Mrzzy, I would think so, as there would be no access available if it is off and thus not connected to your computer, at that time.

SeanM, thanks very much. I do ocassionally get a spam from someones unknown on ICQ. I've even ahd it tell me someone I was chatting with was trying to tell me about a new bit of something they wanted to share. It looked iffy so I asked them and they'd not sent a thing. I don't chat on there near as much as I used to, so...off it goes except for when I know I want to chat with someone. I appreciate your warning.

kat