Re: [Blind-Computing] transfer downloaded bard book to cartridge
I transfer books from my computer to my flash drive in one of two ways. If I need to transfer only one saved book, I highlight it in my saved books folder, launch the file menu and select the extract all option to unzip the file, Then delete the zip file, cut the unzipped file to the clipboard and paste it to my flash drive. If I want to transfer multiple books to my flash drive at the same time, I use the free Humanware Companion program, which will transfer a whole bunch of books to the flash drive and delete the old books on the flash drive in one fell swoop with just a few keystrokes in its JAWS accessible interface. You can download the Humanware Companion at: http://support.humanware.com/en-usa/support/vr_stream_software Gerald - Original Message - From: t. truely4r...@live.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] transfer downloaded bard book to cartridge I want to ask anyone who downloads books from the bard site, and then transfers them to a cartridge, if they do it like I do? after the book is downloaded to my default win 7 download folder, I cut it to a folder in documents I have for bard books, which has about 12 books in it, and when I want to put this book on my cartridge, I open the zipped book, from the bard folder, copy the files, and then paste them to a folder, select the files, applications key to send to, and up to removeable. is this how you do it? 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] Tracking packages using FedEx?
I track Fedex and UPS packages all the time using IE 8 with JAWS 9 and have no problem. All I do is copy and paste the tracking number from my email order confirmation into the Google search field, and get back the Fedex or UPS shipment tracking page, which lists the up-to-date status and tracking history of my shipment. I simply plug in the term deliv into the JAWS Find command to get the delivery date for my shipment. That's all there is to it. Gerald - Original Message - From: Carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 7:02 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Tracking packages using FedEx? Listers, Can we track a package using the FedEx website? I've been trying to track a package using the website and it seems like it can't be done. I would like to download the fedEx desktop utility, which would automaticly send the tracking info to an email. Please someone tell me something. If we can track packages, at FedEx's website, I must be doing something drasticly wrong, because I just can't make it work. Thanks for helping. 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] OpenBook 9 Printing Envelopes With Word 2007
Actually, I have experienced the same problem myself using Open Book 7.0.2. I notice that addresses, regardless of whether they are printed on an envelope or at the top of a letter are read by Open Book as a single line rather than separate lines. I am not aware of any setting that can be changed to correct this behavior. As long as you hit the Enter key after you type each line of the address, it should print correctly. Gerald - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas iluvtor...@cox.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] OpenBook 9 Printing Envelopes With Word 2007 Sighted assistance confirmed that the envelope was printed correctly, so it seems like my thought that some setting in OpenBook 9 needs to be changed for more accurate scanning seems to be correct. Any help figuring out which setting change is needed to get it to scan and accurately report the information on an envelope would be wonderful. Thanks, Margaret On 4/6/2013 9:01 AM, I wrote: Good Morning: I'm trying to make sure a very important envelope has been printed correctly using Word 2007 on a 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium machine running OpenBook 9 and JAWS 14, but not the version that apparently came out the other day. OpenBook has reported all my efforts printing the envelopes with the return address as one long horizontal line and the same for the delivery address. As a test, I typed the delivery address the proper way on a new Word document, printed it, and scanned it. OB reported it as one long horizontal line. I also scanned an envelope with the return address pre-printed that was included with a bill and OpenBook also reported it as one long horizontal line. I think there is some OpenBook setting I need to adjust and tried unchecking recognize columns. I hope to get sighted assistance over to look at the envelopes I've printed out to see if I have printed them correctly, but, in any event, need to know how to get OpenBook 9 to scan more accurately. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 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] Missing / Working Shortcut Keystroke
Install a little utility called Hot Key Detective, which will list all the hot keys on your computer. You can find it on the JAWS Users programs page. If you have a hot key for Notepad, it should be listed. You can then focus on it an tab to the change key button which will allow you to delete or modify it. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 10:55 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Missing / Working Shortcut Keystroke Hi all, On my Windows7 Pro machine running J13 14, I have the shortcut keystroke, control, shift, + N, assigned to Notepad. Well, this keystroke works just fine in Notepad but, I can't find the keystroke in any of Notepad's properties to change/ remove it! I've checked the properties of my Desktop start menu shortcuts, All Programs / Accessories / Notepad. I just can't find it anywhere! Where else should I look for this shortcut keystroke?! All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you all very much. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. 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] Lajos's Birthday Calendar
Sounds like a spammer. Gerald - Original Message - From: Lajos Bélteki laller1...@gmx.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 3:41 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Lajos's Birthday Calendar Hi Please click on the link below and enter your birthday into my calendar. It's quick, easy, and you'll be helping me out. http://www.birthdayalarm.com/bd2/88103171a418865544b1546862896c653246626d363 Lajos 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] Firefox Add-Ons
I searched the entire Add-Ons Manager web page, but could not find anything remotely close to a list of installed add-ons. At the top of the page are three unlabeled buttons which cannot be activated, followed by a heading entitled Sit Back and Relax, followed by headings for various recommended add-ons to install. But I cannot find a link to my installed add-ons. And most of the links on this page cannot be activated. Is it possible that this list is not accessible with JAWS? Gerald - Original Message - From: Martina Letochová letoch...@seznam.cz To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox Add-Ons You're probably on the get add-ons list which offers various add-ons that could be useful; when you're on the list but not yet in the list of the add-ons themselves arrow down once and you'll get to the extensions list; then tab once and you'll get your installed add-ons. Martina -- From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 3:40 PM To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Firefox Add-Ons I recently installed the portable version of Firefox 18.0 to complement the regular version of Firefox 3.6 also installed on my XP computer running JAWS 9. I would like to view the list of add-ons that I have installed for Firefox 18.0 which include Webvisum, Plain Old Favorites, Navigation Sounds and a few others. But when I click on the Add-Ons option on the Firefox Tools menu, I am taken to a web page labeled Add-Ons Manager that lists a bunch of add-ons that might be of interest, but no list of the add-ons that are already installed. In Firefox 3.6, clicking on the Add-Ons option on the Tools menu does bring up a list of installed add-ons with corresponding buttons to disable or uninstall them if desired. So how do I bring up this list of installed Add-Ons in Firefox 18.0 instead of loading the Add-Ons Manager web page? Or is there some link or option on this web page that allows you to view a list of all add-ons that have been installed on this version of Firefox with corresponding buttons to disable or uninstall them? Or is there some other way to view a list of installed Add-ons? Thanks. Gerald 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] Removing Java From XP Computer?
I have the latest version of Java, version 10, installed on my XP Pro computer, but there has been a lot of buzz lately that it is still highly vulnerable to malicious attacks and therefore should be disabled or removed. So I'm wondering: is Java really necessary at all? Is it safe to completely remove it? Or should I keep it and just disable it on the Manage Add-Ons dialog of the Options submenu of the IE 8 Tools menu? According to some tech experts, disabling Java this way may not completely disable it and may still leave your computer vulnerable unless you perform some additional registry tweaks, which I don't feel comfortable doing. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Firefox Full Version vs. Firefox Portable Version
What is the difference between the full version of Firefox and the portable version of Firefox? Does the portable version have the same features and options as the full version? The reason I'm asking is that I already have the full version of Firefox 3.6 installed on my computer and just downloaded and saved the portable version of Firefox 18.0 which I want to install so that I can keep Firefox 3.6 full intact in case I encounter any accessibility or JAWS 9 compatibility issues with Firefox 18.0 portable. This way, if Firefox 18.0 doesn't work out, I can still continue to use Firefox 3.6 full without having to go through the hassle of reinstalling it from scratch. Thanks for any feedback. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems with Ebay and Facebook
I use JAWS 9 with IE 8 and XP and have no difficulty navigating EBay.com. If you're having trouble navigating EBay with NVDA, maybe you should consider downloading the demo version of JAWS 14 and using it whenever you need to access EBay or Facebook. Gerald - Original Message - From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 4:20 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problems with Ebay and Facebook Over the past several months, I've been having major problems with Ebay. I've noticed that the combo boxes for sorting items, as well as the edit boxes for choosing price, and the regular links for things like buy it now, the various categories, location, etc. have all become inaccessible. They now look like a combination of links and check boxes, which do nothing when I click on them. I've tried both Firefox, which is my main browser, and Internet Explorer. Sometimes, they work properly, but now, neither one is working, and these problems appear on both browsers, where previously, I was able to use IE for the purpose. Firefox also started acting normally, a few days ago, but has now resumed this strange look. The ad-ons manager in Firefox has also become inaccessible. I also have to use the mobile version of Facebook with both browsers, since it's very difficult to use the main site on Firefox and virtually impossible with IE. When I get e-mails of notifications from Facebook, they all use the www. version of pages. But I can't get to the address with IE, as I can with Firefox, in order to edit it to m. so that I can view things on the mobile site. I also can't update IE, because I'm using Windows XP, and 7 is the last version that will work with my os! So basically, I'm left with only a few options. 1. Change to a version of Windows which I have no idea how to use, and no desire to learn, one which is far more complicated than what I already have. 2. Buy another Mac (which is ridiculously expensive) so that I can upgrade to Mountain Lion, or buy more memory for my Macbook so I can upgrade to Lion. Both have better navigational features than Snow Leopard, but I'm not a huge fan of the Mac. Please do not suggest to me that I buy an iOS device. I don't like touch screens and the like, nor do I wish to change to Linux. 3. Continue using Firefox and uninstall/reinstall it every time Ebay starts acting up, hoping that will fix the problem (it didn't today), or I don't like an add-on and need to delete it, or do a system restore each time. 4. Wait for my MS-DOS 7.10 machine, which should be coming soon. I've heard that these sites are accessible with DOS browsers. For the record, I use NVDA as my screenreader. Has anyone else experienced these problems? If so, what solutions have you found? This is really upsetting me! What's worse is that both Ebay and Facebook have wonderfully accessible mobile pages, but they don't have many of the basic features of their main sites. 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/
[Blind-Computing] Cyber Monday Shopping Problems on Tiger Direct Site
This being Cyber Monday, I wanted to take advantage of the low prices. One of the items I was interested in was a Samsung 32 inch LED TV I attempted to purchase from Tiger Direct. I visited tigerdirect.com, created an account and added the TV to my shopping cart without any problem , but when I clicked on the secure check out button, I got the dreaded Internet Explorer cannot display the web page error. So I removed the TV from my shopping cart and started over, but once again, when I clicked on the secure check out button, I got the same error, using IE 8 with XP Pro and JAWS 9. I tried buying a different TV with the same result. I emptied my shopping cart and tried again using Firefox 3.6. This time, when I tried to click on the add to shopping cart button to add the Samsung TV to my shopping cart, nothing happened. Both TV's were listed as being in stock, so I don't understand why I should have encountered trouble completing my purchase. I finally gave up in frustration with tigerdirect.com, and wound up purchasing the Samsung TV from another site for the same price without any difficulty. Does anyone have any idea why I encountered trouble with the Tiger Direct site? Thanks. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Help A Question Concerning Malware Bytes
I use the fre version of Malware Bytes with JAWS 9, and I have little trouble removing detected threats using the JAWS cursor. It can be a little tricky, but with patience, it can be done. Gerald - Original Message - From: Tim Bennett tbennett2...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help A Question Concerning Malware Bytes I have the paid version of Malware Bytes Pro and I am having problems with it. If you run a scan and it finds a threat you have to select it to remove it. This selection list is graphical and I cannot do it using JAWS or NVDA. Not even using OCR. I am disappointed because Malware Bytes worked okay with screen readers until this newest version downloaded. Tim Bennett Indianapolis, IN 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] migrating or upgrading from windows xp
I agree with you 100%. I'm sick and tired of planned obsolenscence and products that are built to break down so that you will discard them and buy new ones. I'm so old fashioned that I still use a vintage Western Electric rotary telephone from the 1960's on one of my land line extensions whose sound quality is superior to the $10 disposable electronic crap that passes for a telephone these days. And if you thought Windows Vista was a disaster, it looks like Windows 8 could turn out to be an even bigger nightmare for MS. Yesterday, the MS executive who was largely responsible for the development of Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 announced his resignation, no doubt to get out before the you know what hits the fan. Win 8 has received a lukewarm reception by many business users who are apparently in no great rush to upgrade, and compatibility problems with some older programs have been reported. So MS's strategy to create a single operating system that will work with all devices from desktop PC's to tablets and smart phones could backfire big time. That's why I plan to stick with trusty old XP as long as I can. Gerald - Original Message - From: Angel angel...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] migrating or upgrading from windows xp I still prefer XP. I personally am tired of having to constantly learn what I learned before just because there are upgrades. I lived through the 1950's my friend, and believe me they weren't that bad. At least then things were built to last, and once a thing was learned such as the skills necessary to use the writing frame, as a single example, one didn't have to learn to use upgrades to the old standbys. It is for this reason I still use cell phones with buttons. I don't want to learn again something as simple as dialing a phone. - Original Message - From: Alex Stone alexstone...@btinternet.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] migrating or upgrading from windows xp Anyone who is still using xp needs to drag themselves kicking and screaming into the 1950's. I don't know about windows 8, but windows7 is so much better. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Greg Washington Sent: 15 November 2012 00:19 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] migrating or upgrading from windows xp You might find this site of some help. http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/transition.aspx -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Randy Tijerina Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] migrating or upgrading from windows xp What are some of the differences in windows 7? At 05:23 PM 11/14/2012, you wrote: XP support will run out 4/8/2014. Seven is quite different, but after a bit of a learning curve it is like an old friend. David Ferrin Life it what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Randy Tijerina rtijeri...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:08 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] migrating or upgrading from windows xp Hello friends. I have a question. I hear that windows xp will not be supported soon. is it possible for me to upgrade to say, windows 7? I hear it's not that different than xp. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] microsoft
That's correct. MS will continue support for XP through April 2014, so you have plenty of time to decide about upgrading your system. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] microsoft Hi , I think someone on the list posted that microsoft will recconize windows xp and send windows updates until 2014 am I reading this right because I thought windows xp would only be able to receive updates until 2013 from microsoft? if that is the case I have a hole year yet to decide if I am going to upgrade to windows seven or windows eight. 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/
[Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind Computer Users
A new captcha solving service designed expressly for blind computer users has just been launched. Called ZCaptcha, it sounds similar to the defunct Solona captcha-solving service whereby captchas are decoded by sighted human operators submitted to them by blind users. There is a nominal fee of 21 cents per captcha, and the service apparently works with all browsers. For more information: http://www.azavia.com/zcaptcha Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers
Unfortunately, the use of image captcha is so widespread and firmly entrenched, that it will probably never be completely replaced with a more blind-friendly alternative. You can whine all you want about the unfairness of being charged for a service that sighted folks take for granted, but in the end, you will still have to solve captchas on many sites in order to register or create an account. So unless you use Webvisum with Firefox, which doesn't always work, or pay for a service like ZCaptcha, you will need sighted help to solve captchas. That's just the way it is. Get over it. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alex Stone alexstone...@btinternet.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers Merv, completely agree with you here! There's enough stuff that we as blind people have to pay extra for already without adding capchas to the list. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: 13 September 2012 13:26 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind ComputerUsers I'll probably get a lot of people upset for saying this but until last year I was a high partial. I used to solve captias for a lot of my totally blind wife's friends for free when I could see to do it because I thought anyone who charged per captia was taking advantage of blind people. Now that I can bareley see to do the captia myself I feel even more strongly that we should not have to pay per captia for a service that should be accessible anyway. Captia is a load of crap and there should be a better, more accessible alternative for securing web sites or whatever people are using captia to secure. I realize this is just my opinion and I am stating it as just my opinion. 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] Captcha and Screen Reader
The way ZCaptcha works is that you have to register with them and add at least $5 to your account using Paypal before you can submit your first captcha for decoding. You will then be charged 21 cents each time you submit a captcha. This seems reasonable enough. But what if ZCaptcha for some reason is unable to successfully solve the captcha you have submitted. Will they still deduct 21 cents from your account. And what if ZCaptcha suddenly goes belly up without notice like Solona. Will you lose the remaining money in your account. So proceed with caution. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Captcha and Screen Reader I was pointing out if you have the money for a screen reader then you most likely have a spare $0.21 laying around. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:32 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Captcha and Screen Reader David, You commented that with one of the major screen readers you can avoid the use of a captcha service. Do you mean that JAWS has something built in for solving captchas? Tom 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] In need of a double file Removal tool
Check out Auslogics Duplicate File Finder which is free and JAWS accessible: http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/duplicate-file-finder/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Jay Phinnemore not.by.sigh...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] In need of a double file Removal tool Hi, I am in need of a double file locator and removing program. I am looking for something that can scan and remove all the double files on my External hard drive leaving only 1 copy of the file in question. It is mainly for the music files that I will be using it for. Any advise would be great. Win XP with Jaws 13.X Jay 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] You-Tube-Converter
What's wrong with the free Youtube to MP3 converter program which works the same way as the web site? I use it all the time. http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/free-youtube-to-mp3-converter.htm Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter Hi Norman, Yes, I always remove the existing text before pasting a new link in the edit field. I have tried on several occasions to have a YouTube link converted to a MP3 file nothing happens! This all started about the time the info for signing the petition showed up. It worked just fine, although a little slower, after the Google petition stuff started but, now i have no luck with it at all. Now, can I be pasting in links that the converter can't convert? Yes, that's possible but, if I am, I am not getting any messages telling me such! If I'm doing something wrong, please give me some steps to follow because I'm fresh out of ideas. Thank you very much for your reply. Take care. Mike This email was sent from our, iGasSucking460Powered1969Mach1! - Original Message - From: Norman King To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter Hi mike. The site works great for me. You have to remember to delete whatever is in the edit box before you put the link in to it. I'm wondering, what do you want to do that it doesn't do? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter Hi Trish, I have been having a hell of a time converting files from the website below; http://www.youtube-mp3.org/ I believe this is the website you are referring to. Take care. Mike This email was sent from our, iGasSucking460Powered1969Mach1! - Original Message - From: Trish To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter The one that was just a web site, nothing was installed on my computer. - Original Message - From: Norman King norbk...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter Which program? There are a couple of websites that do that and at least one program that you install on your computer. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:28 PM To: Blind Computing List Subject: [Blind-Computing] You-Tube-Converter Wasn't there some discussion on this program not too long ago? Has it gone away, or is there something new available? Thanks, Trish 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program
You claim that you were able to squeeze 29 gb of data onto two DVD's. How did you accomplish this amazing feat? A standard single-layer, single-sided DVD can store approximately 4.7 gb of data, while a single-layer, double-sided DVD can store 9.4 gb of data. So assuming you used two single-layer, double-sided DVD's, you could only store a total of about 19 gb of data. Did you use some hard-to-find double-layer, double-sided DVD's, which can hold about 18.5 gb each? Or did you perhaps use blue ray disks, which have a much higher storage capacity than standard DVD's, but are much more expensive and thus not really practical for frequent image backups? Or is there some magical technique for cramming more data onto a DVD than it can physically store? Just curious. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:21 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program If memory serves I did the first tutorial almost four and a half years ago. The program has changed slightly with some new features but it is still completely usable with a screen reader. I like using maximum compression for my images. They take a bit longer but it minimizes the amount of DVDs you end up using. I just did an image the other day and 29 GB fit on two disks, now that's an improvement. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From: MWB mwb5...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hi Juan, The owner of this list the Jaws-Users list did a 3 part tutorial on using Image for Windows. Below are the direct download links to all 3 parts; Part#1: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows1.mp3 Part #2: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows2.mp3 Part #3: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows3.mp3 This 3 part tutorial shows how to create an image and restore it using speech the whole way from start to finish Hope this helps. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my ILazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Juan's Netbook To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hello everyone: i am interested in knowing if has anyone ever used the program image for windows? I am interested in knowing how to make an image of a hard drive then re-store it? I would greatly appreciate some tips ideas or perhaps a tutorial thanks very much 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] the image for windows program
So let me see if I understand. You are saying that the size of the partition you backed up was 29gb, but using the maximum compression option of Image for Windows, you were able to fit it onto two single-sided DVD's, which have a total storage capacity of about 9.4 gb. Do I have this right? Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Simple really, I used maximum compression from with in the program itself. It offers several options from no compression at all, as such creating the image quite quickly to the max which is much slower. I used two single sided DVDs available at your local electronic store. Note the version I used when I created tutorial one can't perform this trick. That was 2.03 if memory serves. They are up to around 2.73 by now. I have been receiving free upgrades for over 4.5 years now. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program You claim that you were able to squeeze 29 gb of data onto two DVD's. How did you accomplish this amazing feat? A standard single-layer, single-sided DVD can store approximately 4.7 gb of data, while a single-layer, double-sided DVD can store 9.4 gb of data. So assuming you used two single-layer, double-sided DVD's, you could only store a total of about 19 gb of data. Did you use some hard-to-find double-layer, double-sided DVD's, which can hold about 18.5 gb each? Or did you perhaps use blue ray disks, which have a much higher storage capacity than standard DVD's, but are much more expensive and thus not really practical for frequent image backups? Or is there some magical technique for cramming more data onto a DVD than it can physically store? Just curious. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:21 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program If memory serves I did the first tutorial almost four and a half years ago. The program has changed slightly with some new features but it is still completely usable with a screen reader. I like using maximum compression for my images. They take a bit longer but it minimizes the amount of DVDs you end up using. I just did an image the other day and 29 GB fit on two disks, now that's an improvement. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From: MWB mwb5...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hi Juan, The owner of this list the Jaws-Users list did a 3 part tutorial on using Image for Windows. Below are the direct download links to all 3 parts; Part#1: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows1.mp3 Part #2: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows2.mp3 Part #3: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows3.mp3 This 3 part tutorial shows how to create an image and restore it using speech the whole way from start to finish Hope this helps. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my ILazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Juan's Netbook To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hello everyone: i am interested in knowing if has anyone ever used the program image for windows? I am interested in knowing how to make an image of a hard drive then re-store it? I would greatly appreciate some tips ideas or perhaps a tutorial thanks very much 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] the image for windows program
As I mentioned a few days ago, I had begun experiencing trouble with the DVD drive built into my five-year-old Dell workstation. So yesterday, it was replaced by a Dell technician. He asked me if I had ever used double-layer disks for recording in the origial drive, because he claimed that they could sometimes cause tracking problems with the laser mechanism. I told him that I had only used single-layer, single-sided CD-R's for recording in the faulty drive, so it must have gone bad for some other reason such as dirt accumulation on the laser lens or just old age. He told me that it is not uncommon for a DVD drive to start experiencing tracking problems when it is four or five years old. Apparently, DVD drive reliability declines with age, so there is no guarantee that an image backup created on a DVD drive that is a few years old will be later recognized or read successfully by that drive , especially if double-layer disks are used. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Setting up a new laptop, and the recovery media creator requires 5 DVD's using double-sided disks, I can get it done with 3. Double-sided disks are a great space-saver. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Simple really, I used maximum compression from with in the program itself. It offers several options from no compression at all, as such creating the image quite quickly to the max which is much slower. I used two single sided DVDs available at your local electronic store. Note the version I used when I created tutorial one can't perform this trick. That was 2.03 if memory serves. They are up to around 2.73 by now. I have been receiving free upgrades for over 4.5 years now. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program You claim that you were able to squeeze 29 gb of data onto two DVD's. How did you accomplish this amazing feat? A standard single-layer, single-sided DVD can store approximately 4.7 gb of data, while a single-layer, double-sided DVD can store 9.4 gb of data. So assuming you used two single-layer, double-sided DVD's, you could only store a total of about 19 gb of data. Did you use some hard-to-find double-layer, double-sided DVD's, which can hold about 18.5 gb each? Or did you perhaps use blue ray disks, which have a much higher storage capacity than standard DVD's, but are much more expensive and thus not really practical for frequent image backups? Or is there some magical technique for cramming more data onto a DVD than it can physically store? Just curious. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:21 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program If memory serves I did the first tutorial almost four and a half years ago. The program has changed slightly with some new features but it is still completely usable with a screen reader. I like using maximum compression for my images. They take a bit longer but it minimizes the amount of DVDs you end up using. I just did an image the other day and 29 GB fit on two disks, now that's an improvement. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From: MWB mwb5...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hi Juan, The owner of this list the Jaws-Users list did a 3 part tutorial on using Image for Windows. Below are the direct download links to all 3 parts; Part#1: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows1.mp3 Part #2: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows2.mp3 Part #3: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Utilities/ImageForWindows3.mp3 This 3 part tutorial shows how to create an image and restore it using speech the whole way from start to finish Hope this helps. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my ILazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Juan's Netbook To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Hello everyone: i am interested in knowing if has anyone ever used the program image for windows? I am interested in knowing how to make an image of a hard drive then re-store it? I would greatly appreciate some
Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program
I don't think the bad DVD drive was due to the use of inferior quality materials. My Dell workstation is actually a commercial grade PC, so if anything, the original DVD drive was probably of higher quality and more robust than the DVD drives that come with typical laptop and home desktop PC's. As for creating image backups of my system, I alternately use Paragon Disk Backup and Macrium Reflect every two weeks, both of which are JAWS accessible for the backup phase but require sighted help to perform the system recovery from an external hard drive using a rescue CD. Gerald - Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program HI Gerald and others, Do not, absolutely do not rely on a single copy of anything! Especially a hard drive image burned to optical media such as DVD. I've been using Image for Windows for some time now (Leo Laporte's security guru suggestion), and the very few times I've used the DVD recovery media I've noticed odd results. The first time something happened where my Dell desktop would take 5 minutes to boot. The only thing different before and after this quirk was that I used my Image for Windows recovery DVDs. I think there might be an issue in regards to the optical nature and structure of a DVD verses the structure of a magnetic hard drive. I could not continue suffering through that long bootup process, so I had my husband reformat and reinstall Windows from scratch. After that incident, I thought it better to take images to external hard drives, which is a faster process, and the bit for bit backup is much more likely to be reproduced accurately when saving the image to a similar medium. One day when I had to restore my netbook, the process of recovering from a burned image from an external hard drive was flawless, and luckily the long bootup issue did not happen. From that day on, I create backups to external hard drives every couple of weeks, burn images to DVD every month, and use synctoy weekly. Gerald's problem is easy to solve, simply take the burned DVD image, use another drive (many computers nowadays have multiple drives), and use Image for Windows to yank a file. Image for windows allows the user to go into an image and pull needed files if necessary. It is also likely that Gerald's bad drive is due to inferior products big name manufacturers put in their desktops. Profit margin is so razor thin that manufacturers will skimp wherever they can find an opportunity. I had an aftermarket Sony burner in my Dell for about 7 years without the slightest issue. Of course those unknowable reasons why things break cannot be ruled out. LS - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program As I mentioned a few days ago, I had begun experiencing trouble with the DVD drive built into my five-year-old Dell workstation. So yesterday, it was replaced by a Dell technician. He asked me if I had ever used double-layer disks for recording in the origial drive, because he claimed that they could sometimes cause tracking problems with the laser mechanism. I told him that I had only used single-layer, single-sided CD-R's for recording in the faulty drive, so it must have gone bad for some other reason such as dirt accumulation on the laser lens or just old age. He told me that it is not uncommon for a DVD drive to start experiencing tracking problems when it is four or five years old. Apparently, DVD drive reliability declines with age, so there is no guarantee that an image backup created on a DVD drive that is a few years old will be later recognized or read successfully by that drive , especially if double-layer disks are used. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Setting up a new laptop, and the recovery media creator requires 5 DVD's using double-sided disks, I can get it done with 3. Double-sided disks are a great space-saver. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program Simple really, I used maximum compression from with in the program itself. It offers several options from no compression at all, as such creating the image quite quickly to the max which is much slower. I used two single sided DVDs available at your local electronic store. Note the version I used when I created tutorial one can't perform this trick. That was 2.03 if memory serves. They are up
[Blind-Computing] Trouble With CD/DVD Drive On My PC
Hi list. Lately, I have been experiencing trouble with the CD/DVD drive built into my Dell Precision workstation running XP Pro. When I insert a standard prerecorded audio CD into the disk tray and close it, it takes a long time, almost two minutes, before it is finally recognized and the option to play it with Windows Media Player comes up. When I start pplaying the disk, it usually , but not always , skips, even after I have cleaned it with a cleaning cloth. The same disk plays fine on my audio system DVD player. Some prerecorded audio CD's do play continuously without skipping on the built-in CD/DVD drive. But when I insert audio CD-R's that I had previously recorded on this drive, they are not recognized. So most prerecorded CD's will play, albeit with occasional skipping on some disks, but CD-R's that had been previously recorded on this computer are not even recognized and thus won't play. Does this behavior indicate that the CD/DVD drive is defective and should be replaced? My workstation is five years old but is still covered by an extended warranty through next month, so I'm wondering whether I should contact Dell and have them repair or replace the faulty DVD drive while I still can . I am reluctant to try one of those laser lens cleaning disks for fear of causing more damage and voiding the warranty, Thanks for any advice. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Spell-Checking In Outlook Express
Boy, were you hallucinating! When you pressed Insert-F7, it most likely brought up the JAWS links list, not the OE spell checker. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Spell-Checking In Outlook Express Hi Martina, You are correct! I thought I had used Insert + F7 for years to spell-check individual words now, I must been hallucinating or something! I guess I've always been highlighting the individual word using the F7 key by itself! I know that Insert + F7 is supposed to bring up the links list! I need to take my sorry A** back to bed! It's to early in the morning to be this screwed up!!! Take care. Mike This email was sent from my iLazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Martina Letochová To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 5:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Spell-Checking In Outlook Express Isn't the command just F7 without anything else? Martina -- From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 2:44 PM To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Spell-Checking In Outlook Express Hi All, For whatever reason when I try to spell-check an individual word in OE or WindowsMail, with the Insert + F7 command I get a message stating that this feature is only available from within a virtual document suchh as a page on the Internet. I have never had this happen before now, all of the sudden it starts pulling this crap! Can anyone tell me what is causing this how I can fix it?! All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike This email was sent from my iLazyBoy. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my iLazyBoy. 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] Security Warning Dialog With Google Search
Starting this morning, I have been getting a security warning dialog whenever I perform a Google search. The warning pops up before the results page is loaded and asks whether you want to view only the content that was delivered securely. Previously, this dialog would pop up only before loading certain individual web pages, not before loading all the search results. Has anyone else noticed this? Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again
Try this: http://www.webvisum.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again what is the address for web visum, I need to log in and set it up. thank you. Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi Mark, I sent you an invitation. It will come to your Inbox from WebVisum. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my iLazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Mark To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi How does one receive an invitation to join webvisum? Thank you. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at:ss, Mark http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com My Authors Page is: httP://www.amazon.com/author/marktorgerson -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Yeah, that's really weird. In XP Pro, the Hosts file is under I386, but in XP Home, Vista and Win 7, it is under Drivers/Etc, which is in a totally different location. Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi Gerald, In that case, I'm afraid you can't speak for the majority of computer users, as most computer users use XP home edition, and the folder outlined in the post is located exactly where it says, in the Windows, System32, Drivers, ETC folder in the Local disk drive. I was a bit confused when I followed the directions in the post and found the folder exactly where it was, then when I went to look for the folder you mentioned, I had no trace of it, so it would seem that the folder may be in a different location if you're using Windows Pro versions. Glad to know this has been cleared up. Scorpio 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] webvisum again
In XP, the Hosts file is located under C:\I386, not under Drivers/Etc. I verified this on my XP Pro computer by using Everything Search to locate all files named Hosts on my computer. The only Hosts file on my computer that does not contain an extension after Hosts is the Hosts file located under I386. I'm pretty sure this is the correct file because it contains DNS addresses. So XP users may need to look under I386 to find the Hosts file to be modified with the additional line of text to make Webvisum work. Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again The file this post is referring to is there, but may not be enabled by default, as Windows System files are normally hidden. While in the ETC folder, go to your tools menu, then up arrow to folder options and press enter. Once in the dialog box to set folder options, control+tab to the view menu, then arrow down to the following and make sure to set them appropriately: Display the contents of system folders. Make sure this setting is set to on. Show hidden files and folders. Make sure this setting is set to on. Hide Protected operating system files. Make sure this line is set to off. Once these settings are changed, tab to the apply button, then shift+tab back to the ok button, and the file may now show up. Remember that this file does not have an extension to it, and so Windows may not know what program to use to open it. Don't make the mistake of opening one of the other host file names, as the post clearly says that the Hosts file it's referring to has no extension. In any case, once you press enter on it, a dialog box will pop up asking you what program you wish to use to open the selected file. If you land in a dialog box with a list of programs installed on your computer, skip the next paragraph and go directly to the paragraph following. If a list of programs on your computer does not appear, and you see the line, Use the web service to locate the appropriate program, uncheck that box by arrowing down to select the program from a list of programs on your computer and press enter. In the proceeding dialog box, or if you landed here automatically and were not given the option to use the web service to search for the program, tab to the list of programs, though it should land you on the list of programs automatically and press the letter N for notepad. Once selected, press the enter key, and the file will open up. There shouldn't be too much information within that text file, but suffice it to say, press control+end to go to the bottom of the text file, and paste in the information in the post. Make sure to save the text file with control+S before you close the text file, or the settings will not take effect. Hope this helps. Scorpio 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] Hurray! Webvisum is Back!
Great news, gang. I am extremely happy to report that Webvisum is up and running again. It's web site is back, and when you launch Firefox, you should hear the normal welcome message, Alert,you are logged on to Webvisum. I verified that it works by submitting an image captcha from a test page,and Webvisum successfully decoded it. So it is not necessary to locate and modify the Hosts file to get it to work. Hopefully, Webvisum will continue to function for a long time to come. But if it ever does go away for good, at least it is reassuring to know that there are potential alternatives available like Rumola and Captcha Monster. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again
Yes it would. It is on my XP Pro machine at C:\I386\. The Hosts file resides under I386, where it is supposed to be on XP systems, according to Microsoft. Gerald Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi David, This i386 folder wouldn't be on an XP Pro machine, would it? Scorpio 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] webvisum again
Yeah, that's really weird. In XP Pro, the Hosts file is under I386, but in XP Home, Vista and Win 7, it is under Drivers/Etc, which is in a totally different location. Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi Gerald, In that case, I'm afraid you can't speak for the majority of computer users, as most computer users use XP home edition, and the folder outlined in the post is located exactly where it says, in the Windows, System32, Drivers, ETC folder in the Local disk drive. I was a bit confused when I followed the directions in the post and found the folder exactly where it was, then when I went to look for the folder you mentioned, I had no trace of it, so it would seem that the folder may be in a different location if you're using Windows Pro versions. Glad to know this has been cleared up. Scorpio 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] webvisum again
On my XP Pro computer, the Hosts file is located at C:\I386\Hosts. The I386 folder contains almost 200 files and like the Windows folder, is at the root of the C drive. I have no idea why the Hosts folder is there and not under Drivers/Etc, as it seems to be on most other systems. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi Gerald Scorpio, I am running 2 computers at the moment using a KVM switch. 1 computer is running XP Home, the other is a dual boot box running XP Pro Windows7 Pro. With both XP systems the , Hosts folder was in: C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc As a matter of fact I couldn't even locate an I-386 folder. Is this I386 folder on the root of the C drive, in place of the Windows folder or, is it inside the Windows folder? I've did a search came up with nothing but, this was the closest thing I came to I386 with the search; snti386.dll Take care. Mike This email was sent from my iLazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Yeah, that's really weird. In XP Pro, the Hosts file is under I386, but in XP Home, Vista and Win 7, it is under Drivers/Etc, which is in a totally different location. Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hi Gerald, In that case, I'm afraid you can't speak for the majority of computer users, as most computer users use XP home edition, and the folder outlined in the post is located exactly where it says, in the Windows, System32, Drivers, ETC folder in the Local disk drive. I was a bit confused when I followed the directions in the post and found the folder exactly where it was, then when I went to look for the folder you mentioned, I had no trace of it, so it would seem that the folder may be in a different location if you're using Windows Pro versions. Glad to know this has been cleared up. Scorpio 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] Rumola
I checked the Rumola site, but it is very vague about how it works and there is no pricing information, which makes me a little leery. Captcha Monster, which sounds like a similar image-captcha solving Firefox add-on costs $2.95 per month for the basic plan which lets you solve up to 60 captchas, and seems to at least have some testamonials to support it. Maybe one of the intrepid techies on this list can try out the trial version of one of these add-ons and report back. http://captchamonster.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 1:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Rumola Obviously this is some new service for solving those pesky codes we have to enter. It is a paid kind of a deal although how much is a bit difficult to determine. Here is the address: http://skipinput.com/ David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. 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] webvisum again
I'm a little confused about these steps. How do you open a file in Notepad? Could you explain these steps in more detail? Gerald - Original Message - From: Negoslav Sabev neg...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Here is what I read on another list and it works. Hi, Just the domain expired, the webvisum server still works. Not sure for how long though. To make webvisum work again, follow these steps: 1. open c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc; 2. using notepad, open the file hosts with no extension; 3. add the following line to the end of the file: 204.14.19.231 api.webvisum.com Negoslav 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] webvisum again
This doesn't seem to work in XP. There is no file named hosts under etc., only a bunch of files named hosts.xxx.xxx.xxx with extensions. Gerald - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hello there; If you first enter on the file host; You should get an open dialog, You need to choose notepad, Then tab okay. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again The file he is referring to is a text file with a very specific purpose. It is used to resolve DNS conflicts on rare occasions. Honestly I haven't opened mine in several years since it has not been anything I have needed for quite some time. It will open in notepad just fine. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again I'm a little confused about these steps. How do you open a file in Notepad? Could you explain these steps in more detail? Gerald - Original Message - From: Negoslav Sabev neg...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Here is what I read on another list and it works. Hi, Just the domain expired, the webvisum server still works. Not sure for how long though. To make webvisum work again, follow these steps: 1. open c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc; 2. using notepad, open the file hosts with no extension; 3. add the following line to the end of the file: 204.14.19.231 api.webvisum.com Negoslav 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] webvisum again
Using XP, this is what I get when I type the specified file path into the open dialog of Notepad: c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20080707-090638.ba Gerald - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Hello there; Well, performing the steps and changing the host file, I receive the following; Save As C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.txt You don't have permission to save in this location. Contact the administrator to obtain permission. Would you like to save in the My Documents folder instead? Yes No -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again The file he is referring to is a text file with a very specific purpose. It is used to resolve DNS conflicts on rare occasions. Honestly I haven't opened mine in several years since it has not been anything I have needed for quite some time. It will open in notepad just fine. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again I'm a little confused about these steps. How do you open a file in Notepad? Could you explain these steps in more detail? Gerald - Original Message - From: Negoslav Sabev neg...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again Here is what I read on another list and it works. Hi, Just the domain expired, the webvisum server still works. Not sure for how long though. To make webvisum work again, follow these steps: 1. open c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc; 2. using notepad, open the file hosts with no extension; 3. add the following line to the end of the file: 204.14.19.231 api.webvisum.com Negoslav 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] What Happened to Webvisum?
This morning, when I launched Firefox 3.6, instead of the familiar Alert, you are logged on to Webvisum welcome message, I got a server connection error. So I visited a web page that contains an image captcha, but when I attempted to submit it to Webvisum for decoding by pressing Alt-Control-numrow 6, nothing happened. And the solve captcha option was not available on the context menu either. I visited www.webvisum.com, and was dismayed by the following message: NOTICE: This domain name expired on 06/19/2012 and is pending renewal or deletion. This web page is parked FREE, courtesy of GoDaddy.com I don't know much about Go Daddy, but I think it is a web hosting service. From the message, it sounds like Webvisum's domain name expired yesterday, and the Webvisum site is apparently gone. I certainly hope that this isn't the case, and that this is just a temporary glitch. But what if Webvisum is really gone for good? Are we blind users going to be forced to rely on sighted help from now on to solve image captchas? Or will we have to struggle with incomprehensible audio captchas that don't work most of the time? Does anyone know what happened to Webvisum? Thanks. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] thumb drives
Yes, a flash drive is the same thing as a thumb drive. To determine the size of a flash drive, plug it into a USB port on your computer and focus on it. Then select the Properties dialog from the context menu, and using the JAWS cursor on the General tab, scroll down from the top to read the capacity of the drive. Gerald - Original Message - From: Becky Buckner reb...@nc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] thumb drives Hi all. I have two questions. First, is a flash drive and a thumb drive the same thing? Second, how can I determine the size of the flash/thumb drive? Thanks for any help. Becky 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 Behaving Strangely
This sounds like a blooper from the back bage of Consumer Reports. Checking my System Tray this morning , I noticed that my icon for MSE 4.0 stated PC status : potentially unprotected. So I opened MSE and examined the Home tab using the JAWS cursor, and here's what it looked like: graphic 399 Microsoft Security Essentials You haven't run a scan on your PC for a while. This could put your PC at risk. Scan options: Quick Full Custom Real-time protection: On Virus and spyware definitions: Up to date Scan now Scan details Scheduled scan: Daily around 11:00 AM (Quick scan) Change my scan schedule Last scan: 5/26/2012 at 10:41 AM (Quick scan) As you can see, the page clearly states that MSE performed a quick scan yesterday, 5/26, at 10:41AM, yet the message at the top of the page states that myPC might be at risk because I haven't run a scan for a while. What the heck is going on? Is this a bug in MSE, or MS's idea of a practical joke? This has been happening about twice a week, so I just ignore the System Tray warning. Has anyone else experience this behavior with MSE 4.0? Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Certificate Error
This is a new one on me. I just attempted to access www.benedirect.adp.com and got the following certificate error. This is supposed to be a legitimate web site for signing up for automatic deduction of my employer's monthly health care plan premiums from my bank checking account, but apparently, there is some problem with this site. What the heck is a certificate error, and is it safe to continue to this site anyway even though this is not recommended? Below, is the entire text of the message. Thanks for any help. Certificate Error: Navigation Blocked table with 2 columns and 8 rows Shield icon There is a problem with this website's security certificate. The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address. Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server. We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website. Recommended icon Click here to close this webpage. Not recommended icon Continue to this website (not recommended). More information Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Certificate Error
Well, I just tried to access this site again, and wouldn't you know, I was able to access it successfully without the certificate error. Maybe they finally coughred up the bread to update their certificate. LOL! Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Certificate Error Hi Gerald, I just went to the website in question had no problems. I am running Jaws13.0.852, IE8, XP Pro. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 1:46 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Certificate Error This is a new one on me. I just attempted to access www.benedirect.adp.com and got the following certificate error. This is supposed to be a legitimate web site for signing up for automatic deduction of my employer's monthly health care plan premiums from my bank checking account, but apparently, there is some problem with this site. What the heck is a certificate error, and is it safe to continue to this site anyway even though this is not recommended? Below, is the entire text of the message. Thanks for any help. Certificate Error: Navigation Blocked table with 2 columns and 8 rows Shield icon There is a problem with this website's security certificate. The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address. Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server. We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website. Recommended icon Click here to close this webpage. Not recommended icon Continue to this website (not recommended). More information Gerald 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] Removing Malware Threats Detected By Super Anti Spyware
Hi guys. Well, it was bound to happen. I have been using Super Anti Spyware 4.56 free edition successfully for a long time, but suddenly, it stopped updating the database definitions a few weeks ago. So today I updated to SAS 5.0 free dition, the latest version, and, of course, it is much less JAWS friendly than its predecessor. Using the JAWS cursor with JAWS 13, I was able to update the database definitions in this new version of SAS and then run a quick scan. When the scan finished, the results page showed that SAS had detected two potentially harmful threats, and recommended that they be removed immediately from my computer. But using the JAWS cursor, I could not find these threats listed anywhere on the results page, nor could I find any check boxes to select them for removal. Clicking on the Remove Threats button at the bottom of the page brought up a warning that no threats had been selected for removal, but do I want to continue anyway. Clicking on the No button brought me back to the results page where I still could not find the detected threats and select them for removal. This was never a problem with the earlier version of SAS. Can anyone explain how to find and select malware threats detected by SAS 5.0? Or is SAS now another one of those programs that has become unusable with JAWS? Thanks for any help. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Warning: DNS Changer Virus Could Block Your Computer From Accessing the Internet
Hi list. There has been a lot of buzz lately about a virus called DNS Changer that may have infected thousands of computers and potentially prevent them from accessing the Internet. Visit the Ask Bob Rankin web site below for information about this malware threat, how to test your computer to determine whether you have been infected and how to get rid of it if you have. I clicked on the link given on this site for testing whether my computer was infected, and thankfully, the test page I was taken to was JAWS accessible and reported that my computer was clean. This is not a hoax but a real threat that should be taken very seriously. http://askbobrankin.com/warning_you_could_lose_your_internet_access.html?awt_l=DUaYNawt_m=J8jTCY5O68P6SL Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Try this site, which still has Firefox 3.6 available for download: http://www.oldapps.com/firefox.php?old_firefox=72 Gerald - Original Message - From: Lennie lenni...@mchsi.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Hi, I am currently using Firefox 3.5 and I do not wish to upgrade to Firefox 11. Where can I find Firefox 3.6? Many thanks in advance. Take care. Lennie 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] Strange Message on Web Site
I just visited this web site using JAWS 9 with IE 8 and XP and had no problem accessing it and did not receive any error messages. Gerald - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Strange Message on Web Site ok, now can you check out the actual web site see if you get same message? http://www.cheddars.com/Menus/index.php?area=North - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Strange Message on Web Site Sounds like a messed up scrip. Lol I am guilty of that for my own website. 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] FS Releases Improved OCR Engine for JAWS and Open Book
For Immediate Release: Freedom Scientific Releases New and Improved OCR Recognition Software for JAWS and OpenBook Today, Freedom Scientific, one of the world's leading screen reading and blindness product makers, has just recently developed and released a new breakthrough in its line of products of assistive technology for blind and visually impaired computer users. Have you ever wanted to take OpenBook® with you at all times anywhere you can possibly go with it? Or even better, have you always wanted to be able to pick up a handwritten note on a piece of paper and be able to read it instantly just like anybody else? Or maybe you are one of those frustrated students that are inundated with printed or handwritten material that you can't read in or out of a classroom setting and you have to wait even hours or days for somebody to read to you. Maybe you are at a conference, you are given a business card or a simple handout that is important, and you need to fill out or read along? Well, wish and wonder no more! Freedom Scientific now has the solution! Due to popular demand, and numerous emails and feedback requests from our users, Freedom Scientific has decided to step forward. We have released a new, updated, and improved OCR recognition engine for both, our Openbook® and JAWS® products. This bran new release includes many new features, which include, but not limited to: * The ability to recognize smaller type font and better recognition of columns in sophisticated tables, which can easily be confusing to read. * The ability to recognize print on smaller pieces of print paper, such as note slips or contact cards on the spot, with better print focus and not the scanner bed or camera. * Finally, the ability to recognize handwriting with about 85-90% accuracy! Yes, that's right! Our new OCR engine has built-in support for handwriting recognition. That means that you can either scan or place a handwritten note from a co-worker, a spouse, or from a door, into your camera or scanner of your choice, and Openbook® will automatically recognize it and be able to read it with speech and / or Braille output from your preferred synthesizer or Braille display! Not only this. You can open a .pdf, .jpg, or .png image that someone sent you with handwriting over the email on your computer, perform the OCR recognition command (JAWS 13 and later only), and bingo! You will hear the handwriting being spoken out to you or sent to your Braille display. Please note that these new features offered by this improved version of the OCR engine for JAWS® or OpenBook® software are only compatible with Openbook versions later than 8.0 and JAWS version 13.0 or later. Please note users of JAWS earlier than 13.0, we will release a version of the new OCR engine that we released with JAWS 13.0 later this month, with the same features as the ones offered now, so you aren't left out on these new features! This update to the OCR engine can work with both 32- and 64-bit operating systems. Want some even more awesome news from our OpenBook® development team? We have released OpenBook Mobile®, a scanning and reading solution app for your iOS device! This means that you can use our popular scanning and reading solution right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, using VoiceOver and the camera of your device! Yes, that's right, OpenBook® is going mobile, and you will be able to take it anywhere you go that you find printed material that you cannot read. You will be able to go on a trip, be given an airport boarding pass, and you will no longer need sighted assistance to see whether your plane was gone before you knew it, or to see your flight information. You will be able to go to a church service and be able to access printed booklets of hymns or group prayers easily and independently without requesting sighted help. Even more fantastic, you will be able to walk into a classroom door that appears to have no one waiting with you, bump into a little sticky note with your finger below or above the Braille marking of the classroom number, and not have to wait so many hours and precious study time trying to find out if the instructor canceled the class or whatever other scheduling conflict that might have occurred with that instructor. If you have an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you will get it out, snap a photo of that little sticky note, and you will be able to find out what's wrong quickly, independently and immediately with the built-in handwriting recognition of the OCR engine for OpenBook Mobile®! It's so easy! Currently, OpenBook Mobile® for iOS platforms is available at the Apple iTunes store and it costs $2.99. This app is designed to fit any budget. So, what are you waiting for? Purchase your OpenBook Mobile® app for your iPhone / iPod / iPad now, and let your future shine today! The power of technology and handwriting is in your hands,
Re: [Blind-Computing] Can I undelete folders wrongly deleted? Windows XP
You could try Recuva, a free utility that attempts to recover lost files. No guarantee that it will work, but its free and JAWS accessible. http://www.filehippo.com/download_recuva/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Paul Magill magi...@bigpond.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:27 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Can I undelete folders wrongly deleted? Windows XP Hi all, I've made a mess of my C drive, by stupidly deleting an unknown number of folders, am hoping for a miracle I guess... There not in the Recycle bin unfortunately. I'm using Windows XP with Jaws. Is there a method, or a program accessible with Jaws, that I can buy that will restore the folders their contents? With much much gratitude for any assistance, Paul from Australia 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] 403 Forbidden Error
Greetings gang. For some reason, when I try to access the web site below using IE 8 or Firefox 3.6, I get a 403 Forbidden error, which is strange because I was able to access this site without any problem or restriction yesterday. What does this error mean and is there any way to get around it? Thanks. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/ Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function?
I use the free AVG Link Scanner program, which flags web links as safe or unsafe before you clikc on them, but I am not aware of any such feature built into IE 8. If this feature is present in IE 8, could you explain how to activate it? In any case, AVG Link Scanner works well in conjuntion with MSE to provide an additional layer of protection. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? Hi Steve, MSE does not, but there is a similar feature in Internet Explorer 8,and probably Internet Explorer 9 as well. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: shpar...@ameritech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:34 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? Hello, I'm thinking of switching from McAfee to MSE, in part due to improved accessibility. However, my McAfee package does include a function called site advisor, which tries to steer you away from clicking on websites that may be harmful to your computer. Does MSE have a function like this? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Steve Parker 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 MSE Have A Site Advisor Function?
Thanks for this. I discovered that my Smart Screen Filter, which I never really paid attention to before, was turned off, which is apparently the default, so I turned it on. now I have it working with AVG Link Scanner for even greater protection. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? Hi Gerald, I wasn't sure what it was called, but it is: SmartScreen Filter From the Internet Explorer 8 Help Files: How does SmartScreen Filter help protect my computer from malicious or phishing websites? Microsoft SmartScreen Filter is a feature in Internet Explorer that helps detect phishing websites and websites that distribute malicious software (also known as malware). Phishing websites are fraudulent sites that impersonate trusted or known websites to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information. Malware websites distribute software that can attack your computer or steal your personal information. While you browse the web, SmartScreen Filter runs in the background and (with your consent) sends the web addresses of the sites you are visiting to the Microsoft SmartScreen service to be compared against lists of known phishing and malware sites. If SmartScreen Filter discovers that a website you're visiting is on the list of known malware or phishing sites, Internet Explorer will display a blocking webpage and the Address bar will appear in red. From the blocking page, you can choose to bypass the blocked website and go to your home page instead, or you can continue to the blocked website, though this is not recommended. If you decide to continue to the blocked website, the Address bar will continue to appear in red. To protect your privacy, information that is submitted to the SmartScreen web service is transmitted in encrypted format over HTTPS. This information is not stored with your IP address or other personally identifiable information, and will not be used to identify, contact, or provide advertising to you More information on this and other security features can be found in the Help Topics for Internet Explorer. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? I use the free AVG Link Scanner program, which flags web links as safe or unsafe before you clikc on them, but I am not aware of any such feature built into IE 8. If this feature is present in IE 8, could you explain how to activate it? In any case, AVG Link Scanner works well in conjuntion with MSE to provide an additional layer of protection. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? Hi Steve, MSE does not, but there is a similar feature in Internet Explorer 8,and probably Internet Explorer 9 as well. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: shpar...@ameritech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:34 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Does MSE Have A Site Advisor Function? Hello, I'm thinking of switching from McAfee to MSE, in part due to improved accessibility. However, my McAfee package does include a function called site advisor, which tries to steer you away from clicking on websites that may be harmful to your computer. Does MSE have a function like this? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Steve Parker 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] Installing MSE
Yes, it is strongly recommended by Microsoft that you first uninstall your existing anti-virus program before installing MSE to prevent potentials conflicts. Gerald - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: Blind Computing list blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:39 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Installing MSE Hello all. I am wanting to switch from McAfee to MSE. Must I first uninstall McAfee before installing MSE? Any advice would be appreciated as I must do this before Sunday 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/
[Blind-Computing] Strange MSE Error Message
Happy Lincoln's Birthday, listers. I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials on my XP Pro machine for over two years. This morning, when I checked my System Tray, the MSE icon read Computer Potentially Unprotected. So I checked the MSE Home tab using the JAWS cursor and noticed a message claiming that I had not run a scan in a while and hence my computer might be at risk. But scrolling down to the bottom of the page, there was another message confirming that a quick scan had indeed been performed yesterday at about 11:00AM, as it is every day, because I have MSE set to perform a quick scan on a daily basis. Any idea why MSE would issue a message that I haven't performed a scan in a while, when, in fact, I performed a scan yesterday? This doesn't make any sense. My malware definitions are up to date according to the information on the Update tab. Thanks for any feedback. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Strange MSE Error Message
I don't think so. The message seems to imply that I have not performed any scan, full or otherwise, in a while. I'm waiting till my regularly scheduled 11:00AM quick scan today to see whether this message goes away after the scan is finished. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Strange MSE Error Message Hi Gerald, Perhaps it's prompting you to run a full scan. Just a thought. I haven't encountered this situation, since I run a full scan every time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 7:42 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Strange MSE Error Message Happy Lincoln's Birthday, listers. I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials on my XP Pro machine for over two years. This morning, when I checked my System Tray, the MSE icon read Computer Potentially Unprotected. So I checked the MSE Home tab using the JAWS cursor and noticed a message claiming that I had not run a scan in a while and hence my computer might be at risk. But scrolling down to the bottom of the page, there was another message confirming that a quick scan had indeed been performed yesterday at about 11:00AM, as it is every day, because I have MSE set to perform a quick scan on a daily basis. Any idea why MSE would issue a message that I haven't performed a scan in a while, when, in fact, I performed a scan yesterday? This doesn't make any sense. My malware definitions are up to date according to the information on the Update tab. Thanks for any feedback. Gerald 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] Question about all in 1 laser printers
The problem with many newer all-in-one printers is that they use an LCD display screen for option selection that is not accessible. And many printers don't even have a toggle power switch anymore, just a button with an LED indicator so it can be difficult to determine whether the printer is on or off without listening for internal noise . So shop carefully. Gerald - Original Message - From: Lennie lenni...@mchsi.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:51 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Question about all in 1 laser printers Hi, I currently have 2 printers, a HP 1200 laser printer which is still working fine and a Canon all in one MP780 printer of which the print heads are bad. Unfortunately Canon USA told me that print head for this particular model is no longer available. The only use I have for this printer is to scan documents and send fax. I should be able to receive a fax, but I won't be able to print it. So, I am thinking about purchasing a new all in one printer that scans, prints, copy and send/receive fax. Two problems. Is such an animal available in laser color printer or am I am going to have to stay with ink jet printers. Which laser and ink jet printers do most people recommend and which ones to stay away from as far as accessibility? Secondly, I am currently using OmniPage 15 for all my scanning. Does anyone know if this scanning software will work with the latest scanners? Any information, advice and directions will most graciously be appreciated. Thanks. Take care. Lennie 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] Temperature Program
Core Temp is a free utility that will display the operating temperature of your CPU in the System Tray. In general, if your CPU temperature approaches 60 degrees C, then your PC is in danger of overheating. You can download Core Temp at: http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3000-2094_4-10794077.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Steve and Shannon Cook cookc...@sc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Hi All, Does anyone know of a program you can install on a laptop that will let you know the temperature of the system before it over heats? Using Windows 7 64 bit and JAWS 13. Thanks in advance! Steve and Shannon Cook 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] Temperature Program
It sure will. It works just fine on my XP Pro machine and is compatible with JAWS. Gerald - Original Message - From: Hugh hugh.mega...@ntlworld.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Will this prog run on xp -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: 05 February 2012 18:16 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Core Temp is a free utility that will display the operating temperature of your CPU in the System Tray. In general, if your CPU temperature approaches 60 degrees C, then your PC is in danger of overheating. You can download Core Temp at: http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3000-2094_4-10794077.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Steve and Shannon Cook cookc...@sc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Hi All, Does anyone know of a program you can install on a laptop that will let you know the temperature of the system before it over heats? Using Windows 7 64 bit and JAWS 13. Thanks in advance! Steve and Shannon Cook 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] Temperature Program
Yes, you can select temp readings in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Gerald - Original Message - From: Steve and Shannon Cook cookc...@sc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Thanks! Will the program register F? Steve and Shannon Cook Today I married my best friend. The one that I laugh with, live for, love. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Core Temp is a free utility that will display the operating temperature of your CPU in the System Tray. In general, if your CPU temperature approaches 60 degrees C, then your PC is in danger of overheating. You can download Core Temp at: http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3000-2094_4-10794077.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Steve and Shannon Cook cookc...@sc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Temperature Program Hi All, Does anyone know of a program you can install on a laptop that will let you know the temperature of the system before it over heats? Using Windows 7 64 bit and JAWS 13. Thanks in advance! Steve and Shannon Cook 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] Is Solona closed
I suspect that the folks at Webvisum simply got fed up trying to keep up with Firefox's ambitious release schedule. Firefox 11 is scheduled for release in the near future and Firefox 12 is not far behind. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anders Boholdt-Petersen english_corresponden...@boholdt-petersen.dk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is Solona closed Hi again Although you write that Webvisum is alive, and works with the latest version of Firefox. As I wrote earlier, I can well fear the day the servers behind the project is not being maintained, thereby Webvisum also shall suffer death. What can we so do if we will have help to solve a captcha? Since the people behind Webvisum seems to have disappeared, it seems a bit like that they will let the project suffer death when servers once will not work anymore. I tried to write to them about the problem with their mailing list before Christmas 2011, but got only an automated message back from my internet provider stating that their server was not working. Unfortunately it is a bit annoying. Webvisum still works fine, but I want to be assured that such a good project still being maintained. Regards, Anders ---Gerald Levy wrote--- Solona closed down because its creator became very ill about two years ago and could no longer continue running it. Webvisum is alive and well and works with the latest version of Firefox. Gerald 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] Captia Solving
Even if you don't want to use Firefox as your default browser, it may still be a good idea to download it just for its captcha-solving feature. Unfortunately, now that Solona is gone, Firefox with Webvisum is the only viable captcha-solveing solution available if you don't have sighted help on hand. Gerald - Original Message - From: Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews goldyemo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Captia Solving I don't have Fire Fox. Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/greenmellissa - Original Message - From: Brad Keller keller...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Captia Solving IF you have firefox you can use web visum - Original Message - From: Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews goldyemo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:20 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Captia Solving What can I use to solve captias, since salona's gone? Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/greenmellissa 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] NLS Player Battery
Hi Mike, When the battery is fully charged, the player should announce the charge time as greater than 24 hours, so it sounds like your player may be a lemon. The best thing to do is to contact your network library and exchange it for another player. I also suggest joining the BARD Talk mailing list which is dedicated to the discussion of the DTB player and other topics related to the BARD program. There are some pretty knowledgeable members on this list who may be able to offer a more comprehensive explanation of your battery problem than I can. To subscribe, send a blank message to the following address and reply to the confirmation message: bardtalk-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 7:31 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] NLS Player Battery Hi All, I have the NLS Advanced player the battery doesn't seem to be taking a charge. I have had the player plugged into a 120 volt AC socket for 15 hours when pressing the information button the battery status states that there is less than 1 hour of battery life left. This is only the 2nd or 3rd time I have charged the battery so, it wouldn't seem likely that I am anywhere close to how many times the battery pack can be recharged. In some information I have, it states that the batteries can be recharged around 600 times. All advice 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] NVDA's Version of Jaws Cursor
To my knowledge, NVDA has no equivalent to the JAWS cursor. But you can access hidden objects with a series of NVDA commands. To learn more about object navigation in NVDA, refer to sections 6.4 and 6.5 of the NVDA User Guide, the link for which can be found on the NVDA Help menu. Or perhaps you should consider joining the NVDA Support list whose members may be more knowledgeable about this subject than I am. To subscribe, visit the following web site and complete the requested information: http://lists.nvaccess.org/listinfo/nvda-support Gerald - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 1:58 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] NVDA's Version of Jaws Cursor Hi Folks, Does anyone know if NVDA has a version of the Jaws cursor, and if so, how does one go about using it? I don't imagine that the keystrokes are the same as the ones for activating and using the Jaws cursor, so if anyone has any idea how to accomplish this I would greatly appreciate some input. Thanks. Scorpio 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] mainstream OCR packages?
None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
The currency identification feature in Open Book only works for American and Canadian currency, and is not very accurate. It is a poor substitute for the IBill. Gerald - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Described Movies
Visit the Blind Mice Mega Mall site and sign up for a free account so that you can access the audio-described movies page. Note that you can only access the described movies if you have an account. https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Home Gerald - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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] Unable to Access Target.com
So this is not a screen reader issue. Then Target must be deliberately blocking access to its web site to all consumers, blind and sighted alike, who use certain browsers. This makes absolutely no sense. The rocket scientists at Target who designed their web site are the same lame brains who are probably now wondering why their holiday sales are down. Unbelievable. Gerald - Original Message - From: mark marktorger...@my180.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald 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] Unable to Access Target.com
Which OS are you using? Apparently, you can access Target.com with IE 8 if you are running Vista or Windows 7, but not with XP. So says someone on another list. Gerald - Original Message - From: scott svog...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I just got on it -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So this is not a screen reader issue. Then Target must be deliberately blocking access to its web site to all consumers, blind and sighted alike, who use certain browsers. This makes absolutely no sense. The rocket scientists at Target who designed their web site are the same lame brains who are probably now wondering why their holiday sales are down. Unbelievable. Gerald - Original Message - From: mark marktorger...@my180.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald 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] Unable to Access Target.com
So how come I can't access Target.com with XP Pro and IE 8? I certainly don't think it has anything to do with JAWS. This just doesn't make any sense. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Gerald, For what it is worth, just tried going to target site and it opened with no problem. I'm using Window's XP Pro, latest JAWS and IE 8 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So this is not a screen reader issue. Then Target must be deliberately blocking access to its web site to all consumers, blind and sighted alike, who use certain browsers. This makes absolutely no sense. The rocket scientists at Target who designed their web site are the same lame brains who are probably now wondering why their holiday sales are down. Unbelievable. Gerald - Original Message - From: mark marktorger...@my180.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald 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] Unable to Access Target.com
I tried accessing Target.com with both JAWS 10 and NVDA with no luck. I also tried accessing it using IE 8 with all add-ons disabled, but again, no luck. I was finally able to access it successfully using Firefox 3.6, but I normally use Firefox only for solving captchas with Webvisum because I just don't like it as my default browser. So I have no idea why you are able to access Target.com with XP and IE 8, but I can't. There must be some quirk in my system configuration that is causing this strange problem. Could my ISP, Verizon, be the culprit? Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Gerald, I have no idea unless there is some quirk, setting, etc. in your computer. Do you have another version of JAWS installed on your computer to try just for giggles? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 8:21 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So how come I can't access Target.com with XP Pro and IE 8? I certainly don't think it has anything to do with JAWS. This just doesn't make any sense. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Gerald, For what it is worth, just tried going to target site and it opened with no problem. I'm using Window's XP Pro, latest JAWS and IE 8 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So this is not a screen reader issue. Then Target must be deliberately blocking access to its web site to all consumers, blind and sighted alike, who use certain browsers. This makes absolutely no sense. The rocket scientists at Target who designed their web site are the same lame brains who are probably now wondering why their holiday sales are down. Unbelievable. Gerald - Original Message - From: mark marktorger...@my180.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald 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] Unable to Access Target.com
You would think so, but Verizon seems to work in mysterious ways. Someone on another list provided the address of Target's mobile site (http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/mobile.jsp), which I am able to access just fine with IE 8. So now I can access the mobile Target site, but not the regular site. Very strange. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com If it were your ISP wouldn't it block access with any browser? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:51 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I tried accessing Target.com with both JAWS 10 and NVDA with no luck. I also tried accessing it using IE 8 with all add-ons disabled, but again, no luck. I was finally able to access it successfully using Firefox 3.6, but I normally use Firefox only for solving captchas with Webvisum because I just don't like it as my default browser. So I have no idea why you are able to access Target.com with XP and IE 8, but I can't. There must be some quirk in my system configuration that is causing this strange problem. Could my ISP, Verizon, be the culprit? Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Gerald, I have no idea unless there is some quirk, setting, etc. in your computer. Do you have another version of JAWS installed on your computer to try just for giggles? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 8:21 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So how come I can't access Target.com with XP Pro and IE 8? I certainly don't think it has anything to do with JAWS. This just doesn't make any sense. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Gerald, For what it is worth, just tried going to target site and it opened with no problem. I'm using Window's XP Pro, latest JAWS and IE 8 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:31 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com So this is not a screen reader issue. Then Target must be deliberately blocking access to its web site to all consumers, blind and sighted alike, who use certain browsers. This makes absolutely no sense. The rocket scientists at Target who designed their web site are the same lame brains who are probably now wondering why their holiday sales are down. Unbelievable. Gerald - Original Message - From: mark marktorger...@my180.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest
Re: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes
You can download the latest version of Malware Bytes using Ninite Installer. Just check the box for Malware Bytes under the Security heading and hitspace on the Get Installer button. On the next page, click on the link labeled Download Installer, and MB will be downloaded and installed automatically. http://ninite.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:45 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes hi David that is the link I first down loaded it from and when I updated it my conection dropped so I closed the program and tried to reenter it and it told me that the current database was not supported by the program and to down load the latest version so do you know of any other direct down load to the latest version of malwarebytes? ---original message--- From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes Message-ID: 01ccbf72$bf2a5020$3d7ef060$@cogeco.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello try this; http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/AntiSpyware/malwarebytes151.exe -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Anna Vimini Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 6:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes yes there is a sound but jaws goes mute and when it comes back it has changed to the CNETreview page again. I can not seem to download anything from CNET. so could someone send me a direct down load link for malwarebytes. or another website that I can down load the free version of malwarebytes? -anna From: Matthew and Edgar matthew.care...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes Message-ID: 4ef0f1e7.2014640a.1c2b.0...@mx.google.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Is there something blocking the download? Like security or something? Do you hear a noise when it does that? Look down the page and see if there is a link to click on in case the download does not start. Also if using jaws use the jaws cursor and see if there is someplace you can left click to allow something? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Anna Vimini Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes hi, could someone on the list please send me a free down load link for the latest version of malwarebytes? I down loaded the one on the jaws users web site but when I updated it this morning now when I try to access it, it is telling me that the version data base does not support the program version and tells me to down load the latest version but when I go to the web site and enter on down load now it takes me to the CNET website and when I go to enter on the down load link it says thank you but it does not down load any thing. 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] o where is the control pannel
On my XP Start menu, there is no such item as Settings. The only item that comes close is Set Program Access and Defaults, which contains no reference to the Control Panel. What am I missing? Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hi , this question might have already been answered . in windows xp if you go to settings in the start menue and right errow to open the sub menue you will find control pannel listed there. I hope this helps 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] o where is the control pannel
Gotcha. Coincidently, yesterday, I somehow lost my Start menu icons except for all programs and could not figure out how to get them back. Everything was fine when I booted up in the morning, but when I tried to shut down my computer for the night with Windows key-U-U, I discovered that my Start menu icons, including Control Panel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and about ten others had disappeared, leaving only All Programs. So I performed a system restore to the previous day, and the Start menu was restored to normal. I'm using the XP Start menu, which explains the absence of a Settings icon. But if I ever lose my Start menu again, at least I know now that I can access the Control Panel through the Run dialog. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hi Gerald, If you are using the Classic start menu, control panel is located within the Settings sub-menu, and with the XP start menu, it shows up as Control Panel. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel On my XP Start menu, there is no such item as Settings. The only item that comes close is Set Program Access and Defaults, which contains no reference to the Control Panel. What am I missing? Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hi , this question might have already been answered . in windows xp if you go to settings in the start menue and right errow to open the sub menue you will find control pannel listed there. I hope this helps 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault
As far as I know, this is the only functioning site for Blind MiceMart movie vault. Gerald - Original Message - From: john jalbar...@ca.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault The last update was on July 12 2011. They are not updating this site anymore. If anyone knows their current site please post. Or if anyone knows of a simular site please post as well. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 13:37 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault It still works fine for me. Try the following address: http://www.blindmicemart.com/assets/product_images/movies2.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault Has the blind Mice Movie site gone? I just can't access it any more. 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] Blind Mice Movy Vault
This web site is for the Blind Mice Mart product store only, not the audio-described movie vault. Gerald - Original Message - From: Becky B. reb...@nc.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault Blind Mice Mart has a new site. https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/ --- Original Message - From: john jalbar...@ca.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault The last update was on July 12 2011. They are not updating this site anymore. If anyone knows their current site please post. Or if anyone knows of a simular site please post as well. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 13:37 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault It still works fine for me. Try the following address: http://www.blindmicemart.com/assets/product_images/movies2.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault Has the blind Mice Movie site gone? I just can't access it any more. 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] Blind Mice Movy Vault
It still works fine for me. Try the following address: http://www.blindmicemart.com/assets/product_images/movies2.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault Has the blind Mice Movie site gone? I just can't access it any more. 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] c cleaner
Because CCleaner is not an anti-malware program and thus does not use database definitions,it does not need to be updated on a daily basis. It needs to be updated periodically only when program updates become available. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 4:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] c cleaner Hi all, how do you update c cleaner does it have definitions files like the anti virus programs do that need to be updated every day? If it does please post complete instructions on how to update them? I am new to using this program. 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] Registry Cleaning Program
It also depends on how aggressively you want to clean your registry. Programs like CCleaner, Advanced System Care and Glary Utilities perform a superficial cleaning of the registry that is unlikely to cause any harm, but some stand-alone registry cleaners perform a more thorough registry cleaning that could really make a mess of things. For this reason, I now avoid stand-alone registry cleaners, whose benefits are dubious at best, anyway. Gerald - Original Message - From: Doris and Chris chipmu...@gmx.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Registry Cleaning Program Whether or not a lay person should use any kind of registry cleaning software is subject to debate and you will find some people who tell you not to clean your registry at all. It is true that monkeying around in your registry can render your computer unoperational at worst. With this warning up front, i have used registry cleaning tools for just about as long as I have used a computer that uses a registry. g IN the good old win 9x. days, Mickysoft themselves had a free registry tool for download. this does not work anymore on versions of windows newer than 2k, I believe. As to when to clean your registry, many consider this a part of regular computer maintenance and how often you clean out your registry largely depends on how often you change something on your computer that writes to the registry. Computer maintenance includes other tasks as well such as defragging (and there are some that tell you not to defrag a computer either), running your antimalware and antivirus software, etc. Your registry is written to each time you install a program, change a file association, have a program store a setting in the registry, etc. when you, on the other hand, uninstall a program, often orphan keys are left behind in the registry that are no longer needed but take up space and have the computer do more work when it scans the registry for information.Additionally, even when information is deleted from the registry when uninstalling a program etc, holes are left in the registry similar to when you delete a file from your hard drive. When you run a registry cleaning tools, it checks the registry for information that is no longer connected to anything you have installed or set on the computer. and it takes those parts out and thus eliminates redundant information the computer goes thru each time it accesses the registry. Ideally, after you ran your registry cleaning tool, you should also defrag your registry to align everything nicely and streamline it by getting rid off empty spaces in the registry caused by either uninstalling a program, etc. or by the work of the registry cleaner itself when it deleted unnecessary information. If you decide to run a registry cleaner,make sure you create a restore point beforehand and also back up your registry before running the cleaner. A good registry cleaner will either automatically create a backup of your current settings of the registry befoer changing anything or it will at least offer to do so. As to which registry cleaner to use, this is largely a matter of choice that depends on a few of your personal preferences, resources, etc. it is best to download the program of yourchoice or a trial version thereof (if you decide to go for a commercial program, the program should at least offer a trial version so you can check it out how well it works and how accessible it is. Whether or not you consider a program accessible or not, also is largely a personal thing. some people will want or need to be able to cover everything by tabbing and clicking while others are comfortable using their screenreaders mouse emulation and screen review cursor. Additionally you may want to google for reviews of any program you may want to use. Personally, I am cheap and a fairly proficient computer user. So I go for free programs and will consider anything that can be used with the mouse emulation if needed. a good starter for a registry cleaner is c-cleaner (get the slim versionwithout a toolbar. It offers registry cleaning as wel as a bunch of other cleaning options. I do use c-cleaner but for the most part and longest time use a program called abexo registry cleaner. Googling for Abexo free registry cleaner should get you what you need. Abexo is a very thorough cleaner that works from win 95 up; I have had no way to test it under anything beyond xp. As I said, I have used registry cleaning tools for almost as long as we have had windows computers and never had a problem but once. That one time was pretty hefty, though, and I would have been in big trouble if I had not been using a hardware synthesizer at the time. I had uninstalled some sound related software and when running Abexo after uninstalling the program, Abexo was a little too thorough and cleaned out some
Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating Adobe Flash Player
No, no, you don't have to uninstall Adobe Flash Player. Just install it using Ninite Installer, and you will be up-to-date without any of the hassles of downloading it from the Adobe site. http://ninite.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas iluvtor...@cox.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 12:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Updating Adobe Flash Player Hi All, It looks like Adobe has a new update for Adobe Flash Player out that Kim Komando says is a critical update. I did the updateflash.org thing for both IE 8 and Firefox 4 and it said I'm up to date, but the version mentioned is lower than what is listed on the Adobe site for the new version. I did not see the three button thing for Adobe to update when my XP Home booted up this morning. I gather the only thing to do is to uninstall Adobe Flash Player and to install the new version. I've got Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX and Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin in add/remove programs. Do I remove both of them? JAWS 10 and 12 are installed here. 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] Concerning acrobat reader
Or easier still, you can install the latest version of Adobe Reader using Ninite Installer. http://ninite.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning acrobat reader Hello there; Well, you can update through the system tray, as your speaking about, Or go directly to the adobe program and update from their. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 8:59 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Concerning acrobat reader Hello, I keep getting this extra annoying update reminder in my system tray. I think it gets in the way of other things running, or slows them down, should I just click on the update and let it have it's way, or is there something I can do to either make acrobat reader update automatically, or get rid of it from the system tray? There was an email which went around a long time ago warning not to do acrobat reader updates because of some virus scam going around, but that's probably been years ago. I am running w indows xp home and using jaws 12. 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] IE/8 Streaming
Using IE 8 with XP, I just tried all the links on that page, and they all play. Gerald - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 11:23 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming I seem to have another issue with IE 8 and trying to listen to a radio show last night, doing what was suggested to get to that point, but not hearing anything. Jaws found the links with no problem, but I heard nothing, so I guess it's something else? Here's the site/URL.. http://kut.org/wp-content/media_player/player.htm Thanks, Trish 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 a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS
There is no way to use JAWS in safe mode because the drivers are not yet loaded, although someone on another list has claimed that it is possible to use NVDA in safe mode with some kind of registry hack. As for your second question, there is no image backup program that I am aware of that is totally JAWS accessible. The one that comes closest is Image for Windows, which is JAWS accessible during the backup procedure but not during the recovery procedure. On the JAWS Users audio page, David Ferrin has a three-part tutorial that explains how to restore an image backup without speech using Image for Windows. Note that some sighted assistance is a good idea to insure that the restoration procedure is proceeding smoothly, although it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are willing to back up your entire system onto a series of DVD's. Except for David himself, I am not aware of anyone else who has attempted to perform a full system recovery this way. If you back up your system onto an external hard drive, you will need to create a rescue CD that will require sighted help to use during the recovery process, regardless of which image backup program you choose. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anders Boholdt-Petersen english_corresponden...@boholdt-petersen.dk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS Hi everyone, 1. On another mailing list I have asked about sound on Windows when you boot Windows into Safe mode. Since I not on the mailing list could find a link to the download-page, I tried to ask here: It is posible to using a screen reader when you boot Windows into Safe Mode, if yes, how can I do? 2. I really will backup my operating system with all informations (settings, programs et cetera). What backup-solution working best with JAWS (online-backup or normaly backup, where you backup to a DVD or external hard drive)? Thanks for your answer. Regards, Anders 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 a screen reader in Safe Mode andquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS
I'm a little confused. If your local hard drive dies, you would need to perform a complete recovery of your system onto a new drive from a backup image. This means that you would have to back up everything, including data files, programs, and OS onto a suitable backup medium such as DVD's. So even if you keep your OS and programs in one partition and your data files in another partition, you still need one series of DVD's to hold everything. I don't understand how creating separate partitions avoids this problem. It seems to me that if you need, say, three DVD's to hold your OS and programs partition and another two DVD's to hold your data files partition, that's still five DVD's, right? If you kept everything in a single partition, it would still require five DVD's. What am I missing? And is there any tutorial that explains how to repartition a hard drive? Thanks. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode andquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS Hi Gerald, I have used Image for Windows multiple times on multiple systems by myself, with no problems every time. The key is simplicity, keep the operating system partition to a controllable size, thus requiring fewer disks for the image. This is why I stress to people, that keeping their personal data separate from the operating system and programs make backups and recoveries easier and less time-consuming. Image for Windows does work very well, and Jaws or any screen-reader is not necessary for the recovery process. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS There is no way to use JAWS in safe mode because the drivers are not yet loaded, although someone on another list has claimed that it is possible to use NVDA in safe mode with some kind of registry hack. As for your second question, there is no image backup program that I am aware of that is totally JAWS accessible. The one that comes closest is Image for Windows, which is JAWS accessible during the backup procedure but not during the recovery procedure. On the JAWS Users audio page, David Ferrin has a three-part tutorial that explains how to restore an image backup without speech using Image for Windows. Note that some sighted assistance is a good idea to insure that the restoration procedure is proceeding smoothly, although it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are willing to back up your entire system onto a series of DVD's. Except for David himself, I am not aware of anyone else who has attempted to perform a full system recovery this way. If you back up your system onto an external hard drive, you will need to create a rescue CD that will require sighted help to use during the recovery process, regardless of which image backup program you choose. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anders Boholdt-Petersen english_corresponden...@boholdt-petersen.dk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS Hi everyone, 1. On another mailing list I have asked about sound on Windows when you boot Windows into Safe mode. Since I not on the mailing list could find a link to the download-page, I tried to ask here: It is posible to using a screen reader when you boot Windows into Safe Mode, if yes, how can I do? 2. I really will backup my operating system with all informations (settings, programs et cetera). What backup-solution working best with JAWS (online-backup or normaly backup, where you backup to a DVD or external hard drive)? Thanks for your answer. Regards, Anders 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] Using a screen reader in Safe Modeandquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS
Which program do you use to back up your data files? Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Modeandquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS Hi Gerald, Hard drives do fail, but more often than not,it is some type of corruption within the operating system that will require it to be re-installed. Here is where the data partition comes in handy, because being separate from the system partition it is not affected by a re-installation. Also, your personal data files may include sound, picture and video files which may consume considerable space on the hard drive making for an unwieldy recovery image. Typically, once I have gotten a clean install of Windows, I create a basic image including Jaws, and my security software so I can return to this state at any time. This only requires one disk, which simplifies the recovery process even more. I backup all of my data files to an external hard drive every day, sometimes multiple times so that in the event of a hard drive crash, it is a simple copy and paste operation to put them back on the machine. I understand that it may be possible to place an image onto a new hard drive from a USB hard drive, but I haven't done this myself, since the method I chose is simple enough. Understand that what I have said here is very general, and it does require some time and preparation to set up a good backup plan, but when it comes to files that you can't replace, it is time well spent in the event of a hard drive disaster. I believe that there is partitioning information on both http://www.blind-computing.com and http://www.jaws-users.com If you have any more questions, , I'll do what I can to answer them. smile HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode andquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS I'm a little confused. If your local hard drive dies, you would need to perform a complete recovery of your system onto a new drive from a backup image. This means that you would have to back up everything, including data files, programs, and OS onto a suitable backup medium such as DVD's. So even if you keep your OS and programs in one partition and your data files in another partition, you still need one series of DVD's to hold everything. I don't understand how creating separate partitions avoids this problem. It seems to me that if you need, say, three DVD's to hold your OS and programs partition and another two DVD's to hold your data files partition, that's still five DVD's, right? If you kept everything in a single partition, it would still require five DVD's. What am I missing? And is there any tutorial that explains how to repartition a hard drive? Thanks. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode andquestionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS Hi Gerald, I have used Image for Windows multiple times on multiple systems by myself, with no problems every time. The key is simplicity, keep the operating system partition to a controllable size, thus requiring fewer disks for the image. This is why I stress to people, that keeping their personal data separate from the operating system and programs make backups and recoveries easier and less time-consuming. Image for Windows does work very well, and Jaws or any screen-reader is not necessary for the recovery process. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using a screen reader in Safe Mode and questionabout the best accessible backup-solution with JAWS There is no way to use JAWS in safe mode because the drivers are not yet loaded, although someone on another list has claimed that it is possible to use NVDA in safe mode with some kind of registry hack. As for your second question, there is no image backup program that I am aware of that is totally JAWS accessible. The one that comes closest is Image for Windows, which is JAWS accessible during the backup procedure but not during the recovery procedure. On the JAWS Users audio page, David Ferrin has a three-part tutorial that explains how to restore an image backup without speech using Image for Windows. Note that some sighted assistance is a good idea to insure that the restoration procedure is proceeding smoothly, although it is not absolutely necessary as long as you
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using Open Book to FAX
Most likely, the fax option was eliminated from Open Book because faxing is declining rapidly as a means for transmitting documents electronically. Today, computers are no longer equipped with fax or dial-up modems, and there is a plethora of services, some free, that allow you to send and receive faxes over the Internet Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using Open Book to FAX Has anyone asked FS why they did this? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:14 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using Open Book to FAX Hello Rick, and Friends Yes, that is one reason I have stayed with Open Book 7.2 But I have never been able to figure out how to receive a FAX with this feature in Open Book. Is it possible? I must assume not, as no one has ever given me a positive answer, but since it is such a great convenience to be able to use Open Book to FAX, I am dreaming there is a way to also receive faxes. Thanks Rick and friends. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, Actually Openbook uses a fax modem in your computer to send the fax via phone line. The fax capability came about in version 6, and was dumped in version 8 or 9, I am currently using version 7. Seems to be the trend of all companies to eliminate useful features with time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Thanks, makes good sense. Never tried faxing with open book but would imagine it sends it via email? I only fax out so if that works that would be ok. Let me know and I'll explore some Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, They do have printers that connect wirelessly,but that is what I was wanting to avoid. With a wireless connection, if the connection drops for some reason, you have no way to access the printer for troubleshooting. As for the faxing and copying, I have been using both a stand-alone printer and stand-alone scanner in conjunction with OpenBook for quite a few years, and have been able to accomplish what I need to do. Also, I have found that the all-in-one units that I tried were too large to fit my situation, and did not perform as well as my current setup. I prefer the individual units, also from a service standpoint. For instance, With an all-in-one, if the printer fails, and it requires servicing, then you are also left without the other functions of the device. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Can it connect to the router wirelessly too or just with standard RJ45 network plug? I wish they would sell a printer with just fax capabilities too but seems once you choode that option the scan copy feature are there too. Once this happens, as Gerald pointed out, you need sighted assistance to handle a lot of the LCD screen choices, setup etc. Al Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:19 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Milos, I recently purchased an HP stand-alone printer for about $60 US. http://www.hp.com/ It is the OfficeJet 6000 series, and can be connected directly to the computer via USB, or connected directly to your network router to be shared over your network. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Milos Przic milos.pr...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi all, I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I don't know much about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP 6000. My question is, what
Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer
There is a free service called Faxzero that lets you send faxes over the Internet without the need for a fax modem or fax machine. You simply visit the Faxzero site,specify the file you want to fax along with the fax phone number of the recipient and some other information, and your fax is sent over the Internet. http://faxzero.com/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer ok, thanks. This explains why I don't have it as I have version 9 and no fax modem in the computer. Well I guess that eliminates that option. I do believe there are options to do this with email services but have never checked them out. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:13 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, Actually Openbook uses a fax modem in your computer to send the fax via phone line. The fax capability came about in version 6, and was dumped in version 8 or 9, I am currently using version 7. Seems to be the trend of all companies to eliminate useful features with time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Thanks, makes good sense. Never tried faxing with open book but would imagine it sends it via email? I only fax out so if that works that would be ok. Let me know and I'll explore some Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, They do have printers that connect wirelessly,but that is what I was wanting to avoid. With a wireless connection, if the connection drops for some reason, you have no way to access the printer for troubleshooting. As for the faxing and copying, I have been using both a stand-alone printer and stand-alone scanner in conjunction with OpenBook for quite a few years, and have been able to accomplish what I need to do. Also, I have found that the all-in-one units that I tried were too large to fit my situation, and did not perform as well as my current setup. I prefer the individual units, also from a service standpoint. For instance, With an all-in-one, if the printer fails, and it requires servicing, then you are also left without the other functions of the device. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Can it connect to the router wirelessly too or just with standard RJ45 network plug? I wish they would sell a printer with just fax capabilities too but seems once you choode that option the scan copy feature are there too. Once this happens, as Gerald pointed out, you need sighted assistance to handle a lot of the LCD screen choices, setup etc. Al Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:19 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Milos, I recently purchased an HP stand-alone printer for about $60 US. http://www.hp.com/ It is the OfficeJet 6000 series, and can be connected directly to the computer via USB, or connected directly to your network router to be shared over your network. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Milos Przic milos.pr...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi all, I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I don't know much about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP 6000. My question is, what are the differences in the terms of accessibility? Best regards, and thanks in advance! Milos Przic msn: milos.pr...@gmail.com skype: Milosh-hs __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6449 (20110909) __ 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
Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer
Many printers these days are all-in-one units that combine the features of a printer, scanner, copier and fax into a single unit. Avoid such models if possible and stick with a dedicated printer because all-in-one units often have LCD displays with menus that are impossible to navigate without sighted help. If you need a printer mainly for producing letters, reports and other typed documents, a basic monochrome laser printer would probably be your best bet. Brother and Samsung offer very good monochrome laser printers for under $100. Remember, that the more bells and whistles a printer contains, the less likely it is to be usable without sighted help. Gerald - Original Message - From: Milos Przic milos.pr...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi all, I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I don't know much about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP 6000. My question is, what are the differences in the terms of accessibility? Best regards, and thanks in advance! Milos Przic msn: milos.pr...@gmail.com skype: Milosh-hs __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6449 (20110909) __ 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] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen'sreplicator
Karen's Replicator is suitable for backing up files and settings, not an entire hard drive. To back up an entire hard drive, including the OS and all programs so that you can restore it in the event of a catastrophic failure, you need a disk imaging program like Image for Windows or Paragon Backup and Recovery. The problem with all imaging programs is that there is no way to reliably perform the recovery procedure without sighted help because there is no speech accompanying the boot CD, which all these programs require. There is an audio tutorial on the JAWS Users audio page in which David describes how to create an image backup of a data partition on a pair of DVD's using Image for Windows and then restore it without speech, but I have not heard of anyone using this technique to successfully backup and restore an entire hard drive, which would potentially require a lot more DVD's. Gerald - Original Message - From: jason smith thisi...@picknowl.com.au To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:19 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen'sreplicator Hi list. I want to start using Karen's replicator to perform backups of my XP system onto an external hard drive. I have listened to David's tutorials on how to use the program. But I also did a google search. As I wanted to get more information, as to what kind of things the program can backup? I originally thought. That you had to perform a separate job for each file type you wanted to backup? For example, one for documents, one for emails etc. However, I read that it is possible to have Karen's replicator to perform a complete disk backup. I am assuming that this would not be an image backup. But would like to know. What would be backupped? And how would you go about setting up a job that would result in a complete hard drive backup? This backing up process, is all new to me. So any opinions would be most welcome. Thanks Jason P.S I am using Outlook express and Jaws 12. I am mainly wanting to backup all of my files. So that I can access them on my external hard drive, if my computer happens to die. I am planning on buying a system with windows 7 on ti soon. And so obviously, want to be able to access my backupped files from the external hard drive using that new computer. 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] m s e
When you get this message, it means that MSE has detected a malware threat on your computer. You should definitely choose this option to get rid of the threat. Gerald - Original Message - From: Yvonne Oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:17 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] m s e hi just done a scan using M S E there is an option I had not seen before it is called clean computer this may seem a dumb question but what exactly does it do? what exactly does it clean and will it do anything that could prove to be fatal? especially after restarting the computer. I am using windows XP internet explorer 8 and jaws 10 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE
When Ninite says it updates MSE, it is probably referring to program updates not database definition updates. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE Hi Rick Larry, Thank you both for your input. I wonder why Ninite advertises updating MSSE when it doesn't, at least with XP anyway?! I will continue to update manually to insure that MSSE stays up to date. Ninite did update My Dropbox! Hot Damn! LOL LOL Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE Hi Mike, I have never seen updates for MSE come in Windows automatic updates in Windows XP. They will however, in Windows Vista and Windows 7, but after that happens, if I go to MSE, and tell it to check for updates, it always appears to update again. I think I would just stick with letting MSE do the updating rather than a third-party application. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE Hi Dan, Thank you very much for your input. I have Windows updates set to download, but let me choose what to install. I have never seen a MSSE download in any of the updates. We also have the update automatically option in MSSE options chosen / selected, but I still have to update manually. We don't have Windows updates set to download install automatically because we don't want a bunch of updates installed that don't have anything to do with what programs we run, possibly that is the reason MSSE does not update. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE It's my understanding that if you turn on windows updates to update automatically, MSE will update itself every day. You can also set it up to update before an automatically scheduled scan. HTH Dan - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:39 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Ninite not updating MSSE Hi All, I have found that Ninite, at least on all 4 of our computers, will not update Microsoft Security Essentials. I will check what MSSE definition we have, run Ninite, immediately recheck the MSSE definitions, find that they have not been updated. Then I check for updates from within the MSSE program MSSE updates with a newer version / definition number. I have no idea why Ninite doesn't update MSSE, but I would like to find out if others have this same problem with the Ninite program. We are running XP Home on 2 computers XP Pro on the other 2 computers. All help / input 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/ 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] What Happened to the Future Aids Site?
Hi list. Does anyone know what happend to the Future Aids/Braille Superstore web site? When you go to their home page, it seems to have disappeared. I accessed it last week with no problem. What's going on? Did they suddently go out of business? http://www.braillebookstore.com/ Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] What Happened to the Future Aids Site?
Yeah, someone on another list also discovered that the site was not working and called them. They weren't even aware that their site was down and corrected the problem immediately. Everything is back to normal now. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What Happened to the Future Aids Site? Hi Gerald, I just tried the site from the link in your message, and it seems to be working okay. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] What Happened to the Future Aids Site? Hi list. Does anyone know what happend to the Future Aids/Braille Superstore web site? When you go to their home page, it seems to have disappeared. I accessed it last week with no problem. What's going on? Did they suddently go out of business? http://www.braillebookstore.com/ Gerald 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] new folders in i e 8
To create a new folder on your Favorites list, launch the Favorites menu in IE 8, scroll down to the Add to Favorites dialog and hit Enter. Then tab to the New Folder button, hit Space and create your folder. Gerald - Original Message - From: Yvonne Oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 1:06 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] new folders in i e 8 hello can someone tell me how I create a new folder in the favourites section of internet explorer? I am using I e 8 windows XP jaws 10 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] help with rolling back mozilla firefox to 4.0
You can download Firefox 4.0 from the web site below. Before you install it, you should first remove Firefox 5.0. Be sure to save the downloaded Firefox 4.0 file in case you ever have to reinstall it again. http://www.oldapps.com/firefox.php?old_firefox=112 Gerald - Original Message - From: Janet ses...@rcn.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:33 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] help with rolling back mozilla firefox to 4.0 Hi listers, How do I undo last update of firefox?Please help Janet Session 522 Timberlake RD Upper Darby Pa 19082 Phone:484 461-8847 Cell: 610 357-9591 Email:ses...@rcn.com jys...@gmail.com twitter isis528 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] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users
No, you can still update the database definitions manually. Unchecking this box just turns off the reminder that a program update is available. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara in Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi Gerald, Thank you very much for reminding me of the update tab in SAS preferences, I totally brainfarted on that! I don't have version 4.56 available to me right now so, if this is turned off, does this stop SAS from updating or, just stop showing the reminder notice? Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users In SAS 4.5.6, you can turn off this reminder on the Updates tab in the Preferences dialog by unchecking the box labeled check for program updates when the application starts. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara in Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi Margaret, There is 1 thing to be aware of, that is if you run the SAS 4.56 version, you will be constantly be told that there are updates available, asked if you would like to update now! I found that to be such a nuisance, that I updated to the 5.0 version. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hello Mike, Thanks for reporting back on what the SAS folks said. It's very good news and should make our lives a lot easier. Margaret - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi Margaret, This is the reply I received today about running SAS 4.56 if its definitions updates will stay up to date. mb69ma...@charter.net Wrote: Hi, If you use the link for the old Pro 4.56 interface, will SAS still update new / latest definitions without updating the interface etc.? Thanks much, take care. Mike SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied: Hi there, Yes that is true. Definition updates are independent of product updates. You can stay completely up-to-date with definitions while still using version 4.56. Regards, Customer Service - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I'm so happy to hear that other JAWS users are having trouble with the new Pro Super Anti-Spyware! It installed the new version several days ago when I checked for updates after it hadn't done the usual daily scan for a couple days. I was finally able to schedule a daily scan for my preferred time, but I couldn't tell it to let me do manual complete scans when I wanted and not to do them automatically. The closest I could come was to let it do them one day a week. Does anyone know if with version 5 (Pro) for the item to quarantine and remove items does it remove them or put them in the quarantine vault so one can double check them before removing them? I was able to get the new Pro version to work with JAWS 10, but it was a bit easier with 12. If you use the link for the old interface, will SAS still update new definitions etc.? Thanks, Margaret - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi David, The SAS 5.0 version is somewhat accessible, as we have both found out, but only if you are running Jaws11 or 12. It is not accessible with any earlier versions. Also, we have both learned that about the only part that is accessible is configuring scanning programming schedules, but even doing these tasks' takes a lot of work using both the Jaws PC cursors left, right, up, down arrowing. Hopefully they will make the rest of the Interface accessible as well. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing
Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users
In SAS 4.5.6, you can turn off this reminder on the Updates tab in the Preferences dialog by unchecking the box labeled check for program updates when the application starts. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara in Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi Margaret, There is 1 thing to be aware of, that is if you run the SAS 4.56 version, you will be constantly be told that there are updates available, asked if you would like to update now! I found that to be such a nuisance, that I updated to the 5.0 version. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hello Mike, Thanks for reporting back on what the SAS folks said. It's very good news and should make our lives a lot easier. Margaret - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi Margaret, This is the reply I received today about running SAS 4.56 if its definitions updates will stay up to date. mb69ma...@charter.net Wrote: Hi, If you use the link for the old Pro 4.56 interface, will SAS still update new / latest definitions without updating the interface etc.? Thanks much, take care. Mike SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied: Hi there, Yes that is true. Definition updates are independent of product updates. You can stay completely up-to-date with definitions while still using version 4.56. Regards, Customer Service - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I'm so happy to hear that other JAWS users are having trouble with the new Pro Super Anti-Spyware! It installed the new version several days ago when I checked for updates after it hadn't done the usual daily scan for a couple days. I was finally able to schedule a daily scan for my preferred time, but I couldn't tell it to let me do manual complete scans when I wanted and not to do them automatically. The closest I could come was to let it do them one day a week. Does anyone know if with version 5 (Pro) for the item to quarantine and remove items does it remove them or put them in the quarantine vault so one can double check them before removing them? I was able to get the new Pro version to work with JAWS 10, but it was a bit easier with 12. If you use the link for the old interface, will SAS still update new definitions etc.? Thanks, Margaret - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hi David, The SAS 5.0 version is somewhat accessible, as we have both found out, but only if you are running Jaws11 or 12. It is not accessible with any earlier versions. Also, we have both learned that about the only part that is accessible is configuring scanning programming schedules, but even doing these tasks' takes a lot of work using both the Jaws PC cursors left, right, up, down arrowing. Hopefully they will make the rest of the Interface accessible as well. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I have been able to manage the latest version without too much of a learning curve, maybe I should look again just to make sure. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I appreciate this information, but unfortunately it's just another example of what the future may hold for accessibility. Each time I get a message like this I get more and more discouraged. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. When at the edge of the unknown, faith provides the wings to fly. On 8/12/2011 1:44 PM, Mike Barbara In Arcadia wrote: Hi All, For those who are running
Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users
Did you run a scan with SAS 5.1? If so, were any malicious threats detected? If so, were you able to select these threats for quarantine? Gerald - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:19 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hello there; Well, I just installed the latest version of super anti spyware, I see no real problems navigating the program, In fact, I just went to system tray, enter on super anti spyware, Context menu appears, Ican press c to check for updates, Press S=scan, Now tab to scan Also using the tab key, allowing me to go to prefferences and such. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I have been able to manage the latest version without too much of a learning curve, maybe I should look again just to make sure. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I appreciate this information, but unfortunately it's just another example of what the future may hold for accessibility. Each time I get a message like this I get more and more discouraged. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. When at the edge of the unknown, faith provides the wings to fly. On 8/12/2011 1:44 PM, Mike Barbara In Arcadia wrote: Hi All, For those who are running SuperAnti Spyware Pro, are having problems navigating the Interface of the new 5.0 version, you will need to start a tech support ticket. They have acknowledged that SAS 5.0 is not accessible with Jaws if you start a help ticket, explaining that you are blind running Jaws, they will send you a direct download link for the prior accessible version, version 4.56, to install. 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/ 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] frances e.,. khan? bad news
Wow, this is a shocker! He was posting on this list just last week. Deepest sympathies to his family. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] frances e.,. khan? bad news I'm sorry to hear that, I think we can relax the guidelines for this occasion. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: Anthony D., Tom in Studio homesweethome@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:21 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] frances e.,. khan? bad news Hello, For those of you who communicated with frances khan. I hate to be the barer of bad news. Mr Khan departed this life today at about 03:00pm. Details are sketchy but I'll share more as they come to hand. Deepest sympathies. Anthony D., Tom. 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] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users
That's why I rolled back to SAS 4.5.6. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users HI David, You are correct, but after opening the context menu, pressing enter on, View Control Center (Preferences/Options), right arrow to Scanning Control Tab, Shift + Tab 2 times to Configure Schedule Scanning, press the spacebar. Now, scheduling scans for program updates or system scanning requires the use of both the Jaws PC cursors, left, right, up, down, arrowing, tabbing at the correct moments to get schedules made. Then, after you press enter / spacebar on the save button you are taken to the page you are speaking of that if you hold the control key down, it seems to refresh the page, but this doesn't happen on this page running XP, with either Jaws11 or 12. So, what I do is find the close button with the Jaws cursor left mouse click it, then everything closes fine or, close it by pressing alt + F4. Yes Gerald, using Jaws 11 or 12 you can access threats if there are malicious threats detected, but not with any earlier versions of Jaws. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 4:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hello there; What I did find however is, If you navigate from the super anti spyware screen, And go back, none of the keys, such as tab right/left arrow keys work, So instead of routing jaws to pc, I just held ctrl-key, pressed up arrow a couple of times, and then jaws seems to regain focus, and you once again can navigate through the program using the tab key. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:20 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users Hello there; Well, I just installed the latest version of super anti spyware, I see no real problems navigating the program, In fact, I just went to system tray, enter on super anti spyware, Context menu appears, Ican press c to check for updates, Press S=scan, Now tab to scan Also using the tab key, allowing me to go to prefferences and such. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I have been able to manage the latest version without too much of a learning curve, maybe I should look again just to make sure. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SuperAnti Spyware Pro users I appreciate this information, but unfortunately it's just another example of what the future may hold for accessibility. Each time I get a message like this I get more and more discouraged. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. When at the edge of the unknown, faith provides the wings to fly. On 8/12/2011 1:44 PM, Mike Barbara In Arcadia wrote: Hi All, For those who are running SuperAnti Spyware Pro, are having problems navigating the Interface of the new 5.0 version, you will need to start a tech support ticket. They have acknowledged that SAS 5.0 is not accessible with Jaws if you start a help ticket, explaining that you are blind running Jaws, they will send you a direct download link for the prior accessible version, version 4.56, to install. 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/ 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 installation
The two programs you mention are on demand scanners and not real-time anti-virus programs, so it is not necessary to first remove them before installing MSE. You can continue to use them in conjunction with MSE for added malware protection. Gerald - Original Message - From: acart...@juno.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 2:58 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE installation Hi list, It's Alvin again. I want to know should I remove programs such as spybot search and Destroy and Spy blaster before I install MSE? Thanks for any guidance. God bless! AC 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e34fd9c9637630b50dst01duc 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 IE 8 Feed Reader
Actually, I reinstalled IE 8 and fixed the problem. My IE 8 feed reader works fine again. I never had IE 9 because it is incompatible with XP and thus would have been impossible to install. Gerald - Original Message - From: Negoslav Sabev neg...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE 8 Feed Reader You might already have IE9. In IE9 ctrl+g is the keystroke for RSS. Negoslav - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 5:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE 8 Feed Reader Hi listers. My IE 8 RSS feed reader was working fine until yesterday when my techie friend performed some preventive maintenace and diagnostic testing on my computer. Now, when I invoke the Feeds list in IE8 with Control-J and hit enter on any feed, instead of going to the web page containing the feed content, the file download dialog is invoked. So for instance, if I hit enter on the feed labeled blind planet aggregator, I hear file download...do you want to open this file?, instead of going to the blind planet aggregator page to read the latest content. He did not make any changes to IE, but did run Wise Registry Cleaner. What's going on here, and how do I fix it? I am running JAWS 9 with XP Pro, and until yesterday, my IE 8 feed reader has worked flawlessly. Gerald 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] Problem With IE 8 Feed Reader
Hi listers. My IE 8 RSS feed reader was working fine until yesterday when my techie friend performed some preventive maintenace and diagnostic testing on my computer. Now, when I invoke the Feeds list in IE8 with Control-J and hit enter on any feed, instead of going to the web page containing the feed content, the file download dialog is invoked. So for instance, if I hit enter on the feed labeled blind planet aggregator, I hear file download...do you want to open this file?, instead of going to the blind planet aggregator page to read the latest content. He did not make any changes to IE, but did run Wise Registry Cleaner. What's going on here, and how do I fix it? I am running JAWS 9 with XP Pro, and until yesterday, my IE 8 feed reader has worked flawlessly. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
