[Blind-Computing] moving addressbook

2012-03-15 Thread Becky B.
Hello. Is it possible to move an Outlook Express email addressbook from one computer to another, if they are both using XP? If so what exactly is the file called? Thanks for any help. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] GW connect

2012-03-13 Thread Becky B.
Hi Maria. I'm having the same problem. I wrote to GW and they are aware of the problem and will have a fix for it on te next release. Sure hope so. Beckyh - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GW connec

Re: [Blind-Computing] gw micro skype

2012-03-07 Thread Becky B.
I noticed that too. I just moved the mike away from me a little. Becky - Original Message - From: "Kathy Pingstock" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 8:26 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] gw micro skype Good morning, I have a question on gw micro skype. When testing my mic setti

Re: [Blind-Computing] GW Connect question

2012-02-19 Thread Becky B.
ing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 7:39 AM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] GW Connect question Hello. I accidentally checked for GW Connect to start when Windows opens. I do not want this, but can't find where I can turn this

[Blind-Computing] GW Connect question

2012-02-19 Thread Becky B.
Hello. I accidentally checked for GW Connect to start when Windows opens. I do not want this, but can't find where I can turn this off. Since this question was asked during installation, I guess it might be necessary to uninstall and reinstall. I see nothing in Options to change it. Thanks f

[Blind-Computing] Hope

2012-01-31 Thread Becky B.
I have heard nothing from Hope and it is still not working. Has anyone else heard any update? I'm beginning to think it is dead in the water. That would be a shame. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?

2011-12-28 Thread Becky B.
-Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've

Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?

2011-12-28 Thread Becky B.
un...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.reading

Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?

2011-12-28 Thread Becky B.
Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to c

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 issue

2011-11-24 Thread Becky B.
Try closing your email program and reopen it. That's what I have to do. Becky - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:15 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 issue Hi, All of a sudden I cannot read anything in my inbox.

Re: [Blind-Computing] removing items from startup

2011-11-04 Thread Becky B.
When I go to Programs and Startup submenu, there is nothing there and JAWS says "empty." Becky - Original Message - From: "Matthew and Edgar " To: Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] removing items from startup You can also take them out of the

[Blind-Computing] removing items from startup

2011-11-03 Thread Becky B.
Hi all. I have three items in my startup that I would like to remove. However, when going to MSConfig's startup I do not see them listed. Is there another way to do this? The items are Qwitter, Dropbox and Hope, if that makes any difference. Thanks for any suggestions. Becky For answers to f

Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault

2011-10-24 Thread Becky B.
Blind Mice Mart has a new site. https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/ --- Original Message - From: "john" To: Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Mice Movy Vault The last update was on July 12 2011. They are not updating this site anymore

Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro

2011-09-01 Thread Becky B.
Hi. I have been using Text Cloner for several years and have had no problems. I am still using XP and JAWS 12. I would try reinstalling it. Becky - Original Message - From: "jerry martin" To: Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:44 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro

[Blind-Computing] Flash update

2011-06-14 Thread Becky B.
Hi all. I had a sighted friend install the latest Flash and it worked fine for a few days. Now I am back to getting the same message that I need to update flash and, websites like You Tube are no longer working. Any ideas what happened? Thanks. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions

[Blind-Computing] GIF files

2011-05-29 Thread Becky B.
Hi all. I have had a form sent to me as a .gif file. Is there a way to convert this to a document that JAWS can read so that I may fill it out? Thanks for any help. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] test ignore

2011-04-16 Thread Becky B.
testing, please ignore. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] changed defrag schedule

2011-03-13 Thread Becky B.
Hi David. I'm getting your posts in triplicates. Becky - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] changed defrag schedule Hello there; sorry, that message was a little confusing, you need to enter on, configure sche

Re: [Blind-Computing] Missing Telephone Numbers on Webpages

2011-03-11 Thread Becky B.
I have seen that also. Didn't know if it was JAWS. I'm using JAWS 12 with XP. - Original Message - From: "Scorpio Forever" To: "blind Computing" Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:18 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Missing Telephone Numbers on Webpages Hi Folks, Is anyone having a p

blind-computing@jaws-users.com

2011-02-20 Thread Becky B.
In MSSE, if you go to the Home tab and tab over to Settings, you will find a list. In this list there are a couple of items dealing with exclusions. I've heard that JAWS directory which is quite large could be excluded, thus speeding up the scan time. What I'm not sure of is exactly what to t

Re: [Blind-Computing] games

2010-12-07 Thread Becky B.
Hi Wayne. Check out http://zanosoft.net/rsgames/rsgclient.php if you like to play Monopoly or Uno. Becky - Original Message - From: "Wayne Scott" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 8:05 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] games Where can I find games like Freedom millionaire that are

Re: [Blind-Computing] just downloaded the new version of NVDA

2010-11-04 Thread Becky B.
NVDA is a good standby. I guess there is no way to improve on the voice? - Original Message - From: "Chris Johnson" To: Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] just downloaded the new version of NVDA I know a few folks using NVDA exclusively. It

Re: [Blind-Computing] Is DropBox accessible?

2010-10-29 Thread Becky B.
Dropbox is great. You'll love it. Becky - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is DropBox accessible? I use it it's accessible. it's easy - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: "Blind Computer

Re: [Blind-Computing] OE question

2010-10-23 Thread Becky B.
aws? Do you hear Jaws say the following? page has no links, there is no message selected. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Becky B." To: Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:16 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] OE question What causes Outlook Express to say "no lin

Re: [Blind-Computing] OE question

2010-10-23 Thread Becky B.
ion Hi Becky, Which version of Windows are you using, and which version of Jaws? Do you hear Jaws say the following? page has no links, there is no message selected. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Becky B." To: Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:16 PM Subj

[Blind-Computing] OE question

2010-10-23 Thread Becky B.
What causes Outlook Express to say "no links" when you open an email and JAWS will not read the email? Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Skype 4.2 options

2010-08-14 Thread Becky B
Hello. I am using JAWS 11 and XP with Skype 4.2. I know that to change the sounds, I go to Tools, Options and in sounds tab to event sound you wish to change. I want to change some sounds to classic, but cannot access the combo box to change my selection. I have tried the arrow keys, hitting

Re: [Blind-Computing] Bullets and numbers in Word 2003

2010-07-29 Thread Becky B
To get rid of bullets and numbers, do alt. O for Format and arrow twice to bullets and numbers. Hit enter and select None and tab to OK. - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" To: Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:56 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Bullets and numbers in Word 2003

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work

2010-07-26 Thread Becky B
Hi Alan. Be sure it is not your keyboard. I recently had some strange problems with my computer and the last thing I thought to check was to switch out the keyboard. This may not be your problem at all, but worth the mention and an easy fix, if it is the problem. Good luck. Becky - Ori

Re: [Blind-Computing] Requesting Recommendations for Good SAPI 5 Voices

2010-04-22 Thread Becky B
Hi David. Please let me know if you come up with a better voice for NVDA. I feel the same as you about it. Becky - Original Message - From: "David Goldfield" To: Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Requesting Recommendations for Good SAPI 5 Voices Hi.

Re: [Blind-Computing] changing to fractions

2010-04-02 Thread Becky B
Hi Barbara. You need to go to the JAWS configuration manager with Insert-6, then control/shift D for the default, then alt S for settings and then arrow down to "text processing" and hit enter. Tab to numeric date processing. Here you will find three radial buttons. Be sure the first one whic

Re: [Blind-Computing] system tray

2010-03-06 Thread Becky B
> Hide inactive icons > The hotkeys for these options are alt+g and alt+h. 6. When you're ready tab to apply and press enter, then tab to okay and press enter or space bar.)). Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Becky B To: blind-computing@jaws-users

[Blind-Computing] system tray

2010-03-06 Thread Becky B
Hi All. How do you get the items in the system tray to show. I have a computer that always says 0 items when I hit insert F11. This is an XP Pro with IE 8 and JAWS 9. Thanks. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Lynksys question

2010-03-04 Thread Becky B
Hi Alan. You can also get on-line help from Linksys Customer Service. I did this once and they were able to work remotely on my Linksys to check my settings. Here is the URL. http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://w

Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE

2010-02-20 Thread Becky B
10 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSSE If you enter on that you can find out what it is saying to you. On 2/20/2010 12:35 PM, Becky B wrote: > MSSE says that it updates automatically. So when I look at my system tray > and it says: "Computer status potentially unprotected, w

[Blind-Computing] MSSE

2010-02-20 Thread Becky B
MSSE says that it updates automatically. So when I look at my system tray and it says: "Computer status potentially unprotected, what does that mean? Thanks, Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] javascript

2010-02-14 Thread Becky B
Can someone tell me where you go to turn on javascript? Thanks. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Function keys not working

2010-02-03 Thread Becky B
-Computing] Function keys not working see if there is a button near the function keys that lock them. There is one on mine just to the right of the f 12 key. ------ From: "Becky B" Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:49 PM To: Subject: [Blin

[Blind-Computing] Function keys not working

2010-02-03 Thread Becky B
I am using a standard keyboard with my netbook and find that my function keys are not working. I have changed the JAWS keyboard setting to desktop. Any ideas what's causing this? Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] RS Games Monopoly, .NET Framework 3.5 won't install

2010-01-12 Thread Becky B
Hi Chris. I'm having the same problem with XP. Actually, it says to uninstall any previous dot net which I have. I've been to Add/Remove, but there are three or four dot nets there. Do you remove them all? Becky - Original Message - From: "Chris Feist" To: Sent: Monday, January 11,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Season's Greetings

2009-12-25 Thread Becky B
And a huge thank you to David and the team for providing this service. It has certainly helped me on a number of occasions, not to mention the things I've learned just by being on the list. Best wishes to everyone and a New Year filled with learning new things. Becky - Original Message ---

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB adaptor

2009-12-23 Thread Becky B
Hi Bill. Oh dear, that would be a lot of adaptors and I fear an explosion might be in the making. I only have one external adaptor, but see where I may need another. This leads me to another question. Is there a quick way to transfer files from one external hard drive to another external hard

[Blind-Computing] USB adaptor

2009-12-23 Thread Becky B
I have a USB adaptor with four plug in spots. Do these adaptors come with more plug in spots and is there a limit on how many adaptors you can use with one computer? Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Refurbished computers in Texas

2009-10-17 Thread Becky B
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Refurbished computers in Texas > Thanks Becky, I was waiting for this info. > > Rick Justice > - Original Message - > From: "Becky B" > To: > Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Refurbis

Re: [Blind-Computing] Refurbished computers in Texas

2009-10-17 Thread Becky B
Hi Maria. Here is their website. http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:21 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Refurbished computers in Texas There is a place in Texas that for a donation sends out re

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP won't boot up

2009-09-29 Thread Becky B
Hi John. Can you use a CD instead of a floppy? - Original Message - From: "Jon Pierson" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP won't boot up Hi Lawrence, This should help. Jon Formatting the Windows XP Startup Disk Formatting a Windows

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question about Weather aloud

2009-08-20 Thread Becky B
Regarding Weather Aloud, is there a way to interrupt the speaking if you don't want to hear the entire report? - Original Message - From: "Jon Pierson" To: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Question about Weather aloud Hi Arianna, I don't know of a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Adding sender to address book

2009-07-20 Thread Becky B
Hi Brian. To add sender to addressbook do the following. With the email message open, do Alt T, and it will say "add to addressbook submenu." Hit enter here and the first item on the submenu is "sender." Hit enter here and the email address goes into your addressbook. - Original Message -

Re: [Blind-Computing] buying a netbook.

2009-07-01 Thread Becky B
When I bought my Acer netbook, I was advised to replace the 1 gig. of memory with a 2 gig. of memory which I did. Only cost $25 extra. You'll enjoy the netbook. Becky - Original Message - From: "Julio" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] buying

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting to startup

2009-06-06 Thread Becky B
he startup tab, then tab once to get into the list view. Make sure you understand what an item is before unchecking it. HTH, Richard Q. Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: "Becky B" To: Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:31 AM Subject: [Blin

[Blind-Computing] getting to startup

2009-06-06 Thread Becky B
Hi all. I have forgotten how to get to Startup. My computer is quite slow on startup and I would like to take a look to see what is running at startup. Thanks. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] dvd issue

2009-05-21 Thread Becky B
Hi Gerald. Would love to know where to go for these prices. Becky - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] dvd issue Actually, external drives are pretty inexpensive these days. You can buy a 1 terrabyte desktop

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about imbedded file

2009-02-01 Thread Becky B
Hey, nothing like answering your own question. I should have checked a little more. You have to first enter on "Rich Text" under Format and then Background is available. Becky - Original Message - From: "Becky B" To: Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 3:23 PM Subje

[Blind-Computing] question about imbedded file

2009-02-01 Thread Becky B
I have the steps for sending an imbedded file and I have done it successfully before. However, now when I go to Format and down to Background, it says "unavailable." Can someone tell me why this is happening. Thanks for any help. Becky Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.

Re: [Blind-Computing] QuestionaboutembeddingasoundfileinOutlookExpress

2009-01-21 Thread Becky B
Now here is the stumper... Now that we know how to imbed sounds into an email, is there also a way to extract an imbedded sound from an email? Becky - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Questionaboutemb

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express question

2009-01-01 Thread Becky B
you normally would. Hope this has helped. Take care. Mike - Original Message ----- From: "Becky B" To: Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 4:47 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express question Hi all and Happy New Year. I am wanting to imbed a sound file in an

[Blind-Computing] Outlook Express question

2009-01-01 Thread Becky B
Hi all and Happy New Year. I am wanting to imbed a sound file in an email. I understand that you open a new email message, go to the Format menu, down to background submenu, and then to sound. My problem is that most items under the Format menu say "unavailable." I don't think they have alwa

[Blind-Computing] question about Itunes

2008-12-17 Thread Becky B
I've been given an Apple Ipod. I guess I need to download the Itunes program to use with it, but every time I try to download the Itunes software, it takes me to a page where I have to buy a membership. Is it not possible to use this Ipod without buying a Itunes membership? Thanks for any sug

Re: [Blind-Computing] a site to listen music On-line

2008-12-15 Thread Becky B
ic to play on this web site? I have tryed, but I can't get it to work for me. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: "Becky B" To: Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] a site to listen music On-line Try www.theradio.com - Ori

Re: [Blind-Computing] a site to listen music On-line

2008-12-15 Thread Becky B
Try www.theradio.com - Original Message - From: "Andrés felipe Pulgarín" To: Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] a site to listen music On-line Hi everyone. Does anyone know where can I listen to Music without downloads? I am in a spanish site called G

Re: [Blind-Computing] Winamp Problems and Crashing

2008-12-06 Thread Becky B
Hi Victor. When you get an error message, try doing insert-control W. This will let you look at the screen. You can also select the entire screen with control-A and then copy it to the clipboard with Control-C. You can then paste it into an email or Note Pad with control-V. - Original M