Re: [Blind-Computing] malwarebytes

My copy of MalwareBytes keeps announcing that my trial has expired but if I go to it and run a scan, it works. It wants you to update to the paid version which offers automatic updating of the database and probably automatic scans. The trial version just has manual updating and scans, I

[Blind-Computing] Recording Audio within the PC

Hi all! I'd like to be able to record the audio that comes from within my laptop with Audacity 1.3. I would do this, for example, when I want my screen reader to read information on the internet. I've done this before, and I remember selecting mono mix, but I don't know or remember how to

[Blind-Computing] Picture not found when forwarding email in WLM 2011

Often when I go to forward email containing images in WLM 2011 it will say the pictures in the email could not be found and do I want to send it anyway. Since I am forwarding to sighted friends and family I say no. Why aren’t the pictures being found? I have gone through all the settings I am

[Blind-Computing] Pictures not found when forwarding in WLM

Often when I go to forward email containing images in WLM 2011 it will say the pictures in the email could not be found and do I want to send it anyway. Since I am forwarding to sighted friends and family I say no. Why aren’t the pictures being found? I have gone through all the settings I

[Blind-Computing] Safely Remove Problem Solved

I just played around more with options and had to connect my Victor reader or something and I saw it. Thank you for your input. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Safely Removing Hardware

Hi all! I wish you all a great new year. I'm using Windows 7 with Jaws 12. I'm having a hard time accessing the safely Remove Hardware feature, and it's not listed in my system tray. Any more accessible way to get around in the Notification area to unhide the icon? Thanks, For answers

[Blind-Computing] Back to IE8, success

Thanks for the tip. It wasn't too difficult. :) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] How do you downgrade Internet Explorer?

I made the mistake of upgrading to IE9 with Jaws 12 and Windows 7. Can someone please give me instructions? Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Computer restarting strangely-Win 7

I have been using the Jaws 13 for the past week or so to avoid the problems with Jaws 14 crashing Windows Explorer. I leave my computer on at night to run the MSE scan and because it has been failing to start at all sometimes. I have the computer set to start Jaws 14 with the new voices

[Blind-Computing] Broken key on laptop

Hi! The control key on my laptop got partially broken. It now comes off very easily. Is it possible to buy a set of single key replacement? Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Creating a Gmail Account (Was this discussed before?)

Hi all! I've seen the subject of Gmail, but I wasn't interested at the time. I'm having a difficult time trying to create a gmail account. Did anyone give any tips for this? If this is a repeat, you can write me off list. There are some email lists I might want to subscribe to, and I'd

Re: [Blind-Computing] laptop screen rotated 90 degrees left

-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Gosling Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 5:10 AM To: blind Subject: [Blind-Computing] laptop screen rotated 90 degrees left Yesterday my computer froze, at least the sound did so I shut it down. When I turned it back

[Blind-Computing] laptop screen rotated 90 degrees left

Yesterday my computer froze, at least the sound did so I shut it down. When I turned it back on there was no sound. So I asked my husband what was on the screen. He said it was my regular desktop but the top was at the left edge and the normal bottom was at the right edge. I used the laptop

Re: [Blind-Computing] WLM some messages with unknown error-can't delete

- From: Sharon Gosling Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 17:29 To: blind Subject: [Blind-Computing] WLM some messages with unknown error-can't delete Using Jaws 13 and Win 7 with WLM 2011. Have been receiving certain messages, mostly from Jaws users list and some from this one that won’t open and won’t

Re: [Blind-Computing] export wlm

When I got a new laptop I transferred all my WLM stuff. On Windows 7 I went to the sherrie folder, then to app data, local, Microsoft and then just copied the whole Windows Live Mail folder to a portable drive. Then I found the same place on my new computer and replaced the Windows Live Mail

[Blind-Computing] WLM some messages with unknown error-can't delete

Using Jaws 13 and Win 7 with WLM 2011. Have been receiving certain messages, mostly from Jaws users list and some from this one that won’t open and won’t delete. Is there a way to force a delete? It is very aggravating to forget that a particular message is one of the “bad” ones and I should

Re: [Blind-Computing] Del Laptop Keystroke Question

I have either the same computer or very similar. I found that if I let the computer go to sleep and then wake up I got the control alt tab or control any other key. My solution was to never allow it to sleep. I think the other problem is the Function key thing as you suggested. The default

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need an alternative to the Applications Key

Shift plus F10 brings up the context menu normally brought up with the applications key when one is available. Sherrie . -Original Message- From: Annette Carr Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:48 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Need an alternative to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning off the mouse pad

On my Dell laptop I have to open the Windows Mobility Center and tab to the bottom and find the Turn off touchpad choice. On my computer I get there with a a flat button that is up in the row above the F keys-in the row where you press the power button. On the far right there are three flat

[Blind-Computing] WLM 2011 won't spell check

I have finally gotten reasonably familiar with the Windows Live Mail 2011 by referring extensively to the Jaws Guide for it written by David Bailes. But the answer to my problem is not there. There is no spell check that works. I went to the Options menu and the box for spell check outgoing

[Blind-Computing] More about the Special Cassette Player

The device looks very much like an old-fashioned small recorder but with some features that look different. I discovered that there's a button or switch that will make it play the other side of a tape without having to turn it over. As I mentioned, it gets it's power via a USB Port. It came

[Blind-Computing] Recording audio Via USB

Hi all! I'm using a device that plays cassettes to transfer to audio files. It runs on a usb port. In Windows 7, is there a way to record directly through the cable, or will I have to use the audio jack? Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[Blind-Computing] Carbonite-how to navigate

I signed up for the two week free trial of Carbonite and it expires on Saturday. But I can’t seem to navigate to individual folders to see what is actually backed up. I am using jaws 11, Win 7 and IE 8. I can go to the Carbonite backup folder under the “Computer” listings. I can open the

[Blind-Computing] Narrator won't go away

Using Jaws 11 and Vista computer. I am trying to help my 83 year old father on his Vista computer and somehow it is set so that the narrator program comes on every time he launches a new program. I went to the Ease of Access list and narrator is not checked. The magnifier comes on but it is

[Blind-Computing] Another Question about Firefox

Hi all! Does anyone know how we screen reader users can access the feature where you can organize all the bookmarks? I've had trouble with it in the past, not getting the names of the lists easily to select them. Thanks! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[Blind-Computing] Need help with Kitchen Sink games

I finally got the Kitchen Sink games to install on my new Win 7 laptop by choosing the Run as administrator from the context menu for each one. Then I opened it and chose a game. But then I don’t know what I did but the speed of the voice got so fast that I can’t understand it at all. Alt

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem with gMail

These are the exact settings I am using successfully with several gmail accounts. I have included every check box. I am using WLM 2011, Windows 7 and Jaws 11. On the servers tab My incoming server is a pop3 Incoming server is: pop.gmail.com Outgoing server is: smtp.gmail.com user name-the

[Blind-Computing] Blogging Space VS Personal Website

Hi all! My friend and I would like to put our ministry online. She writes down poetry and would like to write whatever is on her heart. Maybe she'll also want to share photos and videos. I would like a website though. So I'd like to hear from you about the difference between blogging and

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8

, the buttons can be reached after going to the Information bar by pressing Tab. If the button says split, hitting Enter on it will take that option, other options can be seen by using the Down Arrow. I do not know how older versions of JAWS treats or handles these buttons. On 5/30/2012 8:32 AM, Sharon

[Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8

I got a new Dell Win 7 laptop recently and it came with IE 9. On my previous laptop I have constantly rolled it back to IE 8 which is a royal pain but can be done. But on the new one there was not an IE 8 to roll back to. When I searched on the Microsoft site it said there was IE 8 for XP

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8

be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Sharon Gosling sillygoo...@gmail.com To: blind blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:40 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8

I am using Windows 7 Jaws 11 and IE 9 and the same thing happens on many websites. I know it is a link but I can't get it to work using enter, space bar, left mouse key, or even trying to locate it in Jaws cursor. Very annoying as some of these are vital such as Print coupons. I was told by

[Blind-Computing] Anyone Know how to use FileCopter

Hi all! Is anyone familiar with a website called FileCopter? (not sure if spelled correctly). It's like SendSpace where you upload and share files, but this one will generate cash for you. It's not as simple as sendSpace though. It seems harder for me to find the correct link to share,

[Blind-Computing] Looking for Passwords

Hi all! I'm looking for passwords that may have been stored in internet explorer. It seems that sometimes you have to reenter them. Where do I go to find them? Thanks! -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility

[Blind-Computing] Mozzilla List

Hi! Someone mentioned the Mozzilla List. Since the Firefox list seems to be going dry, does the Mozzilla one still exist? If so, please tell me how I can subscribe. Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] PDF Documents I don't know how to Access

Hi! I'm trying to read a user manual that is a PDF document. I can read the table of contents, but so far I can't seem to read exactly the instructions I want. Is there a way I don't know about, or are there just some documents that are not accessible? Thanks! Sharon For answers

[Blind-Computing] Firefox email List?

Hi all! Does anyone know of an email list for blind Firefox users and where to subscribe? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Transferring Data from Old Computer with Floppy Drive

Hi all! A friend of mine has some files on floppy disk, and I have an old laptop with a floppy drive. Is there a way to transfer the data to my newest laptop? The older one cannot burn to CD. Thanks! -- Sharon Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit

[Blind-Computing] Enabling Add--ons In Internet Explorer 8

to do? thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Reading Viewing File Details in Windows 7

Hi all! Anyone know the fastest way to view info such as file type, and the full path in a search results list? thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] About Updating Yahoo Mail

Hi all! I've just read an email message saying Yahoo is going to update it's mail service. Do you know if this will make it more or less accessible? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Trouble Using Computer Sometimes

. Is there anything else to try, or an explanation of something that can be fixed? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] More about Trouble Using Computer

. If this sounds right, how do you make it stop doing it at startup?Any other ideas? Thanks again, sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Music Interface and Software

cable to connect it to a port that is something like what your monitor is attached to but that is for a sound card. And you might want to get a higher-end sound card too. Hope this helps, Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] More about USB Music Keyboards

that can't do anything by itself, but controls what goes on in your system. Hth, sharon. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Downloading Microsoft Security Essentials

Hi all! I want to download Microsoft Security Essentials, but I'm confused as to what the link would be. Is there a clearly descriptive label, or is it some fancy graphic with less detailed description? If so, can someone please direct me to the correct one? Thanks! Sharon For answers

[Blind-Computing] Managing Audio Devices

to set recording volumes, boost internal and external microphones, etc? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] The best Free anti Malware Program?

Hi all! I'd like to do a little research here. What, in your opinions, would be the best, most accessible, free anti-malware program? I'm using Jaws 12 and Windows 7. Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Organizing Bookmarks in FireFox

Does anyone have tips for organizing bookmarks in FireFox version 3.6? I am using it with Windows 7 and Jaws 12. I'd also like to know how to place a bookmark into the folder I want when I create it. Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http

[Blind-Computing] Getting around Windows 7's Audio Devices Pages

Hi! I'd like to be able to make adjustments in Windows 7's Audio area, but it seems to be so different than that of XP. Any tips on using it, especially with Jaws 12? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any

[Blind-Computing] Alternatives to Function keys?

be much appreciated. Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] File Converters

Hi all! Does anyone recommend a program that converts PDF to TXT for Windows 7? Thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] Ripping CD's in Windows 7

Hi all! My name is Sharon Hooley. I'm using Windows 7 with Jaws 12, and have Windows Media Player 12 installed. From my experience, this player is hard to get around in when it comes to burning, so I figure it might not be the best to rip either. Is this player the most accessible to rip

Re: [Blind-Computing] I found a Trojan in Goldwave!

I did too this morning. I told it to heal. I hope that did not mess up Goldwave. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:49 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS and Talking Typing Teacher

Change the setting in Talking Typing Teacher that tells it to start at startup. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:42 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS

Re: [Blind-Computing] A break in the action

Yea, that's pretty cool. Any way to download it on your computer to keep? Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James Scholes Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:14 AM To: Moderator; blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray, pleas another question please.

to a place where it interfered with the reading of the desktop. Has anyone ever heard of this? Can it be restored to the right spot by someone without sight? Sharon Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] confusion about CD types

disc when I insert it. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] confusion about CD types Sharon, I'm coming into this a bit

Re: [Blind-Computing] confused;

Exactly, so I want a music or audio cd, but I don't know what they are called to buy the right ones. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Mccurley Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:46 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject

Re: [Blind-Computing] a v g question

Hi, I don't know about your specific question, because I haven't been following the thread, but I also struggle with AVG. Perhaps we can write off list and struggle together. Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

[Blind-Computing] Excel Question

, and I don't have time to read a textbook. I just need to get by for now. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Annette Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 7:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

I just installed the Andrae Lewis Sound Scheme which was self-installing. You just assign the sounds you want? I don't think they are automatically assigned are they? If so, I'm not getting many new sounds. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

[Blind-Computing] rescuing files

My work computer got a nasty virus. Speech doesn't work; sounds do not work; Spybot and Adaware cannot be installed or run. The files can be opened, but not copies, moved, etc. Any ideas? I'd like to selvage information from those files. Sharon Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http

[Blind-Computing] anyone know about recording? strange behavior from Plextalk ptr1

I attempted to record a lecture this morning using the ptr1 on the music setting because I wanted the lecture to be playable on any CD player. The program automatically inserted over 200 headings automatically in the recording. Can I manually delete the headings without messing up the recording,

[Blind-Computing] external and internal hard drives

In what ways is one better than the other for backup? Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Burning data to a disc Hi

[Blind-Computing] Fast File Renamer questions

500 files at once, which admittedly is a lot. If I try to work with 600, my whole computer restarts. Is this a matter of a memory problem? Does it really open all those files at once? Thanks for introducing me to this great program! Sharon Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http

Re: [Blind-Computing] Calorie guide

Weight Watchers site has some stuff, but mostly points guides. But actually with their new plans, I bet they've gone back to calorie counts again. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alan Terrie Robbins Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:40