[JAWS-Users] signing a pdf document

[Shane Hecker]

Is there an accessible way using Jaws to sign a pdf document with Adobe 
Reader DC? Thanks for any info.



Shane


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Re: [JAWS-Users] xfinity.com and latest I.E.

[Steve]

I don't know; I just logged into my Xfinity cable modem using the default 
10.0.1.1 and just a few days ago I logged into my account all using IE 
11.0.9600.18837 and it worked fine.


You might go into your internet options and check how you have your security 
settings set up.  I have mine customized, but you could at least try 
adjusting the slider and see if it helps.


Steve
- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 

To: "JFW List" 
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2017 1:15 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] xfinity.com and latest I.E.


I am using
About Internet Explorer
Version: 11.0.9600.18837
Update Versions: 11.0.48 (KB4047206)
which is the latest version. Attempting to log into xfinity.com I receive
the following:

Upgrade Your Browser to Access XFINITY
Unfortunately, your current browser does not comply with security standards.
Please update now or download a new web browser below.



I really do not want to use another browser at this time. Any suggestions?


---

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It’s motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen after Windows 10 updates

[David Ferrin]

I would also point out that second method is not to be tried by anybody with 
shaky fingers as the registry is quite touchy. There is no margin for error.


Here is another method that also works. I have it under windows 7 but it 
also works in 10 as well. Guess I need to update the tips and tricks page 
soon.


http://jaws-users.com/text/Windows/7/AdminLogOnScreenWindows7.html

-Original Message- 
From: Russ Kiehne

Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:41 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon 
screen after Windows 10 updates


How To Automatically Login In Windows 10

Want to quickly boot to your Windows 10 desktop by skipping the login
screen?
Would you like to avoid typing your account password each time you turn on
your PC?
You can configure Windows 10 to automatically boot to the desktop or Start
screen.

The core benefit of configuring Windows 10 to automatically sign-in is you
don’t need to remember the password, which also means that you save a couple
of seconds during the boot. This, in turn, means that Windows 10 boots to
the
Start screen or desktop a couple of seconds faster.

The procedure to set up automatic logon in Windows 10 is very similar to the
one in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

This method is applicable to both local user account and Microsoft account.
In other words, whether you’re using a Microsoft account or local user
account, you can use this guide to enable automatic logon.

WARNING: Enable automatic logon only if you are the sole user of your
computer. If you often share your computer with others, others will be able
to peek into your account without knowing the password.

You can follow one of the methods given below to turn on automatic login in
Windows 10.

Method 1 of 2

Automatically logon without password

This is the easiest way to automatically login to Windows 10 without
entering
the password.

Step 1: First step is to open Run command box by simultaneously pressing
Windows logo and R keys (Windows+R). In the Run dialog box, type Netplwiz
and
then press Enter key.

Step 2: In the resulting User Accounts dialog, select your user account
first
and then uncheck the option labelled Users must enter a user name and
password to use this computer. Click Apply button to see Automatically sign
in box.

Step 3: In the Automatically sign in dialog, type your password and then
re-enter the password to confirm the same.

Finally, click OK button.

Method 2 of 2

Turn on automatic sign-in using Registry

If, for some reason, you’re not able to configure Windows 10 to
automatically
logon by following the above method, please use this method.

Step 1: Open Registry Editor. To do so, type Regedit in the Start menu
search
box or Run command box and then press Enter key. Click Yes button when you
see the UAC (User Account Control) box.

Step 2: In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Step 3: On the right-side, look for the entry named DefaultUserName,
double-click on it and make sure that your Microsoft account or local user
account name is appearing under Value data box.

Step 4: Next, on the right-side again, look for the entry named
DefaultPassword. If the entry doesn’t exist, please create one by
right-clicking on the empty space, clicking New and then clicking String
Value. Rename it to DefaultPassword and enter your password in the Value
data
box. Click OK button.


Step 5: Finally, you need to enable automatic logon. To do so, on the
right-side (once again), look for the entry labelled AutoAdminLogon and then
change its value from 0 (zero) to 1 (one).

That’s it! Restart your PC to see your Windows 10 automatically logging into
your account without asking you to enter the password. Good luck!

Without a doubt, the second method is not as easy as the first one.
Have fun with Windows 10!


-Original Message- 
From: Audiobookfan

Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:00 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon
screen after Windows 10 updates

I don't have an answer for you regarding the problem, other than to echo
someone else's comment that a recent JAWS 18 update supposedly addresses
this issue.

I can offer a work-around, however. You can configure Windows 10 to
automatically log into a specified default user account. This bypasses
the login screen and JAWS comes up talking. I don't recall the steps to
accomplish this, but if it's an alternative you want to consider, Let us
know and I'm sure someone can find the info for you.

Jeff


On 12/5/2017 2:16 PM, amca...@verizon.net wrote:

I am having intermittent issues with logging in on 2 different Windows10
machines and I am running 2018.  I have not called for technical 
assistance,

because there seems to be many different scenarios, or else I am losing my
mind.

Annette

-Original 

Re: [JAWS-Users] xfinity.com and latest I.E.

[JM Casey]

The only thing I can suggest is to contact the web-master/service desk.
There might possibly be a workaround, but it's nothing the site would want
to advertise. I'm guessing though that you are already a customer, so they
might be willing to accommodate you if you explain that you have needs that
require you to use Internet Explorer.

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: December 6, 2017 1:16 PM
To: JFW List
Subject: [JAWS-Users] xfinity.com and latest I.E.

I am using
About Internet Explorer
Version: 11.0.9600.18837
Update Versions: 11.0.48 (KB4047206)
which is the latest version. Attempting to log into xfinity.com I receive
the following:

Upgrade Your Browser to Access XFINITY
Unfortunately, your current browser does not comply with security standards.

Please update now or download a new web browser below.



I really do not want to use another browser at this time. Any suggestions?


---

Please visit my web page

It's motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor

There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind

http://www.LennyMcHugh.com

International Brotherhood of Magicians member #43990 For answers to
frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/


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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] xfinity.com and latest I.E.

[Lenny McHugh]

I am using
About Internet Explorer
Version: 11.0.9600.18837
Update Versions: 11.0.48 (KB4047206)
which is the latest version. Attempting to log into xfinity.com I receive 
the following:

Upgrade Your Browser to Access XFINITY
Unfortunately, your current browser does not comply with security standards. 
Please update now or download a new web browser below.



I really do not want to use another browser at this time. Any suggestions?


---

Please visit my web page

It’s motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor

There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind

http://www.LennyMcHugh.com

International Brotherhood of Magicians member #43990
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2016 and an odd discrepancy

[Samuel White]

JAWS 16 and below does not work properly with MS2016.

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Andy Shields
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2017 8:02 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2016 and an odd discrepancy

Hello,

I've been using JAWS 15.0.9023, and a BrailleNote Apex as a Braille
terminal, at work with no complications for years. We recently upgraded to
Office 2016, and Outlook 2016 as a part of that. When I open my Inbox, JAWS
correctly reads the list of messages, but the Apex refers to a "list box
(lbx), 0 items), and won't display the list. The usual command for opening
list boxes (which shouldn't apply anyway) has no effect, and neither does
any manipulation of the thumb keys, which usually would bring the items into
symc with the speech. The messages appear normally and correctly once
opened. The only thing that may have changed, and I can't remember if this
is new or not, is that JAWS refers to a "table view" when the Inbox is
opened. I'm wondering if I could change the way Outlook displays the list,
although that may not be the point since, as I said, the speech is correct,
it's just the Braille terminal's display of the list that isn't. I only care
because the speech is mostly engaged just as a backup when I'm writing, and
I'd prefer to have the Braille be accurate and complete.

Thank you for any advice someone can give me.

Andy Shields
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Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen after Windows 10 updates

[Reed]

No, it isn't.  I've had this problem right from the first installation of
Windows 10.

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Bob
Sent: December 5, 2017 11:18 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon
screen after Windows 10 updates

This is an issue following the recent Fall Creators Update to Windows 10.
It is being patched in Jaws 18 and 2018.

The issue only usually occurs when rebooting.
When you next have updates try going to the desktop, press Alt + F4 and
select shutdown.
The updates should still install while the machine shuts down. Turn the PC
back on and the updates will complete and hopefully you should still have
speech at the logon screen.

Bob

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Reed
Sent: 06 December 2017 06:20
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon
screen after Windows 10 updates

Hi Annette,

You're not losing your mind.  The logon process is really problematic with
Windows 10 and JAWS.  I've had issues with it right from my first Windows 10
and all releases of JAWS 18 and now 2018.  I mentioned it to an FS techie
when I called about another problem and his response was, "yah, It's really
flakey".

Reed
 -Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of amca...@verizon.net
Sent: December 5, 2017 2:16 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon
screen after Windows 10 updates

I am having intermittent issues with logging in on 2 different Windows10
machines and I am running 2018.  I have not called for technical assistance,
because there seems to be many different scenarios, or else I am losing my
mind.

Annette
  

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Christine Murphy
Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:12 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen
after Windows 10 updates

Hello Everyone,

 

I'm using Windows 10 with JAWS version 17.0.2729.  

 

I'm seeking input regarding a recurring problem that I'm experiencing when
Windows 10 updates have taken place.

 

Whenever there has been a Windows 10 update, JAWS does not speak at the
logon screen.  I cannot tell when the logon screen appears and when it is
ready to receive my Windows password.  I cannot tell if anything is
happening if I do enter something and try to TAB to the OK button.

 

Needless to say, this makes logging on to my PC impossible at these times
without sighted assistance.  

 

My husband who is sighted has helped me deal wit this.  We have called the
Microsoft Accessible Help line.  They said that somehow JAWS gets corrupted
when there are Windows 10 updates, and that we should uninstall and
reinstall JAWS making sure to set JAWS to speak at the logon screen.  

 

Doing those things solves the problem until another Windows 10 update
occurs.  There was a Windows 10 update recently.  We will need to go through
the process of uninstalling and reinstalling JAWS for the thirdtime.

 

I'm wondering if others among you have experienced these difficulties.  I'm
also wondering if there is a newer version of JAWS that does not have this
problem with Windows 10 updates.  I've read of so many problems with JAWS
2018 that I'm hesitant to upgrade to it at this point.  

 

I don't know how someone without sighted assistance would deal with the
frustrations that Ihave described.  Repeatedly waiting around for sighted
help to fix a recurring problem such as this shouldn't be acceptable.

 

 

As a comment, I want to also say that I'm finding the discussion of screen
readers and web browsers interesting.  I admit that having to become skilled
using different screen readers and web browsers, and to keep assessing which
screen reader/web browser combination works with various websites is very
discouraging.  I use Internet Explorer.  Even the NY Times is crashing more
now than it did previously.  I usually get done what I need to but I admit
that I'm definitely less technically adept than many of you. 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.  

 

Christine Murphy

 

 

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[JAWS-Users] Does anyone know of a Fusion email group

[Mr. Ed]

 

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know of a fusion email group that I could join?

Just so all of you know, Fusion is a program that uses Jaws and Zoomtext
together.

Any info on this would be appreciated.

Mr. Ed

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Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen after Windows 10 updates

[Russ Kiehne]

How To Automatically Login In Windows 10

Want to quickly boot to your Windows 10 desktop by skipping the login 
screen?
Would you like to avoid typing your account password each time you turn on 
your PC?

You can configure Windows 10 to automatically boot to the desktop or Start
screen.

The core benefit of configuring Windows 10 to automatically sign-in is you
don’t need to remember the password, which also means that you save a couple
of seconds during the boot. This, in turn, means that Windows 10 boots to 
the

Start screen or desktop a couple of seconds faster.

The procedure to set up automatic logon in Windows 10 is very similar to the
one in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

This method is applicable to both local user account and Microsoft account.
In other words, whether you’re using a Microsoft account or local user
account, you can use this guide to enable automatic logon.

WARNING: Enable automatic logon only if you are the sole user of your
computer. If you often share your computer with others, others will be able
to peek into your account without knowing the password.

You can follow one of the methods given below to turn on automatic login in
Windows 10.

Method 1 of 2

Automatically logon without password

This is the easiest way to automatically login to Windows 10 without 
entering

the password.

Step 1: First step is to open Run command box by simultaneously pressing
Windows logo and R keys (Windows+R). In the Run dialog box, type Netplwiz 
and

then press Enter key.

Step 2: In the resulting User Accounts dialog, select your user account 
first

and then uncheck the option labelled Users must enter a user name and
password to use this computer. Click Apply button to see Automatically sign
in box.

Step 3: In the Automatically sign in dialog, type your password and then
re-enter the password to confirm the same.

Finally, click OK button.

Method 2 of 2

Turn on automatic sign-in using Registry

If, for some reason, you’re not able to configure Windows 10 to 
automatically

logon by following the above method, please use this method.

Step 1: Open Registry Editor. To do so, type Regedit in the Start menu 
search

box or Run command box and then press Enter key. Click Yes button when you
see the UAC (User Account Control) box.

Step 2: In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Step 3: On the right-side, look for the entry named DefaultUserName,
double-click on it and make sure that your Microsoft account or local user
account name is appearing under Value data box.

Step 4: Next, on the right-side again, look for the entry named
DefaultPassword. If the entry doesn’t exist, please create one by
right-clicking on the empty space, clicking New and then clicking String
Value. Rename it to DefaultPassword and enter your password in the Value 
data

box. Click OK button.


Step 5: Finally, you need to enable automatic logon. To do so, on the
right-side (once again), look for the entry labelled AutoAdminLogon and then
change its value from 0 (zero) to 1 (one).

That’s it! Restart your PC to see your Windows 10 automatically logging into
your account without asking you to enter the password. Good luck!

Without a doubt, the second method is not as easy as the first one.
Have fun with Windows 10!


-Original Message- 
From: Audiobookfan

Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:00 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon 
screen after Windows 10 updates


I don't have an answer for you regarding the problem, other than to echo
someone else's comment that a recent JAWS 18 update supposedly addresses
this issue.

I can offer a work-around, however. You can configure Windows 10 to
automatically log into a specified default user account. This bypasses
the login screen and JAWS comes up talking. I don't recall the steps to
accomplish this, but if it's an alternative you want to consider, Let us
know and I'm sure someone can find the info for you.

Jeff


On 12/5/2017 2:16 PM, amca...@verizon.net wrote:

I am having intermittent issues with logging in on 2 different Windows10
machines and I am running 2018.  I have not called for technical 
assistance,

because there seems to be many different scenarios, or else I am losing my
mind.

Annette

-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Christine Murphy
Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:12 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen
after Windows 10 updates

Hello Everyone,


I'm using Windows 10 with JAWS version 17.0.2729.


I'm seeking input regarding a recurring problem that I'm experiencing when
Windows 10 updates have taken place.


Whenever there has been a Windows 10 update, JAWS does not speak at the
logon screen.  I cannot tell when the logon screen appears 

[JAWS-Users] Outlook 2016 and an odd discrepancy

[Andy Shields]

Hello,

I've been using JAWS 15.0.9023, and a BrailleNote Apex as a Braille terminal, 
at work with no complications for years. We recently upgraded to Office 2016, 
and Outlook 2016 as a part of that. When I open my Inbox, JAWS correctly reads 
the list of messages, but the Apex refers to a "list box (lbx), 0 items), and 
won't display the list. The usual command for opening list boxes (which 
shouldn't apply anyway) has no effect, and neither does any manipulation of the 
thumb keys, which usually would bring the items into symc with the speech. The 
messages appear normally and correctly once opened. The only thing that may 
have changed, and I can't remember if this is new or not, is that JAWS refers 
to a "table view" when the Inbox is opened. I'm wondering if I could change the 
way Outlook displays the list, although that may not be the point since, as I 
said, the speech is correct, it's just the Braille terminal's display of the 
list that isn't. I only care because the speech is mostly engaged just as a 
backup when I'm writing, and I'd prefer to have the Braille be accurate and 
complete.

Thank you for any advice someone can give me.

Andy Shields
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