Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws?

2015-08-04 Thread Alan Robbins
Good suggestion, this is the one I use. Just to add to this, make sure you do not leave a space between JAWS and version number. Best, Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Oliver Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 1:32

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Londa Peterson
Thanks Jim, I think I'm going to take the plunge. I most likely won't have time until the weekend though. Thanks to everyone who blazed the trail before me. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Monday, August 03,

[JAWS-Users] I need to go no mail for ten days.

2015-08-04 Thread Jim Rawls
How do I do it with this list? Jim For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Michael Boyd
Hi Jim, What did you do when you had to select between a Typical setup and a Custom setup? I installed Windows 10 just as you did, but when the actual installation started, I lost JAWS for speech, and could not get Narator to start. Several hours past before I could complete the installation.

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Michael Boyd
Rose, Jim has updated, I have updated, and now I believe Allen has updated, and we did not lose any of our programs, files, or settings. Everything remained just as it was before the update. The only thing that did have to be done, was to set Internet Explorer back as your default browser. It

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws?

2015-08-04 Thread Janie Degenshein
great for you -Original Message- From: Tom Behler Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 10:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws? Mike: Thanks for the additional info. I actually got the insert spacebar S command to work, once I

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws?

2015-08-04 Thread Tom Behler
If you set up the usual alt control J shortcut, it's simply a matter of invoking it to re-enable Jaws. Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of petras Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 11:08 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] I need to go no mail for ten days.

2015-08-04 Thread david
hello you can set your subscription to vacation. you should have received a message with a password or, perhaps you have created your own. you need to go to: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/options/jaws-users-list_jaws-users.com you will need to no your password, or, JAWS-Users-List list: member

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Diane Giannetti
I have also updated too with my friend's help and all is going well. I have all my programs too. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Boyd Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 2:37 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Hi, There is a shortcut key for Cortana as well if it is useful, I think it is left Windows + q if I remember correctly. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Boyd Sent: 04 August 2015 07:37 To:

[JAWS-Users] Media Portal

2015-08-04 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-deprecated-features-alternatives Hi all, The above link gives details of a few features that have been removed from Windows 10. There are some alternatives for Windows Media Centre that I used to use for reading the t.v. schedule and setting

Re: [JAWS-Users] I need to go no mail for ten days.

2015-08-04 Thread David Ferrin
Honestly I couldn't have done it better myself, perhaps not as well thank you. FYI folks I'm not back on a regular basis as of yet, just sliding in here for a moment is all. Still way too much going on around here. Bob and Rick are doing a great job while I'm on leave so to speak. Just wanted

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10, JAWS16 And JAVA

2015-08-04 Thread John Melia
no Jaws does not read the screen java does not work. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 3:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and McAfee!

2015-08-04 Thread Michael B.
Hi Bob, Please don't answer for me. I did not take Jim's message negatively at all. I've never tried McAfee, so I don't have a clue how accessible or inaccessible the program is with Jaws. I said that tool would be handy because I've had to remove McAfee from a new computer that it was

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread dan
does jaws read out the help balloons in w10? -Original Message- From: jim Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 this is by no means a complete list of working programs in windows 10, just

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Johna Lynn Nordin
Does Microsoft 2013 work with jaws and windows 10? How about Lync which is now called skype for business I believe? Johna -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of dan Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 3:19 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Alan Robbins
Not sure Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Holger Fiallo Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 7:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 Great about the other

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Holger Fiallo
Great about the other 2? VLC and winamp? There are some audio files that media player does not play that VLC or winamp does. -Original Message- From: Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 6:12 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Alan Robbins
My understanding is it does not have Windows media center but does have media player Est, Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Holger Fiallo Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 6:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Holger Fiallo
What about VLC and WinAnp? I have many TV and movies. I heard that 10 does not have window media player. -Original Message- From: Johna Lynn Nordin Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 4:42 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Holger Fiallo
Thanks. Hope someone who has 10 will test them. -Original Message- From: Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 6:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 Not sure Al -Original Message- From:

[JAWS-Users] Setting up Cortana in Windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting
Hello folks. Just got to install Windows 10 on my laptop this afternoon. It seems to be working fairly well with a few minor quirks concerning JAWS that aren't hard to get used to. I'd like to know if it's currently possible to set up Cortana accessibly using JAWS. I searched for her in the

Re: [JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Diane Giannetti
I have to admit, the narrator on windows 10 is pretty cool. It certainly will get you out of a jam if you lose your Jaws speech for any reason. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Tuesday, August 4,

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Doug Oliver
you can still upgrade even though you didn't reserve. - Original Message - From: David Moore jesusloves1...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 5:14 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10 Hi all. I feel the same way as

Re: [JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
the caps lock key on all keyboards. For example, when using narrator you will have jaws 16 turned off, just use the caps lock with other keys to navigate windows 10. Again, turn on narrator with windows key+enter, turn off with caps lock key+escape key. I think you will like the voice very

[JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread David Moore
Hi all. I feel the same way as Londa. The more good news I hear, I will up grade soon. I am a little confused on the media tool. Is it True or not true that you already have had to reserve Windows 10 in order to use the media tool? I did not reserve. Even though I did not reserve Windows 10, can I

Re: [JAWS-Users] wlm 2011

2015-08-04 Thread Michael Boyd
Lenny, Windows Essentials 2012 can be downloaded from the following Microsoft web site about the software: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/essentials You will have the choice to either install or not each of the applications in the suite by checking a box. It is not

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Rose Combs
I still plan to wait a while, I have no problems with Windows 7 and I know there are changes in 10 that I will need to adjust. I am perfectly happy waiting a while, probably will do it in or around October, maybe but what I have currently works the way I want. Rose Combs roseco...@q.com A

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
A cortana text search is windows key+s. Voice search is windows key+c, I believe, not using voice here... -Original Message- From: Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 11:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully

[JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
Press windows key+enter, to start narrator. You will hear a very nice male voice. ALT+tab to the narrator settings window. tab across to the various buttons. A settings button allows you to change the voice, it’s speed, it’s pitch, and it’s volume. Pressing caps lock+escape, will quit narrator.

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws?

2015-08-04 Thread Tom Behler
Yup, Steve. ... I got the insert space S command to work. Just wasn't onto the layered keystroke at first, but now, I really like it. Tom Behler -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015

[JAWS-Users] Jaws and McAfee!

2015-08-04 Thread Bob Edenhofer
Jim? let me politely give you a gentle reminder, that’s your opinion, and your opinion only! so unless you’ve got something positive to say about the messages that me and Michael B poasted, please talk to us privately off list! We have our preferences to what we like and don’t like, so please

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade versus clean install

2015-08-04 Thread petras
Will I need to reinstall jaws after windows 10? I'm still waiting until it arrives. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@blindhandyman.net To: Jaws-Users-List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Date sent: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 15:39:45 -0400 Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
I Forgot iTunes. iTunes 12, works excellent. jaws tandem, needs a lot of work, crashed 5 times while I was helping a friend install windows 10. -Original Message- From: jim Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] a list of

[JAWS-Users] Accessible T.V. Guides

2015-08-04 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Hi friends, Has anyone found an accessible t.v. guide in the u.k. for Freeview t.v.? This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient

[JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
this is by no means a complete list of working programs in windows 10, just ones that I have tested. email clients: Windows live mail 2012, works excellent. Outlook 2010, works excellent. freedom scientific products. jaws 16, after uninstalling and reinstalling it, works excellent. F S reader

[JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade versus clean install

2015-08-04 Thread Alan Robbins
Hello, There has been loads of posts I've been following regarding upgrading to Windows 10 with JAWS. In the past, I have never had real good success with upgrading and have always found a clean install produces much better performance. Has anyone done this and if so, how does JAWS handle

Re: [JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread petras
Does this all work with windows 7? - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@blindhandyman.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Date sent: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 15:34:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10 Jim, When you say caps locks, are you alluding to using a

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning speech off with Jaws?

2015-08-04 Thread Steve
Insert-Space and then separately the letter S. It is a layered keystroke, Tom Insert f4 unloads Jaws which is not the same as turning speech off. - Original Message - From: Tom Behler To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

[JAWS-Users] Jaws Font Colors

2015-08-04 Thread Michael B.
Hi All, Running J15, J16, Windows7. Does the color of the font in an email affect the way Jaws will read an email or any other document? Thanks much. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. Go Dodgers! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[JAWS-Users] Windows 10, JAWS16 And JAVA

2015-08-04 Thread Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)
Hi, If anyone is out there running Microsoft Windows 10 and JAWS16, would they be able to go to control panel, JAVA32 bit and see if JAWS will read anything from the JAVA Control Panel please, just trying to figure out if it is my laptop or not as I have no screen reader feedback from this

Re: [JAWS-Users] narrator in windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Alan Robbins
Jim, When you say caps locks, are you alluding to using a laptop layout or standard keyboard? Best, Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] wlm 2011

2015-08-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hello, I am running wlm 2011 on a win 7 machine. Someone mentioned that they are using wlm 2012. I can not locate an update for 2012. How/where do I find the update? Thanks --- Please visit my web page It’s motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor There is also a very extensive

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade versus clean install

2015-08-04 Thread Kimsan
I thought I saved the email from you Mike, but would you be kind enough to post the link for the media tool so I can save it and possibly upgrade once time permits? I'm using windows 8.1 and I've been watching this thread and I, to am a lil bit scared to do it alone hahaha. Thanks. -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade versus clean install

2015-08-04 Thread Michael B.
Hi Kimsan, Here you go: From: jim direct web page to microsoft media tool to download windows 10. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. Go Dodgers! - Original Message - From: Kimsan To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Robin
Cortana = WindowsKey+C(LetterC) Cortana IS Search At 09:34 AM 8/4/2015, you wrote: A cortana text search is windows key+s. Voice search is windows key+c, I believe, not using voice here... -Original Message- From: Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 11:28

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Thanks - my vote is for coffee and Windows 10. Best to you from, Carolyn - Original Message - From: jim buckeye...@wowway.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:54 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 this is by no means a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 upgrade versus clean install

2015-08-04 Thread Michael Boyd
Hi guys, I did not lose JAWS, and I did not lose my network connection during the update. Everything stayed in tact. As stated, you will have to change your default web browser from Edge back to Internet Explorer until Microsoft gets Edge more accessible. This is really all that I had to do

Re: [JAWS-Users] successfully upgraded to windows 10

2015-08-04 Thread Michael Boyd
If you still have the Get Windows 10 icon in your system tray, then you should go ahead and register. Some people were saying that it is too late, but I just registered 2 days ago, and used the media tool that night to install the update. It is working well for me. Mike mike@outlook.com

[JAWS-Users] Win10 download notification- what does it look like, where does it appear?

2015-08-04 Thread Don Cher
Microsoft says it appears on the desktop- does this mean it's like a normal windows update bubble. Some of you who have received this notification, please tell those of us who haven't, what we're supposed to see. Thanks. Cher For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10

2015-08-04 Thread jim
No, you now have a notification center on the task bar that stores all notifications until you get to them. You do not have to put up with trying to catch balloons any more. -Original Message- From: dan Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 3:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com