Re: [Blind-Computing] Back up Utility

2009-07-26 Thread Martin Blackwell
I don't think it is installed automatically in the XP Home Edition. You can, however, install it from the XP CD. (I'm assuming that you can do that on a Netbook, but I actually don't know that.) 1. Insert the CD Rom and navigate to CD-ROM Drive:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP 2. Launch the Ntbackup.msi f

[Blind-Computing] Now that I have AVG is Avast completely removed?

2009-07-26 Thread Randy Tijerina
Friends, Now that I have the AVg someone told me about I first removed Avast. I want to make sure nothing else is remaining of Avast. is there anything else I should remove so I won't have any conflicts? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG threat detection inquiry

2009-07-26 Thread Martin Blackwell
I think it's easier to find at download.com http://tinyurl.com/ajrg46 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Randy Tijerina Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subje

[Blind-Computing] Back up Utility

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Does anyone know the file name of the Backup utility in XP Home? I tried to find it in my Netbook and I haven't been able to. Thanks any help would be greatly appreciated. rogelio.terra...@gmail.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.co

[Blind-Computing] Has anybody used Stratasoft?

2009-07-26 Thread carlene knight
Hi: The company that I work for is changing their software. They are switching to one called Stratasoft. My concerns are obviously how good does it run with JAWS and how complicated is it to use? Has anybody ever used it, and if so, how is the experience? I've got a programmer available

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG threat detection inquiry

2009-07-26 Thread Randy Tijerina
talking about AVG where can I download the free version of AVG? i've tried to find it but all I seem to find is the paid version. and, is it accessible? ChB wrote: Win Frotz is an emulator, right? If this is a program that is trustworthy then the scanner sometimes can go off with this alert,b

Re: [Blind-Computing] Boot from VHD

2009-07-26 Thread Donald Marang
Cool! That and the XP Mode emulation features are the only compelling reasons for using Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate that I have heard. I have resisted due to JAWS costs. It is my understanding that would require JAWS Pro for extra $$$. Don Marang - Original Message - From: "Chris H

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG threat detection inquiry

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
Win Frotz is an emulator, right? If this is a program that is trustworthy then the scanner sometimes can go off with this alert,because malware is sometimes compiled and packed in the same manner as was used with this program. Considering the fact that this is a free emulator it may be a false

[Blind-Computing] AVG threat detection inquiry

2009-07-26 Thread acarthon
Hi list, It's AC. I am running the latest version of AVG 8.5 Pro. I was doing some PC maintenance when the following dialogue appeared on completion of me running the Disc Cleanup program. Resident Shield alert Accessed file information Information File name: C:\Program Files\WinFrotzTTS\Fro

[Blind-Computing] accessing nortons internet security 2009

2009-07-26 Thread G Mail
Hi I recently up dated from Norton's internet security 2008 to 2009. I bought the two year package. So, I am committed to making it work. However, when I open the product there is a screen that looks blank to the JAWS 10 program. Any ideas on how to get past this screen? Is this a splash

Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Don Risavy, Jr.
Yep sure did and many thanks as will save this info for when that time comes. Take care. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:36 PM To: blind-computing@

Re: [Blind-Computing] twitter and mctwit

2009-07-26 Thread janet smith
we got it figured out thanks chec out www.95themix.com for great programing and music - Original Message - From: "Lino and Louie" To: Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] twitter and mctwit Janet, Go to the Twitter website and there is a link to set up

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Just to let you or the group know. I just ran the Windows 7 upgrade advisor and it said I could I just have to install a special driver. And I have to back up my documents and programs. That is basically a clean install. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [m

Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Does it allow you to launch Narrator before it asks you for the product key? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Albert Cutolo
Thanks once again. Al - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7 As soon as you get it. Register it to this number. 1-888-678-3688 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun

Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
If you do the first part of the installation inside Windows, regardless of upgrade or full, your screen reader will walk you through it all. When it reboots the rest of it will be automated till it's ready for you to set it up. You should then be able to launch Narrator with Windows U, Alt N, to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Don Risavy, Jr.
How well does Jaws work when using the windows 7 upgrade from Vista? Do you have speech to help out doing the upgrade if can't see at all to read the screen or will you need sighted help and or assistance? I just got a new computer that came with vista business on it which is eligible for the upg

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
As soon as you get it. Register it to this number. 1-888-678-3688 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
Ok, but that is only a users site, if you will. So where is this more legit than sites that quote windows people? I don't get it. Regards chrissy -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] Im Auftrag von Lino and Lo

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Albert Cutolo
Hi Rogelio. Thanks' for answering my email. If it's alright with you, I think that it would be a good idea to have there phone number, Just in case it should ever need any kind of repairs on it in the future. I'd rather send it too the manufacturer, then any ware else. - Original Messag

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Lino and Louie
I'll add one link to the list you sent. I haven't lookked on his site before, but Paul Therot's WIN Supersite is a good resource. Lino Morales and Louie Lab Remember, friends don't let friends go to hell. Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.tw

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
How much more legit can it get? This is links from from interviews with Brad Brooks, corporate vice president of Windows Consumer Product Marketing. It makes sense and at least it is save to assume, that he knows what he is talking about. That and a little bit of computer knowledge I have assembled

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
I think I messed up on the links, they are not complete to point twords the entire articles. Here they are again: http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/02/03/microsoft-touts-windows-7-for-netbo oks http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/02/04/microsoft-windows-xp-to-windows-7-u pgrade-possible regards c

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
All you got to do is run the windows 7 advisor and you'll know for sure. That is what I am going to do as soon as this Internet person leaves. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lino and Louie Sent: S

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Lino and Louie
I and the rest of us need better then that. I know there is some confusion about WIN 7. If anyone has any articles that are legit about the pros and cons and how to get it and how and if it can be upgraded from IE. WIN XP or Vista, I'm sure that Rick and David wouldn't mind them being posted her

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Look at the various Windows 7 blogs, particularly Windowsteam. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: "Lino and Louie" Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:50 PM To: Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I can send you the number. But you just push it in and out. It is that easy. You'll see after you receive the Netbook. It comes sticking out a little. You just push it in and hear the click it is that easy. But if you still want the number let me know. Mine is the Asus 1005 HA Blu. -Ori

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
I am not chris but google is your friend. http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/02/03/microsoft-touts-windows-7-for-netbo oks http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/02/04/microsoft-windows-xp-to-windows-7-u pgrade-possible regards chrissy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Lino and Louie
Chris, Can you site your source please? I mean you claim you've read that you can do this. Where is the proof? Lino Morales and Louie Lab Remember, friends don't let friends go to hell. Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Lino and Louie
How do you know this sir? Eamil me off list. Lino Morales and Louie Lab Remember, friends don't let friends go to hell. Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For Blind Christian Men, visit: http://morales-family.lljfm.n

[Blind-Computing] Boot from VHD

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hello all, Here's how to use a perhaps little known new feature in Windows 7, boot from VHD. 1. Open Disk Management. 2. Right click the disk management tree, and click create VHD. If you have a VHD already which you'd like to use for the "boot from VHD" feature, skip this step and read on to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Albert Cutolo
Hi Rogelio. I am very glad to read here, that your very impressed with your asus netbook, as I will be receiving mine sometime during the next week. Now, if its alright for me too ask, Could you please if you feel comfortable doing so, email me the number that you got of the manufacture of yo

Re: [Blind-Computing] twitter and mctwit

2009-07-26 Thread Lino and Louie
Janet, Go to the Twitter website and there is a link to set up TXT messaging. Lino Morales and Louie Lab Remember, friends don't let friends go to hell. Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For Blind Christian Men, vis

Re: [Blind-Computing] CD & DVD drives & sharing on network places

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
As far as I know this can't be done out of the box, but I did hear of a program, given away for free from www.giveawayoftheday.com, which allows you to manipulate CD's and DVD's across a network. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishalls

[Blind-Computing] CD & DVD drives & sharing on network places

2009-07-26 Thread The Cluless Wanderer
Hi friends, I'm wondering if I can share an external CD, DVD drive under my network places. I'm using a Hewlett Packard Netbook with Windows XP Pro which doesn't have a CD or DVD drive on it and a Windows 2000 Pro on a Del desktop which has a very slow processer. where I use the netbook computer

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws

2009-07-26 Thread Jacob Kruger
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
All you got to do is go to Freedom Scientific.com and get it. I think you can download any version. Put in the search box download jaws version ? and see what comes up. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Beha

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
You hit the nail right on the head. I am waiting for the Internet people to come to my house in a couple of hours. This is because I pay for the Internet but I usually get a free signal on my Laptop therefore I don't usually plug in the cable. As soon as that gets fixed because it has been broke

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws

2009-07-26 Thread firoz
try and keep your jaws in system tray and see what happens may be this will help firoz - Original Message - From: "Trepan Singh" To: Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:50 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws Hi friends, I'm facing a problem with jaws. Whenever I start my syst

[Blind-Computing] Adding hyperlinks in LinkedIn

2009-07-26 Thread Bill Tipton
How do you add hyperlinks in a LinkedIn profile? For example I want to have the words I am a member of PMI, and have PMI a hyperlink to, http://www.pmi.org/Pages/default.aspx Thank you, Bill For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/he

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws

2009-07-26 Thread Trepan Singh
I don't have other installation package, please tell me step by step. - Original Message - From: "Rogelio Terrazas" To: Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws Did you maybe try a different installation package? Like the download off the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Ah, well, salespeople are very good at enticing you to stay with what you've got, or they'll try and sell you a better model. Jut don't listen to them. At the end of the day you've purchased your netbook and it is then up to you what you do with it. I mean, Currys could have said the same, but t

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Jaws

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Did you maybe try a different installation package? Like the download off the FS web site? If you did, then there is something wrong with your computer. Try a Virus scan also. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
That's good then. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 -- From: "Rogelio Terrazas" Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 10:20 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Window

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I figured. With the speed that this thing is showing. I did kind of find it hard to believe. I can't wait to put in Windows 7 into my Netbook. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
OK. I read some good reviews about Lenovo. On mine on the right side before the USB port. I just click a little card and it slides right out. And the new one goes right in. I just got to hear the click again. Mine is an Asus. The sound quality is very good and the speed is incredible. I can'

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
Hi rogelio, Yes chris' message listed after yours, so just now read his. I have a lenovo ideapad S E 10 e. You have to undo 2 screws and then once you have it open you also just replace the ram alreaydy in there, very easy to get to as well. So hopefully I can do that myself. I purchased 2 gigs, th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Know what you mean. I think we better talk off list in case flaming occurs. But it's definitely a lie and these manufacturers should be sued for giving out false information. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 --

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Good looking. Chris also informed me. I will also purchase an extra stick. Mine just cost $24.99. And you need no one to install the RAM. You just take out the stick from the side of your computer. And put the new one in. What kind of Netbook do you have? -Original Message- From: b

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
OK. Good looking out Chris. I will then keep my license. Why do these people like to lie? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:45 AM To: blind-computi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread ChB
You can certainly run windows 7 on your netbook. You have to do a clean install though. Make sure that you have enough ram in your netbook to make it run smooth, then there are no problems. I have bought an additional 2 gig for my netbook and should get the ram delivered on Monday. So if you would

[Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hello all, First of all, this e-mail is not to flame anybody, nor is it designed to name and shame people. However, after what I've read that Netbooks with Windows XP can't be upgraded to Windows 7, this is completely false. All machines that are running either Windows XP or Vista can be upgrad

Re: [Blind-Computing] Netbooks and Windows 7

2009-07-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
I'm sorry but that is not true. You can "upgrade" any machine with Windows XP, but the installation must be a clean install. So up to you if you wish to cancel your licence, but what they said isn't true. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: c