Okay, Thank you so much. So do I still need to download the utility tool and such even though I don't need to download JAWS as I'm running the latest version of JAWS 16?
thanks, Dacia On 9/20/15, Scorpio Forever <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Dacia, > > Windows has a fairly good back-up utility that is very reliable. You can > choose to make a back-up of your files, settings, or a complete image > back-up of your computer, including operating system, settings, files and > apps. > > There's a web page that gives you step by step instructions on how to do > this below. > > Hope this helps. > > http://www.windowscentral.com/how-make-full-backup-windows-pc > > Scorpio > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dacia Cole > Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:24 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions > > Yes, > > Thank you for the detailed instructions I found them very helpful. I > plan to upgrade soon. The part of my question that didn't get > answered is how to do a system backup so I can back all my stuff up on > to my external hardrive in case my upgrade goes crazy and I lose > things? I don't anticipate that, but you know how computers can be. > (smiles) > > thanks, > > Dacia > > On 9/20/15, Alan Robbins <[email protected]> wrote: >> Jim, >> >> Thanks, actually the initial question was submitted by >> Dacia. I answered part of her question. Maybe time for more >> coffee (smile) >> >> Best, >> Al >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: JAWS-Users-List >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >> jim >> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 7:54 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions >> >> Hi Al, The answer is Yes, you need to reinstall Jaws 16 >> after upgrading to w-10. >> Here are the instructions again, I highly recommend >> following them for a smooth upgrade experience. >> *Upgrading to Windows 10 with jaws 16. >> go to: >> http://www.freedomscientific.com/Support/TechnicalSupport/Wi >> ndows10Upgrade >> Download the tool called utility tool, leave it in your >> download folder. >> Download jaws 16.0.4350, leave it in your download folder >> for future use. >> Download the Microsoft media creation tool at: >> http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 >> On this web page, Go to download link now 64 bit version or >> 32 bit version depending on what system you have. >> Download the tool and save it to your download folder for >> future use. >> Leave all three of these downloads in your download folder. >> Now, if you have not reserved windows 10, please do so. >> press enter on the get windows 10 icon in the notification >> area. >> go down the page and fill in your email address ext. this >> gives you a verification email. >> Now, restart your computer. >> check for updates, install any updates, restart to make sure >> you have all the latest updates. >> Now you are ready to begin the upgrade to windows 10. >> Run the jaws utility tool, this will get rid of any jaws >> fragmented files and so on from your system. >> Run the media creation tool. >> yes, for your users account warning. >> Choose, update this computer now and press enter. >> you are now in an ongoing and updating dialog which says: >> Windows 10 is being downloaded, continue using your >> computer. >> This could take anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes, depending >> on your download speed. >> When it is done downloading, it will go through several >> screens itself updating your computer and will get it ready >> for windows 10. >> Next, there will be a screen asking you to except the >> license agreement, check the yes and press enter on next. >> Again, the program will run through several screens by >> itself. >> Next, press enter on install. >> now you will have no speech, this install takes 45 to 60 >> minutes to complete. >> After 1 hour, press the Windows key+enter key to turn on >> narrator. >> Wait for a few minutes if it does not come on right away. >> Almost done. >> press the next button. >> choose express settings. >> press the next button. >> if done right, in about 10 to 15 minutes, jaws will come on >> talking on the desktop. >> very important, uninstall jaws. >> Keep shared settings and personal settings. >> Reinstall jaws, no need for a restart here, jaws will come >> on talking with all your settings, except for 2 of them. >> Redo your shortcut key, control+ALT+j. >> Redo the setting to have jaws come on at the log-on screen. >> For whatever reason if the media tool fails the first time. >> Check for updates, restart, and run the tool again. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Alan Robbins >> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:54 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions >> >> The answer to question #2, from my understanding monitoring >> the windows 10 and jaws list, is no. >> Al >> -----Original Message----- >> From: JAWS-Users-List >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >> Dacia Cole >> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:27 PM >> To: jaws-users-list >> Subject: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions >> >> Hi, >> >> I have a couple of questions about upgrading to windows 10. >> I've finally been asked to upgrade from windows 8.1 to >> windows 10 today. >> One, how do I do a system backup to my external hardrive? >> Second, do I have to reinstall JAWS once I upgrade to 10? >> I'm currently using windows 8.1 with JAWS 16 on a Lenovo >> laptop. >> >> thanks, >> >> Dacia >> >> 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/ >> > > 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/
