Re: [JAWS-Users] Networking 2 PC's. Corrected subject line.

2014-03-08 Thread Chris Hill
If you leave things in their normal places, you might be the perfect candidate for a home group. Google it, here's something from MS to get you started. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/homegroup --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 3/8/2014 18:18,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying files from a CD

2014-03-05 Thread Chris Hill
What you describe should work. I'd try again, maybe you didn't have what you needed selected. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 3/4/2014 21:59, simon wong wrote: No a talking book to the stream Sent from my iPhone On 2014-03-04, at 10:51 PM, Dang Manh Cuong

Re: [JAWS-Users] question on Excell

2014-03-03 Thread Chris Hill
Depends on the version of excel. I'd probably try google. --- On 2/28/2014 12:28, Sugar wrote: Hello everyone Can anyone send me instructions on how to make Excell a templet? What I am trying to do is create a spread sheet(already done) and now I just want my employee's or staff members to

Re: [JAWS-Users] What can i do when trying to install failed updates that failed to install?

2014-02-22 Thread Chris Hill
Google. If these are like other windows updates, fixing the problem can be fun. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/22/2014 08:43, David Ingram wrote: Hi list members, I'm having a problem when after installing white list updates, I find that there were some updates that

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Windows Updates

2014-02-22 Thread Chris Hill
Yep, they are not installing. There are ways to fix the problem, one I've seen work is to turn off updating other microsoft products and then turn it back on. I don't remember the exact wording, but the option to do this is in windows update. 'm not sure if it is the one about give me

Re: [JAWS-Users] Security issue?

2014-02-22 Thread Chris Hill
Sounds like ads are following you . Not really a security problem, although some adware programs will happily remove all the cookies so you can get different generic ads instead. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/22/2014 06:48, Richard Hamel wrote: Hi all, I have 15.0 and

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Windows Updates

2014-02-22 Thread Chris Hill
, then close out of the windows update, go back into windows update and turn it back on? thanks, Dacia On 2/22/14, Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net wrote: Yep, they are not installing. There are ways to fix the problem, one I've seen work is to turn off updating other microsoft products

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win Defender on Win 7?

2014-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
It comes on all windows 7 machines. It may or may not be turned on in security center. Defender is more malware than viruses. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/18/2014 06:55, Rich Hamel wrote: Hi all, I have a win 7 and JAWS 15. I got some type of message indicating

Re: [JAWS-Users] Issue With JAWS 15 And Internet Explorer 11

2014-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
Check insert-z to make sure that is turned on. If that isn't it, try going to a webpage, it could have had its home page changed to blank. if that isn't it, get malware bytes and run it, such behavior changes often indicate a problem. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win Defender on Win 7?

2014-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
pc's. Can anyone tell me if this is true or not. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Win Defender on Win 7

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win Defender on Win 7?

2014-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
-Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Win Defender on Win 7? It comes on all windows 7 machines. It may or may

Re: [JAWS-Users] bluetooth usb adapter

2014-02-16 Thread Chris Hill
It doesn't really matter. I like the broadcomm chip, myself. Many of the generic ones come with that chip in them. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/15/2014 17:57, leonard morris wrote: I am looking for a bluetooth usb adapter for my Gateway laptop windows 7 64 bit

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws not speaking when arrow keys are pressed

2014-02-04 Thread Chris Hill
rebooted lately? I get this sometimes in edit boxes, rebooting gets it going again. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 1/31/2014 12:32, Fanus wrote: Hello list A friend asked me to put this problem to the list. On the desktop the arrow keys react normally but the moment he goes

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google Chrome

2014-02-03 Thread Chris Hill
Sort of. Not good enough if you ask me. I'd use firefox or explorer to get better results with Jaws. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/3/2014 16:42, Paula Waby wrote: Hi there Can someone please tell me if Google Chrome is accessible with Jaws? I always thought it wasn't but

Re: [JAWS-Users] PDF image to Excel 2007 conversion

2014-02-03 Thread Chris Hill
If it is a spreadsheet, you'd have a lot better luck if you could just get the source. Trying to convert an image back to a spreadsheet and get meaning out of it is going to require a lot of user input. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 2/1/2014 16:54, Derek Czuy wrote: Hello

[JAWS-Users] Fixing dropbox and system tray was Re: Google Drive

2014-01-31 Thread Chris Hill
You can still access system tray withthe latest dropbox, just route jaws to pc and use the right click button instead of the application key. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 1/28/2014 06:06, Rick Justice wrote: I took a quick look,and it goes without saying that you need to

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 15 takes about two minutes to say... jaws for windows is ready.

2014-01-22 Thread Chris Hill
No simple answer. If you haven't start by going to malwarebytes.org and downloading and running the free version. My first guess is you could have caught something that is making your computer slower. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 1/22/2014 12:42, Hamit Campos wrote: Oh

Re: [JAWS-Users] are some form fields impossible to fill out

2014-01-20 Thread Chris Hill
My bank uses a checkfree service for bill pay and I've had some difficulty with date fields. There is a link near the top of the page for screen reader users. Hitting that link seems to tame it. If that doesn't do it for you, I wouldn't give up until I tried a different web browser. Some

Re: [JAWS-Users] audio in windows 8

2014-01-20 Thread Chris Hill
Yes, the search box works about as well. I find sometimes the results dont' speak all that well. Sndvol works to get a volume control. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 1/18/2014 07:32, David Ferrin wrote: This certainly answers a part of the question. What if the volume

Re: [JAWS-Users] weird happenings with firefox

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Hill
Had that happen the other day. Couldn't get it back for anything. I just figured it had something to do with windows 8.1, my wife could see firefox when i alt-tabbed, but we couldn't interact with it once the crash started. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 1/17/2014 14:34,

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to click on link that isn't recognised as link

2013-12-23 Thread Chris Hill
Sometimes the best option is a different web browser. On 12/20/2013 23:14, Kimsan wrote: Oh yeah, I forgot I used that option as well. At that time when I was writing the email, I had way to many options to list and forgot one lol. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2013-12-23 Thread Chris Hill
Just remove ncafee and defender should take over. Assuming windows 8 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2013, at 10:30, anna vimini an...@etown.net wrote: hi, no i WILL ONLY HAVE ONE PROGRAM RUNNING BECAUSE mCaFEE IS ONLY A TRIAL VERSION AND IS ABOUT TO RUN OUT. AND WHEN IT RUNS OUT i

[JAWS-Users] Yes that worked here. Re: WINDOWS DEFENDER

2013-12-23 Thread Chris Hill
Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2013, at 11:26, anna vimini an...@etown.net wrote: HI , SO LET ME SEE IF i UNDERSTAND YOU CORRECTLY i FIRST UNINSTALL mCAFEE AND WINDOWS DEFENDER WILL TAKE OVER? i AM USING WINDOWS EIGHT AND JAWS 15 BECAUSE RIGHT NOW WHEN i ENTER WINDOWS DEFENDERS ICON

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows defender

2013-12-22 Thread Chris Hill
I don't think that can be done in windows 8. It is a very bad idea anyway, windows defender in windows 8 is an antivirus program, if you get a virus and you have two antivirus programs running, which will take care of the problem? Will either? Will both try and fail? See what I mean?

Re: [JAWS-Users] what is a no-fluff email client that workswellwithJaws screen reader?

2013-12-18 Thread Chris Hill
I've been using thunderbird for years. I've never had any of those problems, although I just switched to JFW last year. I really dislike wlm, I dislike its ribbons and find it excessively annoying. Trouble is, I still have to help people with it . --- Blogging at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Do i have the right version of windows media player?

2013-12-17 Thread Chris Hill
What operating system. Windows 8 does not come with the ability to play dvd unless your manufacturer included powerdvd or something like it. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 12/17/2013 02:31, David Ingram wrote: Hi list members, i'd like to know whether I have the right

Re: [JAWS-Users] what are the benifits of jaws 15 over jaws 14?

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Hill
It works better with windows 8, but you are also getting other bug fixes. I'd never buy an old version, Unless you plan on regaining your sight. You will probably need to upgrade eventually when your computer dies or whatever, starting with an old version costs you money at upgrade time.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 with radio buttons, and IE?

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Hill
I believe the letter a is what you seek. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 12/15/2013 19:27, Kliphton --- wrote: Speaking of jaws 15. What is the radio button command when in internet explorer? And what version is the most stable these days? I tried 11, but it was slower

Re: [JAWS-Users] Audio Device

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Hill
I've seen windows not make a sound if it rebooted after installing an update. There have been several windows 7 updates needing reboots lately, at least here. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 12/16/2013 08:21, Trish wrote: I just thought of something, this is like sometimes

Re: [JAWS-Users] does any one know of a way to get the java plug in?

2013-12-16 Thread Chris Hill
I'd suggest java.com But, I'd evaluate my true need for it first. It is still a security risk and most people don't need it. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 12/16/2013 16:03, adrian wrote: does any one know of a way to get the java plug in? i looked for it in the windows

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel 2010 Question

2013-12-14 Thread Chris Hill
http://0.tqn.com/d/spreadsheets/1/0/V/8/-/-/freeze_panes3.gif --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 12/12/2013 15:10, John Vernaleken wrote: My brain is freezing up. I am running JAWS 15 and Excel 2010. Is there a quick way to lock 1 column? By lock I mean it is protected and cannot

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 8.01 and pop 3 email accounts

2013-12-02 Thread Chris Hill
That's right, their app on the interface formerly known as metro does not support pop3. You can download windows live mail or better yet, thunderbird. Pressing delete on the metro app while it is selected on the screen will put it in its proper place. --- Blogging at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Network Problems

2013-11-18 Thread Chris Hill
I assume you started by power-cycling the router? Next, you should run something such as malware--bytes just to make sure you don't have a more serious problem. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 11/18/2013 20:07, Mike B. wrote: Hi All, All of the sudden our computers are not

Re: [JAWS-Users] Advice sought regarding external storage drives

2013-11-16 Thread Chris Hill
He's saying that you'd need an open slot in your pc in order to add a usb3 card. You can use the new usb3 drives fine on usb2, but if you want the extra speed, you'd have to add a card to get it. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 11/16/2013 13:11, Pedro Romero wrote: Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] Advice sought regarding external storage drives

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
External hard drives are much larger than thumb drives, you seldom see a thumb drive over 128gb, but 3,000 gb external hard drives are available for the same money. Get a usb3.0 drive, even if your computer is old, you'll replace it eventually and the speed is nice. On 11/14/2013 17:28,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google instant

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
It isn't actually Jaws telling you that, it is Google telling you that because they see that you are running a screen reader. On 11/15/2013 09:18, Pinky wrote: Hi Group, When I open up IE Jaws says right away to turn off Google instant. First of all what is Google instant which is what I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Google instant

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
it altogether. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 8:02 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Google instant It isn't actually Jaws telling you that, it is Google

Re: [JAWS-Users] Advice sought regarding external storage drives

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
Yes but a usb3 port would be faster. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 15, 2013, at 14:52, Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Chris. I'm also wondering whether I can use a USB 3.0 external drive on a machine which, to my knowledge, is still using USB 2.0.If not, is there a way I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Advice sought regarding external storage drives

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
No, but you can install a usb 3 card in a desktop. I don't know about xp, though, it may not even support usb3. It would all depend on the driver you could find for the card, even 7 needed drivers. --- Blogging at tech-mysteries.blogspot.com On 11/15/2013 15:15, Pedro Romero wrote: Is it

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 8 safely remove hardware

2013-11-15 Thread Chris Hill
Truth is, you haven't needed to do that since xp. Both 7 and 8 are smart enough to not cache external devices, just give them a minute after you close the program that was using them in case the program takes longer to close than you think and pull them. --- Blogging at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 8.1

2013-11-13 Thread Chris Hill
I guess you were referring to my previous message, perhaps. I find your lack of quoting somewhat confusing. Anyway, on the upgrade, it will install like a normal program, but it is big. It takes a long time to download, and once your system restarts, it takes a long long time before it is

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 8.1

2013-11-13 Thread Chris Hill
I've read that you can get around the need for the live account, after I went through the process, of course. On 11/13/2013 07:25, Hamit Campos wrote: Saddly MS doesn't make it that easy. Yes it does install, but they 'll want you to sign into your Windows Live account, they'll want you to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 8.1

2013-11-13 Thread Chris Hill
? Pen name: Mellissa Green Blog www.theworldofyemora.wordpress.com Twitter @GreenNovelist -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 8.1

2013-11-12 Thread Chris Hill
No, it is in the store. I don't have a windows.old folder after my win 8 upgrade, strangely enough. On 11/12/2013 11:28, Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews wrote: How does the upgrzade work, like any other update? Is it in the Windows update? Pen name: Mellissa Green Blog

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 8.1

2013-11-12 Thread Chris Hill
I think it did, it just took a long time to do. Plan on leaving it for at least an hour once it has begun. If jaws doesn't start, you can hit windows-ctrl-u to bring up narrator and figure out what is going on, likely it will still be installing. On 11/12/2013 16:43, Nicole Valicia

Re: [JAWS-Users] partition software

2013-11-04 Thread Chris Hill
Now that diskpart can shrink and expand drives, I've found it pretty much does what I need. On 11/4/2013 09:18, Dang Manh Cuong wrote: Hi all Anyone who know the accessible partition program that work well with Jaws? I use to use partition manager, partition magic, an partition asisstance.

Re: [JAWS-Users] is it normal for jaws to say my lab tops batery isn't charging even though it is plugged in?is it normal for my windows 7 hp labbbbb top to say batery not charging even though it is p

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Hill
Nope. Of course, it isn't normal for a laptop battery to be worth anything after a few years, so what you are hearing may well be perfectly normal. On 11/2/2013 19:46, adrian wrote: ```Sent from my iPad For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] is it normal for a lab tops batery to go after one year

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Hill
one year isn't unheard of. A lot depends on how hot the machine gets. My last one went through batteries in about a year in a half. My new one is still working after about 2.5 years, so it does vary a lot. On 11/3/2013 09:30, adrian wrote: is it normal for a lab tops batery to go after

Re: [JAWS-Users] is it normal for a lab tops batery to go after one year

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Hill
the power of love is stronger than the love of power, Then the world will know peace. On 11/3/2013 12:10 PM, Chris Hill wrote: one year isn't unheard of. A lot depends on how hot the machine gets. My last one went through batteries in about a year in a half. My new one is still working after about 2.5

Re: [JAWS-Users] ii heard that it is ok to completely remove the battery

2013-11-03 Thread Chris Hill
Won't hurt anything, just might change the balance of the laptop a bit. On 11/3/2013 18:29, adrian wrote: i heard that it isok to reremove the batery and let it run off the ac. is that ok? ```Sent from my iPad For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] malware bites

2013-10-09 Thread Chris Hill
Use the jaws cursor and the fake mouse buttons, find the list hit the right button on it, choose select all and go from there. On 10/9/2013 21:13, Kevin Lee wrote: after scan is complete and jaws announces view results press spacebar.I press space and malware bites like locksup. I press

Re: [JAWS-Users] This problem with youtube has lasted 2 or 3 days!

2013-10-05 Thread Chris Hill
All good here with ie10 and ff23. My guess is you are having some sort of flash problem. On 10/5/2013 03:10, David Ingram wrote: Hi list members, I have the same problem as the rest of you when after going to YouTube.com and after you put in your search term, if it just happens to be

Re: [JAWS-Users] Please help with XP to 7 upgrading considerations

2013-10-05 Thread Chris Hill
does one hook up 2 machines to the same network? Rich - Original Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Please help with XP to 7 upgrading considerations You have to buy

Re: [JAWS-Users] Please help with XP to 7 upgrading considerations

2013-10-04 Thread Chris Hill
You have to buy a program if you wish to move programs. For documents, downloads and the like, windows 7 comes with a transfer tool that will do the job, you simply gook up both machines to the same network and run the windows easy transfer program. Your outlook express files can be read

Re: [JAWS-Users] Goodbye MSE?

2013-10-04 Thread Chris Hill
Actually, the pro version of malware-bytes looks to me like it claims to be an antivirus as well. It does real-time protection, but I wouldn't trust it without an antivirus along with it. Windows doesn't seem to recognize it as an antivirus, and I'm not all that impressed with its removal

Re: [JAWS-Users] Please help with XP to 7 upgrading considerations

2013-10-04 Thread Chris Hill
, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net wrote: You have to buy a program if you wish to move programs. For documents, downloads and the like, windows 7 comes with a transfer tool that will do the job, you simply gook up both machines to the same network and run the windows easy transfer

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws15 is must required for XP users?

2013-10-02 Thread Chris Hill
Bug fixes. Often that's the only way you will ever get them, no matter what the release highlights. Some day you will upgrade, and you won't save any money by not keeping current. On 10/2/2013 00:03, Siddalingeshwar Ingalagi wrote: Hi friends. I am using j14 whith xp propessional. So how

[JAWS-Users] If you don't mind a pro version, there are often good deals on ebay for Dell Optiplexes with windows 7.

2013-10-02 Thread Chris Hill
-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:02 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws15 is must required for XP users? Bug fixes. Often that's the only way you will ever get them, no matter what the release highlights

Re: [JAWS-Users] LibraOffice

2013-09-16 Thread Chris Hill
I play with it every time a new version comes out. Some of it sort of works, but it has a long way to go. Libre/open office works a lot better in linux with orca. On 9/16/2013 02:36, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) wrote: I understand that this is a free office type product, just

Re: [JAWS-Users] Security Updates Question

2013-09-14 Thread Chris Hill
, Then the world will know peace. On 9/13/2013 11:39 AM, Trish wrote: is this only problems for window's 8? - Original Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Security Updates Question

Re: [JAWS-Users] Security Updates Question

2013-09-12 Thread Chris Hill
Best to get them all. There have been some problems with the latest batch, so I don't think I'd be in any hurry to get any of them just yet. I'd wait a week and then try it. The problems have been mostly of a failure to install. On 9/12/2013 14:38, Trish wrote: Is it necessary to update

Re: [JAWS-Users] Security Updates Question

2013-09-12 Thread Chris Hill
, Trish wrote: I was going to just install the typical security updates for windows 64, and that malware thing, and security update for internet explorer. - Original Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 5:01

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting Windows System Volume

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
Muting speech is great if you have a braille display. Sometimes the sound of silence is priceless. On 9/11/2013 04:02, Jorge Rivas wrote: Hi Jose, My system tray only has V for Volume and then I have to follow the adjust volume menu. But, if I mute it, I would have to memorize the steps to

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws15

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
It will work on the surface pro, and the other windows 8 tablets, but these aren't the cheaper ones. They had a good demo in the fs-cast. I think for now, I'd not buy a tablet, something like the Lenovo Yoga looks a lot more appealing to me. On 9/11/2013 08:54, john wrote: Hi list. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] What's the best internet browser to use?

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
Aren't their two versions of internet explorer in windows 8, the metro one and the real one? You might make sure you're using the real one. I don't know if firefox is any better, but it is always good to have it around in case internet explorer gets messed up by spyware or what have you.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
Mine boots with the beta. You can always shut it off and go back to the old version, the shortcut is still on your desktop. I have yet to need to do so, myself. On 9/11/2013 10:53, Vicky Vaughan wrote: To those of you who have already put JAWS Beta 15 on your computer, when you boot up, do

[JAWS-Users] beta braille seems no different to me.

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
I've tried my braille edge with usb and bluetooth, and as far as I can tell, you can't shut off the display turn it back on and have jaws find it again without restarting jaws. Is this working for other displays? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws15

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
Not the surface, it doesn't use real windows, it uses windows rt, the surface pro is the one that uses real windows. On 9/11/2013 08:59, Isaac Hebert wrote: Yes jaws should be able to be installed on tablets like the serfice since it has touch navigation and touch screen support. On

Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release Mine boots with the beta. You can always shut it off and go back to the old

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting Windows System Volume

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:32 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting Windows System Volume Muting speech is great if you have a braille display. Sometimes the sound

Re: [JAWS-Users] screen resolution for jaws 15 beta

2013-09-11 Thread Chris Hill
There is no correct screen resolution for jfw. Resolution depends on your device. I'd suggest contacting tech support, what you are experiencing may well be normal with windows 8, or something may not be installed correctly. On 9/11/2013 08:52, Fanus wrote: Hello list Does anyone know

Re: [JAWS-Users] wireless internet

2013-07-17 Thread Chris Hill
Most laptops have a switch to turn on wireless, usually on one of the edges. I'll bet yours is off. On 7/17/2013 04:54, t. conley wrote: no it doesn't, and there's nothing listed about wireless. -Original Message- From: tim Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:45 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] display settings

2013-07-14 Thread Chris Hill
Hit the start button, type display and press enter. It'll be right there. On 7/11/2013 14:04, Reese wrote: Hi list: Just installed a new monitor on a windows 7 computer running Jaws 12. A large print user wishes to know how do you go about making the letters on the screen a little bit

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws losing speech with control+j command in Firefox

2013-06-18 Thread Chris Hill
Working fine here with JFW latest and ff21. This is a problem I've never had, and I'm a heavy ff user. On 6/17/2013 18:24, Cristóbal wrote: Hello list, I was wondering if others have experienced this issue? While in Firefox, Jaws will lose speech or crash all together when I press the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using the vocalizer voices, can I stop it from saying capital?

2013-06-16 Thread Chris Hill
The reason it says that is it can't change the pitch. I'm sure you could turn off capitalization alert in your keyboard settings. Better yet, turn it all off and have a much more peaceful day. On 6/15/2013 22:12, A. F. Childs wrote: Hello, I installed a vocalizer voice, and I was

Re: [JAWS-Users] Having trouble with videos not working

2013-06-05 Thread Chris Hill
Firefox, jaws and flash may or may not work well together depending on your version and luck. Best option: download and use nvda, sometimes it works better. Second best: use internet explorer with jaws. On 6/2/2013 17:44, CityNet Customer wrote: Hi! I am new to the list but have been a

[JAWS-Users] new firefox 21

2013-05-15 Thread Chris Hill
I've had a lot of trouble with the versions of firefox later than 17 and Jaws 14. So far, the latest version 21 is acting much better. I have yet to have jaws just stop reading page content requiring me to close and reopen firefox. It is working with Amazon's mp3's and youtube so far, a big

Re: [JAWS-Users] new firefox 21

2013-05-15 Thread Chris Hill
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:01 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] new firefox 21 I've had a lot of trouble with the versions of firefox later than 17 and Jaws 14. So far, the latest version 21 is acting

Re: [JAWS-Users] spell checking with office 2007?

2013-05-02 Thread Chris Hill
Works fine here. You might want to make sure your window is maximized before going into spell check. If that doesn't help, and nobody else has any ideas, FS tech support should be able to help you. On 4/29/2013 05:39, adam morris wrote: Hi all, running jaws 14 and office 2007. when i go

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE10 Download Sounds

2013-03-26 Thread Chris Hill
Look in advanced in internet options, there is something called play system sounds under accessibility. Changing that got it going for me. On 3/26/2013 15:14, MWB wrote: Hi All, I am trying to get a download sound to work in IE10. I have checked the notify me when a download is complete

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE 10

2013-03-25 Thread Chris Hill
Have you tried the compatibility mode? On 3/25/2013 11:47, Baracco, Andrew W wrote: My employer's Elearning site does not support IE 10. It is quite common for enterprise to lag behind the curve. Heck! At work we are still using XP and IE 7. Andy -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] saving attachments in thunder bird

2013-03-21 Thread Chris Hill
Third choice under file. If you don't have it then you have a very unusual version of thunderbird. On 3/21/2013 11:40, leonard morris wrote: I am having a problem saving an attachment in thunder bird email. When I highlight the message and use the file menu I can not locate save attachments

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Refusing To Restart

2013-03-16 Thread Chris Hill
It is because part of jaws is still running because something in it has crashed. Install nvda and you can start it, and go into task manager and kill off the jfw processes before you attempt to restart it. On 3/15/2013 21:13, Donnie Parrett wrote: I am using JAWS 14 and I am finding that

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox and Jaws

2013-03-15 Thread Chris Hill
I'd stay at 17.x or below, the later versions get strange with flash on webpages. On 3/15/2013 15:34, Marvin Atkins wrote: Hi all, For best results, what version of Firefox should I download and use with XP and Jaws 13? Thanks, Marvin For answers to frequently asked questions about this

Re: [JAWS-Users] sluggish computer after hours of idle time

2013-03-14 Thread Chris Hill
First thing I'd do is go run the housecall free online virus scan from www.trendmicro.com, always good to have a second opinion. Next thing I'd do is find out where the machine blows air out, and sucks it in; with it turned off block the fan with a paperclip so you can't spin it too fast and

Re: [JAWS-Users] help or suggestions needed please

2013-03-11 Thread Chris Hill
And if it won't boot to safe mode, he has a decision to make. If he has stuff on it he can't live without, find a tech to pull the stuff off and do a factory restore. If he doesn't care about anything on it, just do a factory restore, usually buried under the f8 menu, or sometimes under f10

Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1

2013-03-03 Thread Chris Hill
Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1 A couple more questions on this, if I may: Are these scripts editable? Are there functions that I could use to save

Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Hill
app to IE, we resolved the porblem by uninstalling and re-installing the custom software. cheers IC - Original Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1 My

[JAWS-Users] more cut and paste.

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Hill
Another thing I've seen from time to time involves jaws and excel. When pasting from one worksheet to another using ctrl-c and ctrl-v, I've had times when nothing was copied and I've had to go back and do it over. I thought if you arrowed to a cell it was always selected. Is something wrong

Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1

2013-03-02 Thread Chris Hill
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 7:43 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1 Strange subject, I know, but I've been having this little problem with the latest Jaws 14. Sometimes I'll go

[JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1

2013-03-01 Thread Chris Hill
Strange subject, I know, but I've been having this little problem with the latest Jaws 14. Sometimes I'll go into k1000 or a webpage or whatever, and most carefully select something like the amount of a bill so I can go paste it into excel or quicken or whatever. Sometimes I get the amount,

Re: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1

2013-03-01 Thread Chris Hill
on Windows XP Pro. I never did find a solution. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Chris Hill hil...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] distance is 2 case 1 Strange subject, I know, but I've been having

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox freezing with Jaws 14

2013-02-21 Thread Chris Hill
experience similar problems then perhaps I should contact Jaws or Firefox about it. Actually I was amazed at how inferior IE 9 was using Jaws. Sherrie Gosling -Original Message- From: Chris Hill Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox freezing with Jaws 14

2013-02-20 Thread Chris Hill
Definitely happens with youtube, that happens with all screen readers and flash. You could try the html5 version of youtube at www.youtube.com/html5. As far as the other freezes go, I've found that the best I could do was to go back to ff17 and force it to not update automatically. I guess

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 14/W-7 and Java?

2013-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
? whatthehell? inthane -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:31 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 14/W-7 and Java? Well, unless you are going to use libre

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 14/W-7 and Java?

2013-02-18 Thread Chris Hill
Non sequitor. I need flash. I have yet to find a need for java in over a month of not having it. On 2/18/2013 19:56, Dan Rossi wrote: If you are going to turn off java because of worries about security issues, you you should also remove all traces of Adobe products as they are even worse

Re: [JAWS-Users] iTunes problems

2013-02-17 Thread Chris Hill
It may be much simpler than that. Itunes is and has always been a pig, year 2002 hardware isn't likely to do it justice. On 2/17/2013 09:13, Shane Hecker wrote: I had an Ati card in the desktop at one time and it had the same problem, so I don't think it's the card at fault. Shane On

Re: [JAWS-Users] clearification behind external headset question

2013-02-16 Thread Chris Hill
You just have to go into the utility menu and ecamine your sound card choices. Just because something says headphone it doesn't have to be the one you want. Read all the choices with your usb headset attached and not attached, same goes with your external sound card. On 2/15/2013 20:42,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unable to copy cd content

2013-02-16 Thread Chris Hill
Bad burn or a bad drive on your laptop. I'd try burning at a slower speed and see if the laptop will read that. If you just need to move files, their may be simpler ways to do it. On 2/16/2013 22:12, Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews wrote: I wrote files to a cdd on my desktop, but my laptop

Re: [JAWS-Users] external sd card and jaws

2013-02-15 Thread Chris Hill
say, audacity, have jaws come out of the headset and not be heard during playback of the recording? Kimsan Song kimsans...@aol.com -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hill Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 5:41 PM

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