Re: [Blind-Computing] Transferring Data from Old Computer withFloppy Drive

Hi Sharon. Maybe you could copy the files from your old laptop onto a USB stick or thumb drive. And then plug that into your new laptop? I am going to have to do the same with some files on an old windows 98 system. So I am hoping to use that procedure for myself. So fingers crossed smile.

[Blind-Computing] finding other folders to backup using Karen's replicator

Hi list. I have used Karen's replicator, that I got from the Jaws-users site, to backup my documents onto an external hard drive. I am also wanting to backup all of my emails from within Outlook express. However, I am having trouble finding what information in which to copy into the source box

[Blind-Computing] is it okay to leave an external hard drive plugged in

Hi list. I have just done a bacckup of some of my files onto an external USB hard drive. I know it is important to try and make sure to use the safely remove hardware option from the system tray before unplugging the drive. However, if I turn off the power to the drive? is it okay to leave it

[Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen's replicator

Hi list. I want to start using Karen's replicator to perform backups of my XP system onto an external hard drive. I have listened to David's tutorials on how to use the program. But I also did a google search. As I wanted to get more information, as to what kind of things the program can

Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup usingKaren'sreplicator

a lot more DVD's. Gerald - Original Message - From: jason smith thisi...@picknowl.com.au To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:19 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen'sreplicator Hi list. I want to start using

Re: [Blind-Computing] new folders in i e 8

Hi list. After creating your new folders. What is the easiest way to then move favourites into the desired folder you want? Thanks Jason - Original Message - From: Yvonne Oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 4:25 AM

[Blind-Computing] moving files onto an external hard drive

Hi list. I have some old files on an old desktop computer running windows 98 second edition. I want to move these files onto an external USB drive that I have. So I can access them on my desktop running XP home. However, as I understand it. The 98 system is probably formatted in fat 32. While I

Re: [Blind-Computing] moving files onto an external hard drive

Hi Bill. I haven't done anything to the external hard drive. As it is my first time I have bought one. I was told that they come already formatted. And that it would most likely be NTFS. If I do have to reformat it for the 98 machine to see it. Will I lose anything on that disk? As I did use

Re: [Blind-Computing] cursor blink rate

Hi Mike, how do we go about checking the blink rate? As I have never done that. Thanks Jason - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] cursor blink

[Blind-Computing] what is indexing and why has the windows search feature changed

Hi list, about a month or so ago, I installed a windows update. Since then, I get this thing in the system trey saying indexing complete. Or indexing reduced due to user activity. What is this? And do I need to do anything with it? In addition, the same windows update. Seems to have changed

[Blind-Computing] how do you reasign a program

Hi list, I have a three in one printer, copier and scanner. However, I am taking a while getting familiar to the scanning software which came with the unit. How can I have it, so that the scanner uses the finereader scanning program from my previous scanner? Which I am more used to using.

Re: [Blind-Computing] [SPAM] Re: a question about Karen's replicator

- From: jason smith thisi...@picknowl.com.au To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:01 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] a question about Karen's replicator Hi list, I am thinking of using Karen's replicator, to backup the files on my desktop running XP home onto

[Blind-Computing] a question about Karen's replicator

Hi list, I am thinking of using Karen's replicator, to backup the files on my desktop running XP home onto an external hard drive. I downloaded the latest version of replicator listed on the Jaws-users website. However, I later remembered. That I had downloaded a previous version a couple of

Re: [Blind-Computing] Setting up a link for direct download

Hi Lennie, don't forget when you paste the link where you want it to appear. That it has to be on a line of its own, so that it will activate the link when you press enter on it. I forgot to do that once before myself smile. Take care Jason - Original Message - From: Lennie

[Blind-Computing] is there a particular way to unplug a flash drive

Hi list, I have a flash drive, that I want to start using instead of relying on floppy disks, which tend to be more fragile. As I understand it, I just plug the flash drive into one of the USB ports on my computer. And it should show up as drive E in the my computer list. Is that correct?

Re: [Blind-Computing] is there a particular way to unplug a flashdrive

access with JAWS by pressing JAWS key -F11. The flash drive or external hard drive is normally assigned to drive letter E. Gerald - Original Message - From: jason smith thisi...@picknowl.com.au To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:57 AM Subject

[Blind-Computing] can you create a folder within a folder using Word 2003

Hi list, I have a folder that I created in My Documents Folder for a unit for my studies. Within that folder, I have several files I would like to group together into a folder of their own within the existing folder. I have other files within the original folder, that won't be going within this

[Blind-Computing] how do you search through favourites

Hi list, I have been wanting to search for a particular bookmark in my list of favourites. I have tried the Windows search of F3, but didn't get very far. What is the best way to search for a specific favourite? I am using Jaws 10, XP home and I.E 7. Thanks Jason P.S I am not sure of the exact

[Blind-Computing] how do you use a usb flash drive

Hi list, I have a USB flash drive. I was told that apart from holding more information. They are much more durable than the old floppydisks I have been using. My question is. Are they more or less plug and play? For example, can I just plug it into one of my USB ports on my desktop or notebook

[Blind-Computing] unblocking someone from MSN

hi list, recently on windows live(MSN). I had a contact added to my list of people. It was something called windows live. It would keep coming up with see who has deleted you from windows live without you knowing. I just thought this was some kind of annoying advertising from windows live. It

[Blind-Computing] can you move a deleted email from the deleted folder back to the in box

Hi list, I accidentally deleted an email. It is in my deleted folder of outlook express. Is there a way I can move it back into my in box? I have copied and pasted the info from it into a word file. But I would like to return the original email back to my in box for the time being. I am using

[Blind-Computing] problem installing software

Hi list, I just bought myself a new mobile phone. I have been trying to install the mobile phone software called Talks. I installed this software on my previous phone okay. However, I am having trouble with this new install. I have downloaded the Talks software onto my desktop. It comes in a

Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you select which program an attachmentisopened with

extension , before we can tell you the best way to proceed. Richard Q. Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: jason smith thisi...@picknowl.com.au To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:25 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing

[Blind-Computing] how do you select which program an attachment is opened with

Hi list, I received some information via an attachment. However, when I enter on the attachment to open it. I get a warning that no program has been associated with this file. How do I go about choosing a program to open it with? And how do I know which program is the best choice? I think it is

[Blind-Computing] problems with how emails are being sorted in outlook express

Hi list, I recently tried out having my emails being grouped by conversation. However, I later decided to change back to how I had it originally. However, I am finding that my emails are no longer in the order I originally had them. For example, the dates seem to be all over the place. When I

Re: [Blind-Computing] problems with how emails are being sorted inoutlook express

Hi list, I solved my own problem. Turned out that I needed to hit enter on the received(I think it was) option in the view menu where I changed to sort by conversation. best wishes Jason - Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent

[Blind-Computing] what is the best way to move my favourites in IE 7 into individual folders

Hi list, from what I understand. It is possible to create folders in IE7. I found the option where to do this okay. However, I am unsure as to the safest and easiest way to move each favourite into each folder I want. For example, I have some youtube videos which I would like to group together

[Blind-Computing] how do you stop IE 7 from blocking a file from downloading

Hi list, I am trying to download some files containing course material from my university's website. When I press enter on the desired file, I hear a little bleep. I assume this is the usual popup blocker sound. I therefore, press alt N to access the information bar. Sure enough, Jaws reports

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sections in Word?

Hi Annette, not sure if I am remembering right. But I thought there was a way of stripping(or removing) all of the formatting from a document. I think there might even be a print option, to print without formatting. If so, the document could be printed out, and then scanned back into word.

[Blind-Computing] is the analyze option in defrag reliable?

Hi list, I was just doing my usual once a fortnight system maintenance e.g disk cleanup and defrag etc. I have heard, that doing things like a defrag etc on too frequent a basis, can put a lot of wear on a hard drive. I have therefore recently began using the analyze option in defrag rather

[Blind-Computing] how do you enter a web address in Firefox

Hi list, my university has suggested I use Firefox in order to best access the university website. I downloaded the version from the uni software library. I think it is Firefox 2.7 or something. I am aware that version 3 is now out. But 2.7 is what the uni has. My problem is with trying to go

Re: [Blind-Computing] External Hard Drive Question

Hi Victor, I have a new external hard drive, that I am going to use to backup my windows XP desktop. I haven't checked yet, but I think it is formatted as NTFS. Your comment to Patricia regarding fat 32 formatting, so as to connect to a windows 98 machine, has got me wondering. For example, I

[Blind-Computing] how do you create folders in IE favourites

Hi list, I was interested to learn in the past couple of weeks, that you can create folders in your favourites list in internet explorer. This sounds like a good way of grouping favourites links by category. For example, having all music related links in a folder called music etc. Have I

[Blind-Computing] how to see people online when they are not in your contacts for MSN messenger

Hi list, I was chatting to a friend on MSN(now called windows live). I happened to find out from her, that it is possible to set MSN, so that you are able to see other people who are online, but who aren't in your contacts. Apparently, she also says you can make it that these people can see

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to see people online when they are notinyour contacts for MSN messenger

need maximum 100 of them. --- Contact info: Skype: parham-d MSN: fire_lizard16 at hotmail dot com email: parham90 at GMail dot com - Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:20 PM Subject: [Blind

[Blind-Computing] how do you retrieve an accidently deleted file from the recycle bin

Hi list, I deleted the wrong word file from my documents. How do I get it back out of the recycle bin? It has been a while since I have needed to do it and have forgotten. I went into the recycle bin on my desktop. However, I can't find the file there. The others I deleted are there. Including

Re: [Blind-Computing] files not downloading to where I want them

you created. Once you have located that folder, then again, press enter to open it. Now, continue thru the dialogue as you normally would. Keep in mind, this will now be the default folder for all downloads, whether they are software or not. HTH, - Original Message - From: jason

[Blind-Computing] files not downloading to where I want them

Hi list, I was downloading some software the other day. I got the software fine, but I have a question. I have created a folder in my documents called downloaded software. I want to be able to choose to have any software I download, to go into that folder. At the moment, when the save dialogue

[Blind-Computing] wanting tips on copying documents from a disk to a folder on my desktop

Hi list, I have a series of seperate files in a folder on a disk from my uni. They are word files, and each contains a single text file which is part of my course. For convenience, I am going to create a folder in my documents. I then want to copy each file into that folder. I think I know how

Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you copy the sender's information fromanemail

- From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:20 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] how do you copy the sender's information from anemail Hi list, as part of an application form, I need to provide some information in an email I

Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you copy the sender's informationfromanemail

- Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 3:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you copy the sender's informationfromanemail Hi Chris, how do I navigate and read the information once I shift tab

[Blind-Computing] I E 7 as a podcatcher

Hi list, just want to confirm something I heard. Is it true that I E 7 can be used as a podcatcher? I have never used a podcatcher before and was thinking of downloading Juice. However, if IE7 serves the same purpose, then I will go with that. I also heard that Juice is no longer being

[Blind-Computing] how do you copy the sender's information from an email

Hi list, as part of an application form, I need to provide some information in an email I received. The information I want to provide is in an email and the application form I am filling out, is online. Basically what I want to do, is when I copy and paste the email into the application form, I

Re: [Blind-Computing] avast direct download link for the free version

Hi David, you read my mind. I was just about to check your website to see if Avast free was there. Thanks for saving me the time smile. Does Avast free have a fire wall? thanks Jason - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

[Blind-Computing] how does yahoo messenger allow strangers to contact you

Hi list, I currently use windows live i.e MSN to chat to friends. In order to do that, friends give me their hotmail address to add them to my contacts. I have heard though, that some people using Yahoo messenger, are able to make contact with people they don't know. For example, it sounds like

Re: [Blind-Computing] how does yahoo messenger allow strangerstocontact you

Hi Chrissy, thanks for such a quick reply. I haven't actually installed Yahoo messenger yet. I was just curious how that feature worked. I would definitely want to be able to turn that feature on and off, as like you said, I would not want just anyone contacting me all of the time. How then,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Karen's replicater

on your external hard drive or not, so go ahead and do it yourself I think. I am using the version that I placed on the server a few days ago with XP, and it works just fine. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Karen's replicater

Hi David, thanks for that, I will have a play around with it and see how I go. I will be backing up onto an external USB harddrive. Do I need to create a folder or anything on the harddrive first or anything like that? I have downloaded Karen's replicator version 3.5.10 from your website. Is

[Blind-Computing] question about Karen's replicator

Hi list, this question is more for David, as I listened to his tutorial on Karen's replicator on the website. However, any advice is always welcome. My old desktop is running windows 98 second edition. I am going to do a repair or a reinstall of windows on that machine, as it sometimes crashes

Re: [Blind-Computing] google search using the minus operation

Hi Rosemarie, that is definitely not a dumb question. If it is, then we are both dumb, as I don't remember where the minus sign is either, and so would have done the same procedure as you smile. Have you tried going into advanced search in Google? In there, you have a section, where you can

[Blind-Computing] help with error message from opening a webpage

Hi list, I was trying to access a webpage which gives bus routes and times for a country region in Australia. I have checked and double checked the web address. I even searched for the site on google, and clicked on the link from google. I keep getting the following error message. The message

Re: [Blind-Computing] A break in the action

-Computing] A break in the action One with msn sounds? That would be cool, I can't find it though. jason smith wrote: || Hi list, || enjoyed this a lot. Not sure if anyone else has found this. When the || YouTube video has finished, there are several more selections to || listen

Re: [Blind-Computing] A break in the action

Hi list, enjoyed this a lot. Not sure if anyone else has found this. When the YouTube video has finished, there are several more selections to listen to. They are listed on the screen. You need to use the Jaws cursor to get to them. Start from the bottom of the screen up. The one called XP

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws Scripts for MyspaceHi, I heard there were scripts for Myspace: do you know whereIcangetthem?

Hi Ginger, if I remember correctly, I think someone has a tutorial for using My Space with Jaws on the Blind Cool Tech webpage. I think however, you might have to pay for it. When on the Blind cool tech page, if you search for tutorials you should find the link to the podcast on it. Note

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws Scripts for MyspaceHi, I heard there were scripts for Myspace: do you know whereIcangetthem?

Hi Ginger, I checked the blind cool tech webpage. I was right, there is a tutorial for using Jaws with MySpace. The podcast is called new tutorials available by Chris Judd. He posted the podcast on 8,16,2007. If you do a links list on the podcast page of blind cooltech, his podcast is link

Re: [Blind-Computing] introduction

hi Jennifer, nice to see a fellow Aussie on the list. Hope you are keeping cool with this heat we're having. We had 40 C yesterday. That's about 103 F for those Imperial users on the list smile. - Original Message - From: Jennifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] ABBYY FineReader

Hi Annette, I am using Abby finereader which came with my Dell printer I bought. I think it is version 7.0 or 7.5. It does work rather well. One thing I am having trouble with though. I can't work out, how to get the program to scan each page into the same open word file. At the moment, it puts

Re: [Blind-Computing] Regarding disk imaging programs

Hi David, I am going to buy myself an external hard drive, as I want to copy the information I have on my main hard drive, so I don't lose everything in the event of a system crash. Can you please tell me, what is the difference between using an imaging software like the one you speak of in

[Blind-Computing] how to associate a program with a photo attachment

Hi list, a family member sent me a photo as an attachment in outlook express. When I press enter to open the attachment, I get an error message. The error says something like there is no program associated with this file, select a program, or choose one from the options menu in the folder. The

[Blind-Computing] how to access things that are clickable but don't have a link

Hi list, I came across something on a webpage, which I have forgotten how to deal with. On the page, there are several headings. When Jaws reads each heading, it says the words clickable after the heading. There is no link there, and the word clickable doesn't show up either when reading

[Blind-Computing] ms word files not showing up in my documents folder

Hi list, something has been bothering me for a while now and I thought someone on the list might be able to explain it to me. If I go into my documents folder, I find that not all of the ms word 2003 documents I have created appear there. A few times I have panicked, thinking I had lost some

[Blind-Computing] AVG not downloading to where I want it to

Hi list, I had downloaded AVG a week or so ago, but were not able to get it to work right. I therefore uninstalled it, and then reinstalled it again. I downloaded it from the Jaws Users site. In the dialogue box, I chose to have it save to my desktop. I chose the desktop, as when I downloaded

Re: [Blind-Computing] saving files into a new folder

-computing.com - Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 11:01 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] saving files into a new folder Hi list, I am needing to save some study files for my course off of my uni

[Blind-Computing] questions on differences between external hard drives

Hi list, I was interested in the conversation regarding external hard drives on the list a few weeks ago. I got some prices from Dell as a starting point, as my desktop is a Dell. They have a 250 gig which is actually cheaper than a 180 gig they have. The woman thinks the reason is, the higher

[Blind-Computing] how to recover files from recycle bin in windows 98

Hi list, I have an old computer running windows 98 second edition. I have some files in the recycle bin that I want to access. How do I go about moving them back into my word documents? are you able to open the files while in the recycle bin, so I can check if it is the one I want to recover?

[Blind-Computing] internet explorer being seen as spy ware

Hi list I was trying to download adobe 8.1, but got an internet explorer error. It had stalled. The error message recommended doing a windows update. I did this and got a number of updates including internet explorer 7. The error message also suggested doing a spyware check. I did a spybot

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer being seen as spy ware

them up once removed, so that you can restore them again should problems arise. So go ahead and remove what Spybot found. Hope that helps. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user Website: www.chrishallsworth.co.nr - Original Message - From: jason smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind

[Blind-Computing] is windows toolbar okay with Jaws

Hi list, I have just downloaded I.E 7.0. When I click on I.E 7 I get a warning that the windows toolbar needs to be updated or installed(forgotten which). It seems like I have to choose yes, or it wont let me into I.E 7. I know Jaws has issues with the Google toolbar, but what about this

[Blind-Computing] concerned about received spam blocked message

Hi list, I sent an email to a user group for Trekker I am on. I have been sending messages to this list for some time now without a problem. However, I recently got a warning return email. Funnily, a later email I sent, was sent okay. the warning email(which I have included below) askss you to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible virus?

hi Christopher, I have been getting some e-cards too. It seems everyday I am getting one claiming to be from: a class mate, a work colleeg, a family member or even from my partner(very interesting since I am single smile). I have also received some containing PDF documents. One even claimed to