Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a GmailAccount (Was this discussed before?)

Hi Rose have you used a program like tune up utilities? it might help to solve a number of your issues. I otfen have aps crashing on me for whatever reasons and tune up utilities helps to solve most issues. you can get a free demo to try it out. hugs Elaine -Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13

Hi I use both audible and jaws without any problems. I use mediaplayer or itunes to play the books on my computer. easier still is playing them on my i phone. what issues are you having exactly? Elaine -Original Message- From: Claudia Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:50 AM

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG and Jaws

shutting down the PC just in case of such situations. HTH Elaine -Original Message- From: Niamh Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 6:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG and Jaws That is very good advice. I am sure that you describe precisely what I

Re: [Blind-Computing] More about the Special Cassette Player

able I might add. so I do not trust it. besides the point the tape player itself is very plastic and feels like a childs toy. thanks Elaine -Original Message- From: John Carvalho Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 2:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Compu

Re: [Blind-Computing] More about the Special Cassette Player

oldwave to record from line in and they both give way better results IMO. take care Elaine -Original Message- From: Sharon Hooley Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] More about the Special Cassette Player The device

Re: [Blind-Computing] Alva Braille Displays

not an official one. Maybe they have improved things now, mine is over 5 years old. I use the display on both XP and vista and use jaws as a screen reader. hope this explains things. hugs Elaine - Original Message - From: "Niamh" To: Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 2:01 PM S

[Blind-Computing] recording what you hear on vista

moved this option from the drivers. does anyone know how I can record wav out? or what the sound card hears. whatever it's called now. *smiles* thanks Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list

[Blind-Computing] help with recording, vista

managed to set goldwave up to record but now all of a sudden it's stopped recording, I've checked the cables and they are plugged in, so I need to know if my computer is picking up any audio. thanks in advance Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http:

[Blind-Computing] requesting hehlp with Recording from line in, on Vista

es? thanks in advance Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] external drive, power saving options

Hi guys does anyone know if I can get a program that will turn off my external drives when they are not in use? or is there anything in vista that would do the same thing. thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems formatting pen drive

he format never completes. or I'll get the windows message, the drive is right protected. also weird. ah well...least it didn't have anything on it. I'd have been madder than a hatter if it did. Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems formatting pen drive

Hi Matthew cant feel any switches. beginning to think it's a dead drive. just as well it didn't have anything on it. thanks for the suggestion though. Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Problems formatting pen drive

ndows keeps telling me I don't have permission and the drive is right protected. Does anyone know what the problem is and how to solve it? or is this a dead drive. I'm using vista so wondered if that was another issue here. any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance Elaine F

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help recording wav on vista

Hi Chris thanks, I now have stereo mix in the list. my only problem here seems to be I cant tell if it's muted. the button next to the device just says the name, such as stereo mix. any ideas how I can get jaws to announce the status? guess I'll just have to try it out. than

[Blind-Computing] Help recording wav on vista

Microsoft deliberately hid certain sound card properties, but cant appear to locate how to show all available devices. the speakers are shown in the playback section but not in the recording one. thanks in advance Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http

[Blind-Computing] Recording with line in

y help would be appreciated. thanks in advance Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly

ecific to I pods or would work on anything. also not entirely sure what connections my TV has. at present I use the RCA stereo cable from my satellite box, this appears more difficult than I imagined. or maybe it's just I'm not sure what I'm doing, *smiles* thanks again for your

Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly

hi rick not a problem, thanks for explaining that. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:35 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly Hi Elaine, It has been pointed o

Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly

TV to computer. noticed lately I get crackles on recording, wondered if that was the wire at fault. I did ask about in various shops but all they could tell me was I needed a video capture something or other. to be honest got lost then, *smiles* Elaine - Original Message - From: "

Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly

thanks, I'll go check that out. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly Hi Elaine, An FM transmitter should do the job, you can find a go

[Blind-Computing] Streeming TV to PC wirelessly

ng for, so feel stupid asking in a shop. not sure if it makes any difference, I'm in the UK. thanks Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbook

maybe the USB isn't active yet? does the netbook make any sound when the cable is connected? mean the USB one. wonder if you could copy the installation files from the disk on to a pen drive. no idea if it's possible. just making suggestions. Elaine - Original Message -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with vista

and gives other hints and tips. well worth a listen. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Marek Durila" To: Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with vista Hi guys, One thing, which I hate on Vista is, that you don't have a classic

Re: [Blind-Computing] Frustrated with Googlemail

y and it drives me nuts. At first I tried all sorts of things, re installing my account, to changing passwords, I accidentally found out about the above method of just canceling the download. don't know why it works but it does. HTH Elaine - Original Message - From: "Chris H

[Blind-Computing] Help locating UK dictionary for OE

Hi guys does anyone know if there is a UK dictionary for OE? and preferably where to locate it. I've tried the dictionaries from the jaws users web page, they appear to only have the US language. this is better than French, but I prefer UK language. thanks Elaine For answe

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

hi Mike thanks for that, that worked. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange Hi Elaine, Here are the steps to compact your folders for Outlook Expres

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

lol, it's ok I'll forgive you. *smiles* someone did give out the manual compacting instructions, so I can use those if necessary. thanks though Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jon C. Pierson" To: Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blin

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

hi john I'm using outlook express not outlook. cant find the items you mentioned so wondered if you got them muddled. thanks though Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jon C. Pierson" To: Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

hi Rosemarie how weird, recently I've had the same issues. to solve it I close OE and re open it again. I wasn't sure if it was a jaws issue so I rebooted that too. somehow rebooting both solves it. yet, I've no clues as to why it happens or what causes it. sorry. hope this

Re: [Blind-Computing] can't log in to my verizon account using outlookexpress

hi Rosemarie did you check the setting I mentioned? also the one Sherrie had problems with? I know how frustrating it is when that username and password thing keeps popping up every time you want to send or retrieve emails. I'm also assuming your horizon mail can be sent as pop? E

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

o difficult and frustrating reading gmail from the web page. not that I cant do it, it's just more convenient to read mail in OE. *smiles* Elaine - Original Message - From: "rosemarie chavarria" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Ann

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

ing I don't get the log in screen, it just sends emails as it used to do. weird though, as I don't remember changing that setting. any way, hope it helps solve your issue. actually thinking about things, I'm sure I've got a text file here with all the gmail settings. would it

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

hi Deanne thanks for that, it turned out to be nothing that would have shown up on their web page. not that good at explaining where this item is, but it wasn't an obvious one. or not to me any way. *smiles* Elaine - Original Message - From: "Deanne" To: Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

I'd attempt to explain. I'm not that good at it lol. thanks to those who replied though. Elaine - Original Message - From: "ROGELIO TERRAZAS" To: Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail It has done that

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

yes, it's so annoying. Elaine - Original Message - From: "ROGELIO TERRAZAS" To: Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail It has done that to me before. The one that did it was my Yahoo account. I also have Gma

[Blind-Computing] Annoying problem with gmail

fix this so it doesn't keep asking me? I've tried re installing my account but it doesn't solve the problem. thanks in advance. Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google won't download to OE anymore

d for your account and the rest is done for you. I'm sorry, I cant remember where exactly this file can be downloaded. just remember it is in the google mail help pages. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Sherrie Gosling" To: "Blind-computing" Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems with the Google Toolbarforinternetexplorer

hi Don ah thanks, I didn't think of doing that. can't decide what that toolbar does any way. but if I can disable it, that will do I guess. glad I'm not alone with this issue, I've enough problems with this pc without a google toolbar creating more for me. thanks El

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems with the Google Toolbar for internetexplorer

if anyone else had any issues the same as me. Elaine - Original Message - From: "rosemarie chavarria" To: Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems with the Google Toolbar for internetexplorer Hi, Elaine I don't use the google to

[Blind-Computing] Problems with the Google Toolbar for internet explorer

uld happen though but wondered if anyone else had problems. I've no ideas why I have to have this toolbar at all. just appears I cant uninstall it if I want to still use internet explorer. I'm using IE7 and jaws 9 and XP home. if this makes any difference. thanks in advance E

Re: [Blind-Computing] Recovering a lost zip password

ah, do you have any suggestions on which one to try? I've never come across this, so haven't a clue what to use. thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jon C. Pierson" To: Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 2:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Recovering a los

[Blind-Computing] Recovering a lost zip password

Hi folks can any one tell me if it is possible to recover a password from a zip archive? I have an archive but don't have the password. I guess it's a long shot to recover it. thanks Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] WinBraille tutorial needed

Hi I have a couple manuals for win Braille but honestly don't know how good they are. think they're text files but don't quote me on that. have to look at them to see what versions they're for. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Selahattin Aydın"

Re: [Blind-Computing] potentially serious windows problem, can someone explain this message?

an get sighted help I do believe it will clear out the infection on his computer. To go back to what you said in the below message, yes, I google all error messages as I like to know what the so called problem is and how to remove it etc. thanks for the suggestion though. Elaine - Ori

Re: [Blind-Computing] potentially serious windows problem, can someone explain this message?

lwarebytes, superanti spyware and non have them have come up with anything. very weird. so no ideas if it has found something or it's just saying that. I'll carry on digging for other removal tools, I refuse to be told there isn't one. Elaine - Original Message - From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] potentially serious windows problem, can someone explain this message?

the registry. don't know about you, but I wont mess about in there. *smiles* what anti virus are you using? might I also suggest malwarbytes, although not an anti virus program it can pick up Trojans. Apologies if you already have this program. Elaine - Original Message - From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

hi Gerald no I quite agree, I think it is more for windows problems shall we say, than for total hard disk failure. don't quote me on that one though. *smiles* I am pretty certain new computers now don't come with CD back ups you have to create your own. Elaine - Origin

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

OS couple weeks back. ah, always wiser after the fact *smiles* Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files No you don't. I backed up my whole Laptop. If I run my Recov

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

thanks Rogelio I like personal recommendations, lol. I'll do that. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files It is the same. I found mine. I beautifully backed u

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

, but am pretty certain that's what I used. it is on two CD's and I really should have created new backup disks when I re installed the operating system couple weeks back. ah well...this pc has a failing unknown ailment any way. sorry I'm not much help there. Elaine --

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

Hi David any ideas how we'd get this utility if we don't have a windows Disk? I had to create my own windows restore disk so therefore do not have a windows Disk as such. Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "David Whitehead" To: Sent: Thursday, Ap

Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files

hy he cant find this item. Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Lennie Rinaldi" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up Files Rogelio, If you have window system backup on your computer, do the following: 1. Enter on the wind

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program

Hi I've tried that and nothing, didn't get any files back. it's just uninstalled some programs I installed. oh well... thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program

hi no joy with system restore. thanks though Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program Can't you just run the Restore? I did that before and I ran a Res

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program

thanks Chris, I'll check that out too. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" To: Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program I've heard of the free Recuver but never used it. -- Chr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program

really? didn't think of that. thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program Can't you just run the Restore? I did that before and I ran a Restor

[Blind-Computing] Accessible recovery program

Hi Folks can any one help me to locate an accessible recovery program? I accidentally deleted a folder and sadly it's not in my recycle bin. I doubt it can be recovered though but any help would be appreciated. Thanks Elaine Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-user

Re: [Blind-Computing] a good antispyware program

purchase the updates, then it all becomes automatic process. the program will remove any files it finds regardless of you purchasing the updates. Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Rosemarie Chavarria" To: Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 4:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computi

Re: [Blind-Computing] What is keyboard equivalent for "Drag & Drop"

s the star, to the left of the jaws cursor, just in case you didn't know. *smiles* Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What is keyboard equivalent for "Drag & Dr

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about text messaging

hiya interesting, there isn't an address for vodafone. cant you send messages via a pc to their network? Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about text messag

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need some help with Outlook Express please

Hi Steve I get that message often, I think it is gmail themselves with the issue not your mail or even outlook express. I just ignore this message to be honest, and hope gmail sorts itself out. Elaine - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:34 AM Subject

Re: [Blind-Computing] Strange message with winzip

hmmm, yes I see what you mean, kind of like a US to British date translation? one puts the day, month, year. and the other, month, day, year. didn't think of that. well it's doing the zipping of files so guess I cant moan to much. *smiles* Thanks Elaine - Original Message -

[Blind-Computing] Strange message with winzip

r now I wondered if anyone had come across this and if they had a solution. winzip appears to still archive the files so I'm not sure what it is going on about. cant find anywhere within winzip or the files themselves to change a date. so I'm at a loss to sort this out. Thanks for an

Re: [Blind-Computing] hotkey for "back"

hi Steve I just use backspace, but yeah think it does take you to the top of the tree. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Steve Crews" To: Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:20 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] hotkey for "back" Hello, I have several thousa

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google tool bar...how to delete

hi you should be able to remove it in add and remove programs. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" To: Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:35 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Google tool bar...how to delete I managed to somehow install the google toolbar.

Re: [Blind-Computing] No Speech or Window's Sound

, I'm not sure what else to try from this point. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jack" To: Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] No Speech or Window's Sound I've been following this thread, and I need some clarification

Re: [Blind-Computing] No Speech or Window's Sound

Jacob if I'm not mistaken, those sounds come from the pc speaker not the sound card. so in this instance it wouldn't help. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] No Spee

Re: [Blind-Computing] Window Eyes Dilemma

wow? you get jaws etc free? I'm obviously in the wrong country as over here, in the UK, we have to purchase our own computers and accessible software. Unless you wish to go cap in hand to a charity that is. Some people really are lucky. Elaine - Original Message - From: "G

Re: [Blind-Computing] Demonoid accessible?

er had any problems with that neither as I download the file and I play it through winamp. once you input the text in to the box it then allows you to download the file. just thought I'd mention this. Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jon C. Pierson" To: Sent: Th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems Highlighting, Copying and Pasting Text

rest. weird. Good tip to keep handy though. Thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Ryan MacIsaac" To: Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problems Highlighting,Copying and Pasting Text This problem is easily corrected. With Jaws 9 a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Repeating my question

hiya Ariana no, sorry don't know what is causing that, but I'm wondering if you have a message come up on screen that jaws isn't reading. do you have anyone who could read the screen for you? I would remove all wireless connections and start from scratch, to be h

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible program to test har drive

hiya yep tried that too, but cant appear to find a log files, so not sure if it has found or fixed anything. think I'm looking in the wrong places or something. thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: "Jon C. Pierson" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:09

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible program to test har drive

x27;ve no clues what is wrong. thanks for your help Elaine - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible program to test har drive Have you not used XP's disk check utility and to

[Blind-Computing] Accessible program to test har drive

aws 9. sorry I forgot to mention this above. any way, if anyone could help I'd appreciate it. I've run all the various tests but nothing is indicating the drive is about to die. I'm just not taking chances. thanks in advance, and sorry for the lengthy email. *smiles* Elaine Visit

Re: [Blind-Computing] Change of Antivirus

hiya Marilyn Don't run two anti virus programs together. it's recommended to uninstall your current one before installing the new one. regarding any anti spyware or malware, they don't effect the anti virus programs at all. so you are ok to leave them alone. HTH Elaine