Re: [Blind-Computing] windows Security Alert

2010-06-18 Thread Doug Leavens
things that I disable when setting up an XP machine. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens df.leav...@shaw.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows Security Alert Already done

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows Security Alert

2010-06-17 Thread Doug Leavens
to date. You should click on that icon, and see what Security Centre says. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 16/06/2010 20:44, Doug Leavens wrote

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows Security Alert

2010-06-17 Thread Doug Leavens
a bit. Cheers Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens df.leav...@shaw.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing

[Blind-Computing] windows Security Alert

2010-06-16 Thread Doug Leavens
That's now one of the things on my system tray. According to the microsoft site, I'm current as far as updates is concerned. Can someone theorize as to what's going on? Thanks in advance. (P.S. I'm going to be so glad when my machines go south I can replace them with Macs (grin)). Growing old

[Blind-Computing] The windows xp random settings generator

2010-06-13 Thread Doug Leavens
Every so often, the settings I use get changed, for example, Classic start menu goes back to windows xp. Other settings get changed, seemingly randomly. Is there some program I can download which will save my preferred settings, so as I can restore them periodically?? Thanks in advance. p.s. I

[Blind-Computing] My system tray

2010-06-13 Thread Doug Leavens
As one of the items on my system tray, I have: updates are ready for your computer I went to the microslop site, and my machine is current as far as that's concerned. How can I get rid of that annoying system tray item?? This started last night. Thanks in advance. Growing old is mandatory,

Re: [Blind-Computing] My system tray

2010-06-13 Thread Doug Leavens
: [Blind-Computing] My system tray Doug, could it be something else that is ready to update , other than microsoft? marilyn - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens df.leav...@shaw.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 3:30 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing

[Blind-Computing] web page has expired

2010-04-21 Thread Doug Leavens
I just upgraded to I.E.8, but this problem has happened with the previous incarnation. What, if anything can be done about it? Thanks in advance. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Viphone Users List

2010-02-25 Thread Doug Leavens
The following is what I got back after attempting to subscribe thereto: From: Mail Delivery Subsystem mailer-dae...@google.com To: df.leav...@shaw.ca Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure) Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:20 PM Hello df.leav...@shaw.ca, The group you attempted to

[Blind-Computing] viphone users list

2010-02-24 Thread Doug Leavens
Can someone give me the info on how and where to subscribe to that list? Even Google can't find it for me!! Thanks in advance. Ignorance and superstition inevitably triumph over science and skill! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] A couple of problems

2010-01-28 Thread Doug Leavens
using jfw 11.(latest iteration) and win xp sp3. Firstly: in O.E., when I click on an email message to read it, I'm placed at the bottom, I have to key home to get to the top. This didn't happen before. Another more serious problem, When I.E brings up a page, I can only read one line and nothing

[Blind-Computing] How can I avail myself of Itunes?

2010-01-15 Thread Doug Leavens
The subject says it all. Earlier I sent a similar query without an answer. The Apple site won't seem to let me download Itunes 9, or any other iteration thereof! I'm acquiring an Iphone 3GS and am told I need itunes in order to get voiceover to work. Anyway, why can't I download itunes? Thanks

[Blind-Computing] Itunes

2010-01-12 Thread Doug Leavens
How do I go about downloading and installing Itunes on my win xp sp3 machine, with jfw11? I've been to the apple site and when I get to the itunes link, there's no way I can download it. (some accessible page that is)! I'm waiting for an iphone 3gs, and I understand I need itunes to get

Re: [Blind-Computing] I.E. 8???

2010-01-06 Thread Doug Leavens
??? Hi, in IE go to options, go to the content tab and tab to feed settings. Uncheck the section where it says play a sound. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Leavens Sent: Tuesday, January 05

[Blind-Computing] I.E. 8???

2010-01-05 Thread Doug Leavens
Well, my puter came back from the shop with i.e. 8 installed. Sofar, it seems to be working okay. However, when I launch it, or when it goes to a page it gives me that double bleep like one gets when there are rss feeds. What's that all about, and can I stop it from doing that? Thanks in

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk defrag program

2009-12-28 Thread Doug Leavens
on Facebook. On 27/12/2009 20:35, Doug Leavens wrote: Using the microsoft built-in disk defrag takes forever on my laptop running jfw 11. Is there some software I can get to do the job quicker and more thoroughly? Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional

[Blind-Computing] Disk defrag program

2009-12-27 Thread Doug Leavens
Using the microsoft built-in disk defrag takes forever on my laptop running jfw 11. Is there some software I can get to do the job quicker and more thoroughly? Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk defrag program

2009-12-27 Thread Doug Leavens
. On 27/12/2009 20:35, Doug Leavens wrote: Using the microsoft built-in disk defrag takes forever on my laptop running jfw 11. Is there some software I can get to do the job quicker and more thoroughly? Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked

[Blind-Computing] That disk defragger program everyone's talking about

2009-12-21 Thread Doug Leavens
Did someone say that auz*** program was on this website? I couldn't find it! Thanks in advance. Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] The open with dialog box

2009-12-05 Thread Doug Leavens
What a pain this is!! I have midi files I want to open with my midi sequencer (should be simple eh)?? Not!!! The open with dialog box gives me a abbreviated list of programs, among which is Not the one I want. This is probably very basic stuff, but could someone tell me how I can use this

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google is really getting to me!!!!

2009-12-01 Thread Doug Leavens
-- From: Doug Leavens df.leav...@shaw.ca Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Google is really getting to me Can someone tell me how to get to the Google preferences?? Like, number of hits per page etc

[Blind-Computing] Google is really getting to me!!!!

2009-11-30 Thread Doug Leavens
Can someone tell me how to get to the Google preferences?? Like, number of hits per page etc. The preferences used to be on the first page. Now, it, along with just about anything else useful, ain't there. Thanks in advance!! Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional! For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] good tutorial for outlook.

2009-11-20 Thread Doug Leavens
Mega dittos here, too! - Original Message - From: Steve Crews To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] good tutorial for outlook. Hello, I would like to have this tutorial also. If you don't mind passing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Can't find Preferences in Google.com

2009-11-09 Thread Doug Leavens
search button and it's on the resultant page. Jon -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Leavens Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 12:27 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] Can't find Preferences in Google.com

2009-11-08 Thread Doug Leavens
That just about explains it. I want to change a few things like number of results per page. Once upon a time, (not that long ago) there was a link for Preferences. It has disappeared. How can I change preferences in the current reincarnation of Google? Thanks in advance. the first myth of

Re: [Blind-Computing] This stupid outlook express message

2009-10-17 Thread Doug Leavens
Thanks Rick! That did the trick. I knew I could count on someone on this list to help. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] This stupid outlook express

[Blind-Computing] This stupid outlook express message

2009-10-16 Thread Doug Leavens
When o.e wants me to compact things, and when I click ok, I get the famous annoying bing noise and a message that the folder is already in use (what folder, I couldn't say (it doesn't specify)). Is there something I can do about this, short of trading in my computer for a Mac, which is

[Blind-Computing] Shaw security and Shaw support

2009-10-02 Thread Doug Leavens
This question is for my fella Canadians eh? Is Shaw Security and Shaw support compatible with JFW 10? Thanks in advance. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Scripts for Skype 3.x

2009-08-31 Thread Doug Leavens
Where can I download scripts for Skype 3.x? Am using jfw 10.last update. Thanks in advance. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scripts for Skype 3.x

2009-08-31 Thread Doug Leavens
Thanks Chris. That did the trick! - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Scripts for Skype 3.x www.dlee.org/skype. For answers to frequently

[Blind-Computing] Updating Adobe Flash Player

2009-08-22 Thread Doug Leavens
How does one do this? It doesn't appear to be one's standard download and install link on the Adobe page. Thanks in advance. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Services.msc

2009-06-08 Thread Doug Leavens
Using the run dialogue, with the services.msc, I can see what services I have, and their current status. However, I can't seem to find where to change status. Any help?? Thanks in advance. the first myth of management: It exists! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Services.msc

2009-06-08 Thread Doug Leavens
- Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Services.msc Using the run dialogue, with the services.msc, I can see what services I have, and their current status

Re: [Blind-Computing] A Mac Question

2009-06-01 Thread Doug Leavens
blog and other links. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:40 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] A Mac Question Thinking, when my present machines go South, of acquiring a mac. It has

[Blind-Computing] A Mac Question

2009-05-31 Thread Doug Leavens
Thinking, when my present machines go South, of acquiring a mac. It has an audio program called Garage band which is apparently very accessible with Voiceover. Can someone tell me whether that program does MIDI, or is it just for audio? Probably a strange question for this list, but thanks in

[Blind-Computing] to free up disk space

2009-05-25 Thread Doug Leavens
I periodically get that stupid message when exiting O.E. When I tell it to go ahead and do its thing, I get that annoying error ding and a message to the effect that o.e. is running, and thusly it can't do the compacting or whatever it does. What's going on anyway?? Thanks in advance. the

Re: [Blind-Computing] to free up disk space

2009-05-25 Thread Doug Leavens
the specifics, but I know to let it compact. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 1:43 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] to free up disk space I periodically get

Re: [Blind-Computing] When I.E. 7 gets launched

2009-05-20 Thread Doug Leavens
the same message whenever I launch IE 7. I suspect that JAWS is reading the traces of my previous feeds session. I'm not sure there's anything you can do about this behavior. Gerald - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws

[Blind-Computing] When I.E. 7 gets launched

2009-05-19 Thread Doug Leavens
with win xp serv pack 3: When i.e. 7 gets launched I hear, as it's launching: feeds treeview feeds closed This is somewhat new behaviour. It doesn't adversely affect anything, but is a bitof an annoyance while I'm waiting for a page to load. Any ideas why this is happening, and if there is a

[Blind-Computing] Firefox still giving me fits!!!!!!!

2009-05-16 Thread Doug Leavens
I presume that ctrl-o is supposed to let one go to a web page???Anyway when I use it I get the message what file to open. No matter what I key in (I tried a website which definitely exists (acbradio.org)), I immediately get Can't open file message. Question: What magic must I invoke in

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox still giving me fits!!!!!!!

2009-05-16 Thread Doug Leavens
is for webpages, ctrl-o is only for files. Martina -- From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Firefox still giving me fits!!! I presume

[Blind-Computing] firefox (latest version) Great Mystery

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Leavens
A few days ago I installed F.F. latest version. I got it to bring up an internet radio station. Now, when I launch firefox, the radio station comes on. I can't get ctrl-o or ctrl-l to do anything. Instead, I seem to be stuck on some adobe flash page or something. I uninstalled firefox tonight,

Re: [Blind-Computing] firefox (latest version) Great Mystery

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Leavens
in and possibly deleting any leftover application data associated with that program. Having had to reinstall Firefox fairly recently, I know I had to mannually delete the Firefox folder from my app data. Doug Leavens wrote: A few days ago I installed F.F. latest version. I got it to bring up

Re: [Blind-Computing] firefox (latest version) Great Mystery

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Leavens
to the clipboard so then find the appropriate edit field and paste it there. HTH, Martina -- From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-12 Thread Doug Leavens
Christian Men, visit: http://morales-family.lljfm.net/mailman/listinfo/blindmen4christ_morales-family to subscribe to Blind Men For Christ. And check out our site at: www.lljfm.net where you'll find our blog and other links. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-12 Thread Doug Leavens
-- From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:43 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites Further, can someone give me the url to webvism?? I've tried every

Re: [Blind-Computing] Webvisum invitation question

2009-05-11 Thread Doug Leavens
Could you send me one too??? - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Webvisum invitation question You need an invitation code to register for Webvisum. This can be

[Blind-Computing] Firefox

2009-05-11 Thread Doug Leavens
I installed firefox 3.(whatever yesterday. Every time it gets launched it tells me to click on something to install plugins needed for media (whatever all that crap means) Of course as part of the continuing saga of inaccessability, the jaws cursor can read the message with the click here

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox

2009-05-11 Thread Doug Leavens
-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Leavens Sent: Tuesday, 12 May 2009 02:22 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Firefox I installed firefox 3.(whatever yesterday. Every time it gets launched it tells me to click on something to install plugins needed

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
coded and accessible in all situations. However, some don't make it there responcibility... So luckily we have these 3rd party coders on our side. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 09

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
default browser, but rely on Firefox with Webvisum whenever I encounter one of those nasty captias. And don't count on FS to include an image captia feature in JAWS anytime soon. Gerald - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
browser, but rely on Firefox with Webvisum whenever I encounter one of those nasty captias. And don't count on FS to include an image captia feature in JAWS anytime soon. Gerald - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-09 Thread Doug Leavens
Just read a podcast on mctwit. Sure sounds great!! Only problem with these sites - three guesses, the first two don't count::: Both facebook and twitter have captchas!! Bottom line: totally inaccessible to me. What use is mctwit or anything else if I can't even create an account? Go

Re: [Blind-Computing] Wireless Card for PacMate

2009-05-07 Thread Doug Leavens
That's probably not too bad a deal! I paid 150 bux for mine from an online webstore. - Original Message - From: Reese To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Wireless Card for PacMate I called Freedom Scientific

Re: [Blind-Computing] Annoying Winamp update screen

2009-03-27 Thread Doug Leavens
into that preferences dialogue, and think it's something like either Ctrl + P or Alt + P, but can't remember off hand. HTH Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind

[Blind-Computing] Annoying Winamp update screen

2009-03-25 Thread Doug Leavens
Can someone tell me how to get rid of the winamp update notification the first time I launch the program during a computer session? Thanks in advance. A drunken man's words are a sober man's thoughts. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing

[Blind-Computing] I.E. 8

2009-03-20 Thread Doug Leavens
Seems I read it's available either here or on the jaws users site! However, i can't find it, and as for Microslop.com, well, forget it! No go there. Can someone tell me where I can get and install Internet Exploder 8?? Thanks in advance! A drunken man's words are a sober man's thoughts.

Re: [Blind-Computing] I.E. 8

2009-03-20 Thread Doug Leavens
is the direct download link. http://jaws-users.com/programs/IE8-WindowsXP-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 20

Re: [Blind-Computing] I.E. 8

2009-03-20 Thread Doug Leavens
-family.lljfm.net/mailman/listinfo/blindmen4christ_morales-family to subscribe to Blind Men For Christ. And check out our site at: www.lljfm.net where you'll find our blog and other links. - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent

Re: [Blind-Computing] Winamp Problem

2009-03-17 Thread Doug Leavens
What does all this have to do with Winamp - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Winamp Problem Hi David: I found it easier to Google it. Downloaded

[Blind-Computing] Winamp

2009-02-27 Thread Doug Leavens
Just installed the latest Winamp. What i need to know is: What are the latest scripts for winamp, and where can I get them?? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to delete history in skype

2009-02-16 Thread Doug Leavens
That's the problem: which window?? - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 7:22 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how to delete history in skype you should make sure that you are in that correct

[Blind-Computing] A Skype Question

2009-02-15 Thread Doug Leavens
How does one delete contacts in Skype? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows random settings generator strikesagain

2009-02-12 Thread Doug Leavens
. It should say, apply to all folders. Hit enter. 5. It will ask you is you want these changes to apply to all folders. Enter on yes. 6. Tab to OK and hit enter, and you're done. This should fix all your folders so they are in a list view. Jack - Original Message - From: Doug

[Blind-Computing] Windows random settings generator strikes again

2009-02-11 Thread Doug Leavens
I had this problem recently and it struck again! While in my documents I discovered that the items were listed in rows and columns, rather than just plain rows. What hocus-pockus must I go through to get it back to a single column list? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page

Re: [Blind-Computing] trying to bring back the my computericonon my desktop

2009-01-29 Thread Doug Leavens
computericonon my desktop Doug, If you have classic start menu set, then they won't and they'll appear on the desktop anyway. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Leavens Sent

Re: [Blind-Computing] trying to bring back the my computer iconon my desktop

2009-01-28 Thread Doug Leavens
My computer or My documents don't show up in start menu on my xp system. - Original Message - From: Alex Stone To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:06 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] trying to bring back the my computer iconon my desktop

[Blind-Computing] Microsoft .net Framework

2009-01-27 Thread Doug Leavens
What is it? More to the point, do I really need it? My control panel is full of stuff related thereto. I just got a 200-meg update for the thing! What, if any, damage will it do to delete all that stuff? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit

Re: [Blind-Computing] My desktop is a mess

2009-01-20 Thread Doug Leavens
- Original Message - From: Doug Leavens dfleav...@ebtech.net To: mslparen...@earthlink.net; blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] My desktop is a mess Thanks, but I tried that alt-l thing you suggested and got

Re: [Blind-Computing] My desktop is a mess

2009-01-19 Thread Doug Leavens
. Linda Parent -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doug Leavens Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] My desktop is a mess How

[Blind-Computing] My desktop is a mess

2009-01-18 Thread Doug Leavens
How can I set up my desktop so as I can read the icons the way normal people read: left to right, top to bottom?? As things now stand, when the desktop comes up, jfw tells me im on the twentieth-something item of thirty-some. The arrow keys are totally ineffective. Any help would be appreciated.

[Blind-Computing] My desktop's a Mess!

2008-09-29 Thread Doug Leavens
Is there some way I can set up my desktop so I can read the icons from top to bottom, left to right? The way it is now, when I use the various positioning (arrow, home keys) The first thing I hear jaws say is the current item is the eighth one. How can I get around this? Thanks in advance. Visit

[Blind-Computing] Mirc question

2008-07-01 Thread Doug Leavens
How do I specify a thing I want to connect to? I now default to irc.bluefudge.com. I want to connect to irc.deepspace.org. How do I do that? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at:

[Blind-Computing] malicious software removal tool

2008-06-12 Thread Doug Leavens
As part of my windows update, which, by the way I have to do manually despite having it set to automatic, I more often than not get what's in the subject line as an update. What is it? Is it something I can run? Thanks in advance. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at:

[Blind-Computing] Serotek website Problem

2008-06-02 Thread Doug Leavens
When I get to the serotek home page, there are no links. There is a message saying click above to enter web site. Using the jaws cursor, I can hit the address bar, which does nothing. Anyone else having trouble with that site??? Thanks in advance Visit the JAWS Users List home page at:

[Blind-Computing] Winamp 5.51 problem

2008-04-11 Thread Doug Leavens
When I launch winamp I get this fool update thing which wants me to download and install something called Winamp media player. To complicate things, when I'm listening to a stream such as ACBradio, and want to shut down by using the alt-f4 combination, nothing happens. In order to shut it up, I

[Blind-Computing] Automatic update doesn't work

2008-04-09 Thread Doug Leavens
On both my laptop and desktop machines, I have automatic update set to on. Despite that, I have to periodically go to settings/windows update and go to Microsoft's site and do the updates by hand. Why are we given these so-called facilities which don't work? Don't get me wrong! I don't mind

[Blind-Computing] Mailing list info

2008-03-06 Thread Doug Leavens
Where is the winamp4theblind mailing list located this week? Thanksin advances The first myth of management: It exists! Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to

Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I uninstall Jaws 9??

2007-11-21 Thread Doug Leavens
, uninstall JAWS. Since you have JAWS 8 as well, tell it to uninstall JAWS only and leave the shared components on your system. Hope that helps Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower User Website: www.chrishallsworth.co.nr - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind

[Blind-Computing] Avg 7 and complete test

2007-11-04 Thread Doug Leavens
When I boot up, avg7 wants to do a complete test all the time. I have to go into system tray and shut that down. This just started happening. (I suspect it's a win xp random settings generator problem (grin)). I've been through the test center and control center, and can't find any option to

[Blind-Computing] Windows find doesn't find things

2007-10-10 Thread Doug Leavens
I ran procinfo and it said I had viruses on the following: msass.exe realsched.exe. There are probably others. Point is, Windows find doesn't find either of those files. I assume that if find can't find them, then avg free can't either. Can someone help me out of this catch 22??? Thanks in

[Blind-Computing] lsass.exe

2007-10-05 Thread Doug Leavens
procinfo found this process. It's apparently a virus. Of course, windows find (windows-key f) doesn't find it. Have any of you had this problem? More to the point, how can I get rid of it? (my avg free seems to be unaware of it). Thanks in advance. The probability of anything happening is

[Blind-Computing] Folders

2007-10-02 Thread Doug Leavens
I have two folders with the same name on my thumb drive (one beneath the other in hiaerarchy(. I don't need or want the upper level folder, which has nothing but the folder with the same name under it. How can I erase the upper-level folder, while keeping the folder and files which are below

Re: [Blind-Computing] Folders

2007-10-02 Thread Doug Leavens
it where you want it. Then shift delete the other one, and rename it back to what you want. HTH Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Messenger

2007-09-05 Thread Doug Leavens
- From: Doug Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Messenger I've done that and it still shows up on my system tray!! - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell [EMAIL

[Blind-Computing] Windows Messenger

2007-09-03 Thread Doug Leavens
My windows xp random settings generator has done it again!! Previously, I had things set up so when Outlook Express came up, windows messenger would NOT show up in my system tray. Now it's there. How do I get rid of it?? Thanks in advance. Visit the Blind Computing List home page at:

[Blind-Computing] Avg and scheduled updates

2007-08-20 Thread Doug Leavens
Every time I boot up, avg 7 wants to be updated. Something's wrong with the scheduling option. Where can I findthe schedule option? Thanks in advance. Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives:

[Blind-Computing] Scheduled tasks in control panel

2007-07-23 Thread Doug Leavens
Under scheduled tasks in my control panel, I have three programs I've uninstalled. They show up on my control panel. How can I eliminate them?? Thanks in advance. Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives:

[Blind-Computing] Daisy software

2007-06-29 Thread Doug Leavens
As my Victor daisy player went South, I'm looking for a free or low-cost software daisy player. Can someone please recommend one to me?? Thanks in advance. Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: