Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
It doesn't say checked. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons Make sure auto

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Scorpio
Make sure auto arrange is not checked, otherwise you won't be able to move anything. Scorpio -Original Message- From: Dennis Long Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons I found it and

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
I found it and unchecked grid view it still won't move them. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Scorpio
Dennis, the option only shows up when you have nothing selected on your desktop. When on your desktop, if you have an icon selected, press control+spacebar to deselect the item, then press your applications key and one of the first items in the context menu will be view with a sub-menu with

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
I have tried 3 different icons I don't see view when on the icon. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 10:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Victor, Okay, so that would probably be in the context menu / View menu, & unchecking Auto Arrange & Align to Grid icon options. Thanks much for the correction. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Scorpio
Hi Mike, In point of fact, desktop icons can be moved, and can be arranged in what ever manner you wish, you just have to turn off the feature to lock the icons on the desktop. I can't remember how to do this off hand, however, of the top if my head I seem to recall something about using

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update notification question

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Laura, It's my understanding that Windows 10 has a feature called, Fast Start, that when your computer is off it's really not, but in a hybernation sleep mode to allow the computer to download / install updates when you're not using your computer. Below is a note on how to check your

[JAWS-Users] Windows notifications & updates questions

2018-01-21 Thread Laura Richardson
Hello, Using a Dell laptop with Windows 10 Creator & Jaws 18 .. The last two times I've had problems when turning on my computer. When I turn it on I can't get Jaws to speak. I've had to hold down the power button to turn the computer off. When I turn it back on Jaws tells me that

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, That's because for whatever reason this is how the operating system wants the desktop icons arranged. I don't think you can arrange them differently unless you rename them. Like I said in a message I just sent before this 1, the OS controls how desktop icons are arranged by a

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, On the desktop press, control + spacebar, to hear, not selected, to make sure nothing is selected, open the context menu, now use the Sort By option to move your icons around. I don't know if you can move / drag & drop icons on the desktop being the desktop icons are controlled by

[JAWS-Users] Windows update, Laura's query

2018-01-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
I've noticed no reply to Laura Richardson's question about how to handle Windows update notifications. I'm sorry her message isn't included here. I deleted it when I was cleaning out my "Delete" folder. Laura, I don't have Windows 10, but this may get you started. With Windows 7, the Windows

[JAWS-Users] Facebook Question

2018-01-21 Thread Judy Jones
Hello, Everyone, I'm in danger of writing an off-topic message, but don't know where else to go to ask blind folks. I will pose my questions to those who contact me off-list. Please write the word off-list in subject-line, and respond to me at sonshine...@gmail.com. Thanks ever so much. Judy

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win amp

2018-01-21 Thread JM Casey
Hey guys. Windows 10 is a little different than previous oses when it comes to file associations. You should do as much from windows as possible. The advice below from Jim will work, except in this case, I don't think alt-f will give you what you need. You should use the applications key to open

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
Ok let me explain in more detail what I want to do. I want to drag recycle bin where computer is at. It says it's moving them but there both still in the same place. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
Ok I got it selected but the icon is still at the top of the list even after it says dragging icon to where I want it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 3:16 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
When I switch to the Jaws cursor the jaws cursor reads nothing on the desktop thus nothing is selected -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 3:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, You're using the keystroke Control, Jaws key, + Jaws cursor / Numpad minus. You should be using, Control, Jaws key, + Numpad slash. Read the steps a little slower, they do work I've used them many times. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Dennis Long
The first time I try it it says the jaws cursor will the follow pc cursor the second time I try it it says the jaws cursor won't follow the pc cursor the item isn't moved. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2010 folders

2018-01-21 Thread Mr. Ed
Hi, You can also use ctrl + Y to go to the folders. Mr. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 2:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook 2010

[JAWS-Users] Windows update notification question

2018-01-21 Thread Laura Richardson
Hello, Using a Dell laptop, Windows 10 creator, and Jaws 18 .. The last two times I turned my computer off I've had problems. When I turn the computer back on I can't get Jaws to speak and have had to hold the power button down to shut off the computer, wait a minute or so, and then turn

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
Yes, it's in my system. I think you're right that MS Accessibility is my next port of call. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pursley Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 10:56 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Jim Pursley
Adrian..is the update in question already in your system.  I've noticed a raft of updates this month - about four of them.  But all installed successfully.  In a case such as yours, I'd call Microsoft's accessibility line for help.  I have generally found them helpful.  Sorry for the punt.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
Thanks, Mike, but I've rebooted several times since this problem began. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 10:53 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win amp

2018-01-21 Thread jimrawls
Michael, try this. Select the file you wish to play. Then, hit Alt F, and arrow down to open with. hit Enter. Then, select the player you wish to use and hit enter. Jim -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion

2018-01-21 Thread Inam Uddin
If I didn’t answer to the moderator then why He thanked me? I already told the fact that most of us use to send mails without reading mails carefully. This thread has a link. Before jumping to a conclusion, please visit that web page:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion

2018-01-21 Thread David Ferrin
So I stand corrected after reading further on. I did have my coffee, guess it didn't kick in yet. -Original Message- From: Moderator Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion Thank you for the

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion

2018-01-21 Thread David Ferrin
Your message does not indicate where you got the update code and as such did not answer Ricks' question. -Original Message- From: Inam Uddin Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:34 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion Respected

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Adrian, Try rebooting the computer & reinstalling. I ran into the same thing, & it installed on the 2nd attempt. - Original Message - From: Adrian Spratt To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 7:12 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a

[JAWS-Users] Winamp

2018-01-21 Thread Michael
Hi. I recently acquired a used Toshiba laptop pc and upgraded it to Windows 10 home edition. I have Winamp installed on the pc, but every time I try to play a file in Winamp, Groove Music wants to open the file. I have tried to jog my memory so I can make Winamp the default player. I open

[JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Adrian Spratt
Hi. I've been unable to install one of the recent Windows updates on my Windows 7 machine. The others in that group installed successfully, but this one is a holdout. Does anyone have a suggestion? Here's the error message I receive: Error(s) found: Code 80073712 Windows Update encountered an

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, Try one of the following: Use the key strokes, (CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH) for Drag and Drop . This is used to drag items from one location and drop them in another. Position the JAWS Cursor on the item you wish to move and press CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH. You can leave the JAWS Cursor