Ted and Anne, I think we may have a circumstance where we're "talking past each other" because the same term is being used for separate things. Before I start quoting I want to say that I will use the word update only to refer to patches that FS releases that get applied to JAWS within a single release number and upgrade only to refer to a move from one release of JAWS to another, e.g., JAWS 15 to JAWS 16 is an upgrade. Now, on to the quotes . . . Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) 1 minute ago
Ted wrote: "Trouble is history has shown it doesn't work. Getting a fresh copy from FS works every time," in response to Anne's comment, "The easiest way to upgrade is to go to JAWS/help/check for updates. That way the software determines whether you have a 64-bit or 32-bit computer, and you don't have to." I believe that Anne was referring to an update rather than a full release upgrade, and if that's the case then she's completely correct. I have never seen JAWS be capable of a full release upgrade using any "within a prior release" tool or setting. One must always do either the usual install-over using the newest release's install file or a full uninstall-reinstall on those occasions when the usual install-over install hits some major snag, and I have had that happen. Updates can definitely be managed within JAWS itself but upgrades cannot. If anyone knows of a way to trigger a full upgrade from within an existing and running installation of JAWS I'd love to hear about it. Brian, hoping I'm bringing clarity here, as that's my intent
