Jim, with all due respect, both my experience and Freedom Scientific state
that a re-install of Jaws 16 is not necessary from Windows 8.1 to 10.
I meant no offence by my statement, I was simply stating a facts as released
by Freedom Scientific and my own experience installing Windows 10 on 46
computers to date, all of which were using Windows 8.1.
This is not a spitting contest, just one person passing information on to
another.
I'm glad your experiences are vast, and you can offer as much experience as
you can to the list, after all, that's what this list is here for, but I
will not curtail my passing on of knowledge simply because you feel I am
berating you for something I never berated you for.
Anyway, what matters is that the person got their installation of Windows 10
done using both our experiences, so let's be thankful, and leave it at that.
Scorpio
-----Original Message-----
From: jim
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 11:50 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions
Hi Scorpio,
Jaws will work OK, but not as well as it should, unless you install it new
and fresh in w-10.
I speak from experience.
I have upgraded two w-7, and two w-8.1 computers, from beginning to end.
This includes customizing them as well.
The Start button, and search edit field, and the live tile region are
effected negatively, unless you reinstall Jaws.
I have assisted in many other upgrades.
Do not tell me I am wrong, Microsoft recommends, any users of Screen reading
software, to uninstall and reinstall them.
So, if you want a smooth running w-10 computer with Jaws 16 or 17, you
should follow Microsoft recommendation.
Just helping people get the most out of w-10 with Jaws...
How much experience do you have in upgrading computers to w-10?
When I give out instructions, I try to give them out as if everyone was on
their own with no sited help.
I have a great respect for those who are making it alone.
Each day is a challenge for all blind people, more so, when you are alone.
So, I research my answers when I give a step by step guide, as if each blind
person were doing the steps by themselves with no sited help.
This way hopefully, they will not have any problems.
So, again, its not a matter of being right about reinstalling Jaws, it’s a
matter of getting max performance out of Jaws 16 and 17 on your w-10
computer.
Have a nice day...
-----Original Message-----
From: Scorpio Forever
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:44 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] upgrading windows 10 questions
Hi Jim,
Your information is incorrect.
Since he is using Windows 8.1, he only need download and install the latest
version of Jaws 16, then install Windows 10.
No need to re-install Jaws 16 once the Windows 10 is complete, as it should
come up working after the installation.
You're thinking about Windows 7, of which he is not using.
Hope this helps.
Scorpio
-----Original Message-----
From: jim
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 7:54 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
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/Windows10Upgrade
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: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
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:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] 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
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