Re: [Blind-Computing] re installing avast 6.0

2011-09-18 Thread Portia Scott
Hi Anna, If you install the fresh copy of Avast over your old copy, it may not erase your old settings. So I would suggest uninstalling the old copy first and then install the fresh copy. Portia On Sep 17, 2011, at 7:27 AM, Anna Vimini wrote: Hi all using avast 6.0 I already have avast 6.0

[Blind-Computing] Safe program?

2011-09-18 Thread rich
Hi all; I have 12.0 and XP home. I was trying to open some audios from a digital camera and got a message that my media player could not open it. There was a message that asked if I wanted to go to internet explorer and find a program that would work. I clicked yes. When in I E, there was a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Safe program?

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Rich, It sounds like the program installed itself, and is very possible malware. I would try uninstalling it, and then run a virus and malware scan. It is a good practice not to download any software if you don't know what it is. If you have any problems with getting rid of it, let us know.

[Blind-Computing] Google Calendar

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Has anyone used or is using the Google Calendar? I'm looking for some tips on the web interface. Thanks, Rick Justice For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Safe program?

2011-09-18 Thread rich
Hi Rick; I may have given the wrong impression. I installed the program by downloading it and saving it. The installer went to my documents like other programs and I ran the installer. I just haven't done anything with the program yet. I get some type of message for me to click on a balloon

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Calendar

2011-09-18 Thread Loreal Lavigna
Honestly, I use google calendar but I use it with my phone and/or Outlook and google calendar sync. The web interface isn't terrible but it's not ideal either. Loreal -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf

Re: [Blind-Computing] Safe program?

2011-09-18 Thread Matthew and Edgar
Hello Rich and all. If you are unsure of that one uninstall it and get one called regscrub xp. I think you can still get it from www.jfwlite.com. It is fairly easy to use. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

[Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
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..

Re: [Blind-Computing] Safe program?

2011-09-18 Thread rich
Thanks, what does this program do? Rich - Original Message - From: Matthew and Edgar matthew.care...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safe program? Hello Rich and all. If you are unsure of that one

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Gerald Levy
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

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Calendar

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Loreal, Do you have more than one calendar, if so, can you change which one is the default? I had no problem syncing the calendar with Outlook,but I can only view one of the two calendars. Thanks, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Loreal Lavigna llavig...@aol.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
That figures, I knew it was me... Thanks for letting me know. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming Using IE 8 with XP, I just tried

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread DoubleLegal
Thank you for that advice John. Something I will definitely consider. Ken - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:32 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install? This

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with Weather Signature, was, Need a free MPG-2 decoder, for Windows Media Player

2011-09-18 Thread Allen Childs
Hi Janet, Great! I'm glad to see that you got it going. Sounds like your weather is about the same as ours right now. Allen -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Janet Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
there's that hearing issue again,lol. I might be developing a slight hearing loss, but do not think it's that bad yet! lol. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] opening outlook express imports

2011-09-18 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Rosemarie; What is the file extension at the end of the file? At the end of the file it says, dot, blah, blah, blah . Fill in the blah, blah, blahs with the 3 letters that come after the, dot. That is the file extension. Tha is what we need to know. Take care. Mike - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with Weather Signature, was, Need a free MPG-2 decoder, for Windows Media Player

2011-09-18 Thread Janet
Hi Yvonne, Weather Signature must be purchased. There is a discount when you email 3 other people about Weather Signature. There is a registration, I think, the process went so fast. No membership is required though. While installing it, you can uncheck further email offers from the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with Weather Signature, was, Need a free MPG-2 decoder, for Windows Media Player

2011-09-18 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello janet thank you any idea in gbp how much this is? and if it is a one off purchase or annually/monthly Yvonne - Original Message - From: Janet ses...@rcn.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Trish, Yes, you can, thru, Add/Remove Programs in the control panel. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Well, you know those types of things come with age. smile Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming there's that hearing issue again,lol. I

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
now you gone and dun it.. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE/8 Streaming Well, you know those types of things come with age. smile Rick

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
alrightey then, now what do I look for in this area, I was just there, and didn't hear anything about Java anything?? - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: Re:

[Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down

2011-09-18 Thread jerry martin
To All Listers: Does anyone know if it is possible for a computer to be programmed to shut down at a specified time? As with all elementary school kids, my son sometimes has an issue of turning his computer off at a decent time during the school week. Thanks in advance. Jerry For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down

2011-09-18 Thread David Ferrin
It is no different than setting anything else to run at a certain time. You do need to know the command along with the switches to go with it. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: jerry martin

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with Weather Signature, was, Need a free MPG-2 decoder, for Windows Media Player

2011-09-18 Thread Allen Childs
Hi Yvonne, My wife did most of the set up for my weather sig. I tried to do it and didn't have much luck. I know that you do have to purchase the weather sig. and then it has to be set up for your e-mail. Let me know if you get it set up. I can always ask my wife for help if needed.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with Weather Signature, was, Need a free MPG-2 decoder, for Windows Media Player

2011-09-18 Thread Janet
Hi Yvonne,It costs 13.5820 GBP. I think it's a one time purchase. -- Currently in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Intl., Pennsylvania Partly Cloudy, 63.0°F(17.2°C) Wind:ENE (060°) at 7mph (6KT) Honeywell, Imasco, and Home Oil: Honey, I'm Home Created by Weather Signature v1.4 .

Re: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down

2011-09-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Although I don't know much about this I would also think it would be important not to have open programs with unsaved data or can this be covered with commands as well? Just curious Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Automatic computer shut-down

2011-09-18 Thread David Ferrin
The system can be set to force all programs to unload before the system shuts down. The fact is I do it all of the time. FYI here is the command syntax. reboot shutdown -r -f -t 00 shutdown shutdown -s -f -t 00 The switch -f is what forces all programs to close out. The -t switch is for

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Trish, It may be listed as Java, or JRE, which stands for Java runtime environment. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
hmmm, there is no j in my list, not even jaws, cuz it's got FS first,ha. But I better double check before I stick my foot in it,lol Thanks.. Trish - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Re: [Blind-Computing] Are all Java updates safe to install?

2011-09-18 Thread Trish
I'm opening my big mouth for my small foot.. I suppose this is what you meant? Note, I only have 1 of these.. J2SERuntime Environment 5.0Update 5 Size 151.000MB - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011