Re: [Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

2011-07-08 Thread kimsan
As I stated in my original email, I scan once a week. www.BlindAccessTraining.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Forever Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 7:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-user

Re: [Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

2011-07-08 Thread Scorpio Forever
I do believe that if you check, you'll find that the potentially unsafe problem is that you haven't scanned in a while. You should use your Jaws cursor, or equivalent to read the static text when you open the program. To do this, do the standard system tray command of insert+F11, if using Jaws, o

Re: [Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

2011-07-08 Thread Dan Kerstetter
This is the way it works for me. Someone on the list correct me if I'm wrong. There are two things about MSE to remember. The reason you're getting that message is most likely because your virus definitions are out of date. If you set up a scheduled scan the definitions are updated just before

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading Viewing File Details in Windows 7

2011-07-08 Thread Joshua Klander
Hello. The quickest way that I know of to find out file info is to do the following: 1. Open the folder that contains the file that you want to view its information. 2. use the up and down arrow keys to find the file you want. 3. Now, press right arrow. Now, Jaws should announce what date

Re: [Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

2011-07-08 Thread LaMcAs
When you get the message do you click on the balloon and then see what the button says? Are you sure it is asking you to scan rather than update? Larry & Flax GD (Guide Dog) & Elliot RTG (Retired Guide Dog) London, UK Multiple Installer http://ninite.com Flash Updater http://updateflash.org/ -

[Blind-Computing] computer status potentialy unprotected

2011-07-08 Thread kimsan
Hi, Ok, I have used MSE since the day before forever now. I wanted to monitor this before I posted a question. I run a full scan at least once a week and update it every so often. My question is how come it keeps saying system potentially unprotected every three days? It appears I find myself d

Re: [Blind-Computing] old software

2011-07-08 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hi thank you does that include open book or kurdswell thank you Yvonne - Original Message - From: "Doris and Chris" To: Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] old software Just from the name of the program, I would guess that 'Scan to text" is an ocr p

Re: [Blind-Computing] old software

2011-07-08 Thread Doris and Chris
Just from the name of the program, I would guess that 'Scan to text" is an ocr program. You might want to plug that into google and see what you find. I am not familiar with the program and do not know if it would work with speech. hth Doris At 05:03 PM 7/8/2011, you wrote: hello i have a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Solved Protection Error in reading a PDF file

2011-07-08 Thread Lennie
Hi, I finally got my PDF manual to read. I did as you suggested and did a scan for image with OmniPage and it worked perfectly. Now I can read the manual and be prepared for my new electronic toy when I receive it sometime next week. Again, thanks for that idea. Take care. Lennie At 08:18

[Blind-Computing] Reading Viewing File Details in Windows 7

2011-07-08 Thread Sharon Hooley
Hi all! Anyone know the fastest way to view info such as file type, and the full path in a search results list? thanks! Sharon For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] old software

2011-07-08 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello i have a program that i cannot remember what it is. i probably had it when i was sighted in the days of M E it is called scan to text. can anyone enlighten me on what this program is and what it does? also is it too old to use on this computer and with screen readers. i am using a minovo i

Re: [Blind-Computing] gate way web site

2011-07-08 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
if you go to their web sight, you should find the phone number. John - Original Message - From: "janet smith" To: Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 4:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] gate way web site hi i am looking for the customer service phone number for gateway? Any help would be

Re: [Blind-Computing] I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT ENCRYPTED FILES

2011-07-08 Thread joluland
Hi, I've been having a problem with accessing the Shoprite website. I get to a page which indicates I'm there, but I can't go any further. I checked properties and it indicates that the page is "not encrypted". What does this mean and could that be the reason I'm not getting anywhere? If so, ho

Re: [Blind-Computing] Protection Error in reading a PDF file

2011-07-08 Thread Lennie
Hi Mike and Others, I do not have open book, so that option will not work. I don't think that the document is an image since I downloaded another document from the same source and that reads fine with Adobe Reader 9. Usually an image document would say in Adobe reader something like alert: e

Re: [Blind-Computing] Changeing time for checking messages

2011-07-08 Thread Matthew C
Another way to quickly check for new messages is the send receive all which is control m. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara In Arcadia Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 6:09 AM To: blind-com

Re: [Blind-Computing] erasing a cd-r

2011-07-08 Thread Rick Watson
Hi Kathy, unfortunately a cd-r is not eraseable. Once used, it cannot be re-used. and as to your second question, a dvd will not be useable in your truck's cd player. software developer Paul Ecke Ranch mailto:rwat...@eckeranch.com www.Ecke.com Tel. (760)944-4007 (760) 753-1134 Ext 4007 -Ori

[Blind-Computing] erasing a cd-r

2011-07-08 Thread Kathy Pingstock
I am using windows 7 home and the latest jaws, is there anyway to erase and reuse a cd-r for music. Can I burn music onto a dvd-r and play in my cd player in the truck Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Protection Error in reading a PDF file

2011-07-08 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
Hello, The main stream programs like omnipage, as well as the adaptive one, Kurzweil 1000, will also scan an image file without having to print it out first. Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf O

Re: [Blind-Computing] Protection Error in reading a PDF file

2011-07-08 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Lennie, Try the following. I hope you have OpenBook. Open Book has this capability. When you are in Adobe, use Control P to print. But instead of the default printer, Arro down to, Freedom Import Printer & press enter. When you choose this printer to print to, Open Book will start, scan the p

Re: [Blind-Computing] Protection Error in reading a PDF file

2011-07-08 Thread Alan Robbins
Lenny Many times PDF files are images rather than text JAWS can read. If you have FS Open Book try opening the Freedom import printer. If you don't the only other suggestion I have is to print, scan, and then read. The later option is a pain but I remember at my last job prior to retiring I had to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Changeing time for checking messages

2011-07-08 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
HI Cliff, If I remember correctly, you're running XP & Outlook Express. If this is so, do the following. 1. While in Outlook Express, without any messages open you want to go to tools & options. The shortcut keystroke for this is, control, shift, + O. 2. You will be in the General tab when Too

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws friendly anti virus software inforequested

2011-07-08 Thread Janie Degenshein
I have AVG and it works great for me I am running win 7 jaws 11/12 HTH Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have" Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes

Re: [Blind-Computing] Change in message checking option

2011-07-08 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Cliff, It wasn't the server I needed to know, it is the e-mail client, which I found by looking at the properties of your message. Your e-mail client is Outlook Express. In Outlook Express, do the following: 1. Press alt + T, for the tools menu, and then the letter O, for options. 2. You will b

Re: [Blind-Computing] Change in message checking option

2011-07-08 Thread Doris and Chris
Let's take this nice and slow. so you are talking about Email messages that your computer checks for and downloads for you at set intervals? what is your computer's operating system (which version of Windows or Linux, for example windows xp or widnows 7 or Vinux or Debian, and what email progr

Re: [Blind-Computing] A little faster, please?

2011-07-08 Thread Doris and Chris
"Search for messages"? Are you talking about checking for email messages on your isp's remove mail server? Without knowing anything more, it is a bit hard to give an answer. It would help if you told us what program you are using and what type of messages you want to be searched for. In gene