[Blind-Computing] Thanks for the info - opinions about McAfee Internet Security Suite

2009-07-01 Thread DoubleLegal
Thank you for the information. I may give it a shot. - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: "Blind Computer Users" Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 7:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] opinions about McAfee Internet Security Suite Hello everyone, My ISP provides McAfee Internet

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Vista Shell Help

2009-07-01 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Victor, There are two checkboxes in the preferences under file types. One, encue as default action checkbox 2. setup directory context menus, checkbox Both of these boxes are unchecked by default, so, an un-install, and re-install of Winamp would be safer than editing the registry, but if you

Re: [Blind-Computing] opinions about McAfee Internet Security Suite

2009-07-01 Thread Kliph
It is not accessible, you will need sited help to install it. But once installed, it runs in the background and never bothers you. It updates on its own, and usually scans every time you wake the computer or restart or turn on your computer. It runs in the system tray, that is the only way I kne

[Blind-Computing] making greeting cards using microsoft word

2009-07-01 Thread rosemarie chavarria
Hi, everyone, I asked about how to make your own greeting cards using microsoft word on another list but got no answer. Is there a special program you can use that works well with Jaws? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked quest

Re: [Blind-Computing] opinions about McAfee Internet Security Suite

2009-07-01 Thread rcham27
I use McAfeewith JAWS 10.00. It takes a little work with the JAWS cursor but it is doable. I am not computer savvy and use the automatic updates. Rich - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: "Blind Computer Users" Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing]

[Blind-Computing] opinions about McAfee Internet Security Suite

2009-07-01 Thread DoubleLegal
Hello everyone, My ISP provides McAfee Internet Security Suite for free with my subscription. I have never looked into this software. Right now I use the free versions of Zone Alarm for my firewall and Avast for my anti virus. My questions are how accessible is McAfee Internet Security Suite?

[Blind-Computing] Windows Vista Shell Help

2009-07-01 Thread Victor
Hi Folks, How does one remove an entry in the shell menus. I have a couple of shell extensions in my applications menu that I need to get rid of. Specifically, two Winamp extensions that keep bugging me, even though I've turned them off in the Winamp preferences. Include in Winamp, and Add to

[Blind-Computing] Help with Wave pad free addition

2009-07-01 Thread Lino and Louie
Hello all, I'm having a slight problem with Wave Pad. When I hit F5 to record and select my bit rate IE. 44100, the program is setting my recording control volume to 79 percent and I can't change it at all. I'm trying to record something for Blind Cool Tech using stereo mix and my speech sounds

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows

2009-07-01 Thread Marilyn Walker
Lino, thanks for this; I'll try to remember to listen. Now, do you know why there is no link in your message to that site? marilyn - Original Message - From: "Lino and Louie" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:21 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows : Hello all, : I know we've be

[Blind-Computing] Windows

2009-07-01 Thread Lino and Louie
Hello all, I know we've been talking about Windows and in particular Windows 7 which is in the RC stage now. I highly recommend listening or subscribing with your favorite pod catcher Windows Weekly with Leo LaPorte and Paul Therott. You can find all the info on Leo's netcasts site@: www.twit.tv

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Revo will not only remove the software but will also remove leftover registry entries and files. Once that's all gone there's nothing more you need to do. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge

2009-07-01 Thread Lennie Rinaldi
Hi Everyone, I want to thank everyone for answering my questions and concerns about Revo and removing Textbridge. One last question, (I hope) once I delete the entries in the registry for Textbridge, would then the software be taken off my computer or do I have to perform some other tasks?

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge

2009-07-01 Thread curtis
it will only remove the entries that pertains to that program revo is a good program - Original Message - From: "Lennie Rinaldi" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge Hello Chris, Thanks for your suggestion to try

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
I was aware Netbooks come with Windows XP. Sorry to not mention that. My proposal was to upgrade this Windows XP by doing a clean install of Windows 7, and my question was whether the current netbook's hardware will be recognized "out of the box", so to speak, without downloading third party dr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-01 Thread Deanne
I just purchased a netbook and found, during my research, that most of them have Windows XP on them. A few of them have windows vista, but I didn't find very many of those. I didn't find any that were running windows 7. You might contact a manufacturer and ask them if they make one compativle

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hi, do not worry, as the removal process only removes leftover registry entries and files from your computer. It will *not* touch anything else unless you uninstall another program. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join

[Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hello all, Out of all the netbooks, which one(s) will run Windows 7 without the need to install third party drivers? Just curious as I'm now doing a re-think in case my laptop doesn't come back from repair. Please advise. Thanks. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: c

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to uninstall textbridge

2009-07-01 Thread Lennie Rinaldi
Hello Chris, Thanks for your suggestion to try Revo. I did download it and installed the program. I did run it to uninstall Textbridge and when I came up with the list of the entries from the registry, I became sort of concern to remove the entries not knowing what would be the outcome of my

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws on a thump-drive

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
You still need video intercept drivers installed though. Also, you cannot install an ILM key on a thumb drive; it must be present on the system itself. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org

Re: [Blind-Computing] Important announcement regarding Windows 7Beta

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Every two hours actually. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original Message - From: "zach D on Del" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Compu

Re: [Blind-Computing] testing

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Got it. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original Message - From: "Marek Durila" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 10:01 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] testing only

[Blind-Computing] Jaws on a thump-drive

2009-07-01 Thread Marek Durila
Hi all, I would like ask you, how it's with Jaws and flash-drive? Because we are working here and are there a lot of computers, but I'm having my personal now. I hearth, that Jaws can be run from usb flash-drive, what's means, that you don't need administration privileges theoretically? With be

Re: [Blind-Computing] test message

2009-07-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Got it. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Join TAFN by visiting www.tafn.org.uk. - Original Message - From: "Marek Durila" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] test message

Re: [Blind-Computing] buying a netbook.

2009-07-01 Thread ChB
The netbook is not gonna be any slower or faster than a notebook with the same specs and configuration. It is up to you which you prefer or if you plan to take the computer places, then a netbook might be better because its lighter and smaller to carry. You can do all those things you wrote above w

Re: [Blind-Computing] buying a netbook.

2009-07-01 Thread Becky B
When I bought my Acer netbook, I was advised to replace the 1 gig. of memory with a 2 gig. of memory which I did. Only cost $25 extra. You'll enjoy the netbook. Becky - Original Message - From: "Julio" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] buying

[Blind-Computing] Satogo question

2009-07-01 Thread Dan Murphy
I am trying to use www.satogo.com with IE7. when it starts talking, it tells me to press alt+r to continue, but when I do that I am put into a print menu which seems to be a part of IE7. I just installed IE7, so I'm not familiar wit all it's intricacies. How do I get around this because I woul

[Blind-Computing] List Guidelines Reminder

2009-07-01 Thread Moderator
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[Blind-Computing] test message

2009-07-01 Thread Marek Durila
With best regards, Marek Durila IBM Global Services Delivery Center Czech Republic, s.r.o., Sídlo: Brno, Technická 2995/21, PSC 61600 IC: 26244535, Zapsaná v obchodním rejstríku, vedeném Krajským soudem v Brne oddíl C, vložka 39922 IBM Global Services Delivery Center Czech Republic, s.r.o., Re

[Blind-Computing] sametime and contact-list

2009-07-01 Thread Marek Durila
Hi all, We are using special application here. Sametime. My problem is, that on the list before contact Jaws tells treview.\ It's possible or what to try to do with this? With best regards, Marek Durila IBM Global Services Delivery Center Czech Republic, s.r.o., Sídlo: Brno, Technická 2995/21,

[Blind-Computing] testing

2009-07-01 Thread Marek Durila
only test. Not working maybe mail. With best regards, Marek Durila IBM Global Services Delivery Center Czech Republic, s.r.o., Sídlo: Brno, Technická 2995/21, PSC 61600 IC: 26244535, Zapsaná v obchodním rejstríku, vedeném Krajským soudem v Brne oddíl C, vložka 39922 IBM Global Services Deliver

Re: [Blind-Computing] adding sound file

2009-07-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
Like David said, it's there on the tips and tricks page, but 2 small pointers are that it's listed in the control panel, sounds and audio devices settings dialogue on the sounds page, and is generally in the c:\windows\media folder and called: Windows XP Notify.wav Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind