Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 sp1 update
Not totally sure but there were 29 updates the other day when I setup my windows 7 system. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "blind computing" Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 sp1 update I have auto updates set. I just manually checked for updates looking for anything for I. E. There weretwo updates that I was never notified. One for silverlight and the other the sp1. Am I missing a setting somewhere? I am using win 7 32 bit. Thanks --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 sp1 update
What was real strange is that the day before it performed two auto updates. -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 9:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 sp1 update Not totally sure but there were 29 updates the other day when I setup my windows 7 system. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "blind computing" Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 sp1 update I have auto updates set. I just manually checked for updates looking for anything for I. E. There weretwo updates that I was never notified. One for silverlight and the other the sp1. Am I missing a setting somewhere? I am using win 7 32 bit. Thanks --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user
Is anyone out there a MAC user? I need to get a new laptop computer and I have read that the MAC comes with it's own screen reader, that Apple automatically updates it, and there is no fee like JAWS charges for its new software versions. What I don't know is: 1. Is the MAC user friendly for a blind person? 2. Is there scanning software that is compatible with the MAC (I currently use Open Book, but this is not compatible with the MAC. Any and all advice including pros and cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linda Mumford For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user
Their screen reader is called voice over and I understand it is quite good, beyond that my information on Macs is very limited. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: "Linda Mumford" To: Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 12:38 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user Is anyone out there a MAC user? I need to get a new laptop computer and I have read that the MAC comes with it's own screen reader, that Apple automatically updates it, and there is no fee like JAWS charges for its new software versions. What I don't know is: 1. Is the MAC user friendly for a blind person? 2. Is there scanning software that is compatible with the MAC (I currently use Open Book, but this is not compatible with the MAC. Any and all advice including pros and cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linda Mumford For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user
I don't use a Mac myself, but I am a very happy owner of an iPhone 4 which also runs VoiceOver. I'm considering buying a Mac as well. I highly recommend you to join the Mac-Access.net mailing list. A lot of knowledgeable and friendly people on that list for sure. To subscribe visit: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: 27. februar 2011 19:54 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user Their screen reader is called voice over and I understand it is quite good, beyond that my information on Macs is very limited. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: "Linda Mumford" To: Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 12:38 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user Is anyone out there a MAC user? I need to get a new laptop computer and I have read that the MAC comes with it's own screen reader, that Apple automatically updates it, and there is no fee like JAWS charges for its new software versions. What I don't know is: 1. Is the MAC user friendly for a blind person? 2. Is there scanning software that is compatible with the MAC (I currently use Open Book, but this is not compatible with the MAC. Any and all advice including pros and cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linda Mumford For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user
Agreed there is no fee like jaws charges. However a Mac book is quite expensive. In the end right now at least it is comparable to buying a windows based machine and jaws. The speech however is very good. I have a sighted friend who has an older one and it sounded good when she tested it. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Mumford Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:38 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is anyone a MAC user Is anyone out there a MAC user? I need to get a new laptop computer and I have read that the MAC comes with it's own screen reader, that Apple automatically updates it, and there is no fee like JAWS charges for its new software versions. What I don't know is: 1. Is the MAC user friendly for a blind person? 2. Is there scanning software that is compatible with the MAC (I currently use Open Book, but this is not compatible with the MAC. Any and all advice including pros and cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linda Mumford For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] service pack backup files
I was just doing some weekly maintenance. Under disk cleanup there is a 650 meg service pack backup files that is not checked. Is there any reason to keep it and if so for how long? Thanks --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] service pack backup files
I would not believe you need to keep it around unless it is of sentimental value, just kidding on that last part. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "blind computing" Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 4:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] service pack backup files I was just doing some weekly maintenance. Under disk cleanup there is a 650 meg service pack backup files that is not checked. Is there any reason to keep it and if so for how long? Thanks --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Shed task completed
Hi List: Can anyone tell me what "shed task completed" means. I often hear it when I press the Windows key. Tia. Linda For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT
Hello group, i keep getting this alert from Windows about downloading a program called Silverlight. Does anyone know about this software? What is it for? Is it compatible with jaws? if anyone has information about this program, I'd appreciate it. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed
Hi Linda. I usually see that message when HP has updated their software automatically. I suppose it might come up if you were switching tasks or something. But it usually is preceeded by a screen asking your permission to download some updates from HP. Their about as frequent as the ones for Windows, itself, maybe two or three times a week. HP does seem to stay on top of things reasonably well. John Justice -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Vanderlitz Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed Hi List: Can anyone tell me what "shed task completed" means. I often hear it when I press the Windows key. Tia. Linda For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT
Not a dumb question I had to look it up to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Silverlight -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 5:33 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT Hello group, i keep getting this alert from Windows about downloading a program called Silverlight. Does anyone know about this software? What is it for? Is it compatible with jaws? if anyone has information about this program, I'd appreciate it. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray!
Hi Mike, Just wanted to thank you for calling me,but I had to find someone to fix my computer it wwon't start up when you called. Now things are all set. We truly don't know what's in a book, Until it's opened! PEACE John Carvalho Personal email; n1...@verizon.net Skype; john.carvalho82 - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! Hi John I forgot to put in my steps, after step#2, typeing in "msconfig", press enter. Sorry about the screw-up. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Mike & Barbara In Arcadia To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! Hi John; 1. Press Windows key + R, to open the run dialog box. 2. Type "msconfig", without the quotes, into the run dialog box. 3. Press Control + Tab, until you land on the Startup Page. After msconfig is opened I'm pretty sure it is 5, controltabs. 4. Arrow down this list but, pay really close attention to what Jaws reads to you. I would suggest that you slow down your reading rate. 5. If you find the item you are looking for, and it's checked, press the spacebar to uncheck it. 6. Tab to okay, press enter, & press yes on reboot the computer. 7. When the computer restarts, it's going to read some message about selective starting mode. Tab 1 time to " don't show this message " checkbox, press the spacebar to check this box, & tab 1 more time to okay & press enter. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! Now that you found the msconfig, alt tab until you hear start-up. arrow down to the program you want to remove and uncheck the box. note: be careful not to uncheck any windows components or things you're not familiar with, because you can remove important files that makes your pc run. After you've unchecked the program you want to remove, tab down and hit ok. It will then ask you to reboot. Best Regards, Cornell > From: mb69ma...@charter.net > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:49:51 -0800 > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! > > Hi John; > > Have you been into, msconfig, / start-up page to see if that particular > program is in there & checked? If it is in there & checked that might be > why it is showing up in the system tray. Let us know what you find. Take > care. > Mike > > - Original Message - > From: JOHN O CARVALHO > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 6:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! > > > It's uninstalled from the computer. > provide system control,or something like that. > > We truly don't know what's in a book, > Until it's opened! > > PEACE > > John Carvalho > > > Personal email; n1...@verizon.net > > Skype; john.carvalho82 > > - Original Message - > From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" > To: > Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 1:42 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! > > > > Hi John; > > > > This item in your system tray, is it a program that is still installed > on > > the computer or has it been uninstalled? Also, if you don't mind can > you > > tell us what the name of the entry is? Thanks much. Take care. > > Mike > > > > - Original Message - > > From: JOHN O CARVALHO > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:38 PM > > Subject: [Blind-Computing] in my system tray! > > > > > > I have something in my system tray that I would like to get rid of,& > > when > > I hit the deleete key on it stays there. > > Can someone please let me know how to deleete it? > > > > > > We truly don't know what's in a book, > > Until it's opened! > > > > PEACE > > > > John Carvalho > > > > > > Personal email; n1...@verizon.net > > > > Skype; john.carvalho82 > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > For answers t
Re: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT
I know one thing about Silverlight, and that is that it's the player used by MLB.com to play the games on. It's not very accessible, so they've set up a more accessible page and player. However, the archived games aren't available on the acessible site. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. On 2/27/2011 8:32 PM, John Justice wrote: Hello group, i keep getting this alert from Windows about downloading a program called Silverlight. Does anyone know about this software? What is it for? Is it compatible with jaws? if anyone has information about this program, I'd appreciate it. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT
Many thanks, Kimsan. That entry tells me all I needed to know. John -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT Not a dumb question I had to look it up to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Silverlight -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 5:33 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] DUMB QUESTION, SILVERLIGHT Hello group, i keep getting this alert from Windows about downloading a program called Silverlight. Does anyone know about this software? What is it for? Is it compatible with jaws? if anyone has information about this program, I'd appreciate it. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed
John: Thanks for the explanation. At least I now know what it relates to. I don't get anything more but at least now I can just go and see if HP does want to update something and not worry about it. As for Silverlite...It seems to be an optional update for Windows that, according to some on another List, does not seem useful for JAWS users. Linda - Original Message - From: "John Justice" To: Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed Hi Linda. I usually see that message when HP has updated their software automatically. I suppose it might come up if you were switching tasks or something. But it usually is preceded by a screen asking your permission to download some updates from HP. Their about as frequent as the ones for Windows, itself, maybe two or three times a week. HP does seem to stay on top of things reasonably well. John Justice -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Vanderlitz Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed Hi List: Can anyone tell me what "shed task completed" means. I often hear it when I press the Windows key. Tia. Linda For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3468 - Release Date: 02/25/11 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com