Re: [Blind-Computing] question about accessible dvd player plug in for windows media player

2010-08-05 Thread Hamid AITOUZNAG
Hi Jo, Here is the link: http://files.123envoi.com/get_1405.php?cen=37-43678-1ac5108bcfr=67339-3d6f And here is the instructions copied from a post to the list: Now back to the player. After installing it, find under your start menu/all programs, a submenu called K-lite codec pack. Open it

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where do I get VLC media player

2010-08-05 Thread Hamid AITOUZNAG
Hi, In fact, it was not me who sent that link to VLC, I think Jacob or Don did. Hamid AITOUZNAG We never value what we have until we lose it!. Skype: hamidgeni MSN: hamid.ma...@hotmail.com On 05/08/2010 02:36, Josh wrote: Heere is a download of the VLC player that Hamid had sent to the list

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop Setup

2010-08-05 Thread Jacob Kruger
If it has an operating system on it already, in older operating systems, hitting windows key + U will start utility manager/narrator to help you get started, but in, for example, windows 7, I hit windows key + U, wait a short while, and then hit alt + N to start narrator. This isn't perfect,

[Blind-Computing] Thanks for the link - Was: Where do I get VLC media player

2010-08-05 Thread DoubleLegal
Thank you very much for the link. I'll give the player a try. Thanks again, Ken - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Where do I get VLC media player

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop Setup

2010-08-05 Thread Daleen Spalletta
Hi I have always wondered how I would go about to get the portible version of nvda to run on a sighted person's pc. Is this the way? Thanks Daleen - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:46 AM

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows vista system restore utility

2010-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all, As the site is structured in an unusual way, i.e., virtual cursor does not work at all on this site, I can put it on Dropbox for anyone interested. It looks to be free so unless I stand corrected and you guys want it I will do it. Many thanks. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Media Player

2010-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all, How do I download Windows Media Player 12? I have XP and Vista which I install inside virtual machines. So if I can install Media Player 12 onto them that would be great. I use Windows 7 as host and it comes with Media Player 12 anyway. Many thanks. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail

[Blind-Computing] Windows 7 Operating System

2010-08-05 Thread Silpa Mallipeddi
Hi All: I would like to know our members' experiences in using Windows 7 OS with the latest versions of different screen readers. I would also like to know the merits / demerits (as a list) if possible in using the Windows 7. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows 7 Operating System

2010-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all, I encourage you to join two Windows 7 related lists. The first is the main one and the second is one set up by a list member on the main one. Confusing I know but there you go. 1. blindwindows7-subscr...@yahoogroups.com will get you onto the main Windows 7 list. 2.

Re: [Blind-Computing] registered handler

2010-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemarie, You can try this yes. But you can safely ignore this registered handler. I will put a ticket on the NVDA website actually so this doesn't get announced. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype:

[Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread Matt
Hello, Naud or nod 32 or something like that is the one I have seen often used by those of the blind computer using comunity. Is this what I need, and if so, where do I get it from? I am currently using AVG, which I purchased, and after I purchased it I was told I should have gone with a free

Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread lali számítógép rechner desktop
Dear Matt! Eset is not freeware. It is payful. When you would like, use avira or avast. They are free virus removers. They are very good. God bless all! Lali mail: lali.belt...@gmail.com msn: lali.belt...@gmail.com aim: lali.belt...@gmail.com yahoo: lali.belt...@yahoo.com skype: lali.belteki1

[Blind-Computing] migrating wlm to outlook 2002

2010-08-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, I really would like to say good-by to windows live mail. I found this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980534 On an old office 2003 home disk I discovered that it in fact has outlook 2002 so installed and set up my email account. I followed the instructions to export from wlm to outlook.

[Blind-Computing] navigating to name after hibernation

2010-08-05 Thread Matt
Ok, I have been using hibernate on my computer, but when I turn it back on, I'm finding it hard to navigate to my name to click back on. What's the trick? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I burn a disc in Windows Media Player 12

2010-08-05 Thread Chris Feist
Hi, Jim. I had to try it a couple of times before I did all the steps correctly, but I finally did get it to burn a CD. That first step, not knowing how to get the songs to the drive, was the sticking point. But using the send to option did the trick. Thanks, -Original Message- On

Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Or consider the very accessible free one from Microsoft, called MSE Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of lali szamitogep rechner desktop Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:13 AM To:

[Blind-Computing] Are Notebook Processor Upgrades Worth The Effort?

2010-08-05 Thread David Ferrin
Are Notebook Processor Upgrades Worth The Effort? Installing a better, faster processor is probably not worth the trouble. Notebook motherboards are not designed for processor upgrades-although you could certainly install an identical replacement if yours has died. If you did somehow manage to

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about accessible dvd player plug in for windows media player

2010-08-05 Thread Jo Luland
Thanks so much!! Can't wait to try it. Jo - Original Message - From: Hamid AITOUZNAG hamid.ma...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:38 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about accessible dvd player plug in for windows media player

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows vista system restore utility

2010-08-05 Thread Negoslav Sabev
Hello, Is the proces of making Bart's PE CD and using it is blind friendly? Negoslav - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chinyoka.consult...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows vista system

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows 7 Operating System

2010-08-05 Thread Jacob Kruger
(as a list) if possible in using the Windows 7. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5342 (20100805) __ The message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread Øyvind Lode
I have to agree with Alan here. Microsoft Security Essentials is actually the first anti-virus app that have stayed more than one week on my PC. I've tried a lot of AV apps but most are painfully slow and slows down the machine. I'm not going to start a debate on this subject so I'm not giving any

Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread Mike Barbara Arcadia
Hi Matt; You really can't go wrong by going with MSSE, the free version of Super Anti Spyware, CCleaner. You will find the links to each 1 below. http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/AntiSpyware/MSELinks.html http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where do I get VLC media player

2010-08-05 Thread Josh
Thank you for the clarification. - Original Message - From: Hamid AITOUZNAG hamid.ma...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Where do I get VLC media player Hi, In fact, it was not me who sent that link

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where do I get VLC media player

2010-08-05 Thread Don Marang
Yes, I did send that link to my DropBox copy of a old version of VLC Player which was more accessible. Someone else indicated that the newest version is also accessible again. I downloaded it last night and will give it a try today. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Concerning virus protection, anti this that and the other ware

2010-08-05 Thread Marilyn Walker
Drop avg in any form, especially a paid version from which you will get only headaches. I use microsoft security essentials from microsoft.com. It is free, easy to download and install, does not slow down anything and does a good job as antivirus. I still have superantispyware that I run

[Blind-Computing] windows firewall

2010-08-05 Thread yvonne oliver
hello i just got a message saying my firewall may be turned off click here to rectify this however this is not possible as a blind person so could anyone tell me how to do this via the keyboard? thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows firewall

2010-08-05 Thread matthew
To see if your firewall is on go into control panel and then into windows firewall. if your using vista or win 7 you should be able to type windows firewall into the search field of the start menu to get to it. On 8/5/2010 3:29 PM, yvonne oliver wrote: hello i just got a message saying my

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows firewall

2010-08-05 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Sure, the best way is to first go into your computer,then go into your control pannel,then hit w until you get to fire wall then hit enter,you should here if it's on or off. if it's off then arrow until you hear it's on,you might have to tab to applied tthen tab until you get to ok. PEACE

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows firewall

2010-08-05 Thread matthew
I have heard of situations where it says the firewall is off and it is not. It is actually on. I don't know why this happens. On 8/5/2010 4:03 PM, JOHN O CARVALHO wrote: Sure, the best way is to first go into your computer,then go into your control pannel,then hit w until you get to fire wall

[Blind-Computing] edit html

2010-08-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
Ok this windows 7 is too new for me. I wanted to make a change to the resource section of my web page. With my old xp system I would locate the file on the c: drive then under file drop down to edit and it brought the file up in notepad. Then save and enter and I could see how it would look.

Re: [Blind-Computing] edit html

2010-08-05 Thread Jacob Kruger
-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5345 (20100805) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5345