Re: [JAWS-Users] playing media on Windows 8, question

2014-04-25 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi, I don't mean to but in on your conversation, but Windows Media Player in Windows 8 will not play DVD's. You will need a third part party media play, such as Cyberlink, to do this. I think that you will get the trial version by accepting their agreement, and it probably will not last for

Re: [JAWS-Users] DVD

2014-04-25 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi, If you want to go free, try Ashampoo Burning Studio Free, found at www.Ashampoo.com. If you want to invest a little money, I would recommend Cyberlink Power to Go 9 Platinum or Deluxe. Or, Roxio Easy CD DVD Burning. Both of these can be picked up on Ebay for a good price. All of these

[JAWS-Users] Question: Cyberlink Power 2 Go 9 Activation Delimma

2014-04-26 Thread Mike Boyd
the product key pasted into the box, but cannot find the button to “Activate” the darn software. Like I said, any and all help. Thanks a Bazillion, Mike Boyd For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] repairing a program

2014-04-27 Thread Mike Boyd
. If not, you will only see an Uninstall button. Just press Escape to get out of there if you don't want to uninstall. hth, Mike Boyd -Original Message- From: anna vimini Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:30 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] repairing a program Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] DVD Copy

2014-04-27 Thread Mike Boyd
. hth, Mike Boyd -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 11:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] DVD Copy Looking for a DVD copy. Have old DVDs that I want to make a copy and also have old movies in avi files that I might want

Re: [JAWS-Users] Did you know, WLM first letter nav?

2014-04-27 Thread Mike Boyd
thanks for the tip Rich. I am a WLM user as well, and am always looking for ways to make it easier. Mike BOyd -Original Message- From: Richard Hamel Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 12:18 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Did you know, WLM first letter nav

Re: [JAWS-Users] 1CLICK DVD COPY

2014-04-28 Thread Mike Boyd
Hello Holder, I have tried One Click DVD Copy, and it has a very graphical interface. In order to make it usable, you would first have to try the OCR in JAWS, or get a program like Hot Spot Clicker so that you could locate the positions of the buttons required to set the program up and start

Re: [JAWS-Users] Recording thumb drive

2014-04-28 Thread Mike Boyd
David, Where did you get this thumb drive. I have never heard of such a thing. Could you tell me the brand, name, and where purchased, and I will try to help you discern an answer to your question. Thanks. hth, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: David Maynard

Re: [JAWS-Users] installing office 2013

2014-04-29 Thread Mike Boyd
Leonard, The files that you have saved in your MY Documents folder, or any other folder on your computer will remain untouched while installing Office 2013. Only if you had some saved in the Microsoft Office folder in Program files, then they would probably be deleted. hth, Mike boyd

Re: [JAWS-Users] the program has stopped working

2014-05-06 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi Kevin, I take it that since you have Windows Media Player 12, that you are running windows 8. Is this correct? I believe that you need to run a repair on your operating system. It sounds as if you have either or both some missing and corrupt DLL files in your system. The easiest way would

Re: [JAWS-Users] the program has stopped working

2014-05-06 Thread Mike Boyd
are not familiar with netbooks they don't have any drives. -Original Message- From: Mike Boyd Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 6:39 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] the program has stopped working Hi Kevin, I take it that since you have Windows Media Player 12, that you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Real Speak Voices

2014-05-08 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi, JAWS 14 will support the Vocalizer Direct voices, but not the new Expressive Voices. These voices can be downloaded from the Freedom Scientific downloads page, and are free to JAWS users. Once downloaded, just press enter on the file in your downloads folder and follow the prompts to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows Live Mail

2014-05-10 Thread Mike Boyd
What version of WLM is being used. If it is a later version which contains the ribbon menus: 1. Go to the Message Tab, 2. click on the Insert Tab, 3. Select Attach File, 4. Either type in the path to the file that you want to attach, or, 5. Tab down to browse for the file, locate it, and then

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing start up option in excel 2013

2014-05-12 Thread Mike Boyd
Could someone please give a short run down of how to accomplish this same task for Word 2013? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Lee Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 9:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing start up option in excel 2013

2014-05-12 Thread Mike Boyd
experienced with it might have a different point of view. On 5/12/2014 11:45 AM, Mike Boyd wrote: Could someone please give a short run down of how to accomplish this same task for Word 2013? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From

Re: [JAWS-Users] Burning Audio CD with Win. Media Player 12

2014-05-12 Thread Mike Boyd
will be copied to the disc. 8. Now go back to Windows Media Player, and tab down to the Burn Disc button and press enter here. 9. It seems to take a minute or two to start the burning process, but when it does, it will complete the burn and eject your new disc. hth, Mike Boyd mikeboy...@outlook.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Burning Audio CD with Win. Media Player 12ThankYou!

2014-05-13 Thread Mike Boyd
. Media Player 12 Liuda thanks for the commeneration but those instructions are from Mike Boyd, I simply copied and pasted his instructions and emailed it to your email address not to the list -Original Message- From: Liuda Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 5:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] downloading adobe flash player with jaws

2014-05-13 Thread Mike Boyd
Tom, I always use the Adobe site, and navigate the headings by pressing the letter H down to the Get Reader or Get Flash Player links and press Enter on the one that I want to install. When prompted to Save or Run, I always choose Run, because I have experienced some troubles trying to

Re: [JAWS-Users] organizing computer

2014-05-13 Thread Mike Boyd
Kevin, Have you tried Classic Shell? The free software that gives you back the classic start menu in Windows 8 or 8.1? It is free, and works really well. Another choice, that costs a few dollars, is Start Is Back. This one gives you a choice of Start Menu styles, the XP menu, or the Windows 7

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessible spy ware tool

2014-05-19 Thread Mike Boyd
Have you tried Malware Bytes? It is a good choice, and there is a free version available. hth Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Rich Cavallaro Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] accessible spy ware tool

Re: [JAWS-Users] protected view

2014-05-26 Thread Mike Boyd
and edit the document. hth, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 2:18 PM To: JFW List Subject: [JAWS-Users] protected view First, I am using the latest jaws, windows live mail, word2010 on a win 7 machine 32 bit. I have

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to get Jaws to announce the name of the columnI am in.

2014-05-28 Thread Mike Boyd
/ 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/ It can happen, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] help please

2014-06-04 Thread Mike Boyd
vista and i need to find nairrator so i can install my other stuff. Sent from my iPhone For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ It can happen, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] cut, not copy to a memory stick

2014-06-08 Thread Mike Boyd
, instead of deleting them after they are copied. is there a way to cut files/folders to a memory stick? jaws 12, win 7 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ It can happen, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net For answers to frequently

Re: [JAWS-Users] adding selected files to a memory stick

2014-06-09 Thread Mike Boyd
memory stick? jaws 12, win 7 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ It can happen, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Voice settings!!!

2014-06-16 Thread Mike Boyd
Aaron, In the voice adjustment window, there will be a Save As item. Click on this and save the settings you made. Give it a name, or let it over write the default, then click on OK. You now should have the same thing everytime you open JAWS. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Recommendations for some Antivirus Programs

2014-06-27 Thread Mike Boyd
Hello, I have been using Vipre Internet Security for about 3 years now. I like it very much. It is easy to set up and it does a great job of keeping my computer clean. When I purchased it, a license lasted for the lifetime of the computer, so I am still getting the new version every year at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Windows 8.1

2014-07-07 Thread Mike Boyd
Lynn, I am afraid that there are no great shortcuts to make Windows 8.1 easier to navigate. What you can do is set it up to boot directly to the desktop like the older versions of Windows did. Here are the steps for doing this: -Open Control Panel either bvia the start screen or by pressing

Re: [JAWS-Users] searching for a file in windows 7

2014-07-13 Thread Mike Boyd
Leonard, Open Commputer and then press shift + tab about three times until you come to a search box. Type in the name of the file that you want to find, then press Enter. Wait for the search to compleate, then arrow down to find the results. Mike -Original Message- From: leonard

Re: [JAWS-Users] u tube videos help

2014-07-13 Thread Mike Boyd
Kathy, Try the programs Free Make Video Downloader or Free Make Video Converter. The Downloader will save the video in the .flak format which is what Youtube uses, and the Converter will allow you to save the video in one of many formats such as mp4, DVD, avi, etc. There are more than 20

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make .ogg movies play in WMP 12

2014-07-13 Thread Mike Boyd
You can download a free video file converter such as Prism from NCH Software, and convert the .aug files to another format like .mp4 which is compatible with Windows Media Player. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Arianna Calesso Sent: Sunday, July 13,

Re: [JAWS-Users] shutting down the computer

2014-07-16 Thread Mike Boyd
Anna, You should be able to press the Windows key and the letter X to open the Power Users Menu, and arrow down until you find the Shutdown item. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: anna vimini Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10:58 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Which OS is the best Windows7 or 8?

2014-07-18 Thread Mike Boyd
It seems to me, that those of us who have been using Windows computers for some time, find that Windows 7 is more user friendly, while a first time computer user who buys a Windows 8 or 8.1 PC becomes familiar with the interface of that operating system and the in's and out's of how to use

Re: [JAWS-Users] Which OS is the best Windows7 or 8?

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
] On Behalf Of Mike Boyd Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 3:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Which OS is the best Windows7 or 8? It seems to me, that those of us who have been using Windows computers for some time, find that Windows 7 is more user friendly, while

Re: [JAWS-Users] bin

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
Marilyn, Are you referring to the Bing web page, the search engine, the Bing desktop, or the Bing tool bar? Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Marilyn Walker Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 12:01 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] bin

Re: [JAWS-Users] Webcam recording software

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
Debut by NCH Software. www.nchsoftware.com. Mike sblindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Sachin Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 2:00 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Webcam recording software Hi all, my new Laptop doesn't contains the software

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
I have been using Vipre Internet Security with JAWS since it first came out on the market. Back then, when you bought the software, it was good for the life of the computer, and I still have the same one. So, because of this, I get the latest upgrade every year, so I now am running the 2014

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
On Jul 21, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net wrote: I have been using Vipre Internet Security with JAWS since it first came out on the market. Back then, when you bought the software, it was good for the life of the computer, and I still have the same one. So, because of this, I get

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus

2014-07-21 Thread Mike Boyd
Internet Security program and not the Vipre AntiVirus program is this correct? - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus I have been using Vipre

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus

2014-07-22 Thread Mike Boyd
JAWS will react in regards to interfacing with the alert. - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus I have been using Vipre Internet Security with JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre Antivirus

2014-07-22 Thread Mike Boyd
of it. not only blind end users use it but some businesses who have blind employees use the business packages made by GFI. - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:31 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Vipre

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problems Accessing Amazon.com

2014-07-22 Thread Mike Boyd
When I acceess Amazon through my Firefox 30, it is just where it is in IE. Which is right below the section where you access My Account, My Cart, and I don't know why, but the Go button is now above the search field. But Amazon works fine through the Firefox that I have installed on my

[JAWS-Users] Avast

2014-07-22 Thread Mike Boyd
Bob, Being that I cannot seem to access anything at all in Avast. How do I Activate it? Just curious. Mike blindb...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Avast!

2014-07-22 Thread Mike Boyd
Bob, Being that I cannot seem to access anything in Avast, how does one activate the software? Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Bob Edenhofer Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:41 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Avast! Yes, that’s

Re: [JAWS-Users] Battery Not Charging

2014-07-23 Thread Mike Boyd
It is probably your battery, but it could be the AC adapter as well, although not likely since the computer recognizes that it is plugged in. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: leonard morris Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 6:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] creating a printer friendly document

2014-07-23 Thread Mike Boyd
Hello Leonard, I still see this quite often on the web sites of the utilities companies that I visit to pay my bills every month. They will have a link to click on to view your current bill, and usually on this page, there is always a link to take you to a printer friendly page. I use this

Re: [JAWS-Users] Edit field in WLM?

2014-07-23 Thread Mike Boyd
Richard, Here's how to do it. If you do not have a shortcut on the desktop for WLM, thenopen the start menu, and type Windows Live Mail in the search box. When the shortcut shows up for it, right click on it and select properties, you should open on the Shortcut tab, if not then press

Re: [JAWS-Users] Task Bars and Tool Bars

2014-07-25 Thread Mike Boyd
Michele, From the Desk top, if you will press the TAB key once you will land on a Start button, which if you press enter on this, the start menu will open in Windows 7 or earlier. Now, if you press the TAB key twice, then you will land on the Task Bar. You can left or right arrow on this, and

Re: [JAWS-Users] Edit field in WLM

2014-07-25 Thread Mike Boyd
Rich, Did you try the method which I posted back to your last inquiry about this? Perform a right click on either your desktop icon for WLM or find it in the start menu. Right click on this and then open Properties, this should open onto the shortcut tab. Now, tab down to the run combo box

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem in running Vipre

2014-07-27 Thread Mike Boyd
The update process takes only a couple of minutes or so. To do this manually, press Alt F to open the file menu, and one of the first couple of items is Update Definitions. This should help. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Sachin Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader

2014-07-30 Thread Mike Boyd
Trish, Did you uninstall the 10.9 version? If so, do you have the Java Runtime Environment installed on your computer? Some of these programs require it to run normally. It can be found at www.oracle.com/java. Pick the Java JRE to download. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader

2014-07-30 Thread Mike Boyd
, the only change in the system if this is the problem, guess I'll be going back to 9. Unless, this JRE can fix the problem. - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd To: Jaws Users List Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader Trish, Did you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader

2014-07-30 Thread Mike Boyd
, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader Trish, The problem that you are experiencing could be many things. Although many programs need the Java Runtime

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader

2014-07-31 Thread Mike Boyd
out of trouble. - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Reader Trish, Call the Microsoft Accessibility Support group at 800-936-5900. They are a great group, and they will have

Re: [JAWS-Users] Free game for the blind

2014-08-01 Thread Mike Boyd
Try the following link, it takes you to a web site which lists many sites where games for the blind are available, both free and paid. http://www.vipconduit.com/linkurls.php?lnkcat=Computer%20Games%20For%20Blind%20And%20Low%20Vision%20Users hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting a file

2014-08-03 Thread Mike Boyd
Lee Don, Have you tried to open the file with Word? Most if not all Microsoft Word Versions support Word Perfect files, which you can then save as a Word .doc document. If you cannot get it opened, try Doczillion document converter by NCH Software, www.nchsoftware.com, and this will

Re: [JAWS-Users] adobe reader

2014-08-03 Thread Mike Boyd
Dwight, I don't think that you want Adobe Acrobat and Reader, because Acrobat is not free. So to get Adobe Reader, go to www.adobe.com, click on downloads, scroll down to free downloads and click on Adobe reader XI, which is the latest version. Just a warning, you are going to have Google

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSconfig

2014-08-03 Thread Mike Boyd
If you are talking about the start up area, then, yes if you have jaws set to startt automatically. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 2:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] MSconfig Trying to

Re: [JAWS-Users] adobe reader

2014-08-03 Thread Mike Boyd
Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Boyd Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 3:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] adobe reader Dwight, I don't think that you want Adobe Acrobat and Reader, because Acrobat

Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting a file

2014-08-03 Thread Mike Boyd
-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Boyd Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 2:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting a file Lee Don, Have you tried to open the file with Word? Most if not all Microsoft Word Versions support

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSconfig

2014-08-04 Thread Mike Boyd
...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:43 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] MSconfig what about iCloud and iTunes and all apples program? -Original Message- From: Mike Boyd Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014

Re: [JAWS-Users] Best Way To Wipe My C Drive

2014-08-04 Thread Mike Boyd
Mike, Have you ever heard of a program called Kill Disk? It will supposedly do the job, and it is a free utility. Search it on the net if you want, guaranteed to remove everything. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:01 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view windows' product key

2014-08-09 Thread Mike Boyd
This is the JAWS authorization key you are speaking of, not her Windows activation key. Mike Best, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: TheHangMan Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 7:34 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view windows' product key

2014-08-09 Thread Mike Boyd
Janet, Go online and download a product called Produkey. It is free, and will come as a zip file. Unzip it, then run the resulting program. This will give you your activation keys for Windows, MS Office, and IE. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net Best, Mike blindb...@comcast.net

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view windows' product key

2014-08-10 Thread Mike Boyd
Thanks Mike. Be blessed Janet Session Email: jys...@gmail.com Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth. - Mark Twain - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view windows' product key

2014-08-10 Thread Mike Boyd
another day, another way! and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved! - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to view windows' product key Janet, Go online

Re: [JAWS-Users] download mozilla firefox

2014-08-12 Thread Mike Boyd
Here is the URL to the download link on Mozilla.org: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/desktop/ hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Tom Clary Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:08 AM To: jaws-users-list Subject: [JAWS-Users] download mozilla firefox i've

Re: [JAWS-Users] ogg file

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Try Switch Sound File Converter from www.nch software.com. The program can be used free for home use, and does a great job. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] keeping data in a excel 2013 cell

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Leonard, Select the first cell in the column that you want to adjust, like A1. Open the Home tab, then arrow down to the Cells submenu, and press enter. Now, arrow down to Format..., and press enter on this. Arrow down in the resulting menu and select Autofit Column Width. This will make the

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding my os

2014-08-14 Thread Mike Boyd
Tom, If you are using a Windows based computer, press the Windows key + R to open the run dialogue. Then type winver into the box and press enter. the version of Windows that you are running will be shown. By the way, I tried to send you the installation file for Firefox 31, to the email

Re: [JAWS-Users] VIPRE Antivirus Adjustment

2014-08-17 Thread Mike Boyd
Enabled, Not Available, means that it is not available to be disabled. I am not running Vipre right now, but I did for years, and as I remember, wwhen you open the program, you are on the scan tab, and it is either here, or in the file menu, ALT + F, that you find the enable button or check

Re: [JAWS-Users] log on screen in windows 7

2014-08-18 Thread Mike Boyd
Here are two possibilities for you. The first one seems to work most of the time. 1. Open Control Pannel. 2. Open Power Options. 3. You will see Require a Password on wake up. 4. In this area, check the box for Do not require a password. 5. Save your changes. If this first option does not

Re: [JAWS-Users] determine my os bit

2014-08-21 Thread Mike Boyd
Tom, Do this, 1. Go to Computer in the start menu. 2. Right click on this and then click on Properties. 3. Look under Windows Edition for the version of Windows that you are running. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Tom Clary Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Re: [JAWS-Users] can not open an excel 2013 file

2014-08-23 Thread Mike Boyd
Am I right in saying that the different files that you have saved in this file on your desktop are in different folders on your C: drive? or not. It looks to me as if the computer does not know where to look for the files in the folder. Since a desktop shortcut must be targeted to a specific

Re: [JAWS-Users] navigating jaws homepage

2014-08-24 Thread Mike Boyd
In the search box on the home page, type JAWS Old Versions. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Tom Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:39 AM To: jul Subject: [JAWS-Users] navigating jaws homepage I just went to the freedom scientific homepage, and has it changed,

Re: [JAWS-Users] screen upside down

2014-08-24 Thread Mike Boyd
If your screen is upside down, using the previous command, if you press the right arrow key, this should put the top of your screen to the right side, then the up arrow should rota te it into the correct position. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 14 15 With MS Office 2013 365

2014-08-25 Thread Mike Boyd
Hello, I do use Office 365 on my Windows 8.1 machine and JAWS 15. I like it very well., different, but better than 2010 in many ways. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Louise Johnson Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 6:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Attachments and images inserted in messages in WLM

2014-08-28 Thread Mike Boyd
Theresa, If this is WLM 2012, try this to see that the items that you want to see are selected to show: Press the ALT key to open the ribbon tabs. Left arrow over to the View tab. Tab down 4 times to the View Drop down menu. Press Enter on this. Press Enter on Customize view. Check to

Re: [JAWS-Users] malware bytes and am I getting through

2014-08-28 Thread Mike Boyd
Yes, you're through, but in my junk folder for some reason. This has something to do with my email client I'm sure. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Jamie Prater Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 9:31 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Attachments and images inserted in messages in WLM

2014-08-29 Thread Mike Boyd
. REgards, Teresa Arroyo -Mensaje original- From: Mike Boyd Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 3:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Attachments and images inserted in messages in WLM Theresa, If this is WLM 2012, try this to see that the items that you want

Re: [JAWS-Users] not recognized edit boxes

2014-08-31 Thread Mike Boyd
Tom, Sometimes, it will sound like you are typing the information into the edit field, but in fact, you need to press either the Enter key or the Space Bar to activate the edit fields. Give this a try to see if it doesn't fix your problem. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] can't connect to the internet

2014-09-01 Thread Mike Boyd
Have you tried a wired connection just to see if you can connect in that manner? It is possible that it is merely a wireless setting in her computer was inadvertently set incorrectly causing the inability to connect. Mike mike122...@outlook.com -Original Message- From: Kimsan

Re: [JAWS-Users] can't connect to the internet

2014-09-01 Thread Mike Boyd
Hello Kimsan, If you cannot connect through your browser, you can often use the HTML Helper app through the run dialogue box by typing in hh http://www.support.me.com/. This will often connect you to the internet when your browser will not. If Microsoft Accessibility does not mention this,

Re: [JAWS-Users] updating Jaws

2014-09-02 Thread Mike Boyd
Yes Sherry, as long as you do not uninstall to do the upgrade. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 7:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] updating Jaws I believe so. -Original

[JAWS-Users] How to increase WiFi strength

2014-09-11 Thread Mike Boyd
Unfortunately, a WiFi signal repeater will do nothing to strengthen the WiFi signal, it will only take a weak signal and send it farther out. I had this problem where my computer was only about 10 ft. from my router, and only showed to have a signal strength of 35%. I also had another computer

Re: [JAWS-Users] increase wifi strength

2014-09-11 Thread Mike Boyd
tom, A WiFi repeater, takes the WiFi signal and sends it out to a further distance than the router can do itself. Unfortunately, it does nothing to strengthen the signal. For this, you need a WiFi range Extender or WiFi adapter. Both of these gadgets will increase the strength of the WiFi

[JAWS-Users] Navigating m.facebook.com

2014-09-11 Thread Mike Boyd
Steve, I find m.facebook.com to be pretty straight forward, as well as the regular site. What are you trying to find on the site? You can search for anything that you would like to do or any person that you would like to find. Then you have your links to get to Messages, Notifications, etc. If

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to increase WiFi strength

2014-09-13 Thread Mike Boyd
: [JAWS-Users] How to increase WiFi strength Mike, No, your information is misleading. The terms are synonymous; a wifi repeater is the same as what you call a range extender. Steve - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to increase WiFi strength

2014-09-13 Thread Mike Boyd
the original network and just increases the coverage area. http://networking.answers.com/wifi/the-difference-between-wireless-range-extenders-and-repeaters Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Mike Boyd blindb...@comcast.net To: jaws-users

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Dongle

2014-09-14 Thread Mike Boyd
It's a very simple form, and FS only wants to know why you want the dongle, and some basic information about you. Nothing very personal. I have one, and it was very easy to get. I just told them that I traveled around a lot and did not want to haul a computer around with me. I also was having

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws-Friendly document converter

2014-09-18 Thread Mike Boyd
sDockzillion document converter from www.nchsoftware.com. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Sachin Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:02 AM To: Jaws Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws-Friendly document converter Hi friends, Can anyone suggest a document

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws and Office 365 Excel 2013

2014-09-18 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi Robert, In Excel 2013, to switch from one sheet in a workbook to another, use the following shortcut key combination. Control+Shift+s This will put you into the dialogue where by you can then use the up and down arrow to select the sheet that you want, then press enter to go to that

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to move to, Jaws15 from14

2014-09-18 Thread Mike Boyd
Yes, you can install JAWS 15 over the top of 14, and it will work fine. However, Since you will over w rite JAWS 14 during the install of 15, there is no need to uninstall 14 after the upgrade. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.nets -Original Message- From: Sachin Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to move to, Jaws15 from14

2014-09-19 Thread Mike Boyd
all jaws versions keep their own folders, there is no overrighting of jaws each version installs seprately On 9/18/2014 10:26 PM, Mike Boyd wrote: Yes, you can install JAWS 15 over the top of 14, and it will work fine. However, Since you will over w rite JAWS 14 during the install of 15

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing font sizes and font style

2014-09-27 Thread Mike Boyd
It's in the Home tab in the ribbon menus. Tab down until you find the Fonts area and you should see Font Size, Font Color, and just Font, which is where you can select from the different fonts. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: LeDon Sent: Thursday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Password Prompts In Internet Explorer

2014-09-27 Thread Mike Boyd
Rick, Attached is a set of instructions to turn off the Save Password feature in IE 11. There are 2 options, One is for the desktop app and the other, the metro app in Windows 8.1. I have not tried this, but it sounds like it will work. Let me kno, and good luck. Mike blindb...@comcast.net

Re: [JAWS-Users] moving large amounts of files to another folder

2014-09-28 Thread Mike Boyd
If you have the first file that you want to move highlighted, and hold down the control key, as you arrow down, each file that you come to will read as unselected. Pressing the space bar while still holding down the control key will select the next file that you want to copy or cut. If you

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows live mail

2014-10-02 Thread Mike Boyd
Have you tried to run a repair on WLM? I am using Windows 7 Home Premium on one PC and Windows 8.1 on another, I do not experience this problem. I am running WLM 2012, or version16 in other words. Maybe you should upgrade. Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Simon

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows live mail

2014-10-02 Thread Mike Boyd
that appear. hth, Mike blindb...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: simon wong Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 12:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] windows live mail Where do I get to the repair? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2014, at 1:23 PM, Mike

Re: [JAWS-Users] What email client comes with a windows 8.1 machine, and is that program accessible with jaws?

2014-10-03 Thread Mike Boyd
Hi Jim, Windows 8.1 comes with the metro app called simply Mail. Like most Metro apps, it leaves a lot to be desired. I have not fooled around with it too much, but I can see from when I have, that you can tab or shift tab back and forth through a new message, and add your receipients,

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