Re: [JAWS-Users] keystroke for starting screen readers

2009-10-24 Thread Gerald Levy
Hot Key Detective works with all Windows operating systems. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kimsan ksong8...@msn.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] keystroke for starting screen readers Gerald, Is the hotkey

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE question

2009-10-24 Thread Gerald Levy
MSE does not maintain a log of previous scan results. However, you can check the History page to see if any viruses or other malware has been detected. To do this, tab to the Home button, right arrow to the History button and use the JAWS cursor to read the page. If no malicious threats

Re: [JAWS-Users] I.E. 7 JAWS

2009-10-22 Thread Gerald Levy
JAWS 8 and higher all work well with IE 7. Gerald - Original Message - From: Annette Carr amca...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:22 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] I.E. 7 JAWS Hello All, At work we are looking to move

Re: [JAWS-Users] successful win 7 install, works well with jaws 10

2009-10-22 Thread Gerald Levy
How do you actually do a clean install of Win 7 without sighted assistance? Is installing a new OS something that should be attempted only by the savviest of geeks? Gerald - Original Message - From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 22,

Re: [JAWS-Users] unmuting volume

2009-10-16 Thread Gerald Levy
You can download the mute/unmute program at: http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/Audio/mute.html Gerald - Original Message - From: shannon bookreade...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] unmuting volume I

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook express Imp

2009-10-15 Thread Gerald Levy
It is absolutely critical that you install all security updates to plug up security holes in Windows and IE. Failing to install these updates could leave you vulnerable to a malware attack. These updates should not interfere with JAWS in any way. You should never disable Automatic Updates

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-10-06 Thread Gerald Levy
soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Source of Light Ministries INTL. http://www.sourcelight.org Windows Live Messenger: saover...@live.com cell: (706) 474-1336 - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE crashing with Jaws 9

2009-10-05 Thread Gerald Levy
I'm also using JAWS 9 with XP SP3 and IE 7, and had no problem accessing your site. Maybe you need to perform a JAWS 9 repair or reinstallation. Gerald - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 6:45 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-10-04 Thread Gerald Levy
. Source of Light Ministries INTL. http://www.sourcelight.org Windows Live Messenger: saover...@live.com cell: (706) 474-1336 - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:39 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] MSE

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-10-04 Thread Gerald Levy
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available (SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does offer a small degree of real-time protection. See my just sent message.) - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:07

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-10-03 Thread Gerald Levy
I know, I know. It can't be any good if it's from MS. But preliminary reviews of MSE have been very positive for the most part. Most reviewers agree that MSE is at least as effective at detecting malicious threats as the free versions of AVG and Avast, if not more so. Of course, it is

Re: [JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-10-03 Thread Gerald Levy
. Stewart A Overbey, Jr. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Source of Light Ministries INTL. http://www.sourcelight.org Windows Live Messenger: saover...@live.com cell: (706) 474-1336 - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net

[JAWS-Users] MSE Now Available

2009-09-30 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi listers. MS has just released its new free anti-malware program, Microsoft Security Essentials, for public download. Has anyone tried it out yet during the beta testing cycle? Is it really JAWS-friendly and easy to use? Based on the overwhelmingly positive preliminary reviews, it looks

Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS

2009-09-29 Thread Gerald Levy
If you installed JAWS from the CD, it is automatically assigned the shortcut key Alt-Control-J. If this keystroke combination doesn't work for you, you can create your own JAWS shortcut key by following these steps: 1. Launch the Desktop by pressing Windows key-M. 2. Press J repeatedly until

Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS

2009-09-29 Thread Gerald Levy
Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS If you installed JAWS from the CD, it is automatically assigned the shortcut key Alt-Control-J

Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS

2009-09-29 Thread Gerald Levy
-Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 4:59 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS If you installed JAWS from

Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS

2009-09-29 Thread Gerald Levy
), on the list over the past couple of years on how to make keyboard shortcuts to start JAWS quickly. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:08 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key

Re: [JAWS-Users] shortcut key for starting JAWS

2009-09-29 Thread Gerald Levy
You can download Hot Key Detective from the JAWS Users programs page. It's item 28 under the Utilities heading: http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Ryan Crilly ryancri...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 29,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Activating the bcc field in OE

2009-08-11 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to the OE View menu, arrow down to All Headers and hit Enter. This will activate the BCC field. Gerald - Original Message - From: Jo Luland jolul...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Activating the

Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft signing in

2009-08-10 Thread Gerald Levy
As far as I'm concerned, audio captchas are a total waste of time. Solona or Webvisum are much better solutions for solving captchas. Gerald - Original Message - From: Russell J. Thomas, Jr rjtlawf...@yahoo.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:36

Re: [JAWS-Users] Sound for when a download is complete

2009-08-06 Thread Gerald Levy
There is no specific event listed on the Sounds page for playing a sound when a download is complete. Windows usually plays a default sound when a file download is complete, but there is no way to change this. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn on/off speech quickly?

2009-08-02 Thread Gerald Levy
I tried your instructions, but when I typed mu into the default Keyboard Manager, I got no match. I browsed through all the entries that start with the letter M, but I could not find anything that sounded like Mute Synthesizer. I'm running JAWS 9. Am I doing something wrong? Gerald -

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn on/off speech quickly?

2009-08-02 Thread Gerald Levy
...@mmt.demon.co.uk -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: 02 August 2009 20:53 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn on/off speech quickly? I tried your

Re: [JAWS-Users] Telephone #

2009-08-01 Thread Gerald Levy
Could you provide a specific web site where you are experiencing this problem? Gerald - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 12:40 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Telephone # I am not able to read Telephone

Re: [JAWS-Users] Telephone #

2009-08-01 Thread Gerald Levy
# Here is the web site: But it appers to be happening more often on several sites. http://www.tdameritrade.com/welcome1.html - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 12:55 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users

Re: [JAWS-Users] When opening an Email

2009-08-01 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to the Read page on the Options dialog of the OE Tools menu and make sure that the Read all messages in plain text box is unchecked. This should fix the problem. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favouriteswhennotmeant to

2009-07-24 Thread Gerald Levy
By all means, go ahead and install Autosizer. This way, your windows will always open maximized. Gerald - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with

Re: [JAWS-Users] internet radio and music web sites

2009-07-15 Thread Gerald Levy
If you're listening to MS Word through USB headphones, most of which are of the circumaural design that surrounds your ears and cuts out background sound, how can you hear what's coming through the speakers unless you really crank up the volume? A better solution would be to use a radio

Re: [JAWS-Users] memo about a new list

2009-07-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Here's a strange problem. When I hit Enter on the link in this message, it launches the Outlook 2007 Start-Up Wizard instead of opening a new message with the Open Book Join address in the To field. My email client is Outlook Express 6, and I have never used Outlook. I'm running XP Pro and

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question on how to delete all of the outlook express 6folders.

2009-07-01 Thread Gerald Levy
You can only delete user-defined folders, not the system-defined folders like InBox, Out Box, Deleted Items and Drafts. To delete a user-defined folder, focus on it, hit the Applications key, arrow down to Delete and hit Enter. Do this for each folder you want to delete. Gerald -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Super Anti Spyware question

2009-07-01 Thread Gerald Levy
I also notice that I can't keep this check box checked, so I imagine it only works with the paid version of SAS. Fortunately, the user interface is pretty accessible, so I don't really miss the XP menus. gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] run on sentences

2009-06-28 Thread Gerald Levy
I notice that you leave only one space between sentences. You should always skip two spaces between sentences to insure that JAWS properly recognizes the end of a sentence after a period, exclamation point or question mark. . That way, your sentences won't sound like they're running

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about Microsoft office 2007

2009-06-25 Thread Gerald Levy
But there is a free add-on which I use that adds the classic Word 2003 menus to Word 2007. Why pay $30 if you can get it for free? http://in.geocities.com/shahshaileshs/menuaddins Gerald - Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Avg

2009-06-23 Thread Gerald Levy
installed jaws 10, that it can't be just coincidence. marilyn - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Avg : : I use the paid version of AVG 8.5 and have no problems

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Avg

2009-06-22 Thread Gerald Levy
I use the paid version of AVG 8.5 and have no problems with scans. It takes about an hour to run a complete scan on my computer, and it does not seem to slow down other running applications. Gerald - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] I E 8

2009-06-21 Thread Gerald Levy
Thanks for letting me know that it doesn't work with JAWS 8.0. How do I get to the control panel and is the add remove button easy to find? Thanks in advance. - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009

Re: [JAWS-Users] I E 8

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Unfortunately, JAWS 8 does not work with IE 8. The best thing to do is to roll back to IE 7 by removing IE 8 using the Add/Remove Programs option on the Control Panel. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kate Walsh cwalsh1...@verizon.net To: rp list group

Re: [JAWS-Users] How do I sort the Favorites alphabetically in InternetExplorer?

2009-06-18 Thread Gerald Levy
Bring up your list of IE Favorites, focus on any item on the list, press Applications key, arrow down to Sort by Name and hit Enter. This will arrange all your favorites in alphabetical order. Gerald - Original Message - From: Frederick White mrbib...@cinci.rr.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer problem.

2009-06-16 Thread Gerald Levy
. Unfortunately I did the system restore while i.e. 8 was on my computer. Now just i.e. 7 is on my computer and restarting my computer isn't getting it to work. Is there anything else I can try? Ken - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding mailing list

2009-06-16 Thread Gerald Levy
Below is a link to a web page that contains a collection of mailing lists of particular interest to the blind. It may be somewhat outdated, so don't be surprised if you get no response when you try to subscribe to some of these lists. http://www.astridvanwoerkom.com/en/blind/lists.html

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer problem.

2009-06-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Did you try to remove IE 8 using the Add or Remove Programs option on the Control Panel? If not, and you simply performed a System Restore, this may explain the problems you are experiencing with IE. Check Add/Remove Programs to see which version of IE is actually installed on your computer.

Re: [JAWS-Users] how tos please

2009-06-13 Thread Gerald Levy
To copy the confirmation web address of the newsletter to which you want to subscribe, position your cursor at the beginning of the address, usually the H in HTTP. Hold down the left Shift key and select each character in the address using the right arrow key. When you have selected all the

Re: [JAWS-Users] NOD 32 VIRUS PROTECTION

2009-06-11 Thread Gerald Levy
There is no free version of NOD32. They offer a free trial period, but after it expires, they charge $39.99 a year. If you want to try it, you can download it at: http://download.cnet.com/ESET-NOD32-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10185608.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Fred Adams

Re: [JAWS-Users] mad and frustrated can you help?

2009-06-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Okay, calm down. First, while focused on the IN box, press Alt-T to launch the Tools menu, then the letter O to access the Options submenu. You will be on the General page, so press Control-Tab repeatedly until you reach the Signatures page. That should do it. Gerald - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 3.5 B4

2009-06-07 Thread Gerald Levy
I believe Firefox 3.5 is a beta test version, so some add-ons may not work. You should roll back To Firefox 3.1 to get Webvisum to work. Gerald - Original Message - From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 4:47

Re: [JAWS-Users] open office

2009-06-06 Thread Gerald Levy
The last time I tried Open Office, it was totally inaccessible with JAWS. Gerald - Original Message - From: John Melia uncle...@verizon.net To: jaws computing jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 12:36 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] open office I have heard of a

Re: [JAWS-Users] open office

2009-06-06 Thread Gerald Levy
AB, you can work in OO Writer but you can't access many dialogs, some menus and other controls. Jaws works in workspace but for professional work we need much more. Gerald Levy said the following on 06.06.2009 18:38: The last time I tried Open Office, it was totally inaccessible with JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] operating system query

2009-06-01 Thread Gerald Levy
This has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with JAWS. There isn't even a version of JAWS that works with the Mac. s- Original Message - From: Marvin Hunkin startrekc...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 2:53 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] operating

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE8 Auto Update

2009-06-01 Thread Gerald Levy
I tried IE 8 twice but went back to IE 7 because some web pages wouldn't load and I Found IE 8 to be slower than IE 7. JAWS 9 seemed to read everything okay except for the Address Bar. I'm also running XP Pro with 2gb of RAM. Gerald - Original Message - From: Don and Cher Bosch

Re: [JAWS-Users] google krome?

2009-05-28 Thread Gerald Levy
At present, Google Chrome is totally inaccessible with JAWS. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rangs?, the Rascat? ranwa...@ihug.co.nz To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:59 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] google krome? Is anyone using it? is it jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE

2009-05-25 Thread Gerald Levy
Brian, The problem I have with Drive Image XML (and apparently all other such disk imaging utilities), is that the restore procedure is hopelessly complicated. If you use this program to back up your system to an external hard drive, like I wish to do, you have to create a boot CD in order

Re: [JAWS-Users] DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE

2009-05-25 Thread Gerald Levy
Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE Brian, The problem I have with Drive Image XML (and apparently all other such disk imaging utilities

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and net books

2009-05-24 Thread Gerald Levy
But with a smaller package must come smaller speakers, so how is the sound quality on one of these gizmos? And how many USB ports does it have for connecting all your peripherals - printer, scanner, external drive,etc.? Gerald - Original Message - From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Test

2009-05-21 Thread Gerald Levy
Message recieved. - Original Message - From: Lennie Rinaldi merlin...@mchsi.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:19 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Test This is a test. I have been having problems sending e-mail to the list. If this is received, I need to

[JAWS-Users] Performing Complete System Backup and Restore

2009-05-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Greetings all. I would like to create a backup copy of my C drive and save it to an external hard drive (preferably a USB-powered portable hard drive) so that I would be able to perform a complete system restore in the event of a catastrophic computer failure. Can this be accomplished using

Re: [JAWS-Users] Performing Complete System Backup and Restore

2009-05-15 Thread Gerald Levy
. No support is provided for the Private Edition. Take care. Brian Lee brianl...@charter.net - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:58 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Performing Complete System Backup

Re: [JAWS-Users] memo regarding cross posting

2009-05-15 Thread Gerald Levy
David, Have you ever considered merging the Blind Computing and JAWS Users lists into a single list? This might make life a little easier for the majority of us who subscribe to both lists. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Performing Complete System Backup and Restore

2009-05-15 Thread Gerald Levy
by step how to make a backup and how to restore from it. Exellent job. Gerald Levy said the following on 15.05.2009 14:58: Greetings all. I would like to create a backup copy of my C drive and save it to an external hard drive (preferably a USB-powered portable hard drive) so that I would be able

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE 8

2009-05-15 Thread Gerald Levy
So it still has issues. I rolled back to IE 7 a few weeks ago because I was encountering annoying glitches like slow page loading and some pages that wouldn't load at all. Gerald - Original Message - From: Ibby Karbhari ib...@mmt.demon.co.uk To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] music websites

2009-05-11 Thread Gerald Levy
: [JAWS-Users] music websites Just what I am looking for, but, the site will not let me download I can only listen; even though I registered numerous times. Please help, thank you, Don - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent

Re: [JAWS-Users] Make jaws stop saying everything?

2009-05-11 Thread Gerald Levy
Press Jaws key-S until you hear highlighted. This should restore JAWS to normal. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rangs?, the Rascat? ranwa...@ihug.co.nz To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 9:30 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Make jaws stop saying everything?

Re: [JAWS-Users] One NOte

2009-05-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Better news! You can download a free program for creating sticky notes in XP or Vista: http://www.brothersoft.com/free-sticky-notes-32050.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [JAWS-Users] Defragging

2009-05-01 Thread Gerald Levy
Rick is absolutely right. The idea that defragging can ruin your hard drive is a myth that has persisted from the early days of PC's when hard drives were much more prone to failure than today's models. It is a good practice to defrag once a month or so just to keep things running smoothly.

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to bring up the different jaws programs i have stored on my computers

2009-04-25 Thread Gerald Levy
You cannot run two different versions of JAWS at the same time. So if you want to switch from JAWS 9 to JAWS 8, you must first unload JAWS 9 and then launch JAWS 8. Gerald - Original Message - From: Frederick White mrbib...@cinci.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessible internet radio

2009-04-25 Thread Gerald Levy
If you want everything, then Klango Player may be just what you're looking for. Klango Player is a self-voicing multimedia player and social networking application all rolled into one totally accessible package. In addition to thousands of Internet radio stations in almost every genre, you

Re: [JAWS-Users] accessible internet radio

2009-04-25 Thread Gerald Levy
Another Internet radio player I use a lot is called Radio Sure. The buttons on the user interface are not labeled, but you can use the Context menu to access the various options. Radio Sure presents a combo box listing over 12,000 stations that you can choose by genre or location. You can

Re: [JAWS-Users] Determining Which Version Of JAWS I Am Using

2009-04-24 Thread Gerald Levy
Just press Insert-Control-V while focused on the JAWS window to hear the JAWS version number and build. Alternatively, go to the JAWS Help menu and select the About JAWS for Windows dialog, which also contains this information. Gerald - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question on how to copy an email address from the address book using outlook express 6, with windows xp home addition and jaws 10.

2009-04-24 Thread Gerald Levy
Focus on the OE Address Book list and hit the Applications key. Arrow down to the Address Book dialog (you will hear Address Book...). Tab once to the list of addresses and you can now arrow through the list and select and copy the items you want to the clipboard for subsequent pasting into

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter

2009-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
I'm on Twitter myself (twitter.com/bwaylimited) and find that it is pretty accessible with JAWS. There are scripts available that are supposed to make it more accessible, but I don't see the purpose. You can check out these scripts at: http://randylaptop.com:80/2009/02/08/jawter-2/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Moving to a Tool Bar

2009-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Press Insert-F8 to access the IE Tool Bar with JAWS. Gerald - Original Message - From: Jane Jordan (GMail) juanitatig...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:27 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Moving to a Tool Bar I am using JAWS 8, and I am

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter

2009-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter I'm on Twitter myself (twitter.com/bwaylimited) and find that it is pretty accessible with JAWS. There are scripts

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter

2009-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
2:34 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter Hello Gerald again; I typed in blindcooltech.com and didn't get the actual site so wondering if there is another way by spelling it correctl? Maybe proper spelling will do the trick. TXS, Ken B - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Twitter

2009-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
David, While you're at it, maybe you could also add a link for downloading the free version of AVG 8.5 to the programs page. A lot of people have complained lately about having trouble finding it . As you knoew, support for AVG 7.5 and possibly also 8.0 will end on April 30. Gerald

Re: [JAWS-Users] AVG8.5

2009-04-20 Thread Gerald Levy
To schedule AVG 8.5 to run at a specific time, go to the Tools menu and select the Advanced Settings dialog. Arrow down the list of options to the one labeled Schedule Settings, open it, arrow down to Schedule Scan then tab through the various options to adjust the day of the week and time.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Scanner recommendations

2009-04-16 Thread Gerald Levy
I'm pretty satisfied with the Epson Perfection 4490 scanner I use with Open Book 7. Gerald - Original Message - From: JOHN JUSTICE john_just...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Scanner recommendations

Re: [JAWS-Users] How do you organise the start menu in aalphabiticle order using jaws

2009-04-14 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi Friendly Freddie, To arrange your Start menu items in alphabetical order, go to All Programs, focus on any item in the list, press the Context key, arrow down to Sort by Name and hit Enter. Do the same to organize your Favorites in alphabetical order; focus on any item in the Favorites

Re: [JAWS-Users] I've killed jaws, good.

2009-04-11 Thread Gerald Levy
NVDA is a completely free open source screen reader. I suggest creating a shortcut key to launch it so that you can first close JAWS using Insert-F4. It is not necessary to change any JAWS settings to use NVDA. Just close JAWS first, then launch NVDA using its shortcut key. You can create

Re: [JAWS-Users] Screen tracking problems in Internet Explorer 8

2009-04-11 Thread Gerald Levy
I have not experienced the specific problem with IE 8 you describe, but I am encountering other problems with it using JAWS 9. Some web pages that loaded fine with IE 7 will not load with IE 8. In such cases, a dialog box pops up with a message that IE 8 needs to close and recover the web

Re: [JAWS-Users] why insert F5 cause page refresh

2009-04-10 Thread Gerald Levy
Sounds llike there may be a problem with the Insert key on your keyboard. If pressing it in combination with F5 sometimes refreshes the page and other times displays the list of forms fields, it may be working only intermittently. Pressing F5 by itself is the normal Windows command to

Re: [JAWS-Users] ad-aware

2009-04-10 Thread Gerald Levy
The free versions of AVG and Avast only provide anti-virus protection; you still need at least one anti-spyware program on your system for complete protection. Malware Bites and Super Anti Spyware are good free JAWS friendly alternatives to AdAware. Both are ready to go right out of the box

Re: [JAWS-Users] music websites

2009-04-10 Thread Gerald Levy
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] music websites Hi there to you re ssmunch; can jaws 10.0 easily cover and read the ssmunch? ke...@rogers.com or, Ken B - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:21 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Spell check and upper case.

2009-04-10 Thread Gerald Levy
A spell checker is usually included in a word processor or email client. It is not offered as part of JAWS or XP. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kenbu ke...@rogers.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 1:22 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Spell check

Re: [JAWS-Users] Spell check and upper case.

2009-04-10 Thread Gerald Levy
; Ken B - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Spell check and upper case. A spell checker is usually included in a word processor or email client. It is not offered

Re: [JAWS-Users] music websites

2009-04-09 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi Kathy, My favorite web site for downloading free music is SSMunch. It is a music search engine that lets you search for songs by artist or title. You can listen to, or download the ones you like in MP3 format. I have created a number of folders containing dozens of songs that I have

[JAWS-Users] Highlighting Text While Using JAWS Cursor

2009-04-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi listers. Is there any way to highlight text while using the JAWS cursor? I will probably have to upgrade to AVG 8.5 soon, because support for 7.5 is apparently ending on April 30. This may involve entering my AVG license key, which contains more than 30 characters, into an edit field

Re: [JAWS-Users] Highlighting Text While Using JAWS Cursor

2009-04-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Thanks so much. Works like a charm. Gerald - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 10:19 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Highlighting Text While Using JAWS Cursor Hi Gerald, You can virtualize the

Re: [JAWS-Users] what does this computer error mean Web Site

2009-04-05 Thread Gerald Levy
No need to worry. This web site was recommended by Fred's Head, the ppopular and respected blind resources blog. Gerald - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

[JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Released

2009-04-01 Thread Gerald Levy
Only in your dreams. April Fool!!! Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Released

2009-04-01 Thread Gerald Levy
- From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Released Only in your dreams. April Fool!!! Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE8 VS. IE7

2009-03-25 Thread Gerald Levy
MS intends to support XP through 2014, but there will be no further Service Packs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] IE8 VS. IE7 One thing I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Installing IE 8

2009-03-23 Thread Gerald Levy
Outlook Express is the email client that comes with the Windows XP operating system and earlier versions. IE 8 stands for Internet Explorer 8, the newly-released version of Microsoft's web browser. Gerald - Original Message - From: Paul Tandy paul96c...@gmail.com To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] difficulty with jaws finding text in outlook express

2009-03-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Try Insert-Control-F or Shift-Control-F to activate the Find command in OE. Gerald - Original Message - From: KB karen...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:50 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] difficulty with jaws finding text in outlook express I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Installing IE 8

2009-03-22 Thread Gerald Levy
I have not experienced any sound problems with IE 8 using JAWS 9 and XP Pro, so maybe there's an issue with JAWS 10. Gerald - Original Message - From: Roger Levine rlstat...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] searching in OE message

2009-03-19 Thread Gerald Levy
To search in an OE message press Insert-Control-F. Gerald - Original Message - From: Clarence and Tammy Frost fr...@ecenet.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:20 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] searching in OE message Hello All: How do you do a search

Re: [JAWS-Users] CD Burning Program

2009-03-18 Thread Gerald Levy
I use Express Burn which is free and very JAWS friendly. http://www.shareup.com/Express_Burn-download-24755.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org To: JAWS-Users jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:36 AM Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to put jaws in system tray

2009-03-18 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to the Basics dialog on the JAWS Options menu, tab to Run JAWS from System Tray box and check it. Gerald - Original Message - From: lloydfuge352 lloydfuge...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:29 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] how to put

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question

2009-03-16 Thread Gerald Levy
Deb, While in IE or Firefox, select the Favorite or Bookmark you want to send to your friend and hit Enter on it to go to its web page . Once the page is loaded, press Alt-D to select its web address and then Control-C to copy it to the clipboard. Then open an email message and press

Re: [JAWS-Users] Help with dragging and dropping

2009-03-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Wouldn't it be easier to use Cut and Paste to accomplish the same thing? Gerald - Original Message - From: Annette Carr amca...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:55 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Help with dragging and dropping

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question

2009-03-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to the web page whose link you want to insert in an email. Press Alt-D to select the web page address and then Control-C to copy it to the clipboard. Finally, open the email message you want to insert the link in and press Control-V to paste it in the body of the message. Gerald -

Re: [JAWS-Users] C Cleaner

2009-03-14 Thread Gerald Levy
It's always a good idea to upgrade to the latest version of a utility like CCleaner, because it may contain enhancements that improve its performance. I'm running the latest version, and it works fine with JAWS 9. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins

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