Re: [Blind-Computing] alternatives to windows messenger

2009-12-05 Thread jim rawls
Rosemarie, somehow, I missed the threat on what your problem with windows messenger is. Tell me again please. Maybe I can help. Jim -- From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:39 PM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] alternativ

[Blind-Computing] alternatives to windows messenger

2009-12-05 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, everyone, I' ve been having so much trouble with windows messenger so I'm looking for an alternative that will do what windows messenger does or similar. I wrote to microsoft about the problem but apparently they have no intention of fixing it. Some friends of mine are also having problems

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread Maurice T. Toler
XP Professional - Original Message - From: "JULIO PEREZ" To: Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9 What Operating System are you using? /jp -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread JULIO PEREZ
A point of view worth studying further. I will be doing a search for comparison reviews. If you have any specific ones that you wish to share I will be grateful for the information. Thanks in advance. /jp -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-comput

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread JULIO PEREZ
What Operating System are you using? /jp -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maurice T. Toler Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 10:32 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computi

Re: [Blind-Computing] The "open with" dialog box

2009-12-05 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi Doug, The below steps are for opening a .wmv file. Substitute midi for wmv or the letter " M " for the letter " W ". Press the letter " M " until you land on the midi file ext. 1. Go to My Computer -> Tools -> Folder Options 2. Shift-Tab to the General Tab, and move right to the File Types

[Blind-Computing] The "open with" dialog box

2009-12-05 Thread Doug Leavens
What a pain this is!! I have midi files I want to open with my midi sequencer (should be simple eh)?? Not!!! The open with dialog box gives me a abbreviated list of programs, among which is Not the one I want. This is probably very basic stuff, but could someone tell me how I can use this

[Blind-Computing] Windows7 and Narrator

2009-12-05 Thread Maria Campbell
Why hasn't anyone mentioned how much better Narrator sounds in Windows7? I just heard it on my son's computer, and it sure sounds much better than good old gravilley Sam. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net A GEM IS NOT POLISHED WITHOUT RUBBING, NOR A MAN PERFECTED WITHOUT TRIAL

Re: [Blind-Computing] playing a movie

2009-12-05 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Yes VLC works with Windows 7 according to a sighted friend and university student. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lino and Louie Sent: 05 December 2009 18:55 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sub

Re: [Blind-Computing] playing a movie

2009-12-05 Thread Lino and Louie
Wonder if VLC Media player is compatible with WIN 7? That could be a good alternative. I think if memory serves WMP 12 is in WIN 7. Lino Morales Remember, friends don't let friends go to hell. Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/li

Re: [Blind-Computing] playing a movie

2009-12-05 Thread matthew
I have been trying to figure this out myself. I even did a search for the drivers on the hp website for my model laptop. They don't have the new drivers for windows 7 yet. sigh. Anyone else know any ideas on how to get it to work? -- From: "Kathy

Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading MSE

2009-12-05 Thread matthew
After it is installed it looks for updates. It runs in the background and you can bring it up from the system tray. -- From: "blindguy" Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 12:18 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading MSE I was wondering

Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading MSE

2009-12-05 Thread Chris Hallsworth
It's checking for the latest definition updates. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of blindguy Sent: 05 December 2009 18:18 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading

Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading MSE

2009-12-05 Thread blindguy
I was wondering how would I know if MSE is running in the background and pretty much if everything is set up right? I would look at the system tray and it keeps saying checking for updates dot dot dot. what does that mean? Skype kimsan.song For answers to frequently asked questions about th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Downloading MSE

2009-12-05 Thread Marilyn Walker
MS E works just fine and is the easiest antivirus I have ever used. Once, installed, it can be tweaked by your going to the context menu , arrowing through items and tabbing on any you want to check on. This is truly antivirus for dummies--like me. I have dumped AVG security suite which I pa

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread Maurice T. Toler
I use a paid version of AVG9, and I have not experienced any such problem. Maury, - Original Message - From: "JULIO PEREZ" To: Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9 I totally agree with the sentiment to explore and figure out the problem rat

[Blind-Computing] eBay listing: DEL WINDOWS XP HOME SP2 WITH DVDRW AND 160 GB HD

2009-12-05 Thread Reese
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[Blind-Computing] playing a movie

2009-12-05 Thread Kathy Pingstock
When I play a movie, windows media player comes up and tells me update video drives how do I do this? Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread Gerald Levy
Many former AVG users like myself have switched to MSE rather than deal with AVG's annoying glitches. So there are fewer AVG users on this list to share experiences with. Besides, according to recent comparison tests, AVG is no better at virus detection than MSE. If you really need the extr

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to change date in find menu

2009-12-05 Thread Paula Kilburn
Thank you so much. - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how to change date in find menu Just tried it out, and see that if I hit the space bar on the date control, I can then move left and right to focu

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread JULIO PEREZ
I totally agree with the sentiment to explore and figure out the problem rather than just abandon the AVG ship. I have found the program to be excellent for the last couple of years and I too have paid a subscription that will last for another year or two. Unless the problem is found to be unsolvab