[JAWS-Users] active desktop restore error message
Hello Listers A friend has the problem where, often, he gets a message that he must press on a restore button to restore his active desktop. Is this a JAWS thing or a Win XP thing? How does one get rid of this? Regards Fanus For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
I don't think active desktop exists in Vista or later. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Yahoo! Messenger: christopher...@yahoo.com Klango: chrishallsworth -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: 21 September 2009 4:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Good evening: I use vista home premium and here is a basic question, how do I access the active desktop and how do I set it up after I log into windows the desktop appears? Hopefully, I will get an answer this time! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 9:39:45 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. _ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 10:01:57 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Hmm, I didn't know that but if the active desktop doesn't exist in vista it must be an XP thing, so how would you access it? Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
your right, its called arrow now and to turn it off you have to change it in display to classic, and a few more items have to be set to classic for full effect.. At 05:01 AM 9/21/2009, you wrote: I don't think active desktop exists in Vista or later. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Yahoo! Messenger: christopher...@yahoo.com Klango: chrishallsworth -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: 21 September 2009 4:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Good evening: I use vista home premium and here is a basic question, how do I access the active desktop and how do I set it up after I log into windows the desktop appears? Hopefully, I will get an answer this time! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 9:39:45 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. _ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 10:01:57 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Aero. Get the spelling. - Original Message - From: tim z200...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop your right, its called arrow now and to turn it off you have to change it in display to classic, and a few more items have to be set to classic for full effect.. At 05:01 AM 9/21/2009, you wrote: I don't think active desktop exists in Vista or later. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Yahoo! Messenger: christopher...@yahoo.com Klango: chrishallsworth -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: 21 September 2009 4:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Good evening: I use vista home premium and here is a basic question, how do I access the active desktop and how do I set it up after I log into windows the desktop appears? Hopefully, I will get an answer this time! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 9:39:45 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. _ avast! Antivirus http://www.avast.com : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090918-0, 18/09/2009 Tested on: 21/09/2009 10:01:57 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Wow?. spell checker! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
the idea of 'aero' is different, like looking aerodymamic. And a spell checker wouldn't automatically tell you that! - Original Message - From: Kimsan ksong8...@msn.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Wow?. spell checker! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Dynamic get the spelling. smile Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop the idea of 'aero' is different, like looking aerodymamic. And a spell checker wouldn't automatically tell you that! - Original Message - From: Kimsan ksong8...@msn.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Wow?. spell checker! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Rick you are helarious! Let me go see if helarious is spelled correctly. Nope its not.! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
It won't. I've done it and it is gosh awfull to use. Take care all. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 8:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Hmm, I didn't know that but if the active desktop doesn't exist in vista it must be an XP thing, so how would you access it? Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Yeah, got it, but for the typo! - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Dynamic get the spelling. smile Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop the idea of 'aero' is different, like looking aerodymamic. And a spell checker wouldn't automatically tell you that! - Original Message - From: Kimsan ksong8...@msn.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Wow?. spell checker! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Well, I don't know about all of that, but I just couldn't resist. lol - Original Message - From: Kimsan ksong8...@msn.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Rick you are helarious! Let me go see if helarious is spelled correctly. Nope its not.! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Talk about opportunist! Have a good evening. Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] active desktop
Good evening: I use vista home premium and here is a basic question, how do I access the active desktop and how do I set it up after I log into windows the desktop appears? Hopefully, I will get an answer this time! Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop
Julie, I notice that you have been having this problem for quite a while. I have 2 suggestions, neither of which is particularly appealing but may be necessary. 1. Go to the Microsoft web site http://www.microsoft.com and in their Search field, type Active Desktop and then wait for the results. You'll get quite a bit of response. I know I did. 2. If absolutely necessary, you may have to re-load your Windows program. It sounds like you have a corrupted file which isn't allowing your Active Desktop to function. The Active Desktop as I understand it, combines features that we as visually impaired computer users don't normally worry about. The active Desktop sets up your view of the list of items in a specific way, adds whatever background you may have chosen and includes any changes you may have made to the titles on that display. That information is stored in a recoverable file. The purpose is to provide you with a working environment which is the same every time you open that list. Actually, the list on a desk top is links to the various programs you might need. They are not the actual program, just a set of directions which tells the computer where to go to link up with that particular choice. People tend to alter what the computer starts with by changing the title of the link. That is something which may be effected by your problem. I don't know which file is responsible for that configuration information. Maybe someone like Denny Huff might be able to help you there. If you do get help like that, just insert your original Windows disk and use the Find feature to locate the file. Then copy it into the appropriate folder on your main drive. Failing that, your only alternative would be to re-install Windows completely, an annoying and time consuming operation at best. But the advantage is a completely clean Windows system. I have had to do it. Before you begin, make sure that you save all of your document files to separate disks. Make sure that you have copies of all of your other programs like Jaws for example, your word processor and so on. Normally, they aren't effected by a re-installation like that but it's always best to be sure. Finally, if you have to re-install, make sure you have a copy of the code key in some alternative form: tape, Braille, digital recording, etc. At one point, you will be prompted for that information. Good luck Julie and I'm sincerely sorry no one has responded to you as of yet. John Justice - Original Message - From: Julie Dawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws users list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 7:24 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop I am running windows xp and jaws 5.0 I keep getting a prompt when I boot up my computer about restoring my active desktop and it talks about links before I either restore it or tab past the start button to the desktop. Thank you for any assistance. [EMAIL PROTECTED] May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion. - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Thank you John. Will begin working on your suggestions. May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion. - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) - Original Message - From: John Justice [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] active desktop Julie, I notice that you have been having this problem for quite a while. I have 2 suggestions, neither of which is particularly appealing but may be necessary. 1. Go to the Microsoft web site http://www.microsoft.com and in their Search field, type Active Desktop and then wait for the results. You'll get quite a bit of response. I know I did. 2. If absolutely necessary, you may have to re-load your Windows program. It sounds like you have a corrupted file which isn't allowing your Active Desktop to function. The Active Desktop as I understand it, combines features that we as visually impaired computer users don't normally worry about. The active Desktop sets up your view of the list of items in a specific way, adds whatever background you may have chosen and includes any changes you may have made to the titles on that display. That information is stored in a recoverable file. The purpose is to provide you with a working environment which is the same every time you open that list. Actually, the list on a desk top is links to the various programs you might need. They are not the actual program, just a set of directions which tells the computer where to go to link up with that particular choice. People tend to alter what the computer starts with by changing the title of the link. That is something which may be effected by your problem. I don't know which file is responsible for that configuration information. Maybe someone like Denny Huff might be able to help you there. If you do get help like that, just insert your original Windows disk and use the Find feature to locate the file. Then copy it into the appropriate folder on your main drive. Failing that, your only alternative would be to re-install Windows completely, an annoying and time consuming operation at best. But the advantage is a completely clean Windows system. I have had to do it. Before you begin, make sure that you save all of your document files to separate disks. Make sure that you have copies of all of your other programs like Jaws for example, your word processor and so on. Normally, they aren't effected by a re-installation like that but it's always best to be sure. Finally, if you have to re-install, make sure you have a copy of the code key in some alternative form: tape, Braille, digital recording, etc. At one point, you will be prompted for that information. Good luck Julie and I'm sincerely sorry no one has responded to you as of yet. John Justice - Original Message - From: Julie Dawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws users list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 7:24 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop I am running windows xp and jaws 5.0 I keep getting a prompt when I boot up my computer about restoring my active desktop and it talks about links before I either restore it or tab past the start button to the desktop. Thank you for any assistance. [EMAIL PROTECTED] May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion. - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list
[JAWS-Users] active desktop
I am running windows xp and jaws 5.0 I keep getting a prompt when I boot up my computer about restoring my active desktop and it talks about links before I either restore it or tab past the start button to the desktop. Thank you for any assistance. [EMAIL PROTECTED] May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion. - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
