Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS Not Entering On Correct Links

2013-05-26 Thread Alan Robbins
Have you tried JAWS key + F7 key to bring up a list of links? Once you do this, then go to the link in the list then tab twice to activate link and hit enter Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not listed on add or remove, win 7

2013-05-25 Thread Alan Robbins
, and i thought i was On 5/23/13, Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Tom, I can understand that but at some point you will be forced to upgrade. Operating systems, computer programs, web browsers, etc. are all time limited in today's age. I don't like it either but was only suggesting

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not listed on add or remove, win 7

2013-05-23 Thread Alan Robbins
, 2013 6:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not listed on add or remove, win 7 I don't want to work around anything, I just don't want to use i.e. 10 On 5/22/13, Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com wrote: What exactly is it about IE 10 you

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not listed on add or remove, win 7

2013-05-22 Thread Alan Robbins
What exactly is it about IE 10 you don't like Tom? It may be easier to address the problem than to roll back to an earlier version. Soon or later you will have to upgrade so possibly working out the problem would be best long term solution? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Modification to the guidelines

2013-05-19 Thread Alan Robbins
Just to add my two cents, but if you are going to add all you say, I feel the IPhone should be included too as most use much more as an I device rather than a phone. Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reformatting An External Drive

2013-05-13 Thread Alan Robbins
That is totally weird, never heard of this one. Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 2:15 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Reformatting An External Drive Hi All, I

Re: [Blind-Computing] no sounds

2013-05-13 Thread Alan Robbins
soundcards installed run Jaws through an external soundcard since I've done that, no sound problems at all! Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Blind

[Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7

2013-04-30 Thread Alan Robbins
Most of my home network is already Win 7. However I still have an old Acer computer that meets Win 7 OS specs and I'd like to put a copy of Win 7 on it to use as a backup. If XP was not being discontinued in a year I'd just leave as is. Now for the challenge and hopefully some list advice. Since

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7

2013-04-30 Thread Alan Robbins
: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:51 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7 Most of my home network is already Win 7. However I still have an old Acer computer that meets Win 7 OS specs

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7

2013-04-30 Thread Alan Robbins
that if you copy the drivers from the XP system, they may not be compatible with Windows 7. Go to the computer manufacturer's website, and using your model number, look for Win7 compatible drivers for your hardware. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7

2013-04-30 Thread Alan Robbins
that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:51 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7 Most of my home network

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7

2013-04-30 Thread Alan Robbins
] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:51 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] XP to Win 7 Most of my home network is already Win 7. However I still have an old Acer computer that meets Win 7 OS specs and I'd like to put a copy of Win 7 on it to use as a backup

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging and Maintenance for Win/7

2013-04-15 Thread Alan Robbins
This is how I find just about everything in Win 7, my favorite feature as I don't need to remember where everything is Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Fred M. Scott Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 11:17 AM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Alt tab with Excel 2010

2013-04-14 Thread Alan Robbins
...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 5:45 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Alt tab with Excel 2010 Any idea for a remedy to the following . If I am in Excel 2010 and working in a cell and alt tab to another program then alt tab back to Excel

[Blind-Computing] Alt tab with Excel 2010

2013-04-13 Thread Alan Robbins
Any idea for a remedy to the following . If I am in Excel 2010 and working in a cell and alt tab to another program then alt tab back to Excel 2010 I end up on the home tab of the ribbons rather than the cell where I was prior to alt tabbing to another program. Very annoying. I can hit escape a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 9.0. Pearl. Upside down?

2013-04-11 Thread Alan Robbins
Stephanie, Have you changed any settings in Open Book as mine will say the direction of the document Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Stephanie Koetje Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:20 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 9.0. Pearl. Upside down?

2013-04-11 Thread Alan Robbins
9.0. Pearl. Upside down? I haven't changed any settings. -Original Message- From: Alan Robbins [mailto:arobb...@nycap.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:34 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 9.0. Pearl. Upside down? Stephanie, Have you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 9.0. Pearl. Upside down? (UNCLASSIFIED) - Email found in subject

2013-04-11 Thread Alan Robbins
. -Original Message- From: Alan Robbins [mailto:arobb...@nycap.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:34 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Open Book 9.0. Pearl. Upside down? Stephanie, Have you changed any settings in Open Book as mine will say

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where does iTunes store it's data?

2013-04-07 Thread Alan Robbins
Annette, On my Win 7 machine it is under documents/music Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:19 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Where does

[Blind-Computing] Deleting ITunes Password

2013-04-07 Thread Alan Robbins
For some reason the password I was using when doing encrypted backups on my PC of my IPhone in ITunes is no longer working. I have deleted all my old backups in hopes of being able to set up an new password. Even with no backups in ITunes, when I go to make an new encrypted backup it asks for

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 10 now available for windows 7

2013-02-27 Thread Alan Robbins
I thought I had heard an while back that with Win 7 IE 9 was going to be the last version one had an choice to download or not? In other words I thought beginning with IE 10 it was just going to update your computer automatically as with other software MS pushes out. Am I incorrect in this

Re: [Blind-Computing] how are files or folders dragged?

2013-02-23 Thread Alan Robbins
Cut paste -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 8:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] how are files or folders dragged? how are things dragged from one

Re: [Blind-Computing] how are files or folders dragged?

2013-02-23 Thread Alan Robbins
open it On 2/23/13, Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Cut paste -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 8:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows xp.

2013-02-16 Thread Alan Robbins
I believe it is June or July Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 6:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows xp. Hi Amber, I'm not sure

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using DropBox to transfer files

2013-01-31 Thread Alan Robbins
Lenny, That was my experience too so that is why I suggested it. You hadn't mentioned how much you were looking to transfer so I figured I'd toss that idea into the mix. Glad it worked out Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [Blind-Computing] Dropbox Sharing Public Link

2013-01-27 Thread Alan Robbins
Mike, Working same as always here. I just recently set this back up, as you well know, so not sure what to suggest. Do you want to try deleting your public folder and then recreate it? There was an link on here an few days ago by an member with directions on how to do this. Let me know if you

Re: [Blind-Computing] is that possible to use ms office 2003 and 2010 both?

2013-01-14 Thread Alan Robbins
I tried this approach once with Office 2000, which I had and worked fine, with Office 2010 and it just created a disaster. I finally had to totally uninstall both and then just install Office 2010 which then worked fine. There may be a way but I think you are better off sticking with one or the

Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging

2013-01-06 Thread Alan Robbins
Denny, Good suggestion. I know running Windows7 I turned the auto defrag feature off. I'm not sure with a solid state drive if one should use a registry optimization program? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Denny

Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging

2013-01-06 Thread Alan Robbins
Well there are two ways. First, the drive is very small compared to a HDD. Only 2.5 inches wide and I'm guessing no more than a quarter to a third of an inch thick. So, if the cover was off your computer you certainly could feel it. Second way is I went to device manager and looked under disk

Re: [Blind-Computing] Printer Installation Question

2013-01-03 Thread Alan Robbins
Mike, One advantage I see with this is that you don't need a specific computer on to access the printer. We have an all in one and runs through our router but wirelessly rather than hard wired Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating IE 8 to 9 Windows 7

2012-12-31 Thread Alan Robbins
I would say yes. Where did you get it from last time? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Margaret Thomas Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 7:11 PM To: bc Subject: [Blind-Computing] Updating IE 8 to 9 Windows 7 Good

Re: [Blind-Computing] Lost Sound

2012-12-20 Thread Alan Robbins
Mike, Is this the systemax computer? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 8:28 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lost Sound Hi All, This is

Re: [Blind-Computing] Lost Sound

2012-12-20 Thread Alan Robbins
. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 5:53 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Lost Sound Mike, Is this the systemax computer? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws

[Blind-Computing] SATA expansion cards

2012-12-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Mike's question to the group the other day prompted me to ask the following. I have a new computer with 6 internal SATA plug ins. 5 of these support SATA II and only 1 supports the faster SATA III. Is it possible to plug an expansion card into the computer to gain more SATA 3 connections? My box

Re: [Blind-Computing] banking on line

2012-12-16 Thread Alan Robbins
Kathy I have a Chase bank Visa and use their site all the time to track purchases, make payments, etc. Site if very accessible once you learn your way around Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kathy Pingstock Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws 14 and Excel 2010

2012-12-11 Thread Alan Robbins
Don, JAWS 14 is working fine with all Office 2010 products including Excel. Make sure your scroll lock key is not invoked. You have to hit this key twice quickly to toggle it. If this is invoked all you will get when using your cursor key in excel is silence. Only thing I can think of Al

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading handwriting

2012-12-08 Thread Alan Robbins
This is true to an extent but the original question here was about hand written material which to my knowledge cannot be recognized. The Apple apps that OCR text require a lot of practice and patience as they were not specifically designed for the blind, but rather the sighted community. Having

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with Document folder in windows7.

2012-10-12 Thread Alan Robbins
Carlos, Did you get your answer? If not, please explain more and possibly one of us can help? Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of carliss Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 4:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] a game day audio question.

2012-10-05 Thread Alan Robbins
Works ok in Beta 1, have not updated to beta 2 yet Al -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim rawls Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] a game day audio

Re: [Blind-Computing] Restoring the Chevron Notification on the Tab

2012-10-01 Thread Alan Robbins
I have been able to get at some updates somehow through that button that I have not been able to get to other ways. I remember a time my Win 7 machine kept telling me at every boot up update ready to install, click here to install No matter what I did I could not find out what this update was or

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010

2012-09-25 Thread Alan Robbins
32 bit laptop. So the problem is not limited to JAWS 13. Does anyone know if it is limited to Excel 2010? Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, September

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook 2010 deleting messages question

2012-09-24 Thread Alan Robbins
the Deleted Items folder? Take care. Mike This email was sent from our, iGasSucking460Powered1969Mach1! - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook 2010 deleting messages question I have

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook 2010 deleting messages question

2012-09-23 Thread Alan Robbins
I have been following this thread and don't understand the issue. I have Outlook 2010 and if I'm reading mail in my inbox I can delete one or several messages at once. If I want to remove several I simply hold the shift key down and use up or down arrow depending if I'm at the beginning or end of

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Robbins
You can also use the windows key command ctrl 0 to hide, but unfortunately the ctrl shift 0 to unhide no longer works beginning with JAWS 13 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent:

[Blind-Computing] USB 3.0 question

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Robbins
My computer has two USB 3.0 external ports. I often see external hard drives sold using the 3.0 capability. Could the same result be achieved using an internal SATA III drive connected to the computer either one's own external case or using a USB bridge? Thanks Al For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Installing Office Enterprise 2007

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Mike, Seems to me on Office 2000 when I did this I used the right arrow key to open an area and then select or unselect to be installed. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB 3.0 question

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Robbins
a principle. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:05 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB 3.0 question My computer has two USB 3.0 external ports. I often see external hard drives sold

[Blind-Computing] Click here to update message

2012-09-17 Thread Alan Robbins
I have a Win 7 64 bit machine running Home premium. Many times when I turn my machine on I hear a message that says something like you have one update ready to install, click here to install.: If I hit shift F11 to see if something is there it is not listed. I have tried to hit the / or * key on

Re: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message

2012-09-17 Thread Alan Robbins
...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:00 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message I have a Win 7 64 bit machine running Home premium. Many times when I turn my machine on I hear a message that says something like you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message

2012-09-17 Thread Alan Robbins
. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:17 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message David, Thanks, I mis

Re: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message

2012-09-17 Thread Alan Robbins
! - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:16 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Click here to update message David, Thanks, I mis typed my original post. I meant to say I pressed the insert F11 key as you suggested and see nothing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Contact Problem in Outlook 2010

2012-09-15 Thread Alan Robbins
. Thanks very much for pitching in. Have a pleasant week end. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 7:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] Contact Problem in Outlook 2010

2012-09-14 Thread Alan Robbins
When you are in your inbox, can you hit Ctrl 3 or Ctrl Y then contacts to get to the folder? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Liuda Balcius Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 12:05 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting settings to stick in Word2010Documents

2012-09-07 Thread Alan Robbins
I wonder if the text and background color were the same? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 12:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

[Blind-Computing] IE standard or 64 bit?

2012-09-07 Thread Alan Robbins
On my Win 7 Home Premium system I have the standard Internet Explorer and also a 64 bit version. When I click on a link or go to the internet, how do I know which version is working? Is it recommended to make one or the other the default or will Win 7 use the one it feels is best Thanks Al

[Blind-Computing] Jaws saying Graphics

2012-08-30 Thread Alan Robbins
On my Win 7 64 bit machine JAWS seems to announce most, if not all graphics s it encounters. For instance if I go to add / remove programs list when arrowing down through them it announces 2 graphics with different numbers before saying the name of the program. Is there a setting I can change to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Fw: CPU Beep

2012-08-28 Thread Alan Robbins
Just for ha ha's and giggles tried this but to no avail. Both keyboards work, as does the system, so my guess is the speaker is not plugged in on the board. For those that have tinkered with this, I would check but I'm assuming this would need sighted assistance to locate the speaker connection on

Re: [Blind-Computing] the image for windows program

2012-08-27 Thread Alan Robbins
Stewart, You've seen the answers from Rick Dave but there is another option that I use but does require a bit of work. I have a spare Hard drive that I have two partitions on. I keep by backup images on partition 2On partition 1 I keep a copy of my OS, basic programs, and Image for Windows. If

[Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network

2012-08-27 Thread Alan Robbins
A couple of weeks ago I posted some networking question with XP and Win 7 on the same network. Taking some suggestions, and doing some research I have everything working well except one small issue. All computers, drives, etc. are seen by all other computers on the network. However when looking

Re: [Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network

2012-08-27 Thread Alan Robbins
to the user folder you want to share. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 1:17 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network A couple

Re: [Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network

2012-08-27 Thread Alan Robbins
: [Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network Hi I have the same problem. I know whad do do but I don't know how to do it On Aug 27, 2012 2:21 PM, Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Norman, I have tried that and it always comes up as none. When I change to allow read write there doesn't seem

Re: [Blind-Computing] Users on a Win 7 Network

2012-08-27 Thread Alan Robbins
item Nobody? One would choose Nobody if the owner of the computer doesn't want the folder to be shared. I understand this is not your goal, but I'm trying to follow the thread as the more precisely questions are asked the better the help. LS - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb

Re: [Blind-Computing] Fw: CPU Beep

2012-08-26 Thread Alan Robbins
Lauren, This is kind of what I remember reading in the past. The funny thing here is I have two computers that are new and exactly the same. Possibly I just call the vendor and ask there opinion. No big deal either way just curious as to the difference in behavior. My guess is the internal

Re: [Blind-Computing] Trouble With CD/DVD Drive On My PC

2012-08-12 Thread Alan Robbins
If it is covered on a warranty I'd have it replaced Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:32 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Trouble

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook 2007 Keyboard Command Needed

2012-08-01 Thread Alan Robbins
Can't speak for 2007 but in 2010 which I have I believe it is Alt M, have her try that Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 7:01 PM To: Blind Computing

[Blind-Computing] JAWS Volume

2012-07-29 Thread Alan Robbins
I believe I read that in Win 7 with JAWS 64 bit OS you could turn JAWS volume up or down independent of the system volume? Where do I do that? Thanks Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Determining SATA Drive Speed

2012-07-25 Thread Alan Robbins
New drives purchased now are SATA III, more than likely. Is there a way to tell the SATA speed of older drives through reviewing its properties etc.? or, does one need to get a set of eyes to actually read the physical label on the drive? As always, thanks Al For answers to frequently asked

[Blind-Computing] Win 7 software compatibility

2012-07-15 Thread Alan Robbins
I will be updating soon to Window's 7 64 bit from my current XP pro box. I know some programs such as JAWS specifically have a 32 and 64 bit version available. However, I don't see that option mentioned with a lot of software I have. So my question is how does one know if current programs owned

Re: [Blind-Computing] stop JAWS on after reboot

2012-07-04 Thread Alan Robbins
Run the startup wizard and uncheck the box that says to launch JAWS on startup Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Clary Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 8:05 AM To: blind-computing-join

[Blind-Computing] Max memory Win 7 32 bit

2012-06-30 Thread Alan Robbins
Can a computer utilize more than 4 GB ram with Win 7 Home Premium 32 bit? I know with 64 bit I believe it can use up to 32 GB, correct? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Word 2010 text missing letters as I type

2012-06-28 Thread Alan Robbins
I am using JAWS 13, Win XP Pro and Office 2010. When in Word I get some of the same issues you are discussing (letters left out of words) and thought it may be my keyboard going bad. I'll have to check some of the formatting stuff you elude to Al -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Message I Get When Trying To Delete A Folder

2012-06-24 Thread Alan Robbins
Did you try running chkdsk with F parameter? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:54 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Ninite installer?

2012-06-23 Thread Alan Robbins
Try a search for the name. Once found, it is an executable file so all you need to do is click on it and follow the prompts Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Carliss Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012

Re: [Blind-Computing] Window's 7 or 8

2012-06-18 Thread Alan Robbins
://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com My Authors Page is: httP://www.amazon.com/author/marktorgerson -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Sunday

Re: [Blind-Computing] When and how do I use the JAWS cursor?

2012-06-17 Thread Alan Robbins
One additional suggestion is to go to the JAWS help topics and read up on the various functions of all the cursors Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 7:59 AM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] reading messages in outlook 2010

2012-06-08 Thread Alan Robbins
Norman, Not sure how to eliminate but I know more and more emails are coming through like this. I hit insert + shift + W to open in a browser window Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Norman

Re: [Blind-Computing] reinstating windows clipboard

2012-06-02 Thread Alan Robbins
What are the advantages or disadvantages of using the Office clipboard instead of the standard Window's one? Assuming the same to hold true with Office 2010 which I have? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]

Re: [Blind-Computing] select excel non adjacent rows and columns

2012-05-25 Thread Alan Robbins
Could you hide the rows or columns in between, carry out the task you want, and then unhide them? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Norman King Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 1:22 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed

2012-05-23 Thread Alan Robbins
Maria, Are you still working for the casino industry? If so, which one? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed

2012-05-23 Thread Alan Robbins
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed Okay, folks, let's keep this discussion related to computers. Richard Q. Justice-list moderator blind-computing@jaws-users.com jaws-users-l...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER

2012-05-22 Thread Alan Robbins
It will work with Outlook Express but not Outlook Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER

2012-05-22 Thread Alan Robbins
David, It didn't work in Outlook 200 nor does it in Outlook 2010 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:48 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] puting

2012-05-22 Thread Alan Robbins
I wonder if they will carry this feature over to Window's 8? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Andrews Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:09 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] computing

2012-05-22 Thread Alan Robbins
-Computing] puting Windows 8 doesn't get a start menue at all. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:33 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re

Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately

2012-05-21 Thread Alan Robbins
I have never been able to get that keystroke to work with outlook 2000 or Outlook 2010 Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:46 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help finding a sight that helps download programs and updates

2012-05-20 Thread Alan Robbins
Alan, Here you go. http://ninite.com/ Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Allen Childs Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:48 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Help

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Office Excel 2010

2012-05-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Go to FS website and check out free webinars Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Duong Tuan Nam Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:12 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Office Excel 2010

2012-05-18 Thread Alan Robbins
Office Excel 2010 Hi Alan, FVX website is FXnetworks, isn't it? www.fxnetworks.com Nam - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Go to FS

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need the jaws web sight!

2012-05-18 Thread Alan Robbins
www.freedomscientific.com Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John O.Carvalho Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 7:19 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Need the jaws web

Re: [Blind-Computing] Widening columns in Excel 2010

2012-05-17 Thread Alan Robbins
- Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:23 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Widening columns in Excel 2010 Subject line says it all. Can't find the menu choice to widen a column Al

Re: [Blind-Computing] Widening columns in Excel 2010

2012-05-17 Thread Alan Robbins
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Is there Software to make volume uniform

2012-05-17 Thread Alan Robbins
I believe Gold Wave will do this from what I remember Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:51 PM To: Blind Computing list Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is

Re: [Blind-Computing] Screen Reader for Work

2012-05-17 Thread Alan Robbins
Mark, Why can't you install your own certified copy? It is a legitimate licensed copy, correct? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:18 PM To:

[Blind-Computing] Widening columns in Excel 2010

2012-05-16 Thread Alan Robbins
Subject line says it all. Can't find the menu choice to widen a column Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws version;

2012-04-26 Thread Alan Robbins
David, Just checked and only have the 32 bit. Too bad FS doesn't keep prior versions available until the next major release Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Thursday, April 26,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Warning: DNS Changer Virus Could Block Your Computer From Accessing the Internet

2012-04-24 Thread Alan Robbins
Gerald, Thanks for posting this. So after reading, I'm assuming this test requires sighted assistance? al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:00 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need guidance for changing the subscription mode

2012-04-01 Thread Alan Robbins
Did you check the link at the bottom of the post regarding help Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Shyam Sharma Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 4:59 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Replacement for outlook express

2012-03-29 Thread Alan Robbins
Outlook is a good program but very different than Outlook express. There is definitely a learning curve but I've used it for years and love it. Most email programs once you get to know them are ok Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] It's back, rocketlife

2012-03-28 Thread Alan Robbins
Lenny, I have seen posts to your issue about a removal tool or tools? Have you been able to locate them with the directions folks have provided? If yes, what results did they produce Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Setting up my new printer

2012-03-28 Thread Alan Robbins
Lenny, Go to your start menu, then scansoft Omnipage. From there right arrow and select scanner setup wizard or something along those lines. Let us know if that is what you are looking for Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

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