Re: [Blind-Computing] calendar magic

2008-02-25 Thread Estelita
This Calendar Magic sounds interesting, where can we get this? Estelita - Original Message - From: "Mark Driesenga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] calendar magic > To answer your questions, yes and yes. To look up which

Re: [Blind-Computing] calendar magic

2008-02-25 Thread Mark Driesenga
To answer your questions, yes and yes. To look up which day something like Mothers' Day falls on, use the button labeled Observed Days, and to look up what day I think you'd use something like the on what date button. I haven't done much with the latter, but I know it's possible--if I'm wrong,

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread Russ Breitenstein
Lisa You have your choice of either a manual or scheduled scan. Even if your scans are scheduled you can still force a scan at any time. I have Defender scheduled to do a full scan every morning at 2:00 AM and then check the history from time to time to see what has been caught. Take care, Russ

[Blind-Computing] calendar magic

2008-02-25 Thread Lisa
Hello everyone, There are a few things I would like to know about the program calendar magic. For example if I want to know what date Mothers day falls on in May would I be able to find that out with calendar magic? Also are you able to look up what day of the week a certain date falls on? Fo

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread Marilyn Walker
I'm ridding my computer of windows defender because it appears to be a work in progress and is difficult to deal with. I far prefer the superantispyware pro that I installed awhile back. You can set it to manually scan quicktime or full scan or custom scan on any schedule you like. It is acc

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP Accounts

2008-02-25 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Kathy, >From a security standpoint, it is best to operate from an account other than the administrator account. even if you live by yourself and noone ever uses your computer. Here's why, Should someone manage to penetrate your internet security, they can do more damage to your system if you ar

[Blind-Computing] windows log on screan

2008-02-25 Thread John R. & guide dog Iris
Hi everyone I get this everytime, I can normally remember how to get rid of it. everytime I install java from windows start up even though my account is the only account on this computer I have to press enter on my name before it will load in to the desktop I know there is a way to stop it doing

Re: [Blind-Computing] XP Accounts

2008-02-25 Thread David Ferrin
In my opinion it's personal choice. I am the only user of this computer and as such operate using the administrator account. Now if you are going to have children or guests use your computer then I suggest you setup other accounts with more limited permissions. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---

[Blind-Computing] XP Accounts

2008-02-25 Thread Kathy Pingstock
Hi to all, I have heard some different opinions on user accounts in XP. As of right now I am working off my account that is the same as administrator, should I have a separate account that I work in for everyday computing? Thanks Kathy Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread aiden gardiner
Hi Lisa, You can do scans manually, and if you like, you can skedule automatic scanning using the task manager. hope this helps. Aiden - Original Message - From: "Lisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER >

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread Lisa
Hi Rus, Thank you for answering my question. Does windows defender run on it's own at a certain time, or can you do a scan manualy? I much prefer to choose when I scan for spyware. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: "Russ Breitenstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, Feb

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread Russ Breitenstein
Lisa You should be good to go with Windows XP Home and the amount of RAM you now have installed. Yes, Defender is just for spy-ware, ad-ware, etc. It is not an anti-virus program. Hope this helps, Russ - Original Message - From: "Lisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 25

[Blind-Computing] Fw: Accessible Devices Sunday March 2nd Presentation

2008-02-25 Thread David Ferrin
t wait until Sunday to do this > and expect > to be there for the demonstration. > We hope to see you Sunday, > Parker, Randy and Terry > www.vipconduit.com > and > www.accessible-devices.com > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was sc

Re: [Blind-Computing] WINDOWS DEFENDER

2008-02-25 Thread Lisa
Hello everyone, I have windows XP home adition so I was wondering if I could use windows defender, or is it just for windows vista? Also my computer is about 4 years old so I would like to know what requirements are needed to run windows defender? That is if I can even use it with XP. I would

Re: [Blind-Computing] Vista & XP

2008-02-25 Thread aiden gardiner
hi, go to the start button, then press alt and enter. This will take you into the task bar and start menu properties. Once in there, press control tab. Your screen reader will say, "start menu tab", press the down arrow once until you hear classic start menu. press enter. you will land back on

Re: [Blind-Computing] Vista & XP

2008-02-25 Thread bright-sunshine
I had vista on my computer before changing back to XP pro. She can put it on classic view. Trying to remember where to do it on Vista. I believe you can go in to control panel under folder options, check classic view. Jung, Soo Keea - Original Message - From: "Donnie Parrett" <[EMAIL P

Re: [Blind-Computing] mozilla firefox and jaws

2008-02-25 Thread bright-sunshine
Yes it does, I use mozilla firefox and JAWS. I find it to work fine. I don't use any scripts for it though. Jung, Soo Keea - Original Message - From: "HÃ¥kan alakraa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:54 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mozilla firefox and jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] Email is different color in MS Word 2003

2008-02-25 Thread bright-sunshine
Have you tried selecting it, ctrl-o, go in to fonts and change the color in their? Jung, Soo Keea - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Blind Computer Users" Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:18 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Email is different color in MS

Re: [Blind-Computing] having trouble with entering payment information

2008-02-25 Thread bright-sunshine
Did you put in the correct information? Maybe the card expired or no money in the bank. Re-check all the information again before re-simeting. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-us

Re: [Blind-Computing] Vista and Skype

2008-02-25 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hi, I have Skype 3.6, and it runs fine under Vista Home Premium with no configuration required. Hope that helps. Victor Gouveia wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm going to be installing Skype on my wife's computer running Windows Vista > Business Edition. > > Can anyone tell me what Skype is like wit