Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Oh of course not. I promote and test NVDA myself, so fire away. Smiles. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Can I point out that Security Essentials 2.0 is officially available from www.microsoft.com/security_essentials. I have upgraded right now with initially problems but after a reboot the upgrade was successful and is now protecting my computer. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not lettingmedownloadmicrosoft security essentials

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
the operating system altogether. I know this isn't the cheapest option though. So I will say only if you can afford it and your computer can as well should you upgrade the operating system altogether. Otherwise, stick with XP, but make sure it's SP3 not earlier! Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not lettingmedownloadmicrosoft security essentials

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Well exactly. This is all you can do and only Rosemary can make the final decision. I wish her all the best in whatever she decides to do. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not lettingmedownloadmicrosoft security essentials

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I don't think so. I can't remember because the last time I updated to SP was on a friend's laptop. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemary. Brilliant news. After that you will be supported until 2014 and you will be able to use Microsoft Security Essentials. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype

[Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
you all to switch but I know it is just not possible. I understand. Proprietary applications, preferences, etc. I am however confident NVDA now and in the future will fit most home and even business users. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemary. I pray that is the case. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 19/12/2010 03:50, ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA wrote

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 19/12/2010 02:40, ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA wrote: Hi, Chris, I'm glad I decided to take everybody's

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
structure that other screen readers present by default. Hope this helps. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 19/12/2010

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Because NVDA doesn't have a powerful scripting language compared to JAWS, proprietary applications may or may not work with NVDA. However they will work with JAWS because of its powerful scripting language. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E

Re: [Blind-Computing] SA to Go Log In Problem

2010-12-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Probably why Satogo appears to be going. Smiles. NVDA is so usable that most of us rarely if at all use System Access to Go. Just my £0.02. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype

Re: [Blind-Computing] SA to Go Log In Problem

2010-12-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Ditto Heather. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/12/2010 19:40, heather kd5cbl wrote: Nope, it is such a hassel that I

[Blind-Computing] NVDA Podcast Part 2

2010-12-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Here is part 2 of my series on NVDA. Enjoy. Take care. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1625623/NVDA%20Podcast%20Part%202.mp3 -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using the Jill voice in NVDA

2010-12-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi. The Jill voice is probably part of RealSpeak Solo Direct. This can only be used by JAWS and other Freedom Scientific products. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 On

[Blind-Computing] Windows 8

2010-12-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. No. This is no misspelling. I received a tweet with an article on this operating system. You can read it by clicking on the link below. Enjoy. Take care. http://www.techwatch.co.uk/2010/10/26/windows-8-one-to-avoid/ -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using the Jill voice in NVDA

2010-12-03 Thread chris hallsworth
: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 8:58 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using the Jill voice in NVDA Hi. The Jill voice is probably part of RealSpeak Solo Direct. This can only be used by JAWS and other Freedom

[Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. If anyone is interested in me doing a podcast on NVDA 2010.2, please let me know. The thing is there are podcasts out there, but they are mostly out of date. For example the one on www.blindcooltech.com talks about NVDA 2009.1 Beta 1. We are now at 2010.2, and there has been

[Blind-Computing] Cobra Screen Reader Podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Dear all. Thank you for your interest in the Cobra Screen Reader podcast. Here is the download link for such a podcast. Please feel free to share with your family and friends. Enjoy! Take care. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1625623/cobra%20screen%20reader%20podcast.mp3 -- Chris H You can contact me

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
are unnecessary, and I have seen plenty of them over there. Just my opinion, Rick Justice Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:08 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast Hello all

[Blind-Computing] Podcasts, was Re: NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. No. I only edit podcasts if I need to. I am sorry if this is not the way you would like it. As far as I am concerned I cannot satisfy everybody. All I can say is that if you like the podcast, fine. If you don't then again fine. I would however welcome feedback, comments, suggestions or

[Blind-Computing] NVDA Podcast Part 1

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Dear all. Thank you for your interest in the NVDA podcast. Here is part 1. Enjoy! Take care. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1625623/NVDA%20Podcast%20Part%201.mp3 -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Screen Reader Podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
. Arianna - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:08 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Screen Reader Podcast Dear all. Thank you for your interest in the Cobra Screen Reader podcast. Here

Re: [Blind-Computing] Podcasts, was Re: NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
if folks did not do podcasts for free! So thank you for wanting to make a podcast on NVDA. Heather - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:31 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Podcasts, was Re

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
as needed. I have done very few audio tutorials, because I don't like the sound of my recorded voice, but, only once did I get it done on the first run, it usually takes several times until I am satisfied. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher

Re: [Blind-Computing] Podcasts, was Re: NVDA podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
your podcasts on Blind Cool Tech for maximum exposure? Gerald - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Podcasts, was Re: NVDA podcast Hi all

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Screen Reader Podcast

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:08 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Screen Reader Podcast Dear all. Thank you for your interest in the Cobra Screen Reader podcast. Here is the download link

[Blind-Computing] Alternative IM client

2010-11-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Over on another list we have been talking about a very new IM client, made by the people who gave us Firefox and Thunderbird. It's called Instantbird. The Instant in the title is a clue to what it does; allows you to chat to your buddies, using just about any service, in realtime.

[Blind-Computing] Podcast on Cobra screen reader

2010-11-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. If anyone is interested in a podcast on the Cobra screen reader, please let me know. Thank you. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

[Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Just interested to find out how many of you use NVDA as your primary. I am one of them. Many thanks in advance. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi. Nothing. It's more expensive and authorizes JAWS on all versions of Windows. Hope this helps. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws Cursor and NVDA?

2010-11-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. As NVDA does not employ any video intercept, there is not really a way to simulate a mouse pointer. You can however use features like Object Navigation and Flat Review, thoroughly discussed in the documentation. NVDA can also interact with the physical mouse or similar device. Hope

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemary. All I can suggest is you visit www.webbie.org.uk. Sorry about that. Good luck in getting this resolved. Webbie is an amazing program and the programs they come with are also amazing. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook:

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemary. I am pleased to report that I can get onto http://shop.safeway.com/access with no problems. This is with the latest Webbie. So, again, try removing the asp.com toolbar. Sorry for the repeat but I do feel your frustrations and I am trying to give you some reassurance. Good luck.

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-25 Thread chris hallsworth
. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE Hi Rosemary. All I can suggest is you visit www.webbie.org.uk

Re: [Blind-Computing] from Serotek

2010-11-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Any way we can try this for free before forking out the $299? Read it yesterday with interest. Now it has been officially released I'm asking this question. Many thanks in advance. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] from Serotek

2010-11-24 Thread chris hallsworth
: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net On 24/11/2010 19:48, heather kd5cbl wrote: I hope so that they might have a demo before you buy it! I will have to drop them an e-mail after getting bac,! Heather - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] gmail and nvda

2010-11-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi. Use the basic HTML view not the standard view. Alternatively you can use your favourite e-mail client to access your Gmail account. Hope this helps. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype:

Re: [Blind-Computing] The latest version of NVDA

2010-11-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I downloaded it last night for a friend over a Tandem connection with no problems. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net On

Re: [Blind-Computing] GoldWave with Window Eyes?

2010-11-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi. GoldWave will detect if a screen reader is running and thus alter its user interface so that the program is more accessible than if you were not running one. I don't use any scripts though and infrequently do I use Window-Eyes. So can't answer the specifics. Chris H You can contact me

Re: [Blind-Computing] uninstall problem

2010-11-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Try Revo Uninstaller from www.revouninstaller.com. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net On 09/11/2010 17:23, Marilyn Walker wrote: Hi, all: I

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA

2010-11-08 Thread chris hallsworth
NVDA (Nonvisual Desktop Access) is, as the name suggests, a free and open source screen reader. You can find out more and download it from www.nvda-project.org. Since I am a promoter and tester for NVDA, thank you for using NVDA! Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and

[Blind-Computing] SpeakOn

2010-11-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have been asked by a friend to spread the word on a free program written by a blind programmer. SpeakOn is a powerful media suite and internet radio application. It uses whatever SAPI5 voices you have on your system to speak the application. No screen reader is thus required

Re: [Blind-Computing] Some good news for me to share

2010-11-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I just want to say it took me four years to complete this course. Yes, four years. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net On 02/11/2010

[Blind-Computing] Some good news for me to share

2010-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Since this list is about technology, I thought I would share some good news I received today regarding a computing course I took at university. I am pleased to announce I have received confirmation of a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computer Studies. There you go. -- Chris H

Re: [Blind-Computing] youtube to mp3

2010-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
I use Replay Media Catcher 4 in demo mode. This will record Youtube videos in full whilst others will record up to 50%. www.applian.com. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Some good news for me to share

2010-11-01 Thread chris hallsworth
to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 6:12 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Some good news for me

Re: [Blind-Computing] Total Recorder Pro 8.x and Jaws 12

2010-10-27 Thread chris hallsworth
If you are using Windows XP, use the user mode virtual driver. This only captures sound from an application that is using the driver. The driver will work in Windows Vista and Windows 7, but you cannot use it as a system device simply because these operating systems do not support legasy

Re: [Blind-Computing] clicking on balloons using jaws

2010-10-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Use the keystroke to perform a left mouse click. Caps lock 8 on a laptop, slash on the numeric keypad on a desktop. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

Re: [Blind-Computing] dedicated server

2010-10-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, 26 October 2010 11:03 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] dedicated server If you plan to use JAWS in remote

Re: [Blind-Computing] Os/2

2010-10-27 Thread chris hallsworth
If people are running it I am sure it would be in a virtual environment. That is, you use software to create and run computers that run on top of your physical computer, called a virtual machine. I will ask on my BVM list which you can join by sending a blank message to

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA

2010-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
I use NVDA everyday but am using JAWS 12 for a while as I actually quite like this compared to JAWS 11. To join the NVDA users list send a message to nvda-requ...@freelists.org with subscribe in the subject. Leave the body blank. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and

[Blind-Computing] Cobra mailing list

2010-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. For those who are interested in this fine product from Baum, I found a mailing list for English speaking users. Please visit www.baum.de/cms/en/support/. Please include the slash as the URL may not work. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth For answers to frequently asked

Re: [Blind-Computing] dedicated server

2010-10-26 Thread chris hallsworth
If you plan to use JAWS in remote (terminal) sessions, you will need JAWS Professional if you don't have it already and JAWS Remote Access authorization. These are chargeable features. JAWS must be installed on both client and server machines, and you must use either Remote Desktop/Terminal

Re: [Blind-Computing] a question of Jaws compatibility

2010-10-24 Thread chris hallsworth
I doubt it. JAWS 8.0 was the first to support Microsoft Office 2007. JAWS 11.0, as of 1430 I think, is the first to support Microsoft Office 2010. JAWS 12.0 supposedly has enhanced support but I have not tested it yet. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JAWS 10 64 with Windows 7

2010-10-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Don't expect JAWS 10 to work fully on Windows 7. For example some of the keystrokes will not work; things will not speak correctly; various stability and performance issues. Signed by Chris Hallsworth On 23/10/2010 14:34, Maurice T. Toler wrote: On my desktop, I have XP/JAWS 10 32. I have

Re: [Blind-Computing] Mac/vs. Windows7

2010-10-15 Thread chris hallsworth
No sight is required to operate a mac as VoiceOver the screen reader is shipped with every mac and with every copy of Mac OSX. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter:

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to make a homegroup

2010-10-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Homegroup only works with Windows 7 computers. XP and even Vista would not understand what a homegroup is. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Please visit

Re: [Blind-Computing] DOS, Windows 98 and Drivers

2010-10-12 Thread chris hallsworth
We have been talking about this over on my Blind Virtual Machines list (b-v-m-subscr...@yahoogroups.com for those interested), simply because I was interested in playing museum operating systems. Thanks for posting this information. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook:

[Blind-Computing] Improving the security of my computers

2010-10-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I will be moving to a property very soon. I am thinking on the software side to secure my laptop so that a quick thief can't just log onto my desktop, for example. I have seen with server operating systems that you are required to press ctrl+alt+delete before you can log in, even

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-06 Thread chris hallsworth
but hopefully everything else on the hard drive will remain intact Yvonne - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To:blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 Hi Yvonne and all. Here

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-06 Thread chris hallsworth
Windows from scratch without sighted help. The instructions you gave before implied this. Remember, I'm not asking if you can do this on a virtual machine, I already know that. I'm asking if you can reinstall Windows 7 without sighted help. Andre From: chris hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, October 05

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-06 Thread chris hallsworth
://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. If you need any computer help, please contact me. Thank you. On 06/10/2010 12:10, chris hallsworth wrote: Well yes, I totally agree with you Andre. At the end of the day I am here to contribute by offering technical help and advice, hence blind tech. It would be a shame if we all put our time

[Blind-Computing] SSH

2010-10-06 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Now I have a virtual server, I would like to investigate SSH. How do I set this up on my Windows 7 host? Will SSH work on Windows 2003? -- From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sound cards not working after reboot

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Frank. See my post on how I re-enable audio in my server 2008 guest. I am not sure if I can try R2 as if I'm correct there is not a 32 bit version of 2008 R2 and my host does not support 64 bit guests. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN:

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Yvonne. You can use an upgrade disk to install Windows 7. However as you are on XP you will have to do a clean install. In other words, there is no in-place upgrade from XP to Windows 7. This goes for any version of XP to any version of Windows 7. Also, if you wish to install Windows 7 64

[Blind-Computing] Problem connecting to Citrix server on Windows 2003 guest

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Host: Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. Citrix client: Citrix Program Neighborhood. Guest: Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition evaluation version. Citrix Server: Citrix Desktop Delivery Controller and associated server components. I have successfully set up a connection. When I try to

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Definitely. This is one big advantage to use NVDA over other so called portable readers. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Please visit my blog at

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Not during the Set Up Windows wizard you can't. This wizard loads before the desktop but enough to bring up Narrator. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
physical disk, or are these the steps you use to install on a virtual machine? What are the advantages to installing in this manner (over XP) rather than completely wiping the drive and installing from scratch? Andre From: chris hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 11:17 AM To: blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7

2010-10-05 Thread chris hallsworth
have to use narrator but hopefully everything else on the hard drive will remain intact Yvonne - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 Hi

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7, xp mode

2010-10-03 Thread chris hallsworth
...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7, xp mode Hi all. The $200 package is to actually authorize JAWS to run in terminal

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7, xp mode

2010-10-03 Thread chris hallsworth
-Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7, xp mode Hi all. The $200

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7, xp mode

2010-10-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. The $200 package is to actually authorize JAWS to run in terminal sessions. At the time Rick wasn't sure why he couldn't get JAWS to work in Windows XP Mode because of the fact it told him that he's not authorized to run JAWS in terminal sessions. So he thought he'd have to pay the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Not getting this on 32 bit. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Please visit my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. If you need any computer help,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I got frustrated with it on 64 bit so much so that I have switched back to 32 bit and will do so for the forseeable future. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
, -- From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 3:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding Hi all. I got frustrated with it on 64 bit so much so that I have

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Exactly the same problem I had guys. A reboot fixed it for a while then, oops, it's back! I just could not take it anymore hence the switch to 32 bit. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Andre thanks for the clarification. In that case I would agree this is a Microsoft problem and they should fix it by the time the first service pack for Windows 7 comes out. That's my hoping anyway. I guess I and others are very lucky in that we may have this problem on one platform

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
consider it's an explorer problem. Andre From: chris hallsworth Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer not responding I don't agree with that Andre. I've been using Explorer on 32 bit Windows 7 with absolutely

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows 7 Service Pack news, was Re: Windows Explorer not responding

2010-10-01 Thread chris hallsworth
: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/ff183870.aspx Andre From: chris hallsworth Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:51 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows 7 Service Pack news, was Re: Windows Explorer not responding All. I read on some release notes

Re: [Blind-Computing] What Is Meant By The Term Shareware?

2010-09-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Freeware: the software is completely free, as in free beer. NVDA is an example of freeware. Shareware: The developers make the software freely available to download, but you are not free to use it without paying a registration fee. Instead they make it available free to try for a number of

Re: [Blind-Computing] playing a track on DVD using VLC

2010-09-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow folks, This is an excellent trick to play a DVD! Many thanks Jacob for your suggestion! It works a treat here! This is with VLC 0.8.9. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 15/09/2010 6:05, Jacob Kruger wrote:

[Blind-Computing] Fwd: [nvda] nvda 2010.2 beta 1 released..

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. Original Message Subject: [nvda] nvda 2010.2 beta 1 released.. Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:23:21 +0100 From: brian gafff (Line One) bg...@lineone.net Reply-To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] vlc version that seems very accesible

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
How well does this work on Windows 7? Just curious. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 14/09/2010 4:07, matthew wrote: I was looking on the site for video lan where you get vlc media player and if you look in the ftp

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
please? On 9/13/2010 4:52 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Try the one before 0.8.9. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 13/09/2010 21:39, matthew wrote: All I saw on there was the new one and a version that was before 0.8.9

[Blind-Computing] Removing Microsoft Mike and Mary, can you help?

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I have your help? I'm trying to help a friend remove Microsoft Mike and Mary from another friend's laptop. They have looked throughout the Microsoft Office 2007 installation, and, unlike 2003 there is no alternative user input or speech listed anywhere! So what else can

[Blind-Computing] Removing Microsoft Mike and Mary, can you help?

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I have your help? I'm trying to help a friend remove Microsoft Mike and Mary from another friend's laptop. They have looked throughout the Microsoft Office 2007 installation, and, unlike 2003 there is no alternative user input or speech listed anywhere! So what else can

Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing Microsoft Mike and Mary, can you help?

2010-09-14 Thread chris hallsworth
installed at a later time, then try add/remove programs, in Win XP, and you know where in Win 7. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 12:43 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-13 Thread chris hallsworth
to hear the subtitle of the movie through the synthisiser installed on your computer. -- From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:19 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] which version of VLC Media player is most blind friendly

2010-09-13 Thread chris hallsworth
I got 0.8.9. I suggest you go to www.filehippo.com and see if they have it there. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 12/09/2010 23:30, DoubleLegal wrote: Hello all, I'd like to get the most blind-friendly version

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-13 Thread chris hallsworth
subtitles from text files: ,sub and other sutch formats, Negoslav - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player! Wow cool! So how do

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-13 Thread chris hallsworth
it there. On 9/13/2010 3:02 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: So where can I get text-based subtitles? From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 13/09/2010 20:23, Negoslav Sabev wrote: It doesn't read dvd subtitles, because

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Try the one before 0.8.9. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 13/09/2010 21:39, matthew wrote: All I saw on there was the new one and a version that was before 0.8.9 For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [Blind-Computing] reading with the mouse

2010-09-12 Thread chris hallsworth
I think MAGic does this. I also think ZoomText does but am not sure on that. Both are available as free demos. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 12/09/2010 0:44, ikramy wrote: which program enables me to read any

Re: [Blind-Computing] updates ready

2010-09-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Press the left mouse button, num pad slash on a desktop and caps lock number 8 on a laptop. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 12/09/2010 13:42, yvonne oliver wrote: hi i often get a message saying updates are ready

[Blind-Computing] Windows 9x, was Re: Upgrading from XP to Windows 7

2010-09-11 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I use Windows 95 and Windows 98 in a virtual machine sometimes. Boy is it nice to bring back memories! From Chris H in Derbyshire On 11/09/2010 2:12, Marilyn Walker wrote: You go, boywith your win 98. windows 98 was very nice and convinced me, as win 95 had not, that computing was

Re: [Blind-Computing] Some Useful utilities

2010-09-11 Thread chris hallsworth
GHi David. Talking of free utilities is VLC up there? I just think it's an excellent DVD player, see previous thread. From Chris H in Derbyshire Please check out my blog at http://chrishallsworth.klangoblog.net. Many thanks. On 11/09/2010 21:59, David Ferrin wrote: Sounds good, if you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-11 Thread chris hallsworth
, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 4:19 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player!

2010-09-11 Thread chris hallsworth
working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 5:48 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excellent DVD Player! Hi all. How do I

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