Yes, it's off topic, well sort of anyway. The problem with trying to run things in safe mode is that none of the drivers, audio etc., are loaded. So narrator can't work. I don't believe even the serial port or usb drivers are loaded either, but I may be wrong about that one. But, you don't need drivers to use the optacon. <smile> Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:43 AM Subject: [optacon-l] Re: slightly off-topic No, I've never tried it. But, I believe I've seen the same question on other lists and I don't think it works. I could be wrong, but that's what I seem to remember. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: <maryemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "optacon" <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:22 AM Subject: [optacon-l] slightly off-topic Good morning list, I am sorry that this is off topic, but I'll only ask it once and be done with it. I intend to use the optacon this morning to fix my sick PC when the new monitor arrives; but I have a question: has anyone been able to use Narrator in safe mode? I can hook up a set of headphones if necessary. Thanks! Mary to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. __________ NOD32 3992 (20090407) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.