NVDA and Windows 10 Last update: 31 July 2015 Summary: Although NVDA functions well in most areas of Windows 10 and the experience is similar to that in Windows 7 and 8.1, we recommend that less experienced users delay upgrading to or purchasing a computer with Windows 10 until further notice. Even for more experienced users, we recommend that upgrading or purchasing be delayed until NVDA 2015.3 is released in late August. Advanced users who wish to test NVDA with Windows 10 before NVDA 2015.3 is released should consider installing on a computer other than their primary computer and should carefully consider the information below. • Until NVDA 2015.3 is released, users who wish to use Windows 10 should use NVDA “master” snapshots, as these include several fixes for Windows 10. • Windows 10 introduces a new web browser and browsing engine called Microsoft Edge. Some experimental support is available in NVDA “master” snapshots and will be included in NVDA 2015.3, but there are major problems and this is far from ready for everyday web browsing. These issues are due to deficiencies in Edge’s accessibility support. We are working with Microsoft to ensure that these issues are rectified in future Windows updates. • In some cases, Microsoft Edge will be set as the default web browser. Due to the problems with Microsoft Edge, users should choose an alternative default web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. • In some cases, Microsoft Edge will be set as the default PDF reader. PDF reading in Microsoft Edge is entirely inaccessible at this time. Users should use Adobe Reader instead. • Aside from the Microsoft Edge browser itself, the Edge engine is used in other features of Windows such as Cortana and for Windows Store applications designed for Windows 10. Because of the problems with Microsoft Edge, users may experience problems when using these features and applications. • The Mail application that comes with Windows 10 is not currently accessible. Users should use an alternative email application. • After the upgrade is initiated, NVDA cannot be run to complete the final stages of the upgrade. However, users can start Narrator to complete the upgrade independently by pressing Windows key+enter. Once the upgrade completes, NVDA can be used as normal. • Windows 10 will display notifications indicating that NVDA isn’t compatible with Windows and referring users to this page. These will be removed once we believe that Windows 10 is ready for use by the majority of NVDA users. Source: http://www.nvaccess.org/ -- Warm Regards Bhavya Shah Using NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) free and open source screen reader for Microsoft Windows To download a copy of the free screen reader NVDA, please visit http://www.nvaccess.org/ Using Google Talkback on Motorolla G second generation Lollipop 5.0.2 Reach me through the following means: Mobile: +91 7506221750 E-mail id: [email protected] Skype id : bhavya.09
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