can anyone suggest a way to have a hotkey created that will enable me to press and have the pc shutdown instead of going through the start menu? this is mainly for when jaws stopped speaking and i have no other way to shut down except for pulling the power supply. thanks in anticipation. stephen