I wasn't able to run 32 bit Jaws on a 64 bit system. On another note, since I have a 64 bit machine, does this mean I can't use Winamp?
Rhonda ----- Original Message ----- From: "jim rawls" <jazzpi...@verizon.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 64 bit problem Chris, Can I, with a 64 bit machine run jaws 32 bit on it? Jim -------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <christopher...@googlemail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 10:21 AM To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 64 bit problem > 64 bit is great but it's not for me at this time. I've decided to go back > to 32 bit as JAWS reads things a lot better on that platform, plus I can > use some programs that work better with JAWS on a 32 bit operating system, > like Winamp. I will definitely monitor the progress on how screen readers > work on a 64 bit operating system, but for now I'm happy with good old 32 > bit. So I think this is the reason why things aren't reading for you. > Sorry I can't offer any more help on this. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Vincent Martin" <vmar...@mindspring.com> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:48 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 64 bit problem > > >> Hello: >> I have a new 64 bit Windows 7 system running the latest version of JFW. >> I >> keep encountering several places where I am unable to read what I type or >> even read d what is already in a field. Usually, when I check theses >> occurrences, it says that there is "no font". I have not encountered >> this >> with my Windows XP or Vista systems with JWS. >> >> By changing themes yesterday, I was able to move between virtually no >> screen >> reading output, all the way to being able to read virtually everything. >> Occasionally, some dialogue boxes and message boxes will not echo >> anything >> and in some instances they speak correctly. I have been unable to >> discern a >> definite pattern as to what the problem might actually be. I have been >> searching Freedom Scientifics' knowledge base, but have not been able to >> find my exact problem described. >> >> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what other settings I might >> manipulate that might help in alleviating this problem? >> Thanks... >> >> "But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles >> to >> go before I sleep" >> Robert Frost >> >> >> >> >> 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/
