Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Dale Leavens
Works here on this Vista box and most things don't . - Original Message - From: "Thao Vy" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista How about windows key+ letter r to get to the run dialog, and then just type in the word narrator.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Andre; I did as you suggested and below is the information in the about security option. Security Essentials Version: 2.0.657.0 Antimalware Client Version: 3.0.8107.0 Engine Version: 1.1.6402.0 Antivirus definition: 1.95.2118.0 Antispyware definition: 1.95.2118.0 When I opened this abo

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Again Andre & Don; I stand corrected. I tried something a little different. After I opened additional help options, I used the keystroke of Insert / Jaws key, control, + V, & MSSE has been updated to 2.0.0657.0. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Mike & Barbara In Arc

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
When you launch MSE tab to the Home button. Press left arrow once to Additional help options and press enter. Press enter on About Security essentials. Andre - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] i player

2010-12-19 Thread Don Marang
I hear there is an ITV player as well. Unfortunartely, here in the US we are blocked by your sites. At least you are not crazy, one does exist. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials version

2010-12-19 Thread lsterling0
Go to mse and use the jaws curser to read under update. I think that is where I found it. Hth Lou Ok, how would someone know which version is installed? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of lsterling0

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Andre & Don; I tried the things both of you suggested and did not come up with anything close to what the 2 of you did. Do you think the reason is the differences between Windows7 & XP? Thanks much. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Andre Williams To: blind-compu

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
1. You might be presented with the UAC so try pressing alt + Y. 2. Press windows applications key and type the first few characters of the word narrator and press enter. give it a few seconds to load. 3. Get a thumb drive and place a single MP3 file on it. Launch it by pressing something like X:R

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Arianna
I tried that also, but it didn't work. Someone gave me this laptop with vista and I have no idea if there is something preventing me from functioning on the screen or not. It looks like I'll have to have someone sighted look at the screen for me and see what's going on here. The windows musi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
As I stated in a previous message, The MSE help will convey the currently installed version. Press enter on Additional help options in the row of buttons. This is what I get. graphic 399 Microsoft Security Essentials Copyright © 2010, Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. System informati

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Don Marang
The number you provided is for the latest definition file, which would be used with both versions of the software to define today's known viruses. Unfortunately, I could not find an About box or similar place that identifies the version within the program. If you look at the "Programs and Feat

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Thao Vy
Sorry, windows r to run, and then type narrator.exe. Not just narrator. Good luck! -- From: "Kimsan" Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:38 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista Hmm, I just tried it here on my system but maybe its

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Thao Vy
How about windows key+ letter r to get to the run dialog, and then just type in the word narrator. Hopefully, that would work. -- From: "Kimsan" Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:38 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista Hmm, I

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Kimsan
Hmm, I just tried it here on my system but maybe its different from seven to vista. Maybe a vista user will reer his or her head, sorry about that. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arianna Sent: Sun

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials version

2010-12-19 Thread Kimsan
Ok, how would someone know which version is installed? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of lsterling0 Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:15 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread lsterling0
Hi all, I went to the web link and do not know which file to get. I am running vista. Could someone help me with which file to get please? Now before I do it I went to see what I have and it is 1.95.2096.0 I did click on update in mse I don't know if this got the new version or not. Thanks Lou HI

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread David Ferrin
That's why I get the big money, you're welcome. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Don Marang
I just downloaded the update installer file, than ran it. It is smart enough to disable and / or uninstall version 1. It also disables the Windows Firewall and remanants of Defender as it installs. It then configures and restarts all of these services. I heard several such notifications get

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
HI Maria, Andre, Don, Gerald, & Rick; After going to the website provided by Don& Andre I downloaded / Saved my appropriate version and Installed / ran it from my C Drive. As Maria stated, when I went to run it, the first dialog was to upgrade. Well, that is what I did and when it was all sai

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Arianna
That does not seem to work. Arianna - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista try windows ke plus U and then alt n. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailt

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Marilyn Walker
Tyhanks, gerald, for trying to get this information. marilyn - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released : : No, just guessing,. The MS site does not explain how to upgr

[Blind-Computing] windows 7 flaky

2010-12-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
Ok, I have been having several random problems with windows 7. At least once a week when I use spell check for windows live mail, it crashes. Jaws stops speaking for a few minutes and when it is back there is no sign of my email. Today I was looking at some of the options for nod 32 when I click

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Rick Justice
Okay, got it, thanks. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Andre Williams" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released Well, because I really trust his judgment, I actually used the link posted by Don. htt

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Maria Campbell
After downloading MSE from Don's link and running setup, I tabbed to upgrade, and away it went on it's merry way to installation. 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 12/19/2010 4:47 PM,

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, David, I did varify windows with the internet option and then did the updates. I did uncheck the box so I wouldn't be asked to install internet explorer 8. Thanks very much for your help. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:05 A

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Gerald Levy
No, just guessing,. The MS site does not explain how to upgrade from MSE 1.0 to 2.0. In fact, there is no reference to the version number at all on the download site. But it seems to me that you would not be able to upgrade MSE while it is still running. If anyone has already upgraded from

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, David, You and Mike were right. I was able to take care of varifying windows with no problem. Thanks so much for your help. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:26 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3 That is most certai

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
Well, because I really trust his judgment, I actually used the link posted by Don. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e1605e70-9649-4a87-8532-33d813687a7f&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MicrosoftDownloadCenter+%28Microsoft+Download+Center%29 And

[Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Chris, As a courtesy to others, when you give a URL, could you please make sure it is on one line? This is especially helpful when folks need to copy it into the run dialogue. Thanks, Rick Justice For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/h

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Andre, Did you use a different URL than the one given by Chris? I went there using Jaws 6.2, and found a download links, but the one I chose didn't seem to go anywhere. Using Jaws 11 and 12, I couldn't even find the links I found with 6.2. Thanks, Rick Justice - Original Message - Fr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Gerald, Do you know this for a fact, or just guessing? Is this information given on the Microsoft site? Thanks, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread David
Hello there; you could find it in the control panel; - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down If one doesn't have the intel graphics media accelerator in the system tray, w

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
Gerald. Not true at all. If you hit enter on the exe file it will actually install right over the current version. You will then have to update it and it is your typical updating procedure. Chris' comment about his computer crashing did not happen to me. In all honesty, there doesn't appear to be

Re: [Blind-Computing] gumtree

2010-12-19 Thread yvonne oliver
hello Larry thank you for this can't think where i got co.uk from i will give it a go using .com instead Yvonne - Original Message - From: "LaMcAs" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] gumtree Yvonne www.gumtree.com is the correct address and

Re: [Blind-Computing] gumtree

2010-12-19 Thread LaMcAs
Yvonne www.gumtree.com is the correct address and it will put you on the page for your local area. There are hundreds of links on the page but if you try navigating by header you will come to a For Sale (there is more than one), so to check what is being sold after the letter h for header arrow d

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Gerald Levy
Did you first have to uninstall MSE 1.0 before installing 2.0? Or did you just shut down MSE 1.0 before starting the download of MSE 2.0? Gerald - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Sec

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Gerald Levy
I imagine the update will appear in the System Tray when MS is ready to release it. The problem with downloading MSE 2.0 from the MS download page is that if you are already running MSE you would have to uninstall or disable it in order for the download to proceed, leaving you unprotected.

[Blind-Computing] i player

2010-12-19 Thread yvonne oliver
hello i hear so much about the bbc i player today i went to the i player website and was able to listen to something i missed from last night therefore i have saved it in my favourites however i believe that i t v also have one of these i players for their radio and television channels when i

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Can I point out that Security Essentials 2.0 is officially available from www.microsoft.com/security_essentials. I have upgraded right now with initially problems but after a reboot the upgrade was successful and is now protecting my computer. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can cont

Re: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Kimsan
try windows ke plus U and then alt n. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arianna Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vist

[Blind-Computing] Narrator in Vista

2010-12-19 Thread Arianna
Is there a keystroke to start Narrator in Windows vista? I need to have it running to install Jaws. Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Marilyn Walker
Gerald, would you let us know when the update appears? Marilyn - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released : : I have not yet seen any updates for MSE on the Microsoft U

[Blind-Computing] gumtree

2010-12-19 Thread yvonne oliver
hello sorry if this is not suitable for this group but i could not find anywhere/anyone else to ask i wonder if someone could tell me exactly what gumtree is. and where i can find it. i am informed that is works in the same way as recycle it and second hand zone. however when i arrowed down the li

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. Oh of course not. I promote and test NVDA myself, so fire away. Smiles. Take care. Chris Hallsworth You can contact me at the following channels: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 19

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Gerald Levy
I have not yet seen any updates for MSE on the Microsoft Updates page, so even though MSE 2.0 is out of beta, it may still not yet be ready for prime time. I think I'll wait for MS to release the official update. Gerald - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Sunday,

[Blind-Computing] Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Released

2010-12-19 Thread Don Marang
A new version of MSE is out of beta now. It can be downloaded at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e1605e70-9649-4a87-8532-33d813687a7f&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MicrosoftDownloadCenter+%28Microsoft+Download+Center%29 Watch for a line

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread Maria Campbell
If one doesn't have the intel graphics media accelerator in the system tray, where does it reside otherwise? Every once in a while the screen somehow goes cockeyed, so it good to know this, because it's hard to remember the hotkey to fix things. Thanks. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcgl

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread David Ferrin
That is most certainly my opinion as well. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computi

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread Janie Degenshein
look in the display for the mirrored image Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: G.Braille Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:37 AM

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer not letting me download Microsoft security essentials

2010-12-19 Thread Bill Gallik
Pardon me, but the subject line for this thread was driving me nuts. I had to correct it. Thank You Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - "A WOMAN'S MIND IS CLEANER THAN A MAN'S BECAUSE SHE CHANGES IT MORE OFTEN!" - Source Unknown For answers to frequently a

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-19 Thread Jackie McBride
Well, the scripting language combined w/the video intercept. Look, as bad as I hate video intercepts, sometimes they're just plain necessary & there aint no gettin' around it. I truly think that unless & until NVDA gets 1, they can never be a replacement for screenreaders like jaws & window-eyes be

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread David
Disabling Screen Orientation Hotkeys 1. go to system tray, enter on, "Intel graphic". 2. Arrow until you hear, graphic options sub-menu, right arrow to open. 3. Up-arrow until you hear, "hotkes Sub-menu", right arrow to open. 4. Down-arrow until you hear disable, press enter. Note, make sur

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread Andre Williams
You may not need to close jaws. You can simply hit the pass through keystroke of insert plus 3 on the number row. Andre - Original Message - From: "ernestquick" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down CLOSE JAWS OR WHAT

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread David
Hello Rosemarie; now that you have service pack3 installed; you will need to validate your copy of windows. you can do this through the system tray. just enter on the you have 30 day to activate. you then will have choice to do the activation on the internet. once you have completed this. yo

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question

2010-12-19 Thread Arianna
Oh, wow, Chris ! I'll certainly give this a go. I might be back with more questions, if you don't mind. Thanks much. Arianna - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 2:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA, was Re: question Hi. 1. Ope

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread ernestquick
CLOSE JAWS OR WHAT EVER SCREEN READER YOU MAY BE USEING ETC THEN TRY THE SHORT CUT ALT,CONT. UP ARROW. - Original Message - From: "G.Braille" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:37 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down Season greeting! my screen is showing u

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread Dan Mccurley
Try, insert alt control plus up arrow; let me know if this works. Dan - Original Message - From: "G.Braille" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:37 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down Season greeting! my screen is showing upside down. I tried to fix it b

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread G . Braille
Thanks buddy. its works! - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down hello there; do you see; intel graphics media accelerator driver in you're system tray? if so, enter on it, now y

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread ernestquick
alt ,control, up arrow won't work with jaws running I HAVE TO CLOSE JAWS FOR IT TO WORK HOPE THIS HELPS ERNEST - Original Message - From: "G.Braille" To: Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:37 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down Season greeting! my screen i

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread David
hello there; do you see; intel graphics media accelerator driver in you're system tray? if so, enter on it, now you need to arrow until you hear, graphics options sub menu, right arrow to open. now look for rotation, sub menu, right arrow to open, make sure that, normal is checked. note you

Re: [Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread Annette Carr
, version of virus signature database 5715 (20101219) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5715 (20101219) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security

[Blind-Computing] screen is showing upside down

2010-12-19 Thread G . Braille
Season greeting! my screen is showing upside down. I tried to fix it by the keyboard shortcut pressing Ctrl+Alt+the up arrow key all at the same time. However, still its the same. Is there any other solution to correct the problem? Thanks in advance. For answers to frequently asked question

Re: [Blind-Computing] SP 3

2010-12-19 Thread Demir Ajvazi
Hello. Does someone have information about service pack1 for windows 7? When will be out final version? Thankyou in advanced! On 12/19/2010 5:30 AM, ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA wrote: Hi, Mike, Do I just click on that in the system tray? There's a button that says "thirty days to activate windows". o