Re: [Blind-Computing] auto response
Yvonne, I'm not sure if there are external programs that do this but back prior to retiring, I used Outlook at the office on an exchange server and an option under tools or actions was the out of office assistant. You could customize your message and control how it was sent out. I just looked on my home version of outlook and don't see that option. Another thing you may want to check out is many groups that I'm currently part of greatly frown on auto responders and some have this as grounds to be excluded from the list. Hope this helps. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of yvonne oliver Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:35 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] auto response hi i noticed this when i was sighted but never took a lot of notice of it or what it does or what it was really used for. and of course it was not as widely used then as it is today i am referring to the auto response message that goes to a person sending an email when a person is unavailable to deal with it for some reason for example 1 of these is used when a person is away from the office and is worded something like this i am currently out of the office until 1st October. does anyone know where i can get one of these auto response message boards and how much they are and of course is there a charge to use them? thank you Yvonne 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/
[Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts
The following question is based on using Outlook 2000 I currently use Road runner for my internet access email. One option they offer is to create sub email accounts under the master one. I now have two email accounts and have configured Outlook to download mail automatically from both accounts to my inbox when checking for new messages. In Outlook 2000 under tools and then accounts, both accounts are listed and I get the option to set one as my default email client. In playing with this it appears whichever I select as default is the address used for new outgoing messages. Everything seems to share the same outlook.pst folder regardless of which email address I'm using. My question is there a quick way to change from one identify to the other (i.e. keystroke) without having to change the default account as described above? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts
Gino Thanks for the reply. I'm using Outlook 2000 (not outlook express) and I cannot duplicate what you say. Can you check to see if a step or keystroke is missing? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Geno Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:21 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts I just do the following with three accounts with the same company. Bring up a new e-mail and control/shift and B and gives me the list of my address book pick and tab down through the BBC field and ok once the address is there, tab to CC and then do a ALT N and bingo there is my accounts, tab through to the one you want. You have to enter on it and there you go tab to subject and the e-mail and send! Geno 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts
David, That is exactly what I'm asking but doing as you say below does not give me the results you say. Are you doing this in Outlook 2000 or Outlook Express Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:25 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts Hello there; so are you asking, is there a keystroke to choose which outgoing account you want to use? if so, when you create new message, shift+tab once, you should see your 2 accounts, just arrow to the one which you want to send message from, now continue with creating your message. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 8:15 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts The following question is based on using Outlook 2000 I currently use Road runner for my internet access email. One option they offer is to create sub email accounts under the master one. I now have two email accounts and have configured Outlook to download mail automatically from both accounts to my inbox when checking for new messages. In Outlook 2000 under tools and then accounts, both accounts are listed and I get the option to set one as my default email client. In playing with this it appears whichever I select as default is the address used for new outgoing messages. Everything seems to share the same outlook.pst folder regardless of which email address I'm using. My question is there a quick way to change from one identify to the other (i.e. keystroke) without having to change the default account as described above? Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts
Gino Thanks. This must be a new feature in 2003 and above as once I get to the part of alt plus letter n it does not give me the choice of accounts, in fact, it does nothing. Thanks for trying to help me out Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Geno Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 12:07 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Multiple email accounts Allen - I am using outlook office Student 2003 and what I told you is what I do: A: Control Plus N for a new Message. B: the new address to whom I am writing shows up and then tab down to the CC area and hit ALT plus Letter N and my account field comes up. I just tab to the one I want and hit enter on it not the space bar Geno 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/
[Blind-Computing] Yahoo Group Problem
I'm having a very bizarre problem I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction to solve. I'm a member of many yahoo groups. The problem I'm having at present is I cannot subscribe or unsubscribe from any group sending the usual blank emails. I also am unable to contact some list owners this way. I can manage my groups manually on the yahoo my groups page but don't understand why I'm unable to subscribe to any new groups. Any thoughts? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of my money and how much I spend.
Mitch, Do you have Excel? If so, I've found it just as easy to make your own spreadsheet for this purpose. Very powerful and JAWS friendly Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mich Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:11 AM To: blind-computing @jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of my moneyand how mutch I spend. Hi all. I am looking for a program to keep track of my money and how much I spend. I know there is money talks from afb but I am not sure if that is the right program that I want to use. what I am looking for is something that will keep track of my money and how much I spend a month and then tell me how much I have left over. Right now I have a ms word file that I have written out where I have put in bills that I have to pay and how much they cost a month. for instance. rent 475 cable 50 phone 80 etc. what I am looking for though is a program that will do this for me and then after tell me how much I have left in my account. I of korce would like it to be jaws friendly as well. does any one know of such a program? many thanks. from Mich. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] upgrading to windows7
Chris, XP may be old but is very user friendly and stable. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] upgrading to windows7 Hi all. Now with Windows XP you have no choice but a clean install. There is simply no in-place upgrade path from XP to 7. If you think about it, what is the point if XP is getting to be an old operating system. From Chris H in Derbyshire On 10/09/2010 19:21, yvonne oliver wrote: hello Chris can an upgrade bee done from xp? Yvonne - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] upgrading to windows7 Hi. Even if your Vista is not broken, I would encourage you to take the time and complete the upgrade. You should have sighted assistance around just in case you run into any problems. Fortunately, I have upgraded and even reinstalled Windows 7 several times, all without sighted assistance. However your mileage may vary depending on many factors, including computer hardware. First off, download and install the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor just so you are prepared in case of any incompatibilities or extra steps you need to take before, during or after the upgrade. Next, ensure you do a clean install, rather than an in-place upgrade. This will require backing up your files as the Vista installation will be wiped off and replaced with a fresh install of Windows 7. Yes, I appreciate you can do an in-place upgrade from Vista to 7, however you may run into problems that could only be resolved with a clean install. So might as well save the trouble and do a clean install anyway. But on the whole I think you will enjoy Windows 7 and what it has to offer. It feels and looks like Vista, but is certainly much more responsive and stable compared to Vista. It even runs on lower hardware. I stress lower as this is the first time in the history of Windows that less powerful hardware will work on Windows 7. Good luck with the upgrade. Please take your time. Please get back to us if you need further help or you have further questions. Many thanks. From Chris H in Derbyshire On 10/09/2010 19:07, Candy Lowe wrote: Hello everyone, I know that this is an old question, but I am just now getting around to upgrading my windows vista home premium to windows 7. I got a free upgrade when I bought the Toshiba lap top, but I take care of my elderly parents, and they have both been sick, and I haven't had time. Is this going to be a big deal? Should I leave it alone or is it worth it? My husband is sighted and can help me, but things aren't broken, and I don't know if I should try to fix them, if you know what I mean. Will I need sighted assistance? Will I have to re-install all of my programs? I am so sorry that I am bringing this subject up, but I wasn't able to take part in these discussions when they were first going on. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Partitioning a hard drive
Mike, Did you ever get any good answers to this? Did you ever consider using Diskpart which is a built in utility in Window's XP? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Arcadia Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 4:08 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Partitioning a harddrive Hi All; I am trying to learn how to use a program called Partition Magic 8.0. I want to partition a harddrive but, I can't find a text or an audio tutorial on how to use this program to do what I am wanting. Can someone provide me with steps on how to use this program or direct me to a manual or tutorial for it? All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] pc pitstop
It is accessible but only with JAWS cursor Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of heather kd5cbl Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:35 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] pc pitstop Hay does anyone use programs like pcpit stop for cleaning up the computer? Heather 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] malware
Is Malware bytes recommended in addition to MSE? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 2:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] malware You can add it on a scheduled task list from the control panel. Ishe We all have the right to be wrong in our opinions but not in our facts. - Original Message - From: yvonne oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:41 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] malware hello i have had malwarebytes downloaded and installed. it works very well indeed but i wonder is it possible to configure malwarebytes to do a scheduled scan? i know this is possible using m s e because i have this set to 2 in the morning. but i can find no way to set up a scheduled request for malwarebytes to automatically scan at a set time so i am wondering if this is able to be done or is it just manually done each time i want to use it thank you Yvonne 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites
Marilyn, Here is the link provided by our great list owner, David, the other day http://www.jaws-users.com/text/Windows/101UsefulRunCommands. html hope this helps, Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites I am sure there is somewhere. Perhaps the person who provided this gem could lead the way. I think there might be a list of command line useful commands on the list's hints page. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:30 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites Don, is there a list of all the special folders in run? I had zero formal computer or jaws training 12 years ago and am still learning. marilyn - Original Message - From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : The real keeper here was from the person who revealed one of the special : folders available from the Run dialog. I was just attempting to explain it. : : Don Marang : : There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real : substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working : on things that matter. : Dean Kamen : : : -- : From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net : Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:11 PM : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : Don, thanks for that. Marilyn : - Original Message - : From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:05 PM : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : : : Not exactly. The Run dialog box provides a single line command line : : interface to launch programs and open files. By typing Favorites into : the : : Run dialog, it will open the Windows Explorer program and goes directly : to : : your Internet Explorer Favorites folder. This a great special command : that : : works like a shortcut to this folder on your hard disk. This was not : part : : of my original explanation, but gets you directly to where you want to : go! : : Each submenu in your Favorites menu shows up here as a folder and each : : favorite is a small file. : : : : Don Marang : : : : There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any : real : : substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am : working : : on things that matter. : : Dean Kamen : : : : : : -- : : From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net : : Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:41 PM : : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : : : Don, are you saying that the run dialogue is windows explorer. If I : : assume : : that you mean that it is, then using run works. marilyn : : - Original Message - : : From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com : : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : : Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:03 PM : : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : : : : : :I would just go to the Favorites folder in Windows Explorer and : delete : : the : : : folders / files I did not want. : : : : : : Don Marang : : : : : : There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of : any : : real : : : substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am : : working : : : on things that matter. : : : Dean Kamen : : : : : : : : : -- : : : From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net : : : Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:48 PM : : : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : : : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : : : : : Well, duh, yes. Only one at a time deletes, not all that I have : : selected. : : : Thanks. Marilyn : : : - Original Message - : : : From: rich rcha...@bellsouth.net : : : To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com : : : Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:20 PM : : : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites : : : : : : : : : : Have you tried hitting the applications key and arrowing to : delete? : : : : : : : : Rich : :
Re: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites
Marilyn, Go to the run dialogue box and type the word favorites in and hit enter. You should be able to select more that one folder and/or file within a folder this way Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Marilyn Walker Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:50 PM To: Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] deleting favorites Hi, all: when you want to delete a bunch of old favorites that have become unfavorites, is there a quick way? So far, I have to delete eachone separately and then I'm bounced back to my home page. I tried selecting some and deleting the bunch but it didn't work. Thanks. Marilyn 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] copping programs to a external drive
Don, Downloaded and installed this neat looking tool but don't see how to use it? I don't see how to launch the wizard you discuss from the desktop or start/programs menu. How do you launch this? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 1:37 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] copping programs to a external drive I am not sure I understand exactly what you are attempting to do in your situation. Are you wanting to make backups of essential CDs, such as Windows XP? If so, I think you want a utility that will make an ISO file copy of the CD. It will make an exact image of the CD into one container file. It will even capture the boot information if the disk is bootable. It will not directly let you look at individual files without a special archive style program. It will also not work with most copy protected CDs, such as games. An ISO file can be burnt back to a blank disk at any time or some programs can be used to mount the file just as if you inserted the disk. There are many utilities to work with ISO files. My favorite is called ISO Recorder. It provides simple wizard style dialogs to rip (copy from disk to file) and burn (copy from file to disk). It will also work with DVD data disks, which can contain 4.7 GB of storage, on Vista and Windows 7. ISO Recorder http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com by Alex Feinman Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] copping programs to a external drive Hello, I am new at this so forgive me if it comes off as a stupid question! I am trying to put all my programs that are on cd on my extneral drive. Do I need to use nero to do this or can I simplely copy all the folders that are on the cd to the drive renameing it with the program title? Someone said something about virtualizing the program first. thank you Heather 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/
[Blind-Computing] MSE update failures
Anyone else been having difficulty with MSE staying updated automatically today and earlier this week? Even when clicking on the update button in the MSE interface it won't complete successfully. I've had this problem occasionally in the past and it has always self corrected in time. Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures
Open the MSE shortcut on your desktop and tab around and you should land on it. To read much of the info in the MSE box just use your JAWS cursor Al Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of yvonne oliver Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:30 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures hello not yet but how do i update? i can find no update link where would it be and how do you do this? thank you Yvonne - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 1:00 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures Anyone else been having difficulty with MSE staying updated automatically today and earlier this week? Even when clicking on the update button in the MSE interface it won't complete successfully. I've had this problem occasionally in the past and it has always self corrected in time. Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures
Mike Thanks, just checked this out and will save in favorites. This is very helpful Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Arcadia Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures Hi Alan Yvonne; I always use the link below to update MSSE. It seems to work much better. http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Definitions/ADL.asp x You have to arrow down a ways to get to the MSSE update buttons. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: yvonne oliver To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 5:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures hello not yet but how do i update? i can find no update link where would it be and how do you do this? thank you Yvonne - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 1:00 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures Anyone else been having difficulty with MSE staying updated automatically today and earlier this week? Even when clicking on the update button in the MSE interface it won't complete successfully. I've had this problem occasionally in the past and it has always self corrected in time. Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures
Don, I haven't been notified as I usually am about any new security downloads needing to be installed. Did you get the auto alert or go looking on your own? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 12:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures I imagine the Windows Update servers are just extremely busy! Microsoft released it's largest numberr of security patches to date on Tuesday! I think I had about 14 different security downloads waiting. Make sure that you have downloaded and installed all Windows Updates this week! Now that these vulnerabilities are publicised, the virus writers will attack all computers whose users are not diligent with these updates or have it done automatically. I wonder if the timing of these fixes had anything to do with being so close to the Black Hat Security convention recently? There was even a major security hole disclosed regarding ATM machines. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:00 AM To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE update failures Anyone else been having difficulty with MSE staying updated automatically today and earlier this week? Even when clicking on the update button in the MSE interface it won't complete successfully. I've had this problem occasionally in the past and it has always self corrected in time. Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Vipre Antivirus
Denny, Why not just go with Microsoft's MSE which is accessible, very functional, and best of all free? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Denny Huff Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 6:27 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Vipre Antivirus I just installed Vipre Antivirus and find it to be very accessible with Jaws. Before I pay $29.95 for the registered version, was wondering if anyone else has tried it and if it offers good protection. http://www.vipreantivirus.com/ Thanks! Denny 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware
Or consider the very accessible free one from Microsoft, called MSE Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of lali szamitogep rechner desktop Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:13 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection,anti this that and the other ware Dear Matt! Eset is not freeware. It is payful. When you would like, use avira or avast. They are free virus removers. They are very good. God bless all! Lali mail: lali.belt...@gmail.com msn: lali.belt...@gmail.com aim: lali.belt...@gmail.com yahoo: lali.belt...@yahoo.com skype: lali.belteki1 icq: 583849718 paltalk: laller86 - Original Message - From: Matt mattmull...@suddenlink.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 2:22 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection,anti this that and the other ware Hello, Naud or nod 32 or something like that is the one I have seen often used by those of the blind computer using comunity. Is this what I need, and if so, where do I get it from? I am currently using AVG, which I purchased, and after I purchased it I was told I should have gone with a free ware version. But anyway, it's been a year and that's running out in 2 days, as it keeps annoyingly reminding me. What and where should I grab for my next solution? I really think AVG has caused a lot of lag and slow-down in my system. But I'm not sure, it's just always there, so it gets the blame a lot of the time. Thanks, Matt 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations
Wondering how others on the list find this compared to IE? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations Hi, Eleni, I know there's this text-based web browser called web IE. Maybe it might work with what you're wanting to do since it's text-based. With web IE you don't have to worry about pictures or anything like that. That's the only web browser I can recommend for a simple web browser. You can get it from http://www.webbie.org.uk. Give it a try and see if it works out for you. Hope this helps. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: John_Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations Eleni, I also have Jaws Version 2.3 as well. John Justice -- From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations Hello to everyone, Please forgive the multiple posts that I'll be making today, but I didn't want to lump everything into one topic and confuse everyone. I promise to not make overposting a habbit and the other posts will be shorter than this one. In any case, my birth name is Tiffany but I intend on switching legally to Eleni, so that's what I'll be using here. Some of you may know me from Facebook, from the Zone or from other places. I'm 26 and I've loved MS-DOS ever since I was a teenager. I've used Windows for 14 years with JFW, Hal, a demo of WindowEyes and NVDA and have also used Leopard and Snow Leopard. Recently, however, I've found a system called Enhanced DR-DOS. It's based off DR-DOS and is 100% MS-DOS compatible but is still being updated to keep it modern. My intention is to switch to it for most things. To that end, I'm in the process of having a truly custom desktop built. I'm wondering if you could recommend or help me find some DOS and screenreader-Compatible technology and software such as a flatbed scanner and/or accessible ocr software, a bar code reader, an internet browser, a txt and/or rtf editor, a spreadsheet program and anything else that comes to mind. I know that there is alot of software and hardware out there, some older and some newer, but it's difficult finding out what's accessible and what's not and this is even more a problem when the software is commercial, since I'd then be stuck with something that I can't use. On the other hand, most of the places that sold the adaptive technology no longer have it or no longer exist. I'm especially interested in ocr and am considering Omnipage but don't know which is the last version for DOS. I have Recognita but not the latest one and have been searching for an Open Book Unbound but can't find it and am not sure what scanners work with it. I e-mailed Benetech but got no response. I have a Braille Blazer and two external Echos and a non-working Accent SA, so I don't immediately need a synthesizer. That said, I really would love to find something better, especially a KeyNote SA or Companion (looking for seven years with no luck), an Apollo capable of speaking in Greek or a DecTalk Express or PC. I own a KeyNote Gold Laptop with the Voicecard inside and adore the speech, but am worried about transferring it to another computer due to it's fragility. I also have Word Perfect 5.1 and it's text editor, though as you'll see in another post, it's acting a bit strangely with VocalEyes. NoteWorthy is wonderful, but since it's a tsr, it can only handle small files and I only have the demo. I know that no selling etc. is allowed on the list, but if you have a piece of technology that you think might benefit me, please e-mail me offlist. Thanks, Eleni 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/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3007 - Release Date: 07/15/10 11:09:00 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s,
You can also use Goldwave if that has not already been offered as a suggestion Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 2:11 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s, I do things like that using audacity, but pretty sure there are simpler ways out there - simplest is to look at the blind-computing site directory page, and search for something like audi to find any software related to audio file manipulation: http://www.blind-computing.com/directory.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: sister Heather Albright kd5...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 8:46 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s, Hay, I got the info about how to make mp3s from youtube. I wanted to know how to link mp3s together? I download a tv show but it comes in five parts, can I link them in to one file? Thanks Heather For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5257 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5257 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Joyce, Unless you have an OCR program like Open Book, OmniPage, etc all I can suggest is to print the article and then scan it into the computer. When people scan and save things as an image it is a real challenge Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joyce Espy Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:24 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] desk top icon
Anna, Go to your start menu, cursor down or up until you hear internet explorer. At this point hit your application key, scroll down to the send to sub menu and select send to desktop as shortcut. I'm sure there are other ways too but this one is pretty simple Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Anna Vimini Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 12:15 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] desk top icon Hi all , I have accidently deleted my internet explorer icon from my desk top. and when I did this it said that I could get it back later by going to the display properties. I tried doing that but I just do not know what exactley what to do once I am in the display properties for the desk top. could someone please help me? keep in mind I am using windows xp thank you in advance anna 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] BlindTech Dealing with lights on your router, modem or other device.
Kim, In the case of a flashing or blinking light, does the probe give intermittent audible beeps to indicate such versus a solid tone to indicate a light that stays on? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Kim Kelly Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:03 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] BlindTech Dealing with lights on your router,modem or other device. Yes, that is so true. We have a modem from Clearwire and all five lights need to be blinking before we have a strong signal. Rich has a light probe and it works perfect. We also use it for lights in the house if they are left on or not and that probe is a life saver especially when you are paying the electric bill. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: M B Brunner Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 4:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] BlindTech Dealing with lights on your router,modem or other device. Hi All; Here is a tip I ran across on another list that I thought might come in handy for a lot of us. Dealing with lights on your router,modem or other device. hi folks, thought of this a while back, and then saw this post and realized I was right, it will work, so passed it along! elf - Original Message - From: Lois Goodine al...@verizon.net To: blind tech blindt...@blindtech-list.info Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:58 PM Subject: (BlindTech) Dealing with lights on your router,modem or other device. For Lisa and others who may be concerned with knowing the status of indicator lights on a router or modem, I can determine which lights are on, off, or blinking with a light probe. Independent Living aids has one for twenty-three dollars and change. They work well for a number of things. I use my probe to tell me about the lights on various cooking devices such as a rice cooker, foreman grill, and many other things. It will find lights on those little cube shaped power supplies that plug into the wall; the blinking light on the victor stream; the light on the computer speakers; and a host of other things I can't bring to mind just now. Just a thought. Lois Goodine. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega 500GB DrivePlease?
Steve, Are you using Win XP? If so, have you tried using the diskpart command through the run dialogue box? If you are not familiar with this process ask for additional help before getting into it. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Steve Boodram Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 1:06 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega 500GB DrivePlease? Hello friends; I need to format my 500GB Omega external drive and no matter what I do it just won't format. I deleted all the file on the unit and it still says total 465GB available space 437GB. What is taking up the 28GB I really wish I knew. When I open the drive it says zero files. I tried to format the drive by entering on format in the file menu of My Computer but Roxio wants to reinstall itself. I tried using Partition magic with no luck. Could someone provide some advice on what I could do please? Remember, seven days WITHOUT GOD... Makes one weak!!! Steve Boodram. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega500GBDrivePlease?
Steve, Using Diskpart is something i learned over the winter to solve some issues like yours and others I was having. I got some resources from list members and did research on my own.I'm attaching an article on an overview of Diskpart and some discussion of how to use it. The second link is a summary of diskpart commends once you understnd how to use it. Hope this helps. http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5058719.h tml http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766465(WS.10).a spx Hope this helps Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Steve Boodram Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 2:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega500GBDrivePlease? Alan. I didn't try that one. How to go about doing this? Remember, seven days WITHOUT GOD... Makes one weak!!! Steve Boodram. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega 500GBDrivePlease? Steve, Are you using Win XP? If so, have you tried using the diskpart command through the run dialogue box? If you are not familiar with this process ask for additional help before getting into it. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Steve Boodram Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 1:06 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Need Some Help To Format My Omega 500GB DrivePlease? Hello friends; I need to format my 500GB Omega external drive and no matter what I do it just won't format. I deleted all the file on the unit and it still says total 465GB available space 437GB. What is taking up the 28GB I really wish I knew. When I open the drive it says zero files. I tried to format the drive by entering on format in the file menu of My Computer but Roxio wants to reinstall itself. I tried using Partition magic with no luck. Could someone provide some advice on what I could do please? Remember, seven days WITHOUT GOD... Makes one weak!!! Steve Boodram. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] EXTERNAL NUMBER PAD CONNECTION PROBLEMS
Josh, Two thoughts. Can you use another port? Also, if not using the external num pad does any other device work ok in that port? Finally, do you have another num pad to try, possible there is something shorting out inside of it? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Josh Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] EXTERNAL NUMBER PAD CONNECTION PROBLEMS hello all, I am having a serious problem with my external number pad on my Dell Inspiron 1545. The problem is when I connect the external number pad it will connect and unconnect at will. If I move the number pad even slightly it will unconnect. After several times of doing this it will give me a message that one of the devices connected to my computer has malfunctioned and to click that message. I have clicked that message once and it said to press a reset button or the hub will basically be rendered useless. I check the connection at the USB port and it is always firmly connected to the computer when this occurs. The external number pad is a lenovo number pad can anyone assist me on this issue. My thoughts is a loose connection inside the USB cord but I do not know for sure. Thanks for any help offered. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regarding mylaptopand the C:drive.
David, This is interesting. I've never heard of this before. How would one know they needed to perform this action? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 10:23 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regarding mylaptopand the C:drive. Thank you Mr. Mike. I figured you would have it in your stock pile. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regarding mylaptop and the C:drive. HI David: Here is a repeat of the message you wanted from Ishe. Hi, Sorry for the annoyance, but try this: 1. Go to Start menu, choose Run... 2. From the dialog box that appears, typeregsvr32 /i shell32.dll 3. Press Ok. A message will inform you that DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in shell32.dll succeeded. Press OK to dismiss the message, and enjoy! Hope this helps. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please helpmeregardingmylaptopand the C:drive. Please send that command again. I'd like to post it on the tips and tricks page but no longer have the original message. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help meregardingmylaptopand the C:drive. It restores your shell32 dll file if it was corrupted. It just registers all shell32 DLL according to their factory settings. I am glad it worked for you. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia jmoro...@ca.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:32 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regardingmylaptopand the C:drive. what does this do to my computer I did it and it worked out fine sent from My t-mobile dash 3g. Julio Morones Nickname Soda-pop Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com Skype jmorones03 Klango Sodapop Windows Live Messenger only jmorone...@hotmail.com Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help meregardingmylaptopand the C:drive.
David, Interesting, thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:06 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help meregardingmylaptopand the C:drive. Well if you are able to access your local drive then it would seem this is not an issue according to my research. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:08 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regardingmylaptopand the C:drive. David, This is interesting. I've never heard of this before. How would one know they needed to perform this action? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 10:23 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regarding mylaptopand the C:drive. Thank you Mr. Mike. I figured you would have it in your stock pile. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regarding mylaptop and the C:drive. HI David: Here is a repeat of the message you wanted from Ishe. Hi, Sorry for the annoyance, but try this: 1. Go to Start menu, choose Run... 2. From the dialog box that appears, typeregsvr32 /i shell32.dll 3. Press Ok. A message will inform you that DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in shell32.dll succeeded. Press OK to dismiss the message, and enjoy! Hope this helps. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please helpmeregardingmylaptopand the C:drive. Please send that command again. I'd like to post it on the tips and tricks page but no longer have the original message. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help meregardingmylaptopand the C:drive. It restores your shell32 dll file if it was corrupted. It just registers all shell32 DLL according to their factory settings. I am glad it worked for you. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia jmoro...@ca.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:32 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] can someone please help me regardingmylaptopand the C:drive. what does this do to my computer I did it and it worked out fine sent from My t-mobile dash 3g. Julio Morones Nickname Soda-pop Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com Skype jmorones03 Klango Sodapop Windows Live Messenger only jmorone...@hotmail.com Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] M4p files
Good morning, I know the I tunes store, which my understanding is much more accessible than in the past, offers much, if not all, of their music in M4p format. The VR Stream now supports that as long as there is not a D R M overlay associated with the file. Does I tunes offer any free (public domain) M4p downloads or is all the stuff on their site simply for sale? thanks Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] VR Stream List Info
Patricia, Thanks for sharing, been looking for this type group for a while. See you over there Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Patricia Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 11:33 AM To: BPC Subject: [Blind-Computing] VR Stream List Info Should anyone wish to subscribe to this list as well for help with their VR stream here's the info.. go to the following link where there's a form to subscribe to the Victor Reader Stream email discussion list: http://vrstreamusers.org/mailman/listinfo/vrstream_vrstreamu sers.org 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloadable installation package for uptodateversion of flash player
Mike, I had to update this a few weeks back to get the accessible portion of Game Day Audio on the MLB web site to work correctly. I can't remember exactly how I did it but I followed links and got it installed ok without sited assistance. I wish there was a way David or Rick could keep a current copy on their websites to make the process much simpler. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 4:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloadable installation package for uptodateversion of flash player Hi Jacob; I have been trying to download the Adobe Flashplayer since last Monday. No matter what website I tried, the downloads all work the same. When you click on the Run option a screen appears that Jaws will not read. I had to have a sighted person install the Flashplayer at both homes on 3 different computers because I couldn't get Jaws to work no matter what cursor I tried or how it was routed. What comes up when you click on the Run option is a screen that you have to click on a box agreeing to their terms and another box to install and as I stated earlier Jaws won't read any of it. If anyone has a fix for this I certainly wish they would post it! I ran into the same problem trying to use the website you have provided. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloadable installation package for up todateversion of flash player Ok, seems might have found what wanted/needed here: http://www.filecluster.com/downloads/Adobe-Flash-Player.html If you now click on the mirror download site links, it starts downloading a file called install_flash_player.exe, so think it's working. Stay well Jacob Kruger - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 11:27 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Downloadable installation package for up to dateversion of flash player Ok, since the accessible part of the adobe website is 100% useless/inaccessible, does anyone have a redistributable download link for versions 10.x of adobe flash player? Have just reloaded machine to solve/work around other issues had, but while have redistributable install package for flash player 9.x, I can't get it to update itsself to flash player 10 etc. Stay well __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5189 (20100611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5189 (20100611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5189 (20100611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5191 (20100611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5191 (20100611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Digital talking player and audible books?
Carlos, Not sure on the NLS player but if I remember correctly, with my Victor Stream I needed to visit their site and register the unit with them as my preferred device for listening and then I got some type of a key I needed to install on the SD card in the stream. Been a while so above may not be exact but may head you in the right direction. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Carliss Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:03 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Digital talking player and audible books? Listers, Will the digital NLS player play audible books? If so, ware do we get the key to play the audible books?``` Thanks! Carliss 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] hey guys I have a question
Julio, Have you installed any additional or different equipment since you purchased? If not, have you tried calling Gateway and explain your predicament? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 4:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] hey guys I have a question is their a different way to get audio drivers for my gate way laptop because the ones that are on the gateway websight don't work and I have no audio it's called the sigma tel audio or something like that.any help please? sent from My t-mobile dash 3g. Julio Morones Nickname Soda-pop Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com Skype jmorones03 Klango Sodapop Windows Live Messenger only jmorone...@hotmail.com Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] No Speech on Boot up
Margaret, In my opinion, these possible reasons you cite may have been at play. Has it done this before? sometimes computers do strange things and unless you can consistently replicate the problem it if often difficult to pinpoint an exact reason for a particular behavior. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Margaret Thomas Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] No Speech on Boot up Hi All, I seem to be back to normal now, but I had a problem with JAWS not speaking when I booted up this morning and I'm wondering if any of the possibilities I'm thinking of could have been the cause or if I'm totally wrong. I turned off the computer last night, but didn't baby-sit it to see if it went through the whole routine without problems. The case wasn't vibrating and there were no fan noises etc., so I figure it had totally shut down. I booted up and did not sit there while it booted and when I came back probably half an hour or longer, JAWS wouldn't speak at all and my efforts to shut down properly failed. I unplugged the machine and got speech back when it booted up. Critical updates are supposed to be installed automatically and I remembered that MS was supposed to issue a slew, but there was nothing in the sys tray about updates being ready to install and the whole bunch was listed on the MS update page when I checked. I took care of that little chore. My first possibility for the loss of speech was that the 'puter started the download and installation process before JAWS loaded, but when I sat through the boot up, JAWS loaded before Windows. The second possibility is that I have a paid Carbonite subscription and I thought maybe the Carbonite backup process was conflicting with the Microsoft one. Does anyone know if either of these might have caused the problem? I'm running XP Home with SP3 and JAWS 10.0.1178. Thank you, Margaret 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003 after computer issues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3
Jacob, Although this suggestion will not help your current situation, it will in the future. Consider using Image for Windows. Sounds like you have a need to put your system back to a solid starting point quite frequently. With Image for Windows, you build your basic OS and all necessary programs and then burn a basic image. Anytime you want to return to that point you simply pop in the CD, go have a cup of coffee and come back in about a half hour and your good to go. I use this often and it is totally blind accessible. Just a thought because I've been where you are and have spent hours messing around to no avail. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003 after computerissues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3 This is a bit of a long shot, but last week after I tried to restore my windows XP machine back to a slightly older restore point due to it starting to have a couple operating system issues most likely due to all the software/configuration testing I've done on it, as per usual, but the machine seemed to not go anywhere after I left it restarting for around half an hour after telling it to use the clean restore point, and eventually, I had to literally run a windows installation repair, and then install windows XP service pack 3 to make it generally work again. Now the issue is that it won't let me run certain installation packages, like trying to reinstall a version of adobe reader since it seems to be looking for installation files/components that don't exist, but the main thing that has now come around is that I can't even start microsoft word 2003 since jaws seems to crash, and the whole system is almost hanging - only thing to do seems to be to hit Ctrl + Alt + Del keys, wait a little bit, hit Alt + U for turn off menu items, and then hit the R key to choose the restart option - all of this without any talking going on, since even narrator and NVDA don't seem to want to cooperate properly when I then try to make them act as a form of backup, and jaws is just crashing outright. Anyway, now tried reinstalling office 2003 in case it needed to be repaired/reverted to it's initial installation state, but still doesn't work, but, FWIW, other pieces of office software, like excel do still work, so it seems to be specifically word in this part of the puzzle. Anyway, apart from being pretty sure will again have to reload windows from scratch, like I normally seem to need to do around every 3-6 months, was just wondering if anyone had any ideas/ideas to try sort this out more easily/quicker? TIA Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5180 (20100607) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003aftercomputer issues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3
Jacob, That was my exact situation too and Image for Windows solved all of that. Good luck al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003aftercomputer issues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3 Will check it out - thanks. Have specifically created restore points, but, then, they don't want to cooperate as such...smile Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003 aftercomputer issues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3 Jacob, Although this suggestion will not help your current situation, it will in the future. Consider using Image for Windows. Sounds like you have a need to put your system back to a solid starting point quite frequently. With Image for Windows, you build your basic OS and all necessary programs and then burn a basic image. Anytime you want to return to that point you simply pop in the CD, go have a cup of coffee and come back in about a half hour and your good to go. I use this often and it is totally blind accessible. Just a thought because I've been where you are and have spent hours messing around to no avail. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Issue with jaws 11 and word 2003 after computerissues were resolved using windows XP service pack 3 This is a bit of a long shot, but last week after I tried to restore my windows XP machine back to a slightly older restore point due to it starting to have a couple operating system issues most likely due to all the software/configuration testing I've done on it, as per usual, but the machine seemed to not go anywhere after I left it restarting for around half an hour after telling it to use the clean restore point, and eventually, I had to literally run a windows installation repair, and then install windows XP service pack 3 to make it generally work again. Now the issue is that it won't let me run certain installation packages, like trying to reinstall a version of adobe reader since it seems to be looking for installation files/components that don't exist, but the main thing that has now come around is that I can't even start microsoft word 2003 since jaws seems to crash, and the whole system is almost hanging - only thing to do seems to be to hit Ctrl + Alt + Del keys, wait a little bit, hit Alt + U for turn off menu items, and then hit the R key to choose the restart option - all of this without any talking going on, since even narrator and NVDA don't seem to want to cooperate properly when I then try to make them act as a form of backup, and jaws is just crashing outright. Anyway, now tried reinstalling office 2003 in case it needed to be repaired/reverted to it's initial installation state, but still doesn't work, but, FWIW, other pieces of office software, like excel do still work, so it seems to be specifically word in this part of the puzzle. Anyway, apart from being pretty sure will again have to reload windows from scratch, like I normally seem to need to do around every 3-6 months, was just wondering if anyone had any ideas/ideas to try sort this out more easily/quicker? TIA Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5180 (20100607) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5181 (20100608) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5181 (20100608) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader-directdownloadlink?
Jacob A while back I tried installing I believe it was 9.3 and got the same result. I reinstalled 8 point something Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:41 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader-directdownloadlink? 9.0.2.0.0.41 This file gives me a installation error after I downloaded it, so might have to try uninstalling older versions first or something. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader -directdownloadlink? Is this version later than version 9? Jim -- From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader -directdownloadlink? I'm running the same operating system etc., so am busy downloading it now - thanks. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader - directdownloadlink? Hi Jacob, I downloaded one recently on a Windows XP, service Pack 3 here: http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/9.x/9.3/enu /AdbeRdr930_en_US.exe Hope this is compatible with your system as well. take care Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:22 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader - direct downloadlink? The 'extra' adobe download manager seems to be making it impossible to now download the newest, accessible version of adobe reader - which is in itsself supposed to be accessible again - makes sense (not!), so was just wondering if anyone had a direct/redistribution link for getting hold of an accessible version? Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5170 (20100603) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5172 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5172 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version ofadobereader-directdownloadlink?
Mike, Do you have that link that Ishe provided to you? I never had 9.2 and unstalled 8.x and then tried installing 9.3 Can't remember exactly what the error message was now but basically it would not run. If you have it maybe I'll try installing again this weekend thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 11:12 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version ofadobereader-directdownloadlink? Hi Al; I had Adobe 9.2 and I just downloaded 9.3 and installed it using the link provided by, I believe it was Ishe. When I went to install 9.3 a dialogue came up wanting me to choose remove or repair. I checked the box for repair and everything went smoothly. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobereader-directdownloadlink? Jacob A while back I tried installing I believe it was 9.3 and got the same result. I reinstalled 8 point something Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:41 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader-directdownloadlink? 9.0.2.0.0.41 This file gives me a installation error after I downloaded it, so might have to try uninstalling older versions first or something. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader -directdownloadlink? Is this version later than version 9? Jim -- From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader -directdownloadlink? I'm running the same operating system etc., so am busy downloading it now - thanks. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader - directdownloadlink? Hi Jacob, I downloaded one recently on a Windows XP, service Pack 3 here: http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/9.x/9.3/enu /AdbeRdr930_en_US.exe Hope this is compatible with your system as well. take care Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:22 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Newest version of adobe reader - direct downloadlink? The 'extra' adobe download manager seems to be making it impossible to now download the newest, accessible version of adobe reader - which is in itsself supposed to be accessible again - makes sense (not!), so was just wondering if anyone had a direct/redistribution link for getting hold of an accessible version? Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5170 (20100603) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5171 (20100604) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5172 (20100604
Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal
Mike, When you say you installed Outlook Express do you mean you only set it up as the email client? I am not aware of a way just to install Outlook Express or remove the program itself. If you use the remove account button it will deleted the profile you established but the program will stay as part of Windows. This is my understanding but may not be gospel Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:37 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal Hi All; We installed Outlook Express on my brother's computer for him to try. He prefers using his ATT webmail and to remove OE. What is the best way to remove OE from his computer? Or, should I be asking about just removing the account we created? I noticed a removal button onn the Internet Accounts page when going to Tools / Accounts. He's running XPSP3 Home. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal
Mike, Just go ahead and remove the account and next time an alternate email client is opened, select it as your default. Outlook Express will remain as an available program under XP for future use should your brother choose to use it. Hope this answers your concern? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 1:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal Hi Al David; Yes, we set it up as an email client. I know OE is a part of XP and we don't want to remove the program, just the account, I assume, so that OE isn't a working program anymore. Am I making any sense? I know my computer lingo sucks! As I stated in my earlier post, this is my brother's computer so I don't want to use XPLite and permanently remove anything from his computer. So, if I remove the account would this take OE out of the picture, so to speak? Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal Mike, When you say you installed Outlook Express do you mean you only set it up as the email client? I am not aware of a way just to install Outlook Express or remove the program itself. If you use the remove account button it will deleted the profile you established but the program will stay as part of Windows. This is my understanding but may not be gospel Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:37 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Removal Hi All; We installed Outlook Express on my brother's computer for him to try. He prefers using his ATT webmail and to remove OE. What is the best way to remove OE from his computer? Or, should I be asking about just removing the account we created? I noticed a removal button onn the Internet Accounts page when going to Tools / Accounts. He's running XPSP3 Home. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Bob, Thanks for the ideas, I'll keep handy for next time I face the dilemma. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Bob J. Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 11:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory I don't know which version of Windows is being used by Al so I don't know if a DOS prompt is available to him. I do know that with WIN2K, a DOS prompt is available. With that DOS prompt, the DEL command will delete a file and the RD command will remove a directory (aka folder). These commands do work on a drive that is connected via the USB port. If your version of Windows does provide a DOS prompt, after you get to the DOS prompt, type CD G: and press ENTER. In the command shown above, replace the letter G with the correct drive letter for your drive of interest. Use the DIR command to get a list of files and folders. Use the CD command to change to a desired folder. Use the ATTRIB command to get/set the attributes of any file or folder. Use the HELP command to get instructions on how to use any of these commands. hth Bob - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 6:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al, I don't know if dos works with USB, but if it does, you might try using it with the del command. If this is possible, others may have to give you the particulars on this. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ken, I did and that still does not work. I tried the other night when Mike suggested as well. I'm at a loss on how to get this off an external drive. The chakdsk thing worked well on the internal but Hopefully somebody has some other idea. Thanks for the suggestion Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of ken d Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 7:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Al Try arrowing down in your application list to delete, while being focussed on the corrupt file; it worked for me-- after I did unlock and all the other suggestions that came along. Ken D - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Well on the reboot this morning, I made sure the external hard drive was turned on and plugged in but the chkdsk process did not finish as it does with internal units. Computer booted as normal and I cannot delete that corrupt file directory. Any other ideas on this? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 6:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory If your computer boots while the USB disc is connected, it will perform the disk checking first thing before Windows loads. In fact, one of the primary operations during the boot process is checking your hardware integrity for any errors and loads any software afterwards. In your case, I believe that when Windows failed to complete the task, it will be completed during the boot process regardless of the media you are using. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Joshua, or others Well I just ran a chkdsk on an external hard drive with a corrupt file or directory and it ran through the first of three steps just like the internal one did last evening. However, it did not complete the last two steps as the note below indicates it will, and it did identify 3 things it deleted on its first pass. I have not rebooted my computer this evening as I don't want to tie it up as I need to use it. But, here is my question. When I reboot later how is chkdsk going to finish the job like it did with my internal drive last evening as it is hooked up through a USB port and I don't believe they become active until Window's boots? I did try unplugging the drive and reconnecting but still can't delete that directory/file until the process completes itself. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joshua Klander
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Ishe, Well on the reboot this morning, I made sure the external hard drive was turned on and plugged in but the chkdsk process did not finish as it does with internal units. Computer booted as normal and I cannot delete that corrupt file directory. Any other ideas on this? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 6:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory If your computer boots while the USB disc is connected, it will perform the disk checking first thing before Windows loads. In fact, one of the primary operations during the boot process is checking your hardware integrity for any errors and loads any software afterwards. In your case, I believe that when Windows failed to complete the task, it will be completed during the boot process regardless of the media you are using. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Joshua, or others Well I just ran a chkdsk on an external hard drive with a corrupt file or directory and it ran through the first of three steps just like the internal one did last evening. However, it did not complete the last two steps as the note below indicates it will, and it did identify 3 things it deleted on its first pass. I have not rebooted my computer this evening as I don't want to tie it up as I need to use it. But, here is my question. When I reboot later how is chkdsk going to finish the job like it did with my internal drive last evening as it is hooked up through a USB port and I don't believe they become active until Window's boots? I did try unplugging the drive and reconnecting but still can't delete that directory/file until the process completes itself. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joshua Klander Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hello. If you scan a portable hard drive, the entire process will take place when the computer is running. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, One additional question, if I run chkdsk on a portable hard drive connected through a USB connection, can the entire process take place while the computer is running or will it have to reboot and finish? If the later, how does that work since I don't believe the USB ports are active until after Windows boots? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Glad it worked. Of course you can choose to do this regularly, but it is not always necessary unless you find some corrupt files. However, for better system performance I recommend this and a few housekeeping chores. I personally schedule such things as defragmentation, disk cleanup, backups and of course the disk checking utility on a monthly basis. To let this not interfere with your day to day work, you can just add these command line tasks to the Schedule Tasks in the Control Panel so that they may take place without your interference in future. Thanks and and take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks, problem resolved. When I did this last night, it said there were 3 parts to the process and the first one completed relatively quickly and I did hear something toward the end about deleting something. It did not finish the process until I booted this morning which took quite a while since the G drive where I keep my backups is quite large. This was a great tip and I'll keep for future reference . Is it a good maintenance practice to run chkdsk on drives occasionally? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 4:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory The chkdsk utility is found in the system root, so you simply open a command line and type chkdsk. This is used
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Ken, I did and that still does not work. I tried the other night when Mike suggested as well. I'm at a loss on how to get this off an external drive. The chakdsk thing worked well on the internal but Hopefully somebody has some other idea. Thanks for the suggestion Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of ken d Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 7:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Al Try arrowing down in your application list to delete, while being focussed on the corrupt file; it worked for me-- after I did unlock and all the other suggestions that came along. Ken D - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Well on the reboot this morning, I made sure the external hard drive was turned on and plugged in but the chkdsk process did not finish as it does with internal units. Computer booted as normal and I cannot delete that corrupt file directory. Any other ideas on this? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 6:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory If your computer boots while the USB disc is connected, it will perform the disk checking first thing before Windows loads. In fact, one of the primary operations during the boot process is checking your hardware integrity for any errors and loads any software afterwards. In your case, I believe that when Windows failed to complete the task, it will be completed during the boot process regardless of the media you are using. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Joshua, or others Well I just ran a chkdsk on an external hard drive with a corrupt file or directory and it ran through the first of three steps just like the internal one did last evening. However, it did not complete the last two steps as the note below indicates it will, and it did identify 3 things it deleted on its first pass. I have not rebooted my computer this evening as I don't want to tie it up as I need to use it. But, here is my question. When I reboot later how is chkdsk going to finish the job like it did with my internal drive last evening as it is hooked up through a USB port and I don't believe they become active until Window's boots? I did try unplugging the drive and reconnecting but still can't delete that directory/file until the process completes itself. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joshua Klander Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hello. If you scan a portable hard drive, the entire process will take place when the computer is running. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, One additional question, if I run chkdsk on a portable hard drive connected through a USB connection, can the entire process take place while the computer is running or will it have to reboot and finish? If the later, how does that work since I don't believe the USB ports are active until after Windows boots? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Glad it worked. Of course you can choose to do this regularly, but it is not always necessary unless you find some corrupt files. However, for better system performance I recommend this and a few housekeeping chores. I personally schedule such things as defragmentation, disk cleanup, backups and of course the disk checking utility on a monthly basis. To let this not interfere with your day to day work, you can just add these command line tasks to the Schedule Tasks in the Control Panel so that they may take place without your interference in future. Thanks and and take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May
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Mike, The other night I did try renaming, copy, cut, etc all to no avail. I did fix the problem today but it took several hours. I went to the drive properties, then ctrl tab to error checking, then and checked the box to automatically fix errors and also checked the box to try to recover bad sectors. It did allow me to finally delete what I wanted but took way too long. It was a five step process. Thank goodness I had other things to do today and just checked back periodically. I wish there was a quicker way. In my opinion, this took as long as reformatting the drive and recopying the data to it. thanks to you and all for the help Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 10:38 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Alan; We've talked about deleting. Have you tried cutting it out? This is a guess and would only take a short amount of time to attempt. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Well on the reboot this morning, I made sure the external hard drive was turned on and plugged in but the chkdsk process did not finish as it does with internal units. Computer booted as normal and I cannot delete that corrupt file directory. Any other ideas on this? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 6:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory If your computer boots while the USB disc is connected, it will perform the disk checking first thing before Windows loads. In fact, one of the primary operations during the boot process is checking your hardware integrity for any errors and loads any software afterwards. In your case, I believe that when Windows failed to complete the task, it will be completed during the boot process regardless of the media you are using. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Joshua, or others Well I just ran a chkdsk on an external hard drive with a corrupt file or directory and it ran through the first of three steps just like the internal one did last evening. However, it did not complete the last two steps as the note below indicates it will, and it did identify 3 things it deleted on its first pass. I have not rebooted my computer this evening as I don't want to tie it up as I need to use it. But, here is my question. When I reboot later how is chkdsk going to finish the job like it did with my internal drive last evening as it is hooked up through a USB port and I don't believe they become active until Window's boots? I did try unplugging the drive and reconnecting but still can't delete that directory/file until the process completes itself. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joshua Klander Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hello. If you scan a portable hard drive, the entire process will take place when the computer is running. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, One additional question, if I run chkdsk on a portable hard drive connected through a USB connection, can the entire process take place while the computer is running or will it have to reboot and finish? If the later, how does that work since I don't believe the USB ports are active until after Windows boots? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Glad it worked. Of course you can choose to do this regularly, but it is not always necessary unless you find some corrupt files. However, for better system performance I recommend this and a few housekeeping chores. I personally schedule such things as defragmentation, disk cleanup, backups and of course the disk checking utility on a monthly basis. To let this not interfere with your day to day work, you can just add
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Ishe, Thanks, problem resolved. When I did this last night, it said there were 3 parts to the process and the first one completed relatively quickly and I did hear something toward the end about deleting something. It did not finish the process until I booted this morning which took quite a while since the G drive where I keep my backups is quite large. This was a great tip and I'll keep for future reference . Is it a good maintenance practice to run chkdsk on drives occasionally? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 4:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory The chkdsk utility is found in the system root, so you simply open a command line and type chkdsk. This is used for checking your disk integrity and recovering lost chains in any directory. From the message you are receiving, it looks like chkdsk could be the solution. Open Run from the Start menu. Type cmd and press Enter. When the command prompt appears, simply type chkdsk, followed by the path to the directory which is corrupted or its drive. For example, you can type chkdsk E:documents or simply chkdsk E: The verbose output will be spoken back by Jaws (or any screen reader) so you won't be bored by waiting. Hope this may work. Cheers - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks for the site. I went there and this is the description Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows: Cannot delete file: Access is denied. There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use or the file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Unlocker is the solution. Unlocker is an Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click of the mouse on a file or folder to get rid of error message such as error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program. Although this sounds like a useful tool in some situations I believe my situation may be different? Here's the message I'm getting: Error Deleting File or Folder Cannot delete Shoe #25.xls: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. OK Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Your other suggestion of running chkdsk on the directory or file sounds good but I don't see an option to do that. What would the command line in the run dialogue box look like to execute that task? thanks in advance Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 3:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Mike and friends You can download Unlocker Assistant here: http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html Basically it helps to eliminate those Windows annoying messages like Access is denied or phrasing to that effect. Take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Ishe; Where does someone get this Unlocker tool you speak of? It sounds like it would be a handy tool to have available. I am running XPSP3 Home. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory 1. Run chkdsk on the directory to recover some chains. or 2. Get the Unlocker tool. It will show you which process is locking that file. Try unlocking the file and delete it. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Mike, Thanks for the suggestion but does not appear to work. I finally tracked down the culprit file about 6-7 directories deep and it has nothing before it. I can't rename it, open it, move it etc. Any other ideas from anyone? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al; If I remember correctly, these corrupted files have a tilda or some kind of sign at the front
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Ishe, One additional question, if I run chkdsk on a portable hard drive connected through a USB connection, can the entire process take place while the computer is running or will it have to reboot and finish? If the later, how does that work since I don't believe the USB ports are active until after Windows boots? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Glad it worked. Of course you can choose to do this regularly, but it is not always necessary unless you find some corrupt files. However, for better system performance I recommend this and a few housekeeping chores. I personally schedule such things as defragmentation, disk cleanup, backups and of course the disk checking utility on a monthly basis. To let this not interfere with your day to day work, you can just add these command line tasks to the Schedule Tasks in the Control Panel so that they may take place without your interference in future. Thanks and and take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks, problem resolved. When I did this last night, it said there were 3 parts to the process and the first one completed relatively quickly and I did hear something toward the end about deleting something. It did not finish the process until I booted this morning which took quite a while since the G drive where I keep my backups is quite large. This was a great tip and I'll keep for future reference . Is it a good maintenance practice to run chkdsk on drives occasionally? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 4:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory The chkdsk utility is found in the system root, so you simply open a command line and type chkdsk. This is used for checking your disk integrity and recovering lost chains in any directory. From the message you are receiving, it looks like chkdsk could be the solution. Open Run from the Start menu. Type cmd and press Enter. When the command prompt appears, simply type chkdsk, followed by the path to the directory which is corrupted or its drive. For example, you can type chkdsk E:documents or simply chkdsk E: The verbose output will be spoken back by Jaws (or any screen reader) so you won't be bored by waiting. Hope this may work. Cheers - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks for the site. I went there and this is the description Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows: Cannot delete file: Access is denied. There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use or the file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Unlocker is the solution. Unlocker is an Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click of the mouse on a file or folder to get rid of error message such as error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program. Although this sounds like a useful tool in some situations I believe my situation may be different? Here's the message I'm getting: Error Deleting File or Folder Cannot delete Shoe #25.xls: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. OK Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Your other suggestion of running chkdsk on the directory or file sounds good but I don't see an option to do that. What would the command line in the run dialogue box look like to execute that task? thanks in advance Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 3:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Mike and friends You can download Unlocker Assistant here: http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html Basically it helps to eliminate those Windows annoying messages like Access is denied or phrasing to that effect. Take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Joshua, or others Well I just ran a chkdsk on an external hard drive with a corrupt file or directory and it ran through the first of three steps just like the internal one did last evening. However, it did not complete the last two steps as the note below indicates it will, and it did identify 3 things it deleted on its first pass. I have not rebooted my computer this evening as I don't want to tie it up as I need to use it. But, here is my question. When I reboot later how is chkdsk going to finish the job like it did with my internal drive last evening as it is hooked up through a USB port and I don't believe they become active until Window's boots? I did try unplugging the drive and reconnecting but still can't delete that directory/file until the process completes itself. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joshua Klander Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hello. If you scan a portable hard drive, the entire process will take place when the computer is running. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, One additional question, if I run chkdsk on a portable hard drive connected through a USB connection, can the entire process take place while the computer is running or will it have to reboot and finish? If the later, how does that work since I don't believe the USB ports are active until after Windows boots? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Glad it worked. Of course you can choose to do this regularly, but it is not always necessary unless you find some corrupt files. However, for better system performance I recommend this and a few housekeeping chores. I personally schedule such things as defragmentation, disk cleanup, backups and of course the disk checking utility on a monthly basis. To let this not interfere with your day to day work, you can just add these command line tasks to the Schedule Tasks in the Control Panel so that they may take place without your interference in future. Thanks and and take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks, problem resolved. When I did this last night, it said there were 3 parts to the process and the first one completed relatively quickly and I did hear something toward the end about deleting something. It did not finish the process until I booted this morning which took quite a while since the G drive where I keep my backups is quite large. This was a great tip and I'll keep for future reference . Is it a good maintenance practice to run chkdsk on drives occasionally? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 4:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory The chkdsk utility is found in the system root, so you simply open a command line and type chkdsk. This is used for checking your disk integrity and recovering lost chains in any directory. From the message you are receiving, it looks like chkdsk could be the solution. Open Run from the Start menu. Type cmd and press Enter. When the command prompt appears, simply type chkdsk, followed by the path to the directory which is corrupted or its drive. For example, you can type chkdsk E:documents or simply chkdsk E: The verbose output will be spoken back by Jaws (or any screen reader) so you won't be bored by waiting. Hope this may work. Cheers - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Ishe, Thanks for the site. I went there and this is the description Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows: Cannot delete file: Access is denied. There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use or the file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Unlocker is the solution. Unlocker is an Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click
[Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Good afternoon, I run across this problem once in a while and am presently facing it. Is there a way to delete a directory and/or file that has become corrupt and window's will not allow one to delete it? This is an old backup file within a directory on a back up drive. I know I could re format the drive but then I would need to copy all the good data back and that is considerable. Any suggestions? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Mike, Thanks for the suggestion but does not appear to work. I finally tracked down the culprit file about 6-7 directories deep and it has nothing before it. I can't rename it, open it, move it etc. Any other ideas from anyone? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al; If I remember correctly, these corrupted files have a tilda or some kind of sign at the front of their title. If you press your F2 key with the file in question highlighted and delete the sign out of the name then press enter I think the file can now be deleted. Pressing the F2 on a highlighted file allows you to change / alter the whole name / title or any part of it. After you have made the changes to your title / name press enter to save the changes and save them. Hope, and I do mean hope, this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Good afternoon, I run across this problem once in a while and am presently facing it. Is there a way to delete a directory and/or file that has become corrupt and window's will not allow one to delete it? This is an old backup file within a directory on a back up drive. I know I could re format the drive but then I would need to copy all the good data back and that is considerable. Any suggestions? Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Mike, Thanks for another good idea. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I'll try that unlocker toolIshe mentioned. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 2:38 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al; When the particular file is highlighted try pressing the applications key and arrowing to delete and pressing enter. I have deleted corrupted files in this manner when just pressing the delete key wouldn't work. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Mike, Thanks for the suggestion but does not appear to work. I finally tracked down the culprit file about 6-7 directories deep and it has nothing before it. I can't rename it, open it, move it etc. Any other ideas from anyone? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al; If I remember correctly, these corrupted files have a tilda or some kind of sign at the front of their title. If you press your F2 key with the file in question highlighted and delete the sign out of the name then press enter I think the file can now be deleted. Pressing the F2 on a highlighted file allows you to change / alter the whole name / title or any part of it. After you have made the changes to your title / name press enter to save the changes and save them. Hope, and I do mean hope, this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Good afternoon, I run across this problem once in a while and am presently facing it. Is there a way to delete a directory and/or file that has become corrupt and window's will not allow one to delete it? This is an old backup file within a directory on a back up drive. I know I could re format the drive but then I would need to copy all the good data back and that is considerable. Any suggestions? Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory
Ishe, Thanks for the site. I went there and this is the description Ever had such an annoying message given by Windows: Cannot delete file: Access is denied. There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use or the file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Unlocker is the solution. Unlocker is an Explorer extension that allows you with a simple right-click of the mouse on a file or folder to get rid of error message such as error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it is used by another person or program. Although this sounds like a useful tool in some situations I believe my situation may be different? Here's the message I'm getting: Error Deleting File or Folder Cannot delete Shoe #25.xls: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable. OK Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Your other suggestion of running chkdsk on the directory or file sounds good but I don't see an option to do that. What would the command line in the run dialogue box look like to execute that task? thanks in advance Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 3:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Mike and friends You can download Unlocker Assistant here: http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html Basically it helps to eliminate those Windows annoying messages like Access is denied or phrasing to that effect. Take care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Ishe; Where does someone get this Unlocker tool you speak of? It sounds like it would be a handy tool to have available. I am running XPSP3 Home. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory 1. Run chkdsk on the directory to recover some chains. or 2. Get the Unlocker tool. It will show you which process is locking that file. Try unlocking the file and delete it. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Mike, Thanks for the suggestion but does not appear to work. I finally tracked down the culprit file about 6-7 directories deep and it has nothing before it. I can't rename it, open it, move it etc. Any other ideas from anyone? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 1:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Hi Al; If I remember correctly, these corrupted files have a tilda or some kind of sign at the front of their title. If you press your F2 key with the file in question highlighted and delete the sign out of the name then press enter I think the file can now be deleted. Pressing the F2 on a highlighted file allows you to change / alter the whole name / title or any part of it. After you have made the changes to your title / name press enter to save the changes and save them. Hope, and I do mean hope, this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Deleting corrupt directory Good afternoon, I run across this problem once in a while and am presently facing it. Is there a way to delete a directory and/or file that has become corrupt and window's will not allow one to delete it? This is an old backup file within a directory on a back up drive. I know I could re format the drive but then I would need to copy all the good data back and that is considerable. Any suggestions? Al 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
Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files
David, Will you eventually toss this up on your site? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files You probably got the right file and I didn't is most likely the difference. I'll go check again Mr. Mike. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files Hi David TJ; First, TJ, thank you very much for this great information. It will come in very handy . David, this is the version that I downloaded. OpenOfficePortable_3.2.0_English.paf.exe I wonder what the differences might be.? Thanks again. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:49 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files Just to be clear this is the file I downloaded: OpenOffice_Portable_2.4.1_zh_cn.paf.exe I like to play around with some of this stuff from time to time. I also have a daisy convertor around here that does MP3 files. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: TJ McElroy gMail mcelroy...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files Hello Francis, Sorry it took so long to get an answer to your question. I was also interested in converting text to Daisy and here is a free and quite easy to do just that. It will require three downloads: 1. Open Office portable 2. Open XML to DAISY 3. Open XML to DAISY manual I am using the portable version of Open Office because I was unhappy how the normal install version slowed down my computer. The conversion still works with the portable version and you have the added bonus of being to save every thing on a USB drive. You can read the manual for the step by step, but in a nut shell here is what to do. 1. install Open Office 2. unzip the Open XML to DAISY plug in. 3. Start open office 4. navigate to the Tools Extension Manager 5 Add Odt2DaisyAddOn.oxt ( located in the file that you unzipped earlier ) 6. Restart Open Office Once you restart Open Office there will be an export to Daisy option under the files menu. When that option is selected, it will prompt for a file name, then a screen will appear telling you of the data that will be stored in the Daisy document. you will have to choose ok from this screen. Ok and cancel are located at the bottom of the screen This screen does not speak for me, maybe it will for you. The first Daisy book conversion might give a message that the Daisy Pipeline was not found. This message has only appeared once for me. A light version of the Daisy Pipeline is part of what you added to Open Office. After the conversion you will have three folders under the filename that you choose to save the Daisy document as. An audio book a Daisy book a z3986 I do not know what the z3986 is, if you find out let me know. I have given the download urls below: OpenOffice.org Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISYTra nslator%20Word%20Add-Ins/Release%202.1.1/DaisyTranslator_Wor dAddin_24March2009.zip/download Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net ( manual ) http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISY%20 Translator%20User%20Document/Release%202.1.1/Daisy_Translato r_Instruction_Manual_24March2009.docx/download HTH TJ - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan To: Blind-Computing Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:00 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files I purchased the Bookport Plus player/recorder from the American Printing House for the Blind in March this year and downloaded approximately 129 books from Gutenberg.org. What I want to do is to change these books from plain text to a DAISY format so that I can listen to them on the Bookport Plus. Does anybody on this list have any expertise in doing this conversion and is it an expensive venture? I tried setting the pitch to minus 5 and the resulting playback sounded very gravelly like a famous jazz trumpeter by the name of Louis Armstrong also known as Sachmo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files;
Dan, You could install a nice program called C Cleaner available on the JAWS Users website. This will do this and a whole lot more Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Dan Mccurley Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:33 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files; I have heard that temp files that collect on one's computer are bad in that they slow things down and God knows what else; could someone tell me how to get rid of such files. Thanks, Dan 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files;
Chris, Interesting, how did you know that? Next time I run C Cleaner how will I know what it misses? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 8:04 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files; I personally use CCleaner, but still delete them manually. It was discovered that CCleaner doesn't get rid of *all* temporary files, but it does get rid of most of them. Mr Technician E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 23/05/2010 13:00, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Dan, You could install a nice program called C Cleaner available on the JAWS Users website. This will do this and a whole lot more Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Dan Mccurley Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:33 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files; I have heard that temp files that collect on one's computer are bad in that they slow things down and God knows what else; could someone tell me how to get rid of such files. Thanks, Dan 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] erasing a hardrive
Sister Heather, Probably the easiest thing to do is use the factory disks to restore to original configuration as when you got it. Technically, someone could probably have a company restore some things that were deleted but it is very costly and I don't think anyone would do that just to see what was on there. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of sister Heather Albright Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 6:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] erasing a hardrive I have the original desks to the laptop from dell! 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8
Jenny, I get that too on occasion so it is not just your machine etc. Not sure what it is but I haven't been able to find a work around Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jenny Dawson Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8 Hi everyone Whenever I open IE8 I get a message saying that my last browser session closed unexpectedly and would I like to return to it or go to home page. It's been happening for about a week now. I have tried a reset but nothing's changed. Any ideas? Thanks in anticipation. Kind regards Jenny Dawson Phone: 08 94961024 Email: jjdaw...@iinet.net.au 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8
Alan, Does the microphone work with other applications? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 Dear Friends, I have a friend with windows vista home edition He installed Skype 3.8 including the scripts! But he cannot get his microphone to react! In other words, everything seems fine, and when he does the microphone test, it does not respond! Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? They will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very kindly! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE
Jo, David sent you the only option I'm aware of for an alternative voice. On another note, where does one subscribe to the news option you cite below Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jo Luland Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE -Hi All, I hope this question is in line for this list. I'd like to use Newsline in your pocket on my Victor Stream. I tried it once, but I just can't get used to the Samantha and Tom voices which are used to read the text. Is it possible for me to somehow download and use another program? If so, where can I get it? Can I, for example, install Real Speak or some equivalent program? Thanks for any suggestions. Jo Original Message - From: Carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 3:41 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using search in Outlook2007? Listers, Please! Will someone tell me how is search used in Outlook2007?! I have over 800 emails in my inbox and there's an email that I must have and scrolling through all these emails!!! I've tried several things in using the search but, nothing. I really like 2007,but 2003 was more user friendly, in my opinion. Thanks to all, Carliss 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem
Mike, This is good information to know. Glad you got it all fixed Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem Hi Al; Thank you for your response. Uninstalling and reinstalling didn't help. The problem was the clock on my brothers computer was way the heck off and the time being off screwed up something with Internet certificates or something like that. I reset the time and everything is fine now.. Below is the solution to the problem i found on the Internet. This is a fairly un-common Windows Update error and hopefully this article will help you resolve the problems you are having. The 0x80072f8f error code typically occurs because of a time issue. What causes Error 0x80072f8f # The date / time on your computer is too different from the date / time of the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates used by the Windows Update site.. Resolution Suggestion One: # Check you have the correct time and date and time zone: 1. Double click the clock in the bottom right hand corner. 2. Check you have the correct time and date. 3. Click the Time Zone Tab. 4. Check you have the correct time zone. --- Resolution Suggestion Two: # Re-register these important files and check IE settings: 1. Click Start. 2. Choose Run. 3. In the Run box, type: regsvr32 Mssip32.dll 4. Click OK. 5. Repeat this time typing: regsvr32 Initpki.dll ...now 6. Open Internet Explorer 7. Select the Tools menu and then select Internet Options 8. Choose the Advance tab 9. Unselect 'check for server Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem Mike, I've gotten this before too. If not ok by tomorrow, just uninstall and reinstall and you should be good to go Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:48 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem Hi All; When I tried to update Microsoft Security Essentials I got the error message below. Microsoft Security Essentials Virus spyware definitions update failed Microsoft Security Essentials wasn't able to check for virus spyware definition updates. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and try again. Click 'Help' for more information about this problem. Error code: 0x80072f8f Error description: Microsoft Security Essentials couldn't install the definition updates. Please try again later. OK Help My Internet conection is fine and there are no other provider problems. Has anyone ran into this problem when trying to update MSSE? If so, will someone please tell me how to fix the issue? I am running XPSP3 Home Jaws 10 latest. All help will be enormously appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Does Malwarebytes Antimalware work with jaws?
Does this seem to detect more or different items than MSE? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Hannah Day Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 5:30 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Does Malwarebytes Antimalware work with jaws? Hi yes we can . i use it here with jaws eleven and windows 7 and i have know probs chat soon hannah Hannah Day E-mail and facebook: hannahday2...@googlemail.com MSN: hannahday1...@hotmail.co.uk Skype: hannahday On 17/05/2010 10:24, Carliss wrote: Listers, I had to take my computer to the shop yesterday and found out that I had a Malware on my computer. They used Malwarebytes antimalware to fix the problem, and it did. Question Is, can we use Malwarebytes program with Jaws? I was also told that Malwarebytes is often used instead Of Spybot? I would greatly appreciate some info,to tell the truth, more than some information about these two programs is needed. Thanks! Carliss 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem
Mike, I've gotten this before too. If not ok by tomorrow, just uninstall and reinstall and you should be good to go Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:48 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSSE updating problem Hi All; When I tried to update Microsoft Security Essentials I got the error message below. Microsoft Security Essentials Virus spyware definitions update failed Microsoft Security Essentials wasn't able to check for virus spyware definition updates. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and try again. Click 'Help' for more information about this problem. Error code: 0x80072f8f Error description: Microsoft Security Essentials couldn't install the definition updates. Please try again later. OK Help My Internet conection is fine and there are no other provider problems. Has anyone ran into this problem when trying to update MSSE? If so, will someone please tell me how to fix the issue? I am running XPSP3 Home Jaws 10 latest. All help will be enormously appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
[Blind-Computing] Anti-now.exe error
Wondering if anyone on this list using MSE ever encounters an error message called anti-now.exe has generated an error. You then have the usual option of sending or not sending Microsoft a notification of this? I get this error message about 2-3 times a week and assume it is tied in with MSE as that is the only anti virus and anti spy ware I'm running thanks, Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Acronis or Norton?
Peter, I use Image for Windows as do many on this list and would strongly urge you to check it out. Here is the link https://terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Peter Torpey Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:06 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Acronis or Norton? I want to purchase a program for making a disk image/backup of my computer. I've been using Acronis True Image, but this isn't very JAWS friendly. I'm wondering if the Norton Ghost program (or whatever it is) will work better with JAWS. Thus, should I upgrade to the newer version of Acronis or jump ship and purchase the Norton version? Perhaps there is another program which does this? I realize that Windows 7 has an imaging program, but you can't pull isolated files from this backup - Only the entire image can be retrieved. Thanks for any advice. --Pete 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible chat rooms
Martin, There are several at below site. Very nice and supportive folks there. http://www.vipconduit.com Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Martin Blackwell Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Accessible chat rooms Hi. Are there any JAWS accessible chat rooms? Popular one of general interest? I tried Yahoo Chat but they have a captcha. Thanks for any info. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is Avast 5.0.507 Accessible?
David, My understanding was MSE updates at least daily, possibly more often if there is a new definition database available. It also offers real time protection. You can set it to scan daily as well. It is not a system resource hog which is nice. Hope this helps Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Goldfield Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 4:09 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is Avast 5.0.507 Accessible? Hi, Stanley. I also briefly used MSE for a short time after I decided to ditch Avast. It had a very, intuitive user interface, but the program made me a bit queasy as it didn't seem to have any controls or options to control how often it updated its definitions. I read that MSE updates along with the Windows updates but I feel that Microsoft should have a separate update scheduler in MSE's options screen. However, I am glad that Microsoft has given us another choice for a free antimalware program which is 100% accessible. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Stanley Smith Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is Avast 5.0.507 Accessible? Hi there. When I tried to use the Avast 5.0 Free Antivirus, it was inaccessible with Jaws. So I switched over to Microsoft Security Essentials and am very happy with it. It is very light on computer resources. Stanley For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ---=== NOTICE ===--- Note: Privileged/Confidential information may be contained in this message and may be subject to legal privilege. Access to this e-mail by anyone other than the intended recipient is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient or responsible for delivery of the message to such person, you may not use, copy, distribute or deliver this message or any part of its contents, or take any action in reliance on it. In such case, you should destroy this message, and notify us immediately. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail or telephone and delete the e-mail from any computer. If you or your employer does not consent to internet e-mail messages of this kind, please notify us immediately. All reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this message. As our agency cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this message or attachments, we recommend that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use. The views, opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this electronic message are not given or endorsed by Associated Services for the Blind Visually Impaired unless otherwise indicated by an authorized representative independent of this message. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Moving up to Windows 7 with no Office
David, Do you know if Office 2000 will also work with Windows 7? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:17 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Moving up to Windows 7 with no Office Hello there; I believe you can use your office 2003 with your new system. - Original Message - From: ken d k...@shaw.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Moving up to Windows 7 with no Office Folks I am used to Jaws 8, XP with Office 2003. I am quite familiar with Word, excel, etc. and use always. I will be soon getting 64 bit, Jaws 11, Windows 7 with No Office. Does Windows 7 have a version of Office that is functionable within to O/S? Has anyone experienced getting updated with computer and not use Office? 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] All of a sudden I can't back space out letters in; words
Jim, Have you tried rebooting to see if the problem persists? Sometimes when I run into quirks like that rebooting helps. Just a thought Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of jim rawls Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:46 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] All of a sudden I can't back space out letters in;words I am using jaws 11, latest update, and this morning, while trying to correct an email, I can't back space letters out of words. All is hear is, blank. How do I fix this? I'm using windows 7 on a 64 bit machine. Jim 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using avast 5.0 and jaws
Richard, Most of us here retired Avast once Microsoft MSE became available. It's free, uses little resources, and works well with JAWS Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Richard Quan Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 9:28 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using avast 5.0 and jaws Hi, Has anyone been able to use avast and jaws. Any help appreciated. I can't get around the screens. Thanks. All The Best, Richard 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] open book information
I took a look at Open Book the other day as the March FS cast made mention of a new product that will be using it. I downloaded the demo version and it seems to work ok. I currently use OmniPage Pro and unfortunately Open Book will not open and convert those files. I think if you are a low vision user the open Book offers lots of nice features you will not find in ordinary commercial software. However, if totally blind and you own JAWS I find the price too high. Great product but for what I personally use a scanner for it is too costly. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:52 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] openbook information Hi Kimsan; The Openbook list from Mister Ferrin's lists' was discontinued but, this Yahoo list is still active. I know, I am a member. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Kimsan To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] openbook information Mike: I remember reading somewhere that the openbook list was discontinued and it was ok for us to post openbook questions here. Lets wait for David to pop in and verify this... -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:42 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] openbook information Hi Kimsan; Below are the links for an Openbook list. openbook-us...@yahoogroups.com (Default E-Mail) openbook-users-subscr...@yahoogroups.com openbook-users-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Kimsan To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] openbook information Well smack me hard and call me stupid! Lol? I've been on that website so many times how come I never saw openbook there? I guess that's what I get for being so one dimentional. When ever I am on that site, all I ever read about is jaws, thanks Chris! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:27 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] openbook information www.freedomscientific.com, the same website for their other products. -- From: Kimsan blindgu...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] openbook information Hi, Does openbook have a website? What is it? I am using openbook version 7.0 where I work, so my main question is what is the difference from open book 7 with the latest version? Thanks. 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/
[Blind-Computing] Open book versus Omnipage Pro
Does anyone on the list use both Open Book and OmniPage Pro? Any comments on which you prefer? Are there things Open Book does that OmniPage Pro (version 15) does not? thanks Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] can't get rid of avast
Ken, Don't have all the notes on hand but check back a month or two in the archives because I know this topic was discussed extensively. Some folks have had no problems and some many. I do know Avast offers a special removal tool but it does require some sighted assistance because you do need to reboot into safe mode. I was able to remove from all 3 of my machines without the tool. Keep us posted Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of DoubleLegal Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 6:09 AM To: Blind Computer Users Subject: [Blind-Computing] can't get rid of avast Hello all, I'm trying to remove avast from my computer by going through control panel. It won't let me remove the program! I have a constant pop-up window now that says my avast licensing agreement has expired. It's expired because I shut it off and installed a different anti-viris program. This is driving me crazy! Please help. I just can't figure out how to remove it. Thanks, Ken 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box
Donald, You bring up points many don't think of regarding backup. You can never have too many. I always keep a copy off site and rotate it on a weekly basis. Hopefully I'll never need it but you never know Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Donald Marang Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Local backup is great and fast, but you should also keep a backup of all of your critical files off site. Off site is somewhere outside of your house or work. Thinnk of a house fire, theft, or natural disaster that might destroy your computer and local backup. This can be a second external drive, mail DVDs to your Mother, or copy to a web service. This usually means a paid, install and forget service like Carbonite, Mozy, or Amazon S3. I am cheap and have not signed up for any of these yet. I was investigating Microsoft's free services, SkyDrive and Live Mesh. Both provide 5 GB space free. SkyDrive is not yet well integrated into Windows Explorer and hard to use. live Mesh at mesh.com, is very easy to use. You can set it up to synchronize much like DropBox to any folder or folders on your computer. It has some sharing features, but I do not think you can post a public address to a file. I think sharing revolves around email addresses. If you install this interesting software, do not allow it to install the Desktop Sharing feature, which it wants to do by default. This feature allows the sighted to see and work with their remote computer through a web browser. Cool feature! But useless to most on this list! It actually conflicts with other software. It also sets up a video mirror driver. It screwed up my computer for a while. When I attempted to reinstall without the Desktop Sharing feature, I renamed one of the folders I was synching and lost a week's worth of calendar updates! I should get something set up soon, just to be safe. Don Marang -- From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Hi Rich, Personally, I wouldn't recommend that anyone backup their files using a service such as drop box. If you want to backup the files from your computer, invest a few dollars in an external hard drive, and keep your files right there with you. It's much easier, not to mention quicker, to store and transfer your files locally. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: rich rcha...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Forgive me for being so low tech. but, Please explain in simple directions how to copy a file A better question is, where do I find my files? For example, if I want to save all of my information that is on my PC, can I do that. I assume this would include my O E folders and everything I have stored. My goal is to back up my computer in case of a crash. Can this be done with drop box? Thanks for all of your help. Rich - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Hi Kimsan; After you put a file into your Public folder don't close Dropbox. You need the main folder to be open so the file will upload to the Dropbox server. If you want to share a particular file / folder with someone, look in your system tray and make sure that the Dropbox thinga aJig says that all files are up to date. If it doesn't say All files are up to date before you copy your shortcut link for this file the person you send the link to will get an error message when they click on the link to try and download the file. Mike, It's tax time! Remember folks, if you add, IRS to the word, the, you get T H E I R S . That spells THEIRS! - Original Message - From: Lino and Louie To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Hey all you need to do is copy and paste into the public folder or a shared folder you created. And only installs on your desktop. You'll se the desktop item and also in your sys tray. On 3/25/2010 4:35 PM, Kimsan wrote: Mike: How do I put a file into the public folder? It says to drag and drop and I don't know how to do that. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] using drop box Hi Kimsan Getting
Re: [Blind-Computing] Drive Wipe Utility
Mark, If you are running Win XP, you could use the clean all command in the diskpart utility. You can run diskpart from the run line command. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mark Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 4:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Drive Wipe Utillity Hi David, I truly understand about your worrying about people losing their data. I recall several years before I ran in to these E-Mail lists, that I tried a file shredder utility. Well, I mist one setting and promptly shredded my desktop. That was not much fun. Right now what I am needing to do is wipe an old hard drive before it goes out in the trash. Any recommendations for a program? If you would like you could E-Mail me off list. God bless, Mark Jesus Is Lord! Pendleton Redeemer http://pendletonepiscopal.org/ - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Drive Wipe Utillity None of them will wipe your drive like a utility designed for that purpose. I did have some up there but decided to pull them down for fear somebody would destroy their data and get all up in my face about it. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Mark torgersonena...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Drive Wipe Utillity Hi I went to the programs page but didn't find any drive Wipe utility programs. I was wondering if any of the following programs would wipe the files on a drive? If not what blind friendly drive wipe programs do you recommend? 1. C Cleaner 2.28 Download Link 2. CLEAN IT 20 Documentation And Download Link 3. Clean Up Version 451 Download Link 4. Disk Checkup Documentation And Download Link 5. Disk Cleaner 1.zip Download Link 6. Disk Keeper Lite Download Link 7. Easy Cleaner 2.0.6.380 Documentation And Download Link 8. Registry backup, and optimizer. Discussed in the September 2006 issue of Smart Computing Download Link 9. regscrubxpsetup 3.2 Download And Documentation Thank you. God bless, Mark Jesus Is Lord! Pendleton Redeemer http://pendletonepiscopal.org/ 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] accessible youtube
I think this is what you are looking for. http://tube.majestyc.net/ Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of G.BRL Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] accessible youtube Greeting! I think, three or four days before, Someone has posted an accessible site for YouTube. Would you please post again or send me offline the link? Thanks! 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS, A RECOMMENDATION
John, Thanks for the input. MSE is being used by several on the list, myself included. I've been using it on my home network of 3 computers for the last few months with great success. Thanks again for sharing your results Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of JOHN JUSTICE Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS, A RECOMMENDATION I believe someone may have already mentioned this particular program but just in case, I have been road testing Microsoft Security Essentials and I find it quite navigable as well as quite effective in blocking undesirable programs. There are some on this list who will automatically discount any program if it was produced by Microsoft. Although opinions are like mothers: Everyone had one at one time or another, I believe it to be counterproductive to ignore or discount anything produced by the world's largest software manufacturer just because it was made by them. That's like saying all cookies made by Nabisco are terrible because you don't like their Oreos. I'll agree that Microsoft has come up with some seriously bad ideas in their day but in every case that I'm aware of, they have worked hard to resolve their mistakes and are still doing so. I have no reason for recommending Microsoft's Security Essentials other than the fact that it was based on Windows Live One Care, a truly excellent suite of protection tools. Unlike many other anti-virus programs, there is no part of Security Essentials that isn't accessible to screen readers. It's straight forward and does exactly what it says it will do without hogging RAM or making a general nuisance of itself. The program is quite capable of customization and doesn't use up an unusual amount of static memory. Now, you may need a little help in getting it downloaded for the first time since the web site has an image based link which Jaws cannot read. I haven't tried it with any alternative screen reader yet. Some of the Open Code ones might have better luck at finding that link. But once you have the program, installing it is quite easy. Like most good anti-virus programs, the first thing it does is scan your computer and update itself with the most current definitions. It's relatively new as far as protection suites go, but it is using definitions which have been developed by Live One Care and Defender. Those programs have been in existence for much longer. At this time, Microsoft is offering Security Essentials free of charge. I'm sure that it won't stay that way for long, though. So, from the standpoint of ease of operation, variety of features and ability to navigate, I can recommend Microsoft Security Essentials as a good choice for visually impaired computer users. John Justice PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Making reel player my default internet player
Mark, Here is a link I use for U Tube that is accessible and I have no problem playing anything http://tube.majestyc.net/ Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mark Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 3:03 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Making reel player my default internet player Hi I have been having a awful time with getting flash player to play you tube videos. I found today that if I open reel player and ask it to play the you tube URL, everything works wonderfully. So, my question is, how do I make reel player the default player for IE 8? Thank you for your help. God bless, Mark Jesus Is Lord! Pendleton Redeemer http://pendletonepiscopal.org/ 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] antivirus and spyware programs
My understanding is if you go to the Microsoft site it will install the proper version for your operating system Good luck Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Anna Vimini Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:08 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] antivirus and spyware programs Hi Al, The reason that I am not looking in the direction of microsoft security essentials is because I use to use windows defender which is also from microsoft and it would not let my Jaws voice start automatically , I have no idea why this happened so I am a bit leary of using MSE . but if I do decide to use it , wich link do I use to down load it? I am using windows XP. thanks in advance anna 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] antivirus and spyware programs
I used Window's Defender prior to retiring from work for about a year with no problem. I was using JAWS 10 and Window's XP Pro Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] antivirus and spyware programs Hi Anna, I've not heard reports of JAWS failing to start when MSSE is installed. I've not used Defender in such a long time I can't recall if anyone had JAWS issues with Defender. Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: www.twitter.com/christopherh40 On 13/03/2010 16:08, Anna Vimini wrote: Hi Al, The reason that I am not looking in the direction of microsoft security essentials is because I use to use windows defender which is also from microsoft and it would not let my Jaws voice start automatically , I have no idea why this happened so I am a bit leary of using MSE . but if I do decide to use it , wich link do I use to down load it? I am using windows XP. thanks in advance anna 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings
Pedro Got to tools and then options to find what you are looking for Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:13 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings How does one enable tab browsing? Pete 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] anti virus and spyware programs
There are plenty out there, but it is my understanding from reviewing several posts over the last weeks that MSE is your best bet for functionality and ease of use. Any particular reason you are not looking in that direction? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Anna Vimini Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:19 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] anti virus and spyware programs Hi all ,Does anyone know of a free anti virus and spyware program other than AVG or micro soft security essentials? Thank you in advance anna 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings
Don, Thanks for the tips, will give this a try Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Donald Marang Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:41 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings I do not know if there is anything you can do about that. I do not know whether this is a new JAWS feature or a new Microsoft accessibility feature. It is supposed to make most of the toolbar areas accessible just by Tabbing around after reaching the bottom of the page. It is occasionally nice to be able to get to these areas. Most of the time it is just annoying! Especially since the focus sometimes moves to this area and I get lost. When this happens, the best way to find my way back to the page is to press F6 until it announces it is in the address bar. Then I press Shift + F6, to get back to the page. I usually then use Control + Home to get to the top of the page. If anyone has found a better way, I would like to know about it. Don Marang -- From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:16 PM To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings Just wondering if there are preferred settings etc to make JAWS most usable with IE 8? One thing I notice when tabbing around is something called split home screen, many different tool bars, etc. I have not changed anything but left default settings. I would prefer simply having the web page present and less clutter. I don't remember all this clutter with IE 6. Any suggestions folks have found helpful? thanks Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings
Rick Thanks for the feedback. I'll give these ideas a whirl al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings Hi Al, I just installed it this morning, on one of my machines. The first thing I did was to go into tools, then options, and the general tab, and disable tab-browsing. Next, in the view menu, I opened the toolbars sub-menu, and turned off all of the toolbars. I don't care for the internet that much in the first place, so I don't need to wade thru all of that clutter either. I am using Jaws 6.2, haven't looked at it with versions 10 and 11 yet. HTH, Rick Justice Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings Just wondering if there are preferred settings etc to make JAWS most usable with IE 8? One thing I notice when tabbing around is something called split home screen, many different tool bars, etc. I have not changed anything but left default settings. I would prefer simply having the web page present and less clutter. I don't remember all this clutter with IE 6. Any suggestions folks have found helpful? thanks Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Omni bar code reader
Maria, Yes. It is call the Omni ID Mate and it is sold by En Vision America. Below is there website. Great product, I would not be without it. Contact me off list if you have questions or want to discuss. http://www.envisionamerica.com/ Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Omni bar code reader Does anyone know anything about the Omni bar code reader or where to buy it? I'm looking for specs. Thanks. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE IS STRONGER THAN THE LOVE OF POWER, THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE --JIMI HENDRIX. 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/
[Blind-Computing] IE 8 settings
Just wondering if there are preferred settings etc to make JAWS most usable with IE 8? One thing I notice when tabbing around is something called split home screen, many different tool bars, etc. I have not changed anything but left default settings. I would prefer simply having the web page present and less clutter. I don't remember all this clutter with IE 6. Any suggestions folks have found helpful? thanks Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] teaching jaws
I know years ago when I started using JAWS I was sighted. I had an instructor recommend to me to just spend a bit of time each day getting used to it with the monitor off. I found this helpful because the program does not make sense, or at least it didn't to me, trying to use it from a sighted perspective. Just my experience and two cents. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 12:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] teaching jaws Starting off, just make them not use the physical mouse at all, so they'll get used to the idea of using only the keyboard as such - even if using it control the jaws/mouse cursor. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Kimsan blindgu...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 4:09 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] teaching jaws Hello folks: I have a question and I hope to gain several responses from this post. When teaching jaws to a sighted individual, not partially sighted, but full blown 20-20, what would your approach be? Meaning: would you turn the screen off so the person can get the full affect of how to use jaws? Would you iliminate using the mouse? What would be the most important thing to mention/keep in mind when teaching sighted folks? If I have more questions to add, I will post them to this thread. If you do not want to generate tons of traffic on this thread and cause an annoyance, please feel free to email me at blindgu...@gmail.com. Thanks, and I hope to hear from you. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4916 (20100304) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4916 (20100304) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
[Blind-Computing] Lynksys question
I had a spare Lynksys router that I wanted to change some admin settings in. I disconnected my regular router and plugged the spare in.I could get on the net and see my home network fine. I opened a web page and then typed the following into the address bar to get to the settings page on the router 192.168.1.1 A box popped up asking for user name, password and a checkbox to remember the password. There was also an ok and cancel button. I did not enter any info into any field and clicked ok It did not appear to do anything so I closed the window and the browsing session. When I went to open a web page to try again there was no network connectivity. I've unplugged the modem, hit reset etc but now can get no internet or home network connectivity. Any idea on what I did or how to rectify? thanks Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question
David, I thought I remembered that was it too. Now I can't even get the log in box to appear. Is there any other way to access the router interface other than typing the IP address in the address bar of my browser? Again, I'm using 192.168.1.1 and getting no results Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question The default password on a Linksys router is admin which should be all you will need I believe. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:41 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question I had a spare Lynksys router that I wanted to change some admin settings in. I disconnected my regular router and plugged the spare in.I could get on the net and see my home network fine. I opened a web page and then typed the following into the address bar to get to the settings page on the router 192.168.1.1 A box popped up asking for user name, password and a checkbox to remember the password. There was also an ok and cancel button. I did not enter any info into any field and clicked ok It did not appear to do anything so I closed the window and the browsing session. When I went to open a web page to try again there was no network connectivity. I've unplugged the modem, hit reset etc but now can get no internet or home network connectivity. Any idea on what I did or how to rectify? thanks Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question
David I've tried that too holding for various amounts of time but still to no avail. Maybe the unit coincidentally has gone bad Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:41 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question Try doing a hard reset on that thing. While it is powered up locate a tiny whole on the back of the unit and using a pin press in the button recessed in there until and this might be the tricky part all of the lights go out on it. At that point they will come back on at the unit's default settings. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question David, I thought I remembered that was it too. Now I can't even get the log in box to appear. Is there any other way to access the router interface other than typing the IP address in the address bar of my browser? Again, I'm using 192.168.1.1 and getting no results Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question The default password on a Linksys router is admin which should be all you will need I believe. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:41 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question I had a spare Lynksys router that I wanted to change some admin settings in. I disconnected my regular router and plugged the spare in.I could get on the net and see my home network fine. I opened a web page and then typed the following into the address bar to get to the settings page on the router 192.168.1.1 A box popped up asking for user name, password and a checkbox to remember the password. There was also an ok and cancel button. I did not enter any info into any field and clicked ok It did not appear to do anything so I closed the window and the browsing session. When I went to open a web page to try again there was no network connectivity. I've unplugged the modem, hit reset etc but now can get no internet or home network connectivity. Any idea on what I did or how to rectify? thanks Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity
George One last question on the transmitter for the Victor Stream. I'm assuming you could use this with any FM radio, not just in the car? What station do you tune the radio too? Also, any idea on how far away the radio could be from the Victor Stream? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Yes Al i got it at Radio Shack. George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity George, Thanks. Where did you get the adapter for the Stream, Radio Shack? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Hi Al: Yes in both cases. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity George, Two questions: Did the unit you plugged into the back of the TV connect to audio out jacks? Where did you hook something up to on the Victor Stream, the earphone plug? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Hi: I think I can add a little to this: I purchased a wireless head set for my mother, as she is hard of hearing from Radio shack it has a transmitter that plugs into the back of the TV, don't see why this wouldn't work for stereos, now let me warn you the price was about $100. I also purchased a transmitter that permits my Victor reader stream to be played through the FM radio in the car, don't remember the price but wasn't nearly as much as the TV head set. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I have a set of bluetooth headphones that let me plug their transmitter into my computer and then up to around 20m away, the headphones will work, but they don't have any form of internal input/output, and they only seem to be able to connect to each other since no other bluetooth devices see them as such. I think, in the past you also got a short range radio transmitter which would let you plug it into the output jack on your computer and then within something like 50-150m range, you could pick up it's output on a somewhat limited radio transmission frequency, but wouldn't know where to look for something like this. The closest had back in 2005 was effectively, an MP3 player you loaded music onto, then when you plugged it into your car's cigarette lighter for power, it would play the music broadcasting it on something like 88.2MHz for you to pick it up internally on the car's radio, and I think they said it had something like a 15m transmission radius. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity David, I think you are right. I'm wondering if there is something one could purchase to plug into an auxiliary input on a stereo that could be successfully paired with the blue tooth transmitting device? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I believe it can only be received on a blue tooth compatible device. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I'm looking for some ideas on how
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity
George, Two questions: Did the unit you plugged into the back of the TV connect to audio out jacks? Where did you hook something up to on the Victor Stream, the earphone plug? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Hi: I think I can add a little to this: I purchased a wireless head set for my mother, as she is hard of hearing from Radio shack it has a transmitter that plugs into the back of the TV, don't see why this wouldn't work for stereos, now let me warn you the price was about $100. I also purchased a transmitter that permits my Victor reader stream to be played through the FM radio in the car, don't remember the price but wasn't nearly as much as the TV head set. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I have a set of bluetooth headphones that let me plug their transmitter into my computer and then up to around 20m away, the headphones will work, but they don't have any form of internal input/output, and they only seem to be able to connect to each other since no other bluetooth devices see them as such. I think, in the past you also got a short range radio transmitter which would let you plug it into the output jack on your computer and then within something like 50-150m range, you could pick up it's output on a somewhat limited radio transmission frequency, but wouldn't know where to look for something like this. The closest had back in 2005 was effectively, an MP3 player you loaded music onto, then when you plugged it into your car's cigarette lighter for power, it would play the music broadcasting it on something like 88.2MHz for you to pick it up internally on the car's radio, and I think they said it had something like a 15m transmission radius. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity David, I think you are right. I'm wondering if there is something one could purchase to plug into an auxiliary input on a stereo that could be successfully paired with the blue tooth transmitting device? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I believe it can only be received on a blue tooth compatible device. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I'm looking for some ideas on how to accomplish the following. I have a USB device that can plug into my computer that transmits a blue tooth signal. I know I can pick up a pair of headphones to work with this but is it possible to pick this signal up around the house on either a portable A M/FM radio or my home stereo system? If so, what would I need and what is the process. Thanks in advance for all input. Al 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4899 (20100226) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4899 (20100226) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity
George, Thanks. Where did you get the adapter for the Stream, Radio Shack? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Hi Al: Yes in both cases. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity George, Two questions: Did the unit you plugged into the back of the TV connect to audio out jacks? Where did you hook something up to on the Victor Stream, the earphone plug? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of George Marshall Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity Hi: I think I can add a little to this: I purchased a wireless head set for my mother, as she is hard of hearing from Radio shack it has a transmitter that plugs into the back of the TV, don't see why this wouldn't work for stereos, now let me warn you the price was about $100. I also purchased a transmitter that permits my Victor reader stream to be played through the FM radio in the car, don't remember the price but wasn't nearly as much as the TV head set. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I have a set of bluetooth headphones that let me plug their transmitter into my computer and then up to around 20m away, the headphones will work, but they don't have any form of internal input/output, and they only seem to be able to connect to each other since no other bluetooth devices see them as such. I think, in the past you also got a short range radio transmitter which would let you plug it into the output jack on your computer and then within something like 50-150m range, you could pick up it's output on a somewhat limited radio transmission frequency, but wouldn't know where to look for something like this. The closest had back in 2005 was effectively, an MP3 player you loaded music onto, then when you plugged it into your car's cigarette lighter for power, it would play the music broadcasting it on something like 88.2MHz for you to pick it up internally on the car's radio, and I think they said it had something like a 15m transmission radius. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity David, I think you are right. I'm wondering if there is something one could purchase to plug into an auxiliary input on a stereo that could be successfully paired with the blue tooth transmitting device? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I believe it can only be received on a blue tooth compatible device. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I'm looking for some ideas on how to accomplish the following. I have a USB device that can plug into my computer that transmits a blue tooth signal. I know I can pick up a pair of headphones to work with this but is it possible to pick this signal up around the house on either a portable A M/FM radio or my home stereo system? If so, what would I need and what is the process. Thanks in advance for all input. Al 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4899 (20100226) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http
Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula
Speaking of Excel formulas, prior to retiring I often used an excel keyboard command that would list all cells in a row and/or column with info in them. This was useful for spreadsheets with empty cells all over the place. I can't remember it, does anyone know? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Patricia Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Thanks Jacob, I'll give that a go.. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Minus formula? I just type things like =a1-b1 and hit enter and it'll have inserted a formula to calculate cell A1's contents minus B1's contents, but I know I might be making a simplistic assumption smile Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BPC Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:23 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula I'm having a mental pause overhere trying to remember the keystroke for minus formula in Excel? Thanks, Patricia For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4896 (20100225) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4896 (20100225) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula
Negoslav, This is it, thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Negoslav Sabev Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:03 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Is this what you're asking for? List cells in current column INSERT+SHIFT+C List cells in current row INSERT+SHIFT+R List Visible cells with data CTRL+SHIFT+D Those are jaws commands. Negoslav - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Speaking of Excel formulas, prior to retiring I often used an excel keyboard command that would list all cells in a row and/or column with info in them. This was useful for spreadsheets with empty cells all over the place. I can't remember it, does anyone know? thanks Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Patricia Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Thanks Jacob, I'll give that a go.. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula Minus formula? I just type things like =a1-b1 and hit enter and it'll have inserted a formula to calculate cell A1's contents minus B1's contents, but I know I might be making a simplistic assumption smile Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BPC Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:23 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Excel Formula I'm having a mental pause overhere trying to remember the keystroke for minus formula in Excel? Thanks, Patricia For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4896 (20100225) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4896 (20100225) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com 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/
[Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity
I'm looking for some ideas on how to accomplish the following. I have a USB device that can plug into my computer that transmits a blue tooth signal. I know I can pick up a pair of headphones to work with this but is it possible to pick this signal up around the house on either a portable A M/FM radio or my home stereo system? If so, what would I need and what is the process. Thanks in advance for all input. Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity
David, I think you are right. I'm wondering if there is something one could purchase to plug into an auxiliary input on a stereo that could be successfully paired with the blue tooth transmitting device? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I believe it can only be received on a blue tooth compatible device. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blue Tooth Connectivity I'm looking for some ideas on how to accomplish the following. I have a USB device that can plug into my computer that transmits a blue tooth signal. I know I can pick up a pair of headphones to work with this but is it possible to pick this signal up around the house on either a portable A M/FM radio or my home stereo system? If so, what would I need and what is the process. Thanks in advance for all input. Al 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks
Another option is to use a bill payer service. The credit union I do business with will send checks our electronically with no charge to the customer. You can do a one time check or for recurring bills you can set them to automatically pay when they are due. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Alan Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks Dear Tom, That is just about what I do! Except I use a Word doc file! The only thing is I have to use that removable Scotch Tape, it is number 811, which sticks about like a post it note, it sticks but is easily removed, to attach my check to the top left hand corner of a letter size sheet of paper to run it through my printer! The checks are just too too small to run through my HP 950c printer! I usually print all my monthly checks at one setting, so I just use one sheet of paper! But I have been doing it like that for many years! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: First CRC Tom Vos wellsburg...@juno.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] A way to write checks Awhile back I wrote in about my difficulty getting the Check Writer program to work. I didn't hear any suggestions, so this is what I did. With a bunch of trial and error, I made an Excell file that will print the information to the correct places on a check. Just thought I'd pass along the idea, if someone else is looking for an economical way of getting this done. Blessings, Tom Love Spell Click here to light up your life with a love spell! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=tOhjY22uPYqrO_ XvcQEzqAAAJ1DGteSwi0AFMysEbnonAV03AAYAAADNAA AARwA= 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] backing up my computer;
Dan, Check out and read up on Image for Windows, an awesome program. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Dan Mccurley Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:49 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] backing up my computer; About two months ago my external drive died and two days ago my friend's c drive died and this has made me very aware that I should back up my computer. The problem is that I don't know how to do this; Could someone tell me the best way to go and or how would I back up my c drive; Can I burn it on to a disk and if my drive died, install the stuff on to a new drive; any help would be appreciated. Dan 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] How to upgrade to I E 8
Pedro, Go to Window's updates and follow the links Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:10 AM To: Blind Computing list Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to upgrade to I E 8 Hello all. I recently received a link to a PDF file I could not open and I suspect it is because I still use I E 6. I'm needing to upgrade to version 8 and I'm wondering how to go about this. Thanks for any suggestions. Pete 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/
