in windows 98 you don't get the prompt. it just runs. also, JFD will not
help.
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999 23:05:41 -0600 "BOB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>Before jfw can run, windows has to be running. Before windows can
>run, DOS
>has to be running.
>When you turn your computer off without going through the shut down
>procedure, your system knows this is what you did and thinks there
>might be
>a problem. Therefore, after DOS comes up the next time you turn on
>your
>computer, the system runs scandisk to see if there are any problems
>with
>your disk drive. Now don't forget, this is before windows comes up
>and
>before jfw comes up.
>For the blind user, there is a little--barely noticeable--beep and
>your
>systems. At this point it is telling you it is going to run scandisk
>and
>asking you to press any key to continue. After you press any key,
>your hard
>drive should start grinding a lot. This means that scandisk is
>running.
>
>Though this explanation is a little over simplified, I hope it helps
>you
>some.
>Bob
>-----Original Message-----
>From: tc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Saturday, April 24, 1999 8:57 PM
>Subject: why doesn't jfw work with scan disk?
>
>
>>Hi. I have a question that may seem silly to most experienced
>computer
>>users and jfw users but here goes. One night when I was scanning a
>book
>>with my ocr software, speech suddenly died on me. So, I quit and
>suddenly
>>jaws quit. When turning the computer off and back on again didn't
>restart
>>windows or jaws, I had to call my mom. I found out I was in scan
>disk.
>>Well, the long and the short of it is, after a few terrifying
>minutes, I
>>was able to get out scan disk. But why doesn't jaws work with scan
>disk? I
>>have no idea how it happened anyway. Many thanks, tc
>>
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