Hi Patricia: Even after I installed Adobe from there site, I had nothing but problems. I can't say exactly why because I unchecked the stuff I didn't want. I uninstalled it and downloaded directly from the JAWS users list. Now everything works great! Here is the link.
AdbeRdr811_en_US.exe HTH, Deb. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia Dunbar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BC" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:41 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Downloading Adobie > Hi Y'all, > > I had some steps from another user that explained in detail how to install > the adobie and I follow his steps to a certain point and then it gives me > different options than is outlined in his steps and I need some help > please. > > I am pasting his steps and have placed an ** where I get too and from > there > what do I do next? > Downloading and installing adobe reader 8 > > Go to the below link: > > http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep3.html?option=full&order=1&type=&language=English&platform=WinXPSP2&esdcanbeused=1&esdcanhandle=0&hasjavascript=1&getsconly=1&getgtb=1&x=0&y=0 > > Once the website loads, tap the letter X two times to move to the check > box > that says (free Google Toolbar) and tap the space bar to uncheck it. This > will insure that you don't inadvertently download this annoying Toolbar. > > You then need to tap the letter B two times or until you move to the > (download Adobe Reader button) and then tap enter to start the download > process. If you hear a blupey sound, this means that the program is being > blocked and you will need to hold down Alt and tap the letter N. then tap > your applications key, down arrow to install and enter. This will tell > your > computer that it is OK to download the program. > **I did all the above except when I do the applications key, I get install > active x...** > **I do not get the mentioned below run/save dialogue box, instead I get > install now button** > So I did it anyways and never found where to do the last part he says here > to shift-tab for the registering process. Can anyone offer me help on how > to > do this correctly?? > > Thanks, > > Patricia > You then will receive a message asking if you would like to run or save > this > file. Up-arrow to run and enter. The download process will start. It may > take a few minutes to download. When it is dun, you will be placed on a > install now button, tap enter on this button. You now will be placed on a > next button, tap enter on this button. You now will be placed on another > install button, enter on this button. Now just sit back and let it take > care > of it's self. When it has finished installing, you will be placed on a > finish button. Just enter on this button to complete the install. Keep in > mind at any time you would like to repeat the last prompt spoken, just use > the JAWS repeat command insert plus tab. > > Now you will need to set up the program. The license agreement will pop > up. > Shift tab back to the except button and tap enter. Now an accessibility > option screen will pop up, tab once to (use recommended settings and skip > setup button) and then tap enter. Now all you need to do is use alt plus > F4 > to close the program and the next time you receive a .PDF file you should > be > able to open it. > > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
