Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine

2011-07-04 Thread slcb
Hi friends, Is it possible to install two versions of MS office on the same machine? For example: 2007 and 2010?using windows XP here. Thank you Samson. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine

2011-07-04 Thread Nikolay Todorov
Hi Sasmon, Sure it is possible. Please have in mind the following 2 issues: 1. At installation, Please mention that you do not want an upgrade but a fresh copy if you install the later version second. 2. You may not have 2 MS Outlooks at once. I am sure for Office 2003/2007. I am not sure for

Re: [Blind-Computing] Does anybody know how to down load Skype?

2011-07-04 Thread LaMcAs
Go to http://ninite.com and then check the box next to Skype and then find the get installer button, wait a few seconds then find the download installer button and follow the instructions. This will just download and install Skype you will need to sign up. Larry Flax GD (Guide Dog) Elliot RTG

Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine

2011-07-04 Thread LaMcAs
Microsoft strongly advise against having 2 versions of MS Office on the same computer. Larry Flax GD (Guide Dog) Elliot RTG (Retired Guide Dog) London, UK Multiple Installer http://ninite.com Flash Updater http://updateflash.org/ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine

2011-07-04 Thread Nikolay Todorov
I see nothing against it, besides, that mailling should be done only form 1 version due to different ways the MAPI32.DLL works. If you install more than 1 outlook for that reason, you will be left with none mailling possibility, which is really bad. I have 4 Office version at my machine, but I

Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine

2011-07-04 Thread slcb
Hi Nikolay and the rest, thanks loads for your help. Samson - Original Message - From: Nikolay Todorov nikolay.todo...@idsoftbg.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] two office versions on the same machine Hi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Does anybody know how to down load Skype?

2011-07-04 Thread janet smith
did you try www.oldversion.com for skype? janet smith owner of 101-the-ark check out\ - http://kiwi.citrus3.com:8096 - Original Message - From: Rosario Perez missrosa...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 11:28 PM Subject:

[Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-04 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi All, A friend has a Toshiba laptop with Windows7. It has been determined that the USB ports are not working. Is there a way to repair them? He has tried updating the drivers but, gets the message that there are no updates available. He has been told that if deletes something in, Universal

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-04 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Again Fellow Computer Abusers, After doing several tests it was determined that the USB Ports on this Toshiba Laptop, running Windows7, Jaws 12 latest were not working. We followed the steps below the USB Ports began working again. These steps will also work for those who are running

Re: [Blind-Computing] Properties unavaiable/recovered files

2011-07-04 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Cliff, It would be helpful to know what you are talking about, such ads Operating system, word processor etc. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales csma...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 9:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-04 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Julie, Just follow the steps below try your USB ports again. If they don't work after doing the steps, your computer has more serious problems. 1. Go to system properties. Here are 2 ways to open System Properties. A. Press the Windows Key + Pause Key. B. Open the control panel, press

Re: [Blind-Computing] Properties unavaiable/recovered files

2011-07-04 Thread Brad Dunse'
Document recovery. I'm asuming you are talking about MS Word? This occurs when you open Word after a crash and files were open. I usually get notice of this when I close Word and it flags if I want to save them but you might get a notice when you open. Try using a Jaws or Review cursor and go

[Blind-Computing] strange issue regarding skype

2011-07-04 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello I speak to a contact on Skype. nothing untoward or unusual about that. but what is unusual is this. when she calls me my voice is very quiet and I either have to speak louder or move the microphone nearer to my mouth. but when I call her my voice is of an audible quality level clear, and

Re: [Blind-Computing] strange issue regarding Skype

2011-07-04 Thread jim rawls
-- From: Yvonne, Try this. In Skype go to options, and the general option. Where is says, let Skype adjust your microphone settings, uncheck that. Also, don't let Skype adjust your speaker volume. See if that helps. Jim Oliver

Re: [Blind-Computing] strange issue regarding Skype

2011-07-04 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello jim thank you for this before i do that i need to make sure that this has been read correctly i can hear my contact with no problem at all on both call and receive it is when she calls me that on her computer my voice is quiet when she calls me and on her computer my voice is perfect

Re: [Blind-Computing] strange issue regarding Skype

2011-07-04 Thread jim rawls
-- From: Yvonne Oliver yvonne. ok Yvonne, so just uncheck the box that says, let Skype adjust your microphone settings. Don't let it do it. jimoli...@tafn.org.uk Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 8:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Properties unavaiable/recovered files

2011-07-04 Thread Negoslav Sabev
Or better, instead of jaws cursoring you may want to press f6 and the focus is in the office recovery pane. Negoslav - Original Message - From: Brad Dunse' li...@braddunsemusic.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

[Blind-Computing] templates in word 2003

2011-07-04 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello I wonder if someone can explain to me how I create a template to use in Microsoft word 2003 I am using ms office 2003, windows xp, outlook express and jaws 10. thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] templates in word 2003

2011-07-04 Thread Nikolay Todorov
Hi, You start making your template in MS WORD 2003, just as you start a normal document. At any moment, when you would like to save it you choos to save it as Word template. There are two main purposes of using templates, 1 is to predefine a document layout and a text you want to use more

Re: [Blind-Computing] Properties unavaiable/recovered files

2011-07-04 Thread Cliff Smales
Brad: Thanks for your help, thus far. MMy properties problem has happened in Word, or Excel. In short, any program in which I have saved files. When the Properties unavailable message is not in vogue, I find many files I thought were lost. This is the reason I wish to make Properties, all

Re: [Blind-Computing] Properties unavaiable/recovered files

2011-07-04 Thread Brad Dunse'
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[Blind-Computing] Creating Sounds For Incoming Emails In Outlook 2010

2011-07-04 Thread Donnie Parrett
How do I create a sound for incoming emails in Outlook 2010? Thanks, Donnie, who is beginning to crawl a little with a new Windows 7 machine, and hopefully will be taking some baby steps soon! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating Sounds For Incoming Emails In Outlook 2010

2011-07-04 Thread kimsan
Donnie: Are you talking about enabling the sound that you hear when you have an incoming message? If so, you need to enable that in word... www.BlindAccessTraining.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating Sounds For Incoming Emails In Outlook2010

2011-07-04 Thread Cliff Smales
This is a favorite topic of mine. I have a folder filled with different sounds. My present e-mail notifier is the sound of a large gong. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July

[Blind-Computing] ViewPoints Retrospective

2011-07-04 Thread Peter Torpey
ViewPoints is a weekly, half hour radio show and podcast that covers a wide variety of topics of interest to people with low vision or who are blind. Previous shows have covered free screen readers (such as NVDA and SAToGo), sources of accessible reading material and devices (NLS, Learning Ally,