Hi Jim, Please do not stop giving instructions on how to do different things. I enjoy reading how people do different things on the pc and in many cases I learn something new.
Keep up the good work. Ed -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 1:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 hi Howard: Please forgive me for trying to help you. I am unable to remember each and every person computer levels on this list. for now on I will avoid trying to help your request so you will not be offended. really, I was not trying to come off as a know-it-all, there are many things which I do not have experience with on a computer. I thought you came down a little hard on me, but that's your choice. have a nice day... -----Original Message----- From: Howard Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 2:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 hi jim: thanks for the info. but I really do not need the steps on reinstalling jaws. I've does this so many times, I can do it in my sleep, so to speak. I'm not naïve. so just because I asked a question or told about my experience, do not assume I'm a newbie. have a nice day. howard wolcott -------------------------------------------------- From: "jim" <buckeye...@wowway.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 1:28 PM To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 > yes, you should reinstall Jaws 16, here is why. > yes, you are correct, it does come up talking and you can access the > start button correctly. > but I noticed while playing around with all apps region, and the live > tile area, jaws was very sluggish. > After removing and reinstalling, the apps area and the tile area > worked much smoother. > Microsoft also recommends a fresh install of Jaws 16 after installing > windows 10 from either w-7 or w-8.1. > It is not that difficult to do. > After uninstalling jaws 16, turn on Narrator with windows key+enter, > to close the programs and features window, and go to restart your > computer, press enter. > Wait for a reasonable time until you know that the sign in screen is > up, type your password and press enter. > Again, wait for a reasonable time, press windows key+enter to start > Narrator. > go to your download folder where you will have put the jaws 16 program > file, down arrow to the jaws file. > press caps lock key+escape to exit narrator, or skip this step and > wait until the installation of jaws has started to close narrator. > , now press enter on the Jaws 16 program file to start installation. > Depending on your computer you will either have to press enter again > for the Jaws instillation, or the ALT+y, for the users account dialog > which will pop up. > finish installing Jaws, > Important, if you chose to keep your share settings, which I would and > did do on my computer. > jaws 16 will install and after you hit finish, it will come on > speaking, no restart. > Make sure you reset your short cut start up key for jaws. > Make sure you check the setting and check the box for jaws to come on > at the log on screen before restarting. > Every other setting should be retained. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Howard > Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 6:21 AM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 > > hi jim: > just to let you know. > in windows 8.1, when updating to win10, you don't have to uninstall > and then reinstall jaws16. > it came right up talking. > just clarifying your blanket statement about this. > > > howard wolcott > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "jim" <buckeye...@wowway.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:54 PM > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Subject: [JAWS-Users] a list of programs that work on w-10 > >> this is by no means a complete list of working programs in windows 10, >> just ones that I have tested. >> >> email clients: >> Windows live mail 2012, works excellent. >> Outlook 2010, works excellent. >> >> freedom scientific products. >> jaws 16, after uninstalling and reinstalling it, works excellent. >> F S reader 2.0, works excellent. >> f S reader 3.0, works excellent. >> Research it, most things work, needs some more work. >> I want to publicly thank F S for having Jaws 16 ready for windows 10, >> works great. >> >> Anti-virus: >> mcafee total protection, works excellent. >> frontier security, works excellent. >> >> Browsers: >> internet explorer, works excellent. >> >> different web sites: >> Bookshare, works excellent. >> Bard, National Library, works excellent. >> NFL, works excellent. >> NFB newspapers, works excellent. >> >> Microsoft: >> Word 2010, works excellent. >> Notepad, works excellent. >> Narrator, works excellent, nice voice. >> Store, works excellent. >> Skype, works excellent. >> cortana, tried the text search windows key+s, works excellent. >> >> Other things: >> Sword searcher bible program, works excellent. >> Watch ESPN store app, works excellent, might need help finding your ip >> provider sign in. >> >> All and all, an A+ to Microsoft and freedom Scientific for windows 10 and >> being able to use it. >> >> I hope this has helped someone... >> drink plenty of coffee... >> >> Jim >> >> A Ballast for My Soul >> >> Life is like a stormy sea >> That tosses to and fro, >> But God's Word will ever be >> A ballast for my soul. >> >> By its truth I'll be held fast >> Till I reach heaven's shore >> Where I will be home at last >> And sail life's sea no more! 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