That's certainly the case for me at work, where this problem also occurs. Both my home and work computers are using Windows-7, 64-bit machines.
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 3:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs I've noticed this issue of JFW becoming more sluggish after a period of time, too. Specifically, sometimes I will leave my PC on over-night. When I come back to it in the morning, even using something like file explorer seems like a chore for the computer/JAWS. I restart, and it's as good as new, so to speak. I feel that I shouldn't have to do this. I may not be one of them but there are people and organisations who have to keep their systems running for long stretches of time as a matter of course. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: March 10, 2018 3:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs Steve, Might be, but as you say, 4 G of RAM is pretty massive. I agree that coding is more likely the issue, since the real slowdown problems happened after JAWS 16, when they changed "under the hood" operation. I still think JAWS is subject to memory crowding either because of itself, or because it is using memory areas that it did not use in the past. Most of my complaint have been due to JAWS getting less responsive the longer it runs. After a clean restart, it seems to get more responsive again, until it starts to slow later. I'll let folks know if I am more satisfied with jfw.exe set to high priority. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve" <pipeguy...@gmail.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:00 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs Dave, One of your issues might be 32-bit OS. That limits you as to your memory usage which I think tops out at only 4Gigs in a 32-bit system. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave...Oregonian" <dgcarl...@sbcglobal.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:32 PM 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/ 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/
