Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
Francis, I think that I can straighten this out a little. Jaws Professional will work on any Windows 7 version. I believe that there's a really limited version called Windows 7 Home but I've never worked with it. The more popular versions are below. Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate: There's another step between Professional and Ultimate but I can't remember what it's called. Those higher functioning versions run a lot of money. Steve was right though. You can get an upgrade package which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7 Home Premium. The price may vary depending on your particular locale and on promotional considerations. If you can afford it, Windows 7 Ultimate is an amazing piece of software. I'm using Professional, myself. If you'd like to learn more about what the differences mean, there's a Windows 7 for Blind Users group. The link for that group is below. It's run by a man called Rick who is intelligent and knowledgeable but he doesn't have David's personality. (grins) Anyway, they are pretty sticky about things staying on topic over there, namely Windows 7. It isn't our Rick that runs that group. I can't think of his last name but he has a site called BLIND-GEEK-ZONE.NET. Here's that link I promised you. http://www.blindwindows7-j...@yahoogroups.com As I'm sure you are already aware, beware of Yahoo and its numerous odd behaviors. Good luck, Francis. I think you'll like Windows 7. I know I do. John Justice -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I use JAWS Professional. - Original Message - From: Steve Stewart stev...@suddenlink.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 you can get an upgrade that will not coss that much. i think around 120 dollars. if you are using jaws home, then you need windows 7 home. if you are using jaws pro, then the other windows 7 is what you need. sorry i do not know what windows 7 for jaws pro is call. Steve - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
you can get an upgrade that will not coss that much. i think around 120 dollars. if you are using jaws home, then you need windows 7 home. if you are using jaws pro, then the other windows 7 is what you need. sorry i do not know what windows 7 for jaws pro is call. Steve - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
I use JAWS Professional. - Original Message - From: Steve Stewart stev...@suddenlink.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 you can get an upgrade that will not coss that much. i think around 120 dollars. if you are using jaws home, then you need windows 7 home. if you are using jaws pro, then the other windows 7 is what you need. sorry i do not know what windows 7 for jaws pro is call. Steve - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
I would also recommend that you go to microsoft.com and run the compatibility test to see how your system will do with windows 7. On 9/18/2010 11:36 AM, Francis E. Khan wrote: I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
Yes it does. The product key for now has been moved to the setup Windows wizard. Whether this will happen with the final version is uncertain. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: Rogelio Terrazas rogelio.terra...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Does it allow you to launch Narrator before it asks you for the product key? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 If you do the first part of the installation inside Windows, regardless of upgrade or full, your screen reader will walk you through it all. When it reboots the rest of it will be automated till it's ready for you to set it up. You should then be able to launch Narrator with Windows U, Alt N, to complete the setup. Hope this helps. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: Don Risavy, Jr. drisav...@att.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 How well does Jaws work when using the windows 7 upgrade from Vista? Do you have speech to help out doing the upgrade if can't see at all to read the screen or will you need sighted help and or assistance? I just got a new computer that came with vista business on it which is eligible for the upgrade is why was wondering about the upgrade installation to windows 7 since know am eligible for it and since know am how two you go about getting the windows 7 upgrade? Thanks. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgraded to 7. The difference here is that no XP edition supports in-place upgrades, meaning that a clean install is required. You can still use your upgrade DVD to perform the clean install though since XP would be recognized by the DVD, thus you can go ahead with the clean install. With Vista, however, the upgrade path depends on what Vista edition you're currently using. Here's the upgrade paths you can follow: Vista Home Premium -7 Home Premium Vista Business -7 Professional Vista Ultimate -7 Ultimate Other editions of Vista, like Home Basic, are not supported, and thus no upgrade path exists. There's also no upgrade path if you wish to upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to a 64-bit edition of Windows 7. In both cases a clean install is required, however the upgrade DVD will work for this since Vista will be recognized by the DVD. What I will say though is that it's completely your choice if you decide to cancel your licence, but I thought I'd better get this out there for fear of misinformation. So hope this all helps and it clears things. Have a good day. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgraded to 7. The difference here is that no XP edition supports in-place upgrades, meaning that a clean install is required. You can still use your upgrade DVD to perform the clean install though since XP would be recognized by the DVD, thus you can go ahead with the clean install. With Vista, however, the upgrade path depends on what Vista edition you're currently using. Here's the upgrade paths you can follow: Vista Home Premium -7 Home Premium Vista Business -7 Professional Vista Ultimate -7 Ultimate Other editions of Vista, like Home Basic, are not supported, and thus no upgrade path exists. There's also no upgrade path if you wish to upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to a 64-bit edition of Windows 7. In both cases a clean install is required, however the upgrade DVD will work for this since Vista will be recognized by the DVD. What I will say though is that it's completely your choice if you decide to cancel your licence, but I thought I'd better get this out there for fear of misinformation. So hope this all helps and it clears things. Have a good day. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
How well does Jaws work when using the windows 7 upgrade from Vista? Do you have speech to help out doing the upgrade if can't see at all to read the screen or will you need sighted help and or assistance? I just got a new computer that came with vista business on it which is eligible for the upgrade is why was wondering about the upgrade installation to windows 7 since know am eligible for it and since know am how two you go about getting the windows 7 upgrade? Thanks. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgraded to 7. The difference here is that no XP edition supports in-place upgrades, meaning that a clean install is required. You can still use your upgrade DVD to perform the clean install though since XP would be recognized by the DVD, thus you can go ahead with the clean install. With Vista, however, the upgrade path depends on what Vista edition you're currently using. Here's the upgrade paths you can follow: Vista Home Premium -7 Home Premium Vista Business -7 Professional Vista Ultimate -7 Ultimate Other editions of Vista, like Home Basic, are not supported, and thus no upgrade path exists. There's also no upgrade path if you wish to upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to a 64-bit edition of Windows 7. In both cases a clean install is required, however the upgrade DVD will work for this since Vista will be recognized by the DVD. What I will say though is that it's completely your choice if you decide to cancel your licence, but I thought I'd better get this out there for fear of misinformation. So hope this all helps and it clears things. Have a good day. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
Does it allow you to launch Narrator before it asks you for the product key? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 If you do the first part of the installation inside Windows, regardless of upgrade or full, your screen reader will walk you through it all. When it reboots the rest of it will be automated till it's ready for you to set it up. You should then be able to launch Narrator with Windows U, Alt N, to complete the setup. Hope this helps. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: Don Risavy, Jr. drisav...@att.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 How well does Jaws work when using the windows 7 upgrade from Vista? Do you have speech to help out doing the upgrade if can't see at all to read the screen or will you need sighted help and or assistance? I just got a new computer that came with vista business on it which is eligible for the upgrade is why was wondering about the upgrade installation to windows 7 since know am eligible for it and since know am how two you go about getting the windows 7 upgrade? Thanks. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgraded to 7. The difference here is that no XP edition supports in-place upgrades, meaning that a clean install is required. You can still use your upgrade DVD to perform the clean install though since XP would be recognized by the DVD, thus you can go ahead with the clean install. With Vista, however, the upgrade path depends on what Vista edition you're currently using. Here's the upgrade paths you can follow: Vista Home Premium -7 Home Premium Vista Business -7 Professional Vista Ultimate -7 Ultimate Other editions of Vista, like Home Basic, are not supported, and thus no upgrade path exists. There's also no upgrade path if you wish to upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to a 64-bit edition of Windows 7. In both cases a clean install is required, however the upgrade DVD will work for this since Vista will be recognized by the DVD. What I will say though is that it's completely your choice if you decide to cancel your licence, but I thought I'd better get this out there for fear of misinformation. So hope this all helps and it clears things. Have a good day. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7
Yep sure did and many thanks as will save this info for when that time comes. Take care. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 If you do the first part of the installation inside Windows, regardless of upgrade or full, your screen reader will walk you through it all. When it reboots the rest of it will be automated till it's ready for you to set it up. You should then be able to launch Narrator with Windows U, Alt N, to complete the setup. Hope this helps. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: Don Risavy, Jr. drisav...@att.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 How well does Jaws work when using the windows 7 upgrade from Vista? Do you have speech to help out doing the upgrade if can't see at all to read the screen or will you need sighted help and or assistance? I just got a new computer that came with vista business on it which is eligible for the upgrade is why was wondering about the upgrade installation to windows 7 since know am eligible for it and since know am how two you go about getting the windows 7 upgrade? Thanks. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgraded to 7. The difference here is that no XP edition supports in-place upgrades, meaning that a clean install is required. You can still use your upgrade DVD to perform the clean install though since XP would be recognized by the DVD, thus you can go ahead with the clean install. With Vista, however, the upgrade path depends on what Vista edition you're currently using. Here's the upgrade paths you can follow: Vista Home Premium -7 Home Premium Vista Business -7 Professional Vista Ultimate -7 Ultimate Other editions of Vista, like Home Basic, are not supported, and thus no upgrade path exists. There's also no upgrade path if you wish to upgrade from a 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to a 64-bit edition of Windows 7. In both cases a clean install is required, however the upgrade DVD will work for this since Vista will be recognized by the DVD. What I will say though is that it's completely your choice if you decide to cancel your licence, but I thought I'd better get this out there for fear of misinformation. So hope this all helps and it clears things. Have a good day. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
