Hi Gerald, I have used Image for Windows multiple times on multiple systems by myself, with no problems every time. The key is simplicity, keep the operating system partition to a controllable size, thus requiring fewer disks for the image. This is why I stress to people, that keeping their personal data separate from the operating system and programs make backups and recoveries easier and less time-consuming. Image for Windows does work very well, and Jaws or any screen-reader is not necessary for the recovery process. HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Levy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS
There is no way to use JAWS in safe mode because the drivers are not yet loaded, although someone on another list has claimed that it is possible to use NVDA in safe mode with some kind of registry hack. As for your second question, there is no image backup program that I am aware of that is totally JAWS accessible. The one that comes closest is Image for Windows, which is JAWS accessible during the backup procedure but not during the recovery procedure. On the JAWS Users audio page, David Ferrin has a three-part tutorial that explains how to restore an image backup without speech using Image for Windows. Note that some sighted assistance is a good idea to insure that the restoration procedure is proceeding smoothly, although it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are willing to back up your entire system onto a series of DVD's. Except for David himself, I am not aware of anyone else who has attempted to perform a full system recovery this way. If you back up your system onto an external hard drive, you will need to create a rescue CD that will require sighted help to use during the recovery process, regardless of which image backup program you choose. Gerald ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anders Boholdt-Petersen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS > Hi everyone, > > 1. On another mailing list I have asked about sound on Windows when you > boot Windows into "Safe mode". > > Since I not on the mailing list could find a link to the download-page, I > tried to ask here: > It is posible to using a screen reader when you boot Windows into "Safe > Mode", if yes, how can I do? > > 2. I really will backup my operating system with all informations > (settings, programs et cetera). > > What backup-solution working best with JAWS (online-backup or "normaly" > backup, where you backup to a DVD or external hard drive)? > > Thanks for your answer. > > Regards, > Anders > > 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/
