Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS Users Programs Page

2015-02-25 Thread Tom Clary
i also use chrome for a few things, also use jaws 12, but did you know that jaws isn't supposed to work on jaws 12? On 2/25/15, Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) ted.li...@ky.gov wrote: Chrome is a real cutie. Not only doesn't it work very well with JAWS, it causes it to hang upon exit, and can cost

Re: [JAWS-Users] trying to read PDF files from a Yahoo groups filesection

2015-02-25 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
I don't know what the practical size limit is, but you can start reading with the conversion in process. Just make sure it's all done before trying to copy to the clipboard. That old Kenwood manual was pretty large, compared to the average newsletter or memo yu're liable to encounter at the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS Users Programs Page

2015-02-25 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Chrome is a real cutie. Not only doesn't it work very well with JAWS, it causes it to hang upon exit, and can cost your activation. I'm dealing with that problem right now. Ted -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brent

Re: [JAWS-Users] message from web page

2015-02-25 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Amen! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] message from web page Holger, Extremely urgent! 1. Do not call

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Pauline
Hi Kimsan, Try this and see if it helps. In your music library you will find an iTunes folder. Open that, and arrow down one time. You should find a folder named iTunes Media. Open that, and find Automatically add to iTunes. Open that folder, and place your selected songs in that folder. I am

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimsan
As far as checking the boxes, I did that and that did not work. I agree with you and it makes sense, but it must be a hit and miss for me too. When selecting the songs, I just press enter on them right? The songs play when I do that. Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning

Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWSUsers Programs Page

2015-02-25 Thread Mike B.
Hi Ted, It doesn't matter where you get CCleaner from. Even if you get it from, Piriform, the people that make CCleaner that's going to happen. When you install CCleaner it's necessary to read all the screens thoroughly using the Jaws cursor if you do this on the, Install button, you would

[JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
I need to know which is the best way to remove jaws from my window's 7 laptop? Do I do it through the control panel/programs-features or, through Jaws on start menu uninstall? Thanks for any help, Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Alan Robbins
Trish, I do not believe it really makes a difference. The important thing is whether you want to uninstall the shared components. Personally, I always choose no to this because if there are other programs relying on those shared components they will not work correctly. If anyone else on the

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimsan Song
I made some progress, but I need to review how I made it happen lol. ITunes makes me want to scream. I managed to get a few songs on, but once more, after I did it, I was like how did that happen. lol. I'll try the control enter thing. On 2/25/15, Kimber Gardner kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Virgil Cook
I've uninstalled Jaws from the search menu. The Windows key takes you there. Then type uninstall jaws --- and follow the prompts. It work well for me. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Wednesday, February

[JAWS-Users] windows updates

2015-02-25 Thread anna vimini
Hi all, when a windows update fails does windows update try to instal it again until it succeeds ? thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimsan Song
Pauline: Thanks for that. I just put a song in the automatically add to iTunes folder; however, when pressing enter on that folder, there is another folder called not added. What's that for. We are leaving the guidelines I presume, since we are now just talking about iTunes, so please feel free

Re: [JAWS-Users] hitman pro

2015-02-25 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Is the free version just a trial? I've had it with AVG. Ted -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of TheHangMan Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 8:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] hitman pro

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Jim Pursley
You describe the angst of a careful but intrepid JAWS user. My turn will come next year when I uninstall J15. The talking installer these days is separate from the JAWS program and need to be uninstalled individually. I had a bunch of them in a string before recently removing them. Just

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Alan Robbins
Trish, Glad all worked out. I always get confused but I believe in the past I always made sure I removed the version of JAWS before that versions talking installer or JAWS went silent when I went to uninstall the versions that I'd already removed the talking installer Al -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS Users Programs Page

2015-02-25 Thread Kevin Lee
huh, jaws isn't suppose to work on jaws 12? -Original Message- From: Tom Clary Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:09 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS Users Programs Page i also use chrome for a few things,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner FromJAWSUsers Programs Page

2015-02-25 Thread Kevin Lee
when I downloaded ccleaner from about.com then I installed it the last page before installing was just install a desktop shortcut, install start menu shortcut, enable ccleaner to open in recycle bin, let ccleaner open from the recycle bin, enable smart cookie scan then when I tabbed I got

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Virgil Cook
Good advice. I never delete the shared components. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:09 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimber Gardner
No, just pressing enter isn't enough to select the song for that doesn't select it for sync-ing. I believe the keystroke is control enter. Then when arrowing up and down in the list jaws should tell whether a given song is checked or not. On 2/25/15, Kimsan kimsans...@gmail.com wrote: As far as

[JAWS-Users] Excel 10 Windows 8.1

2015-02-25 Thread sandy stegmayer
I thought I saw this discussed a while back but I can’t find it so... Using Excel 10 on my Windows 8.1 laptop... When I use F2 to open and edit a cell, Jaws does not say the character when I use the left/right arrows. It will say the entire contents when I hit the up/down arrows. I know the

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding what bit size my laptop is

2015-02-25 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
I'm always surprised when I see that key being used for anything; it goes back to the early days of DOS, and is explained in most manuals of the period. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Boyd Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
Thank you, I wish I had read this before I almost had a mini heart attack. It's just so unnerving to hear jaws in his drunk mode and stuck, thanks to window's update window popping up. I didn't uninstall the shared components, I didn't uninstall J13 either, sigh I do like it through the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
well alrighty then, you convinced me! - Original Message - From: Mike O'Brien mike23...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:38 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws Hi Trish There is only one copy of the shared components that

[JAWS-Users] Guide for Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
I think it would be a good idea if it's not a lot of trouble to put on your web site David, a file explaining to us nervous types how and what to uninstall of a prior version of Jaws. A guideline however you wanted to do it, but I personally could benefit from it, especially if it's been awhile

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Maria Campbell
I'm still using 15 as well because 16 never installed right, even after consulting FS. 16 installed as if already merged with 15 or who knows what version, since my 4-year old laptop started with JAWS 9 or 10. 16 never went down to that normal slow rate of speech at first installation, and all

[JAWS-Users] windows update

2015-02-25 Thread anna vimini
Hi List I forgot to add that I am using windows 8.1 windows update installed some updates on my computer and only one of them failed and I would like to know if windows update will try to install it again, it was an important update? thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Re: regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
iTunes is the program that folks love to hate. I love Apple devices, but I wish that you could copy files directly to them like you can with Android devices. Andy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimber Gardner Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
I'm not sure keeping all those shared components of prior versions is really necessary, now that I think about it. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@blindhandyman.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Mike O'Brien
Hi Trish There is only one copy of the shared components that is used by all versions of JAWS. If you delete the shared components for any one version, you have deleted the shared components for all versions and none of them will work. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Maria Campbell
Quite honestly, I think Freedom Scientific should do something about that shared component issue. Removing them can cause havoc on one's computer sometimes, but leaving them can create problems as well. Sunny Day Maria Campbell luc...@ct.metrocast.net Somewhere, something incredible is

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimber Gardner
iTunes drives me nuts especially version 12. I was pretty comfortable back with version 11, but now it's a nightmare. On 2/25/15, Kimsan Song kimsans...@gmail.com wrote: I made some progress, but I need to review how I made it happen lol. ITunes makes me want to scream. I managed to get a few

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
I'm keeping j15, I rather like it just fine. but I need 16 for that pdf issues - Original Message - From: Jim Pursley jim.purs...@gaiacapital.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws You describe the

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
I think I'll stick with 11.4 awhile longer then - Original Message - From: Kimber Gardner kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4 iTunes drives me nuts

[JAWS-Users] how to restore pc with jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Tom
I thought the instructions on how to restore a pc were on the jaws users list homepage, but I couldn’t find it, so if it is, could someone give me the heading it’s in, and under? thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Trish
hope you didn't do what I did with J12, this is just so embarrassing, but new laptop back in 2011, and well ok my first one too, how was I suppose to know there was switch to turn on internet? smiles so, it never installed properly either. - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell

[JAWS-Users] restore my laptop

2015-02-25 Thread Tom
can someone give me the steps to restore my laptop with jaws? I know how to get to the restore button in accessories, but since I’ve never restored a pc/laptop, how do I find a restore point? vista, i.e. 9, jaws 12 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Maria Campbell
No, nothing like that. And I, too, like to keep just the current and previous versions. That means that I probably have bits and pieces of 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 in the registry and who knows where else? Sunny Day Maria Campbell luc...@ct.metrocast.net Somewhere, something incredible is

[JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread j Bron
Can anyone give me instructions for attaching a document to email? Thanks! Judith For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows updates

2015-02-25 Thread leonard morris
Yes, well atleast with windows seven. I set my PC to only notify me when there is an update. This way for me windows won't keep trying and rebooting the computer several times. On 2/26/2015 1:57 AM, anna vimini wrote: Hi all, when a windows update fails does windows update try to instal it

[JAWS-Users] test

2015-02-25 Thread Tom
did this go out? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread Lenny McHugh
I use to be able to use that method. Now when I go to send or send-to I only have the following choices: drop box, dvd drive E or team viewer. -Original Message- From: Blackwell, Clifford Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:08 PM To: 'jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com' Subject: Re:

[JAWS-Users] Finding and locating Text within a PDF using Adobe Reader

2015-02-25 Thread Rob
Hi Group, Using Windows 7 and JAWS 16 with Adobe PDF Reader. I have a question regarding searching for text within a large PDF document. When I need to locate a word or text string within a PDF document, the only way to do this is by using the search dialog box within Adobe Reader by using

[JAWS-Users] looking for backup help in outlook 2007

2015-02-25 Thread Rudie
I am using ie11 Jaws 14 with the last update service for this file. If someone could tell me in details of how to proceed all my message folders and all the address book and how to restore this after a complete wipe out of drive, Thank goodness I have an image backup. I just do not wish to

Re: [JAWS-Users] test

2015-02-25 Thread Michelle Clark
I got it! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:03 PM To: jul Subject: [JAWS-Users] test did this go out? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread Michelle Clark
For accessibility reasons, just make sure you paste it just below the subject line. Michelle -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of LeDon Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread Michelle Clark
I do the following: 1. Locate document. Ie My documents. 2. Copy 3. Open email 4.b Paste just below Subject line. Michelle -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of j Bron Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:17 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Rose Combs
Oh, I deleted the shared components once, what a mess that left me with. It was years and years ago when I did that. It was a learning experience but I'd rather not do that again. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Rose Combs
Don't uninstall them unless you want to spend time getting them back, been there once years ago. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread LeDon
If you are using outlook, copy the file that you want to attach and paste it into the body of the email. You can shift tab to check that it has been attached. LeDon. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of j Bron Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Rose Combs
Considering that Voiceover is so useful, why do they screw iTunes up so much? I can use it for the store and updates but to manage music, not me, good thing I don't want a lot on my phone, I am more into books and I do have the piano music I want there, no clue exactly how I managed that but it

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Annette Carr
Or maybe instructions on how to sync a specific play list. Annette -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 11:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread Joeylamperis
Depends on who your provider is Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2015, at 4:16 PM, j Bron jb...@optonline.net wrote: Can anyone give me instructions for attaching a document to email? Thanks! Judith For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Rose Combs
It is usable somewhat but certainly not as easy as 11. Why they took so much accessibility out of it is what I do not understand. I'd much rather work where I have a real keyboard to type on where a touch on the screen does not send you off to nowhere land sometimes no matter how careful you are

Re: [JAWS-Users] Guide for Uninstalling Jaws

2015-02-25 Thread Rose Combs
Use the Windows key, search for Jaws, open the folder arrow down until you hear uninstall jaws and follow the prompts, do not say yes to remove shared components unless FS has suggested you do so. Alternatively go into the control panel to remove programs arrow down to Jaws and press the context

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread j Bron
Optimum -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joeylamperis Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:45 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments Depends on who your provider is Sent from my

Re: [JAWS-Users] attachments

2015-02-25 Thread Blackwell, Clifford
Place the focus on the document you wish to attach. Right Click on the document or hit the context key. Arrow up or down to Send or Send to. Right arrow to the list of places where the file or document can be sent. Arrow up or down to Mail Recipient and click on that. This will bring up an

[JAWS-Users] doing a system restore

2015-02-25 Thread Tom
I posted this earlier, but obviously my subject didn’t make sense to folks, so hopefully this one will. here’s my post again: can someone give me the steps to do a system restore on my laptop with jaws? I know how to get to the restore button in accessories, but since I’ve never restored a

[JAWS-Users] how could I backup messages in office outlook 7 please!

2015-02-25 Thread Rudie
I wish to not lose messages, and I do not like losing addresses I am wondering if someone could give me step by step way of saving my messages and addresses and then restoring them please. I am using jaws 14 with the last update of jaws 14 version. I thank you all so very much.

[JAWS-Users] Transferring a PDF?

2015-02-25 Thread Vicky Vaughan
Hi List, When I find a PDF of some form of information on the internet, if I just copy that file name how do I import it into either my Open Book 8 or 9? I have both of them and am using Jaws 14. I do have, but have not yet installed Jaws 16. I am using either Internet Explorer 11 or the

[JAWS-Users] ocr failed to start

2015-02-25 Thread Shane Hecker
I'm using Windows 7 home premium 64 bit with the latest build of Jaws 16. When I tried to do an OCR on a pdf document that appeared to be empty, it says OCR failed to start. How do you fix that? I had several versions of Freedom Scientific OCR so removed all those plus Freedom Scientific Fine

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding iTunes update of 12.1.1.4

2015-02-25 Thread Kimber Gardner
You need to check the box that says something like sync only checked artists, albums and genres. And you need to uncheck the box that says sync entire library. Then you have to make sure the songs you want to sync are selected in the list. I used to know specifically how to do this, but since