Re: [Blind-Computing] webvisum again

Hi Gerald, I'm sorry to disagree with you, but the path and filename referred to in the post are 100% correct, as that is where I found mine, and I am using Windows XP Home Edition 32 bit. The file is there, and I modified it according to the specifications in the post. All of this is a moot

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/

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

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

Re: [Blind-Computing] Recommendation for a microphone

Hi Mark, I see that you checked the microphone and recording volume in GoldWave, but did you check the line-in or microphone levels through Windows? I'm just thinking that you didn't check those, even though that should have been the first place to look before you touched any volume levels in

Re: [Blind-Computing] Recommendation for a microphone

Hi Lenny, Sorry, my previous message should have been to Lenny and not Mark, so Mark, please disregard my previous message and Lenny, please regard it. LOL. Scorpio, Who's Too quick on the draw, or the send button as the case may be. Grins. For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [Blind-Computing] roxio 9...windows 7

Hi Tom, I use Roxio 10, and it's practically fully accessible. A bit of Jaws cursoring every once in a while, but that's about it. They've gotten much better since switching to the HTML interface, or, at least that's what I think it is, as all of the options show up as links. Anyway, hope

Re: [Blind-Computing] Saving podcast from blindcooltech?

In some cases, and I haven't been able to figure out which instances cause this to happen, while pressing enter on a podcast link will usually result in the podcast playing right away, when I go to right click on it, or press the applications key, there's no sign that I entered on the link at

Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws;

This doesn't seem to happen most when installing a piece of software, does it? I get this quite often when installing a piece of software onto my computer, then Jaws seems to stutter and slow down dramatically, as though it were a vinyl record on a turn table. I've attempted many times to

Re: [Blind-Computing] I need help with system restore;

Hi Dan, It'll be in your start menu, under programs, then accessories, then under system tools, almost at the bottom. Some suggested that it was in your accessibility sub-menu, which was off by one menu. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP and MSConfig Issue

Hi Trish, There's a checkbox that you must check or uncheck, I forget which when that dialog box pops up. Just tab around to it, and, if it's checked, uncheck it, and unchecked, check it. Either way, the opposite of that checkbox will stop the dialog box from popping up. Scorpio For

Re: [Blind-Computing] accessing information onfantasticfiction.co.uk

Hi Melissa, If you arrow down using the paragraph command of control+page down, you will eventually come to the area where they talk about Amazon availability. It is just after that part of the page where you'll find the summary. Another trick you can use is to arrow down, again using the

[Blind-Computing] Windows Vista/Windows 7 Tip: Shortcut Key to Windows Task Manager

Remember how we used to press control+alt+delete in order to bring up the task manager in Windows XP? Remember how simple it was? No having to tab around to the task manager button, no worrying about if your speech was going to be killed off as soon as you pressed that keystroke? Well folks,

Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives

First and foremost, I disagree with the gentleman that said it mattered what type of hard drive manufacturer you decide to opt for. Western Digital drives use Seagate drives, and the only thing you're actually paying for is the name, so, you'll end up paying an extra 50 to 80 dollars just

Re: [Blind-Computing] Selecting ContinuousNon-ContinuousFilesUsingA Mouse

Hi Mike, This one was a bit perplexing when I thought about it and thinking back to my sighted days, in order to select contiguous files, one would single click on the first file in the list of files, hold down the shift key, then click on the list file in the list one wants to include in the

Re: [Blind-Computing] SelectingContinuousNon-ContinuousFilesUsingAMouse

Hi Mike, That is exactly what I'm saying, and you would've had to hire someone for only 10 minutes in order to figure this B**T out, not the 30 minutes you think. Keep in mind that I used to be s sighted computer user and so these mouse tips are strictly from memory, I'm sure if you asked

Re: [Blind-Computing] Selecting Continuous Non-Continuous Files UsingA Mouse

Hi Mike, The person has to press and hold down the control key, then click on the files as they move down the list. Once all the files are selected, they can press the applications key, or right click the right right mouse button on any of the files, to get the context menu, or, if they're

Re: [Blind-Computing] Selecting Continuous Non-ContinuousFilesUsingA Mouse

Hi Mike, I forgot to mention that the clicks are single left clicks while selecting the files. Sorry, forgot that little tidbit. LOL. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Reduce Document to one page in Word 2010

Hi Folks, I can't remember if I've asked this before, but thought I would bring it up again in case someone has come along and knows how to do it. Back in Word 2003, within the Print Preview window, there used to be a toolbar button that would take various elements of a document like font,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View

Hi Annette, I'm sorry for not responding earlier than this, but you can disable protected view by doing the following: 1. press alt+F to go to the file menu, then up arrow to options and press enter. 2. Once in the options, press the letter T for Trust Settings, then shift+tab to get to the

[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

[Blind-Computing] GW Skype Podcast

Hi Folks, For those who wish to find out more about the new GW Skype App, here's a direct link to download the podcast released by GW Micro. If you find that entering on the link starts the podcast playing instead of downloading, simply arrow down a few lines, then tab once to the link. At

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer

Hi Gerald, I couldn't disagree more. I currently own a Brother MFC-685CW, an all-in-one inkjet printer that scans, prints, copies, PC-faxes and acts as a stand-alone fax machine with handset and digital answering machine and in colour. Granted, there is a rather large LCD screen to it, where

Re: [Blind-Computing] Splitting A Program

Hi Mike, Both WinZip and WinRAR have the capability of splitting an archive into multiple parts. Once split, you can upload the various parts onto a file sharing service of your choice. For example, if you're going to be uploading to Send Space, you would split your zip archive into 299

Re: [Blind-Computing] WIFI Password

Hi Bob, In most cases, if you haven't changed the router Username and password yourself, or had anyone do it for you, the router username and password does not change. I have discovered that the username for the router log in is admin, and the password is simply password. This is the one

Re: [Blind-Computing] WIFI Password

Hi, if you hardwire the computer to the router, you should be able to find the password under the wireless category when you log into the router. Of course, if you don't have the log on information for the router, then I'm afraid there's nothing you can do except reset the router to it's

[Blind-Computing] GoldWave Total Time and file Splitting Issue

Hi Folks, I am attempting to split a large file into smaller chunks and I'm having trouble with it for the first time ever. First, the relevant facts... I'm currently using the latest build of GoldWave and Jaws 12, and the latest GoldWave scripts from the Jaws-Users scripts page. I'm also

Re: [Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

I do believe that if you check, you'll find that the potentially unsafe problem is that you haven't scanned in a while. You should use your Jaws cursor, or equivalent to read the static text when you open the program. To do this, do the standard system tray command of insert+F11, if using Jaws,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sudden Loss of Sound

The last time I received a message like that, my drive was failing. It may mean you have bad sectors on your hard drive where Windows is installed, and one of the bad sectors has affected some of the operating systems files. If you get someone sighted to read the monitor, I do believe you'll

Re: [Blind-Computing] moving files onto an external hard drive

I think I remember reading somewhere that Windows 98 will only recognize external drives formatted as FAT, and not NTFS. I'm also quite certain that it will not recognize anything over 1 gigabyte. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with USB devices

Hi Desiree, If the extender cable is too long, you may find that the power generated by the USB port is not strong enough to travel along the length of the cable to the device. I'm afraid that you may have to get a powered hub, or powered device to plug into that cable, otherwise the cable on

[Blind-Computing] Recording What You Hear Using GoldWave

Hi Folks, Yesterday, I attempted to record a tutorial on something to do with using Jaws with a certain program. I have received quite a bit of advice on how to set things up and prepare the sound card and all, and thought I was ready, but when I recorded the tutorial, Jaws did not come

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating and Managing Playlist in Winampusing Jaws

It would depend on what you were trying to do. If you were looking to start from a specific track, then you would control+tab up to the playlist window, arrow to the track you want to start playing from, and press enter to start playing that particular track. If, on the other hand, you're

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating and Managing Playlist in Winampusing Jaws

Hi, Yes, but one needs to save the playlist, lest the last playlist be overwritten by the new one. Or, even worse, the new playlist gets added to the previous one, this would especially happen if you used the include in Winamp option in your applications menu. You can ideally use the

[Blind-Computing] Any Tutorials on How to Record a Tutorial?

Hi Folks, I have tried to look at various locations, but have not been able to find a tutorial, written or in audio, on how to record a tutorial using my computer. I have heard the type of tutorial I would like to record, that being one with Jaws and my voice being recorded at the same time,

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 9 problem

Either way Donny, just like our fearless leaderDave says, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you're running IE 8 and there are no problems, than it's more than likely a good bet that you should leave well enough alone. Smiles. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this

[Blind-Computing] Magic with Windows 7

Hi Folks, A friend of mine is asking if Magic 9 can be used with Windows 7, 32 or 64 bit edition. He has recently acquired a new desktop computer, and wants to install his version if Magic 9 on it, so he doesn't have to use the Windows 7 magnification tool. Does anyone know if it will work

[Blind-Computing] Ripping Audio CD's with GoldWave

Hi Folks, Someone has come along and asked me whether there is a facility in GoldWave's CD ripping utility to create and folder and sub-folder for the CD automatically, instead of manually. If not, short of Windows Media Player, is there another CD ripping program that will accomplish this?

[Blind-Computing] Creating and Managing Playlist in Winamp using Jaws

I wrote this tutorial up some time ago for someone else, and, given the currently circulating thread of Winamp playlists, I thought I would post it. Basically, it deals with creating and managing playlists using Winamp and Jaws. I'm sure there are no end of ways to create and manage playlists,

[Blind-Computing] Missing Telephone Numbers on Webpages

Hi Folks, Is anyone having a problem while using Jaws 12, latest build, Windows XP, and Internet Explorer 8, that when ever you go to a website looking for a telephone number on their contact us page, the phone number is plastered all over the page, however, not the entire phone number is

[Blind-Computing] Cursor Jumping Around with Focus Using Jaws 12

Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this for themselves? When I'm on a webpage, the focus seems to jump from one place to another, and links aren't activating when entering on them in several cases. The same is happening with Outlook Express, where the message will read the

[Blind-Computing] Jaws Cursor and NVDA?

Hi Folks, Just wondering if NVDA has something equivalent to the Jaws cursor, and if so, what would be the keystrokes to activate it. I have found myself in a jam a few times, needing to click on something with the mouse, only to find out that I couldn't activate any virtual cursors with

[Blind-Computing] GoldWave with Window Eyes?

Hey guys. Does anyone know if Window Eyes needs scripts, similar to Jaws that will make GoldWave easier to use? I know GoldWave can be used with scripts of any kind, but I have to admit, the added benefits of having the scripts installed are a major bonus, but I can't rightly remember if

Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003, free download

Hi Riana, It could be that your friend is looking at maybe the word document viewer, which is a free download from Microsoft. I don't readily have the link to the download page, but I'm sure if you Google word document viewer and Microsoft, you should get it within the first hits on the page.

Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with a sapi 5 voice problem

Hi Rosemarie, The Jaws users website has the other voices available, and you can download it from the programs page. Even if you aren't a Jaws user, you can still download a tonne of gems from that site. The address is: http://www.jaws-users.com Hope this helps. Scorpio For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] a windows update?

Hi Anna, AS has been said, the Windows/Microsoft update features should keep trying to download it, but, if at some point, say around the third or fourth time you've tried to update it, it still can't download and install it, you can give Microsoft a call, and get free technical support. Any

Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with a sapi 5 voice problem

Hello Wayne, It sounds like the information bar is popping up. In those cases, when you hear the click, just press alt+N to go to the information bar, then press the spacebar to activate it. Arrow up or down to the appropriate choice, in this particular case, the choice will be to download

Re: [Blind-Computing] Trouble downloading Adobe flash Player

Hi Arianna, As it turns out, if you do get that install box for Adobe Flash player, just shut down Jaws, or any other screen reader you have, then start up NVDA, as I found out that it does seem to interact with the buttons in the dialog box. Granted, the button to install it still says I and

Re: [Blind-Computing] software sound generator

HI Annette, You might be able to get away with using Switch for the trial period, at which point, once you've gotten the file down, you use the Switch software while it's in it's trial phase, and convert it to M4A. At that point, you can load it onto iTunes, then sync it with the Touch. If

[Blind-Computing] Using Jaws with ZoomText

Hi Folks, A friend of mine is looking to use Jaws with Zoom Text, but he's not sure if he can make it work. Is anyone on the list successfully using Jaws with ZoomText, and if so, could you please share your settings so that I know how I should let her know to configure each piece of

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip

Uhm, David? Both of these tips have already been posted. Just thought you should know that you're still batting 0 and 2. Smile. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible sites to look up home remedies.

Hi Kim, Here's a link to the Doctor's Book of Home Remedies published by Prevention Magazine online. It's got every bit of information in the main text of the text version of the Doctor's Book of Home Remedies, and is updated yearly to coincide with new treatments and other new found cures or

Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file

If you know the JPG has text in it, there are several options, depending on what you have installed on your computer. If you have Kurzweill, you can print it using the KESI virtual printer, which will take the image, virtually scan it, then OCR the text on it and make it readable. I believe

[Blind-Computing] Anyone Having Trouble with Latest Winamp?

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone else is having problems with the latest release of Winamp, that being 5.581? The program is freezing, and I get no controls whatsoever. I also get an error report, and I keep sending it off, in the hopes that Winamp makers might fix this annoying bug. I just

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem navigating NVDA

It is possible to use Eloquence with NVDA. Will find out the details and get back to you on it. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] how hard to install a wireless router

Hi Lloyd, Trust me, once you pull out the discrimination card, they fold like drunk gamblers at a coke party. Smiles. Just remember that if you get denied, speak to a supervisor, and force the issue. If the supervisor still doesn't budge, then speak to a manager, and make them understand

[Blind-Computing] Tinny Jaws from a Laptop

Hi All, I'm not sure if I've asked this before, but forgive my repetitiveness, as I am desperate for a solution. Smile. I have a Toshiba L500 laptop, running Windows 7 64 bit edition and the latest build of Jaws 11. Basically, what happens is that all of the other windows sounds, including

Re: [Blind-Computing] how hard to install a wireless router

Hello Lloyd, While setting up a wireless router is fairly easy in terms of setting up encryption and the like, in other words, a Wireless password so only people who have the password can access it, the hardware setup can be moderate to advanced, depending on the type of service you have. If

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents

You could use Microsoft Office to scan and read the page. Go into your start menu, then into the Microsoft Office sub-menu, then into tools, and you'll find two pieces of software there you can use. The first is Microsoft Office Document Scanning. You can use this to print your documents,

[Blind-Computing] Switching Windows 7 to Classic View

Hi All, I've tried and tried, but to no avail. I am running a Toshiba L500 laptop with Windows 7 64 bit edition home. I am trying to get Windows to appear like Classic Windows, but for the life of me, I simply can't do it. I should also say that I'm using Jaws 11 latest build 64 bit

Re: [Blind-Computing] Finding the total run time of a group of songs

Hi Mike, You can easily accomplish this by highlighting all the songs you want to find the total time of, either using the shift up and down arrows, or the control and up or don arrow then control+spacebarring on the tracks you want to include in your calculations. Once done, it's just a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Finding the total run time of a group of songs

Hi Mike, The applications are fairly subjective. Personally, I've always had a preference for Winamp, if only because of the single handed keystrokes, as opposed to the two handed keystrokes of windows Media Player, with the control+P for play/pause, control+S for the stop function, and of

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem: Everything says Selected!

Hello Alan, What I suspect is happening is that you may have inadvertently pressed and locked the left mouse button by mistake. This would happen when you accidently go to press a say line command with the insert up arrow on the number pad, and instead of hitting the number 8, you may have

Re: [Blind-Computing] external Mp3 player question

So it sounds like it's a standard generic MP3 player, so it should plug in just fine, and, from your last message, your computer is detecting it, so there should no be issues. One suggestion I would make is to go into your device manager after hitting alt+enter on your My Computer icon on your

Re: [Blind-Computing] external Mp3 player question

Hi Michael, You should start by letting us know what model of MP3 player you have. Reason is that some players, such as iPods and other products from Apple require iTunes in order to view the content on them, or transfer tracks to them. On the odd occasion that you will see them in your My

Re: [Blind-Computing] Receive my own messages

Hi, you have to place the word recent with a colon before your account name, where it says log in information under the servers tab of the account properties. So, if you type in the account log in information, it should look like this: recent:addr...@gmail.com The password remains the same.

[Blind-Computing] Need a Password Cracker

Hi Everybody, During the course of a re-format, I lost a text file containing all of the passwords I used on my computer, most notably to several zip files containing useful information that I kept as back-up in case of such a re-format. Does anyone know if there is software available to help