If I understand your typing correctly the answer is yes. So far as the merge feature is concerned folks have had differing degrees of success with it over the years. It's worked well for me in the past I must point out. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Hamel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Install problem
I shut .0 by hitting insert F4 Is that the same as unloading JAWS? Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerryann Ifill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:55 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Install problem > Hi Rich, > > Do you unload jfw 6 before trying to start jfw8? > > The merge feature I'm not sure about, but that's the first thing We would > need to have clear. > > Regards > > Kerry > > > Focus on the goal, not on the task! > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rcham27 > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Install problem > > I hope my subject line is O.K. since I posted a question a couple of days > ago and got no response, I am altering the subject line a bit. > > I have XP and 6.0. > I am trying to upgrade to 8.0. > I put the new disc and followed the directions. > I also loaded the real speak disc that came with it. > After the install, I have both the original 6.0 and new 8.0 on my desk top. > During the install, I used the "typical" install as recommended not the > custom. > I was never asked for an authorization number or given a choice to merge > settings. > My goal was to merge my original settings with the new version. > > I can not get the 8.0 to work however. > Even when I click on the desk top version that says 8.0 and I go to check > it, JAWS says that I am on version 6.0. > > In my add/remove programs the 8.0 items are listed as Freedom Scientific. > > I am afraid of un-installing the 6.0. > > Should I try to install the 8.0 again? If so, how do I merge settings to > keep my 6.0 settings/short cuts etc.? > Why did the 8.0 not show up, even though the install seemed to work? > > Thank you for any help. > > Rich > > > 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/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1030 - Release Date: 25-Sep-07 > 8:02 AM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1030 - Release Date: 25-Sep-07 > 8:02 AM > > > > 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/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing 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/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing 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/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
