Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Apps for Twitter and Facebook

2015-06-24 Thread Michael Babcock
Hey, whatever works! LOL. Try this, highlight the executable file, and right click on it! Shift plus F10 should allow you to reliably right-click on the file. then down Arrow to the option that saysrun as administrator. Press return and you may be prompted for your administrator password or,

[JAWS-Users] JAWS 16

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
HiHi friends, Just a quick query, when I install jaws, it seems to insist on downloading the FSOCR package from the internet even tough the FSOCR file is in that installation directory, does anyone know know this may be happening?

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread David Bailes
Hi Hicks, For a period after windows 8 was launched, windows media centre was a free add on for the professional version, so I didn't go through the same process. However I was given a product key (just like a windows operating system key), so I can reinstall it if I have to rebuild my computer.

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread David Bailes
Hi Hicks, you can open file explorer at the this pc location by pressing windows key + E. However, if you want a this pc icon on the desktop (what used to be the computer icon): 1. Open the control panel. 2. Open personalisation. 3. tab to the change desktop icons link and open it. 4. check to

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Oh right, thanks so much, in that case, I think I will go and pay for the 6.99 download. Really appreciate your help. Do you know how I actually get to the addon part to go to install it? I looked on the web and it said go to the start menu then swipe left to the search box but I couldn't figure

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Apps for Twitter and Facebook

2015-06-24 Thread Kimsan
That did not work neither. I did the shift f10 route, which is esscentually the same as the aps key. All it did was ran through the general set-up, select language, create a desktop icon and install. After it was completed, I checked to have it set to launch, but nothing. After running as

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks, so basically Windows explorer, Computer and the file explorer are basically the same thing? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Bailes Sent: 24 June 2015 10:05 To: Jaws Users Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread David Bailes
Hi, to get to add features using the keyboard, Press windows key + w to search for settings, type add features, and press enter. David. original message: Oh right, thanks so much, in that case, I think I will go and pay for the 6.99 download. Really appreciate your help. Do you know how I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Blindtech

2015-06-24 Thread Flor Lynch
Hi, Type a message to blindtech+subscr...@groups.io (without the quotes). -Original Message- From: Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:37 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Blindtech Hi friends, Is the Blindtech email list

Re: [JAWS-Users] previous Jaws installation file?

2015-06-24 Thread Mario
ditto Mike. On 6/23/2015 8:31 PM, David Ferrin wrote: Got it as well, thanks. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] computer wont wake up, cooling fan on

2015-06-24 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
You need a technician, at the very least! Ted -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of petras Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 1:45 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] computer wont wake up,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Blindtech

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Briliant, thanks so much, hopefully I wil be able to keep some of the non specific JAWS messages away from this although they do actually relate to using JAWS with Windows 8. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Michael Boyd
In Windows 8 it is called File Explorer, and sometimes referred to as This PC. You can try pressing Windows + X, then arrowing to File Explorer, and right click on this, or do a search from the Start Screen. File Explorer is on the Start screen however. Mike mike@comcast.net

[JAWS-Users] announcing another JAWS Users list

2015-06-24 Thread David Ferrin
This just came across my desk this morning. The list subscription address is: jawsusers+subscr...@groups.io I'm sure with that name it will cause a lot of confusion, but here again I didn't name it. I'm just passing this along as a common courtesy is all. The more lists there are the better a

Re: [JAWS-Users] saving word documents

2015-06-24 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Go to options, cursor down to Save, and start tabbing over. One of your choices will be default location. Ted -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of LeDon Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 12:04 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks, the Windows key plus W, what is it's function, is it a quick way to take you to the search box or something? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Bailes Sent: 24 June 2015 13:45 To: Jaws Users Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Tom Behler
Interestingly, I am not experiencing this issue with Outlook 2010 on my work laptop using Jaws 16.0.3048. Dr. Tom Behler -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Forever Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 12:18 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Thanks so much again! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Boyd Sent: 24 June 2015 11:58 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8 In Windows 8 it is called File Explorer, and

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread David Bailes
Hi, The program windows explorer was renamed file explorer in windows 8. This pc is a location which contains all your drives, and a number of often used folders. When you open the program file explorer, then by default it opens at the location This PC. David. original message: Thanks, so

Re: [JAWS-Users] dectalk usb and my pc's sleep mode.

2015-06-24 Thread Adam Morris
Hi Brian, your suggestion didn't make any difference, thanks for the suggestion. On 22-June-2015 02:56, Brian Lee wrote: Hello Adam, I don't use a USB DecTalk synthesizer but if you find that other USB connected devices do the same then you might want to disable the USB suspension mode

Re: [JAWS-Users] dectalk usb and my pc's sleep mode.

2015-06-24 Thread Adam Morris
Hi Shai, I haven't noticed about backspacing versus deleting capital letters. I wrote to Axol who make the dectalk and they said they thought it a bug in the driver but didn't have any answers. On 22-June-2015 09:03, Shai wrote: Hi, I am also using one of these units and I think that this

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: the get windows 10 appears on my system tray

2015-06-24 Thread Don Cher
I did not see it for a long time either- and thought something was wrong. Microsoft must be pushing it out a little at a time. Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matthew Dyer Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 7:32 PM To:

[JAWS-Users] FW: Accessing voicemails in Skype 7.6 with Jaws

2015-06-24 Thread Cristóbal
Hello list, So I had been putting it off for a while now, but I finally had to upgrade my Skype 6.1 or whatever version I was running to the latest 7.6 as I wasn’t able to log in otherwise. Anyway, Everything seems more or less the same, but I am unable to access voicemail messages as before

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions about Facebook and JAWS

2015-06-24 Thread Dacia Cole
Okay, Where did you go to turn off facebook game requests? Also, can you choose which ones you tiurn off? For example I can play Trivia Crack so don't mind them. There used to be a way to block game request for specific games but I can't figure out how to do this now. thanks, Dacia On

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: Accessible Google Search

2015-06-24 Thread Don Cher
There wasn't anything called 'Preferences' on my standard Google page, but the things you described were revealed under a 'Settings Button'. The weird thing was though, that I could not check the button to turn off Google Instant with either the keyboard or mouse simulation. I've done the 'click

Re: [JAWS-Users] element wrapping.

2015-06-24 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, I think, that's the way the web designer figured it out to work. I know, what you mean, I hate it... Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hi

2015-06-24 Thread TheHangMan
Hi Mike, I know, you maybe will disagree with my idea???Because this might be new stuff for you dealing with Apple, but I dought it. Create a itunes account. Then buy the quick time pro and buy an Apple TV. It is not very accessible, but with your knowledge you'll have no problem. There is help

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Windows 8

2015-06-24 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Nice one,thanks, I wil try to run the download for media centre when I get a chance. Does anyone know if it is any different to Windows 7 Media centre, I am kinda hoping for improved accessability? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]

[JAWS-Users] How to insurt bookmark in MS word file and find them later?

2015-06-24 Thread Mohib Anwar Rafay
I have a book running over 800 pages. I want to insurt bookmark to return later on a particular page. What should I do? -- Mohib Anwar Rafay Phone: +919 555 555 765 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] FS podcast

2015-06-24 Thread Holger
Yes Holger FialloSent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2015, at 9:03 AM, Dacia Cole dacia.l...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, How does one access the podcast? Is it on the Freedom Scientific website? thanks, Dacia On 6/23/15, Holger Fiallo hfia...@rcn.com wrote: Check out the new podcast

Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Kevin Lee
yes I think most of us are that use windows live mail thought here ever think about contacting freedom scientific about this? -Original Message- From: Dave Carlson Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 8:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: This Did Not Happen With the PreviousJFW 16.0build

2015-06-24 Thread Michael B.
Hi Dave, I went back to 16.0.2342 because I got tired of hearing all that mumbo jumbo! LOL LOL Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Dave Carlson To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:34 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] FS podcast

2015-06-24 Thread Dacia Cole
Hi, How does one access the podcast? Is it on the Freedom Scientific website? thanks, Dacia On 6/23/15, Holger Fiallo hfia...@rcn.com wrote: Check out the new podcast from FS regarding window 10 accessibility and jaws 16. Holger Fiallo For answers to frequently asked questions about this

Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Eric Damery
Regarding the Windows Live Mail issue. I apologize for the issue and assure you we are fast are work getting this resolved. I'll be getting you more information soon, with the solution. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions about Facebook and JAWS

2015-06-24 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Blocking for specific games is what I did, little by little. I watched the FS podcast 109, and as I understand it, the JAWS updates and Windows 10 might make Facebook more navigable; I hope so anyway. Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right. Henry Ford. Carolyn -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Hi is not a good subject line

2015-06-24 Thread David Ferrin
Please try to do better in the future. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of TheHangMan Sent:

[JAWS-Users] another marathon session with Microsoft

2015-06-24 Thread Lenny McHugh
This was quite interesting. For two days there was a critical security update for MS office 2010 that would fail every time. Finally I called the accessibility support team. After two attempts they started running some diagnostic and clean up tools. One of the first questions asked was if I

[JAWS-Users] Speaking of Office 2010?

2015-06-24 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Where in the world did Office 2010 and other newer programs come up with this ribbon idea? It makes no sense to me. I just got some directions, keep them handy and follow them. I guess it makes sense to somebody. Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right. Henry Ford.

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to insurt bookmark in MS word file and find them later?

2015-06-24 Thread Brian Lee
In Microsoft Word, if you hold down the CTRL and shift keys, press function key 5 and release the keys, you will be in the bookmarking dialog box. Type the bookmark name being sure not to use any spaces between words. If the bookmark contains more than one word then you can use a capital letter

Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Tim Ford
Hi All, There is another common and irritating JAWS issue I sure hope FS can work on. With internet browsers, JAWS will constantly repeat the title area of a web page as it is loading. Hitting the control key does not stop the repeated speaking of the title by JAWS. It can happen a dozen

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Dave Carlson
Ah, there you are. Thanks, Eric. Dave Carlson Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and pioneer - Original Message - From: Eric Damery edam...@freedomscientific.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 07:52 AM Subject: [Bulk] Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did

Re: [JAWS-Users] computer wont wake up, cooling fan on

2015-06-24 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
I think that fan idea is probably sound. That may be the tormented squealing you here. They don't cost much, and it's far cheaper than silicon flambé. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of petras Sent: Monday, June 22,

Re: [JAWS-Users] ReTed, : Windows media player12 Volume level starts at maximum!

2015-06-24 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Maybe I'm wrong, but I always thought it remembered the last setting. I'm not even sure which version I have, but it came with Windows 7. I remember being agreeably surprised by its overall level of performance. If the DVD driver compliment were a bit better, . . . but that's water under the

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] computer wont wake up, cooling fan on

2015-06-24 Thread petras
This thread is supposed to be closed. Rembember? - Original Message - From: Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) ted.li...@ky.gov To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Date sent: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:02:36 + Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] computer wont wake up,

Re: [JAWS-Users] finding the A V G dis able control

2015-06-24 Thread Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)
Will that work on 15? One of the reasons I abandoned AVG was my inability to run system restore with it in place. I tried disabling it once, finally got it, then couldn't reenable it. As I recall, I still couldn't do a successful restore. When I finally get around to reenableing my

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessing external drive

2015-06-24 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, Press windows + E, Arrow down to devices with removable expanded, Press shift + F 10 and enter on open. Arrow up/down and find your drive letter and enter. Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Speaking of Office 2010?

2015-06-24 Thread Kevin Lee
the ribbon menus is suppose to add more security however they are suppose to accomplish that. I dislike the ribbon interface as well. I think microsoft is seeing how complex they can get. the ribbon interface is basically for power users. not all of us are power users. I'm probably wrong

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
This is a known bug that is being discussed on just about every blindness oriented tech list. It has been reported to FS and folks have been assured that it will be corrected in the next release. The best advice for now is to revert to the previous build. Andy -Original Message- From:

[JAWS-Users] Latest JFW 16 update and eloquence pausing

2015-06-24 Thread Cristóbal
Hello list, So, adding to the list of issues discussed here with the latest JFW update from earlier in the week, I am noticing that Jaws is pausing every now and then when I’m making my way around webpages in Firefox. I use FF as my primary browser so haven’t had the need to play with IE. It

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0build

2015-06-24 Thread Dave Carlson
Been there, done, that, waiting reply. Dave Carlson Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and pioneer - Original Message - From: Kevin Lee klee...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 07:19 AM Subject: [Bulk] Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not

[JAWS-Users] element wrapping.

2015-06-24 Thread Sunshine
Is there a way to turn off the element wrapping that Jaws does this is very anoying when navagating web pages and emails that have content that jaws will constantly wrap back to the top or bottom . For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Speaking of Office 2010?

2015-06-24 Thread Kimsan
It's more visual appeal than anything. I guess the screen looks more organized and beautiful.. Believe it or not, I did read that somewhere in a tech article when the ribbons showed up. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf

[JAWS-Users] questions about Facebook and JAWS

2015-06-24 Thread Dacia Cole
Hi, I'm running JAWS 16 on a windows 8.1 laptop. I want to block game requests but can't figure out how do that on Facebook. I have both internet explorer and firefox on my machine. Any help you can provide would be great. Also, do Ihave to log on to the full site or will the mobile FB work?

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Apps for Twitter and Facebook

2015-06-24 Thread Carolyn Arnold
She said a r g,like ug. Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right. Henry Ford. Carolyn - Original Message - From: Michael Babcock empoweringthebl...@icloud.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I'd rather it keep saying it than not say it at all. Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right. Henry Ford. Carolyn - Original Message - From: Tim Ford ttf...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:38 AM Subject: Re:

[JAWS-Users] Fw: [Bulk] computer wont wake up, cooling fan on is closed down

2015-06-24 Thread David Ferrin
These gentlemen have been removed, they are free to return if they would wish. It is totally up to them. I hope if they do return they might take a minute to read the guidelines a little closer. If not that is their choice. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to

[JAWS-Users] accessing external drive

2015-06-24 Thread j Bron
On a windows 7 computer using jaws 16 how do I access the external drive so I can paste the documents folder into it? Thanks! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] [EXTERNAL] Re: This Did Not Happen With the Previous JFW 16.0 build

2015-06-24 Thread Baracco, Andrew W
It seems to primarily affect WML and OE. Andy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Behler Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 6:07 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [JAWS-Users] This Did Not

[JAWS-Users] thunderbird options

2015-06-24 Thread anna vimini
under the data choices tab should enable telemetry be checked thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] computer wont wake up, cooling fan on

2015-06-24 Thread David Ferrin
I closed it yesterday by saying we would start removing people who post with this subject line and thread in mind. Guess I have to put up or shut up it would seem. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly.

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions about Facebook and JAWS

2015-06-24 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I have hit Turn Off. It helped, but I still get some. My husband said it seemed like people ought to know not to send them to me. I told him that they just send, and that the requests would go to all of their friends. I have posted several times that I am not being unfriendly or rude, but with

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessing external drive

2015-06-24 Thread jim
Press enter on your computer icon on the desktop. Arrow around until you see your external drive and press enter. Paiste your document folder, and what ever else you want to back up to your external drive. -Original Message- From: j Bron Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:57 PM To: