Hello dear listers,
I would like to ask about a feature under the Tandem center menu. it says,
enable video. when i tick this box, what happens? what is it for?
Regards
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It allows a sighted person or partially sighted person to view what's
happening on the target's desktop. It's off by default as, quite obviously,
most Tandem Centre users would be totally blind and therefore not need video
and thus prevent wasting of bandwidth. So FS leaves this option off by
That can't be a glitch. Check the typing echo and see if it's set to
characters.
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I would imagine that it is probably if you have a web came. Don't quote on
that one though.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: soner soner.b...@gmail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:01 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] a question
Look under tools, manage add-ons. If using Firefox it's just called add-ons
and it's in the tools menu.
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I was ble to delete them on Firefox because it gives you the option to
uninstall. IE doesn't. See Chris. I had a tricky virus, but I am about
95 percent through with it. All I got left is too clean the infection.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: Chris
Try a system restore and revert to the day before it happened.
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I would think that you just need to download the newest version of Adobe.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: Trepan Singh ts.neg...@gmail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 5:09 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] problem regarding unable
It's not up there as of yet, with luck this week some time.
David Ferrin
I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea.
- Original Message -
From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:06 PM
Subject: Re:
Guess I need to pick up the viewer program for those who do not have power
point.
David Ferrin
I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea.
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From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 5:15 AM
i am using AVG with no problem whether it is accessibllity or security.
aavast is also accessible which has been posted.
shikhar
skype: shikago09
On 6/23/09, Lino and Louie lino.mora...@lljfm.net wrote:
Well Bill you know I crow about NOD 32 a lot. Its light weight and not a
resource hog.
Thankfully my computer is back in order. I just wanted to give the group a
heads up. I have extensively been using a computer since 1997. I had never
had a virus. I have been going on recently since January some different blind
web sites and I have already caught 4 virus's. It seems as
greetings to all
i want to ask two things.
first is about DVD writer. i have been changed my laptop's DVD writer
for many times but it work for a very short time.
i want to ask about portable DVD writer option. how is it and which
company DVD writer is good?
and second querey is about
Thanks to all of you that offered their insights to my question regarding
accessibility for AVG. I ESPECIALLY APPRECIATE that each of you offered
advice beyond strictly AVG per se and included other anti-virus utilities.
I should have titled the thread Anti-Virus Accessibility rather than AVG
Yep ya gotta love that system's restore...
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From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with my computer in xp
Try a system restore and
Hi David RTP,
Thanks for the help information. I just saved the program and will
install it when I get home later. Thanks again, take care.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:23 AM
I just downloaded the ne Microsoft antivirus. I am hesitant in installing it.
Does anyone use it? It is a public beta.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
Virus Database (VPS): 090623-0, 06/23/2009
Tested on: 6/24/2009 9:20:25 AM
avast! - copyright (c)
You're welcome.
David Ferrin
I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea.
- Original Message -
From: Mike Barbara mb76nor...@dc.rr.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] .PPS File question
Hi David RTP,
Hi David,
I went ahead and installed the Power Point program this morning and even
after doing so I am still getting the message below.
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\ADTSQ6L4\Countr...
This file does not have a program associated with it for
I would never install any type of beta software on any machine that you rely
on for work, financial matters or other high priority uses. If you have a
machine that you like to play with, but will cause you no harm if it gets
trashed, then test all the beta software on it. Otherwise, just sit
It sounds like you did it correctly to me. I normally hit the applications
key on a file and pick open with. Then I select the program required and tab
to the check box to always use the selected program. This has always worked
for me in the past.
David Ferrin
I tried thinking once but decided
Yes I use it, it picked up 3 trogens off my machine so far.
As for the email, I am not exactly sure, I've been trying to find this out
as well.
- Original Message -
From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:20
Oh wow, so what is this Microsoft Antivirus? Will this be an option in
XP/Vista/Windows 7?
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From: Taylor Scott
From what I understand, microsoft security essentials is replacing
windows1 live.
On 6/24/09, Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com wrote:
Oh wow, so what is this Microsoft Antivirus? Will this be an option in
XP/Vista/Windows 7?
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I am currently running a full scan. I am quite impressed so far, even if it
doesn't have the e-mail feature. It has the schedule feature. It updates
its data base 3 times a day. It let my other programs that I am running in
real time also integrate beautifully. The are Super Antispyware
You got to check it out Chris. It is totally accessible and it has a lot of
great features. I deleted out Avast. I don't think there will be any
reason to go elsewhere anymore. It works great into the 64 Bit environment.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: Chris
Thanks, I'll do some research.
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From: taylor scott taylor9...@gmail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent:
Sorry I can't test it at this time since it's only available for US,
Brazilian and Isreali customers and I actually live in the UK. Glad all is
working though and I will sure test it when it's out for good. Good on you
Microsoft!
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MSN:
I got one for you Chris. Wait till you check out there support. I am very
impressed. I am running a full scan and it seems to take a little long but
I can live with that. It comes with the schedule scans for free not like
Avast that wants you to upgrade if you want that feature.
That is unfortunate because I was going to e-mail you a copy but it does
validate that windows genuine tool while installing. If you can get around
that let me know and I'll Zip up the file for you. The menu's are like
Windows Defender. Just to let you know.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
Check it out chris. This explains it all.
http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/062309-first-look-microsoft-security-essentials.html
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but I've latest adobe flash player. despite this, it's giving me problem.
- Original Message -
From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] problem regarding unable to play
Trouble is, I don't really know when it happened, I don't tend to use my
computer that often.
Cheers
Alex
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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris
Hallsworth
Sent: 24 June 2009 10:23
To:
Regelio, why would the viruses be intentionally be put there and what is
your information source? marilyn
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:46 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Warning
I just formated my system. I only use avast antivirus for scanning the
system.
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] problem regarding unable
Wow, it sounds like MS finally did something right. Looks like we JAWS
users will soon have an great free alternative to AVG and Avast.
Gerald
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Totally agree with you Gerald and by early comments it seems to do a good
job at tracking down infections.
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From:
I uninstalled Avast from my Control Panel before I installed MSE and it told me
that it was totally out. Now Avast updated, it shows up in my system trey, and
it doesn't show up in my control panel. I even went to its settings and told
it not too start up on its own the real time. And it
AVG and Avast both offer free software as well.
On 6/24/09, Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net wrote:
Wow, it sounds like MS finally did something right. Looks like we JAWS
users will soon have an great free alternative to AVG and Avast.
Gerald
- Original Message -
From: ROGELIO
I hope they will file a bit around upping the speed on this program. Says
that a 45 gig scan takes about an hour to scan and that, because of lack of
including 'fingerprinting' these times do not get any less with subsequent
scans.
Nevertheless a good idea which when provided free cannot be
have you tried getting c cleaner that might fix your annoying problem.
- Original Message -
From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:02 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Trouble Uninstalling Avast
I uninstalled Avast from my
There is an Avast Uninstaller utility you can try:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Uninstallers/Avast-Uninstall-Utility.shtml
Gerald
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:02 PM
But based on the initial positive reviews of MSE, the free versions of AVG
and Avast will soon have some serious competition.
Gerald
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From: taylor scott taylor9...@gmail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:08 PM
Subject: Re:
Oh yes.
I'm sorry, I thought your previous statement was that MSE was a free
alternative to AVG and Avast... even though they also offer free
software.
Sorry, didn't understand completely.
lol
On 6/24/09, Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net wrote:
But based on the initial positive reviews of
I used to use Avast. A full scan scan is the equivalent of a little less
than an Avast Thorough scan. It takes my computer about 1:25 minutes but I
have 320 Gigs. It blows Avast out the water.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de
To:
And now there's Microsoft Security Essentials to add to the antivirus
accessibility mix.
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From: Bill Gallik
I hear Microsoft won't allow you to install Windows on a bootable USB
device.
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From: shikher goyal shikag...@gmail.com
You don't need a webcam; the display output is sent to the controller in
realtime.
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- Original Message -
From: David Ferrin
yes, microsoft security essential is accessible, although as of right
now you can no longer download the beta.
www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
You can keep an eye out to see if they allow more downloads at a later
date I suppose.
On 6/24/09, Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com
I had heard on the TWIT (This Week in Tech) at live.twit.tv that the free
product will be released soon. I believe it will be before July 4. So all
of you queasy about beta software should not have to wait long! I would
hope that when the released product comes out, that it will be available
Hi, John,
I don't install new products that are being tested anymore either
because I don't want to have my computer crash on me when I need it
most. Last year I tried to install something and had to have a system
restore done because of it. My family and friends used to tell me if
it ain't
Oh wow, the day US gained independence! Fancy that!
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From: Donald Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com
To:
That was not Microsoft's date! I should have said a week or two. I forget
the exact date leaked. It might have been June 26, to go along with other
expected announcements. Is there a major tech conference on that day?
Don Marang
- Original Message -
From: Chris Hallsworth
Chris, this is an ongoing problem. Yes, it is set to characters. marilyn
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From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] no characters spoken in some
avast does my 500 gig drive faster, I think I am usually under one
hour.what are your specs?
I run a 3.2 overclocked intel quad processor with 4 gig ram.
regards
chrissy
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent:
I did scan on avast, using thorough scan that is why I am very satisfied
with its results, on my pc. I almost never use the standard scan.
regards
chrissy
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June
I doubt that because I have 4 Gigs of RAM and it takes over an hour to do a
Thorough scan. I have a Centrino processor.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
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From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:47 PM
Subject: Re:
mine is an intel quad, running 4 x 3.2 gig overclocked. maybe that is why. I
have not clocked it down to the minute but last time it finished roughly
under an hour.
regards
chrissy
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From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To:
We have different processors, that is why.
rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
- Original Message -
From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials
mine is an intel quad, running 4
yes, I think the centrino has two kernels right? the quad has 4. my other
laptop is the one that runs with dual core, that one should take about the
same time as yours to scan then.
regards
chrissy
- Original Message -
From: ROGELIO TERRAZAS rogelio_terra...@wowway.com
To:
I got something for my guy Chris and Gerald. I have a major virus and none of
my programs detect them. So I started to read through the help in MSE because
the virus would not let me submit a ticket on line for tech support which they
give you the option to call you by phone. So I found a
It is possible that this is true, however instead of blaming the
website owners, keep in mind that many of the programs found on these
blind websites usually come from other sources, and maybe the
program had a virus before it was put on the site. Also, as some blind
folks tend to use older
I am not blaming anyone specifically. But, on one computer web site I
signed up for. It had a link right after an article I read saying to take a
look at it. There was a supposed download that was supposed to help your
computer. And it was a virus. It seemed like to me like they put there
Hello all,
Sometimes I am very nervous about upgrading to the latest and greatest version
of a program. A very good example . . . Internet Explorer. I am still using
IE6. I guess now that version 8 is out there my question is what is version 8
and for that matter version 7 like? Was the switch
I e 7 causes no problems but i e 8 has bugged quite a few people. I use 7.
marilyn
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From: DoubleLegal doublele...@comcast.net
To: Blind Computer Users blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:17 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Questions about
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