Don gave me the tip I needed to find the authorization for Windows 7. I never heard before of pressing windows key with Pause. Well it worked and I now know where to go and when I have a bit of help or feel brave I'll try to get that key in there.
Eric Caron On Aug 31, 2011, at 3:02 PM, Don Marang wrote: > I think he needs to authorize Windows 7, not JAWS. It allows you to use it > for 30 days before being required to authorize. It would probably ask again > if you reboot. Otherwise, I would hit Windows + Pause (normally the far > right key in the Function key row) and Tabsee if there is anything about > authorization or making sure you have a valid Windows. around to > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real > substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working > on things that matter. > -- Dean Kamen > > On 8/31/2011 2:47 PM, Janie Degenshein wrote: >> Perhaps you mean in the jaws help menu >> insert j >> alt h and look in that menu >> I believe there is update authorization etc. >> >> >> >> Keep Smiling, >> Janie Degenshein >> "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have" >> Access Tech Consultant >> Facilitator of ECHO >> (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) >> Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side >> www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html >> [email protected] >> -----Original Message----- From: Eric Caron >> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:42 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization? >> >> Dear list, >> >> As the flood waters recede in southern Vermont, I have a little more time to >> work on my computer as my work at the high school is suspended until all is >> safe again. The timing is good as I am trying to get this new Windows 7 up >> and running. When we installed Windows 7 I was prepared with the >> authorization key. I was never asked for it. Some time late last night >> while tabbing around I saw something that said authorize now. I decided to >> wait until I had a helper. Now I can't find that spot for the life of me.\! >> >> Can someone direct me to the place where I can enter my code? I do have it >> recorded with caps indicated so I might give it a try. >> >> Tips greatly appreciated. >> >> Eric Caron >> >> >> 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/ > 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/
