Hi, Did you ever get an answer to this query? If not, Here's how (I believe): Go to Control Panel. Find sounds and audio components and hit enter. Go to the sounds tab and press the tab key approximately 4 times. you will be in a tree view. Arrow down until you hear "default beep". Press the tab key once more. Move the arrow key down and up until you hear "none". Tab again until you are on ok and hit enter. Exit out of control panel and the beep should be gone. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: dennis Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 6:51 AM does anybody know how to get rid of the top and bottom alert permanently in jaws8? its giving me fits.