Yes, do let us know how this goes. I can do this in Windows 10 with Process Explorer (the native windows task manager is intolerably slow with JAWS and almost unusable for practical purposes).
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: March 10, 2018 12:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs John, Interesting...One thing I can do (and have just done) is to increase the priority of the JFW process. I'm going to try running my system this way for a while to see if anything improves. My system is a Dell laptop with Windows 7 Pro 32-bit, dual core processor. I'm running the latest build of JAWS 2018. What I did was to launch the Windows Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Escape) and Ctrl+Tab to the processes list. I arrowed down to jfw.exe and opened the context menu. From there I selected the "set priority" menu and right-arrow to open. JFW was set to run as normal, and I've changed it to high, waited a bit, and then selected the set priority button after the cautionary warning. Close Windows Task Manager with Escape. Now let's see if JAWS behaves better with this setting. If it does, I'd sure like to know how to have it permanently set to high priority, as I suspect it will default to normal after a restart. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer ----- Original Message ----- From: <john_just...@verizon.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 07:16 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs Hello Mike, John Justice, here. I work for the state and use configurations which are similar to the ones you describe. In the interest of correcting the problem, I brought it to the attention of our upper level Access group. Their explanation doesn't solve any issues but it might give you food for thought. 1. THE ISSUE AT HAND: apparently, what we are experiencing is the assignment of RAM. Current versions of Jaws tend to utilize a considerable amount of RAM, especially when changing from one software environment to another. The result is that the system has to {wait} for enough RAM to perform the function. 2. PROGRAM PRIORITY ASSIGNMENT: It is possible to assign certain programs on a PC so that they have a priority when RAM is distributed. This is way beyond my pay grade Mike but apparently, within reason, certain programs can be allowed to operate at the expense of others, at least temporarily. There are exceptions to this rule and certain pieces of software are assigned a permanent top priority. I imagine that the Windows operating system might have that kind of assignment. 3. According to our A. T. department, reassignment involves the division of RAM into smaller compartments which then handle this function. The entire process scares the heck out of me. It isn't something I'd want to attempt. There might be someone on our list with more technological knowledge than I have. 4. A WORKING SOLUTION: I am now operating two computers simultaneously. One is dedicated to some of the functions I need while the second unit handles primary functions. For example, I use the secondary unit to load and display Excel spreadsheets. But even with that arrangement, certain pieces of software will temporarily shut down Jaws until they are fully loaded. The down time has been measured and it is usually approximately32 seconds. 5. CREATING HOTKEYS FOR RELOADING JAWS: Finally, we have established hotkeys which can be used to encourage Jaws to restart. Occasionally, though rarely, Jaws wil not restart after one of these incidents. We use three key combinations which are dedicated to reactivating Jaws. The entire thing is frustrating to say the least, Mike. But it's something we just put up with since jaws performs so well in most other respects. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS EDWIN AND CALYPSOE PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List <jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com> On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 11:18 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs Good morning all! I'm trying to help with one of our employees here at work on an issue where JAWS freezes unexpectedly when switching from one window to another using the Alt Tab key. The issue is difficult to resolve because it doesn't happen every time he switches windows. It does happen two to three times a day on average, and is hindering his efforts to perform his job. I have offered several solutions, but nothing has worked yet. When JAWS freezes, he has to wait some 30 seconds before speech comes back. I wanted to reach out to the list to see if any of you had any ideas as to how I could minimize this behavior. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks very much! Mike Mote Manager of Accessibility and Workforce Development, Human Resources IFB Solutions Our Vision is Working - see more at <http://www.ifbsolutions.org/> www.ifbsolutions.org Email <mailto:mm...@ifbsolutions.org> mm...@ifbsolutions.org Work Phone (336) 245-5650 Mobile Phone (336) 793-6006 Shipping: 7730 North Point Dr Winston-Salem, NC 27106 *Large font facilitates reading for people with low vision For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
