Re: [JAWS-Users] Activating windows defender

2015-12-04 Thread anwar masieh
Dear friend, the matter of fact is that under windows 10, windows defender is on by default. If you want to scan your drive, you can do it by the fololowing manner. Press windows+x go to control panel press enter there then press shift tab several times you will find windows defender link press

[JAWS-Users] Activating windows defender

2015-12-04 Thread Fred Adams
I am using W10, WLM and jaws 17 and just purchased a new computer and need to know how to turn on windows defender. I want to use W defender for several weeks until I decide what virus protection I wish to use. I have tried several times to turn it on but to no avail. I will appreciate any he

[JAWS-Users] Tables in Word 2013 Date Formatting

2015-12-04 Thread Bill Tipton (ML)
Hello, Is there a way I can format a column in a Word table so dates like 12/4/2015 get converted to Friday, December 4, 2015 automatically? If yes, how can I do that using JAWS? FYI: I am using JAWS 17, Word 2013 on Win 7 Pro. Thank you, Bill For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Hans Pauli Sundstein (Jawslist)
Hi. You have to goto the Windows Update, Installed updates, and remove the kb2952664, kb3035583, and kb3112343. Don't restart the computer between each removal, but remove all 3 updates before restart. When the computer is Restarted, goto the Windows Update, and search for updates, but don't i

Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Mario
Anna, I'm no expert, but your question made me rethink my response I was going to offer. kb3035583 does not provide any security patch to a vulnerability, it is merely an update that reminds and facilitates users of 7 or 8.1 to reserve the free offer of upgrading to 10. so, I think not having k

Re: [JAWS-Users] updates for windows 7 64based system 3,112,343

2015-12-04 Thread Mike B
Hi Anna, Click on the link below to find out what this update is about: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112336 Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: anna vimini To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 2:39 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] updates for wi

[JAWS-Users] updates for windows 7 64based system 3,112,343

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
That is the one for windows 7 but I am using windows 8.1 this update came to me in a windows update and it was 3,112,336 which is the one for windows 8.1 and I downloaded it and I was just wondering if I should have or not because I do not want my system to change to windows 10 with out my know

[JAWS-Users] Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3112343)

2015-12-04 Thread Mike B
Hi Anna, Here you go: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112343 Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3112343) About this update This update enables support for additional upgrade scenarios from Windows 7 to Windows 10, and provides a smoother experience when you have to retry an

[JAWS-Users] Finding wireless networks in w-10

2015-12-04 Thread jim
Hi Jaws Users group, If you want to look for your wireless Network or search for another. Press windows key+I, settings. Right arrow to, Network and internet, press enter. If you have a wireless connection: The first choice wi-Fi, is already highlighted for you. Tab one time to the list of availabl

Re: [JAWS-Users] setting up laptop

2015-12-04 Thread Kevin
yes! -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 12:19 PM To: JFW List Subject: [JAWS-Users] setting up laptop I should have my first laptop in a few hours. To start setting it up can it be set that no login password is required? --- Please visit my web page

[JAWS-Users] an optional update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
does anyone know what this optional update is for KB3,112,336 I have been searching but any answer I find I do not understand these things seem to be over my head at times. thanks for any help For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] setting up laptop

2015-12-04 Thread David Ferrin
Absolutely. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "JFW List" Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 3:19 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] setting up laptop I shou

[JAWS-Users] new network more information

2015-12-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Interesting, the network found is realtech family Ethernet. I suspect that is the one in my computer. Currently it is not in use. We tried to first trust and it again notified me that is a new network and the address keeps changing. Ran a virus and then malware scan and the computer is clean. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] if you're not ready for windows 10 bewareof windows update

2015-12-04 Thread David Moore
Hi all, You must have JAWS 16.4350 at least to use win10. JAWS 17 is even better. If you have JAWS 15 or below, unfortunately, you can not even use win10. That is why FS strongly encourages people to keep their SMA's kept up to date. Have a great one. -Original Message- From: Don & C

[JAWS-Users] new network found

2015-12-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
I just an alert that a new network is found. And it wants me to trust if a home network. It does not state what network is located. Now this is the first-time that I received that message. My grandson’s win 8.1 computer about 20 feet away gets that message all of the time. No matter what he che

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, Perhaps a clean uninstall and reinstall or at the very least a run of the installer file to repair might do the trick. Just a thought short of that perhaps a call to FS for help. I wish you luck finding a solution it certainly sounds as though something is amiss there. Robin -Origina

[JAWS-Users] setting up laptop

2015-12-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
I should have my first laptop in a few hours. To start setting it up can it be set that no login password is required? --- Please visit my web page It’s motivational, inspirational with a touch of humor There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind http://www.LennyMcHugh.com In

[JAWS-Users] Problem with JAWS 17 pronunciation dictionary.

2015-12-04 Thread Tim Ford
Just adding a descriptive subject line. Tim Ford -Original Message- From: Ron Kolesar Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 11:43 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.; Hi back you Robin. Everytime I bring up the dictionary I recei

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread Ron Kolesar
Hi back you Robin. Everytime I bring up the dictionary I receive the following error message: jdictionMFC application has stopped working a problem caused the program to stopped working correctly. Windows will close and notify you if a solution is avilible. So, that is what I am getting when I

[JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
Thanks Donny I think I know which one it is but I am not quite sure. since I am using windows 8.1 I think it is 3,112,336 but I can not be quite sure because it has not put a message in my system tray like yours did. as of yet. but I have a feeling that it will not do anything because I got rid o

Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windowsupdate

2015-12-04 Thread Gerald Levy
As long as you don't have automatic updates selected, and you have unchecked the box to treat recommended updates the same way as important updates, you should be okay. Gerald -Original Message- From: anna vimini Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 1:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-user

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] if you're not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Don & Cher
Anna- this one came down this week on either Dec. 1 or 2. Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of anna vimini Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 10:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [Bulk] [JAWS-Users] if you

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Don & Cher
The pop-up window which appeared after the windows update fooled me into thinking that either Win10 had not really been correctly downloaded or that this download was for the updated Win10, so therefore I needed it. I went into the systray Win10 icon, but could not see the message that Win10 was do

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Don & Cher
The Update being talked about downloaded on my machine either December 1 or 2. Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of anna vimini Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 1:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [Bulk]

[JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
sorry Gerald I meant Mario, Yes I remember you saying to uninstall KB 3,35,583 and I did but I left automatic updates on. so my question is now with that update missing will windows 10 still be able to install without me knowing or my permission ? Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for window

[JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
Yes Gerald I remember you saying that to uninstall KB3,335,583 and I did but I left the automatic updates on so my question is now , will windows update still be able to install with KB3,335,582 missing? Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update Anna, In the p

[JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows updates

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
I am using windows 8.1 and every time I enter the link when there is an update available and then tab to the link to view more information I get the window saying recover web page so I try and it just comes back so I am left to decide for myself.or Google the updateand when I do that I never und

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread Merv Keck
Hi, The dictionary works for me but the phonetic spelling does not. I tried it both on the laptop and the wireless keyboard. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 9:47 AM To: jaws-us

Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Mario
Anna, In the past, I've suggested to uninstall KB3035583, and then hide it upon checking for updates, but I think what Gerald is implying is that if you leave the settings on windows updates to be performed automatically, you won't have any control as to what gets updated. On 12/4/2015 12:17 P

Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Jim Pursley
Updates are divided (in Win7 at least) between important and recommended. I never download recommended because I chinstruct Windows to check for updates and let me decide whether to download and install. If the Win 10 install is an important upgrade, then you'd have to go into the details of

[JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
Gerald if I do that I am clue less of which windows updates I should or shouldm't download. this is why I was asking which windows update causes the dialogue to that was mentioned below to appear? Re: [JAWS-Users] if your not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update To prevent Windows 10 f

Re: [JAWS-Users] if your not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread Gerald Levy
To prevent Windows 10 from being installed surreptitiously on your PC without your knowledge, go to Change Settings in the Windows Update dialog, and in the combo box choose the option labeled "check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them." Also, uncheck the box la

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread Ron Kolesar
ok. Then how can I fix that problem? Thanks. -Original Message- From: T. Civitello Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 8:53 AM To: JAWS Mailing List Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.; Phonetic spelling works correctly for me. Running Win 10 and latest Jaws. Tom ---

Re: [JAWS-Users] no attachment message in WLM

2015-12-04 Thread T. Civitello
I will report it to FS. As I remember this same problem was around a couple of years back and FS did fix it. Tom -Original Message- From: Robin Frost Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 10:03 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] no attachment message in WLM Hi,

Re: [JAWS-Users] no attachment message in WLM

2015-12-04 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I haven't found a setting that governs this and can report the same in most current version of windows live mail under windows 10 using JFW 17. Do join in the reporting fun and let Freedom Scientific perhaps it'll garner the poor mail client some needed attention (smile). Robin -Orig

Re: [JAWS-Users] questions about vipre

2015-12-04 Thread Kevin
not that I am aware of, because mine says it has protected me from 213 threats. when I run a manual scan after I get the malware 'your computer may be infected with malware please call Microsoft at x for help' after I run the scan it automatically says 2 quarantined items then asks me if I

[JAWS-Users] no attachment message in WLM

2015-12-04 Thread T. Civitello
Running Jaws V17.0.1214, Win 10 and WLM 12. If message has attachment jaws does not say “attachment. Also have Jaws 17 on Win 7 pc and older version of WLM, 2007 I think. Attachment is identified there. Is there a setting that controls this? Tom For answers to frequently asked questions about

[JAWS-Users] prevent windows 10 from downloading automatically

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
I am running jaws 15 and windows 8.1 How can I prevent windows 10 from down loading automatically like some people are claiming? Thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] jaws is saying running applications while alt-tabbing can this be stopped

2015-12-04 Thread joanne
I've never seen this before and it's happening on a windows 10 machine I'm experimenting with. Since Jaws 16 is more responsive than 17, I am using it mostly but I don't like alt-tabbing in Jaws 16. It says running applications and then the name of the window I'm alt-tabbing to, and then its p

[JAWS-Users] if your not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
yes that is all fine but if you are running jaws 15 and windows 10 some how down loads without your knowledge you are litterally going to be in a mess. could some one on the list please help me and tell me which update will cause this dialogue to appear ? that is mentioned below so I can uninst

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I agree it's working for me too here. And I'm not sure I understand the meaning of the dictionary doesn't work. I've instructed JFW to pronounce a word correctly when it didn't know how in the default dictionary and had no problem saving and maintaining the results. If this refers to someth

[JAWS-Users] if your not ready for windows 10 beware ofwindows updateYes that is all fine but if a person is running Jaws 15 and windows 10 some how down loads without their knowledge they are littera

2015-12-04 Thread anna vimini
I am using windows 8.1 can you tell me which windows update will cause that dialogue? thanks in advance For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

2015-12-04 Thread T. Civitello
Phonetic spelling works correctly for me. Running Win 10 and latest Jaws. Tom -Original Message- From: Ron Kolesar Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2015 9:13 PM To: JAWS Mailing List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.; Hi to all. Has anyone else noticed the follo

[JAWS-Users] questions about vipre

2015-12-04 Thread james hooper
okay all i ran a deep scan, and it told me it protected me from 1400 items do i need to do anything else running vipre 2016 using jaws 16 windows 7 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] WARNING! some key combinations do not work with wireless keyboards

2015-12-04 Thread David Ferrin
Interesting, I never noticed but obviously I will pay more attention in the future. I am using a Logitech wireless right now on this lap top but I'm not sure if this combination has crossed my mind as of late. The fact is no matter how careful you are once the amount of wires passes into the u

[JAWS-Users] A Guide to File Explorer in Windows 8.1

2015-12-04 Thread Rick Justice
Just changing the subject line to reflect the topic. From: "David Bailes" Hi Joanne, the following is a link to a guide to file explorer in Windows 8.1. It contains a section describing the ribbon in that program, and I don't think there are any changes in the ribbon in File explorer in Windo

Re: [JAWS-Users] can ribbon menus be removed in windows 10

2015-12-04 Thread David Bailes
Hopefully this message has a subject - apologies for the previous two which didn't. One of those days. Hi Joanne, the following is a link to a guide to file explorer in Windows 8.1. It contains a section describing the ribbon in that program, and I don't think there are any changes in the ribb

[JAWS-Users] (no subject)

2015-12-04 Thread David Bailes
Hi Joanne, the following is a link to a guide to file explorer in Windows 8.1. It contains a section describing the ribbon in that program, and I don't think there are any changes in the ribbon in File explorer in Windows 10. http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/File-Explorer-8p1-Gu

[JAWS-Users] (no subject)

2015-12-04 Thread David Bailes
Hi Joanne, the following is a link to a guide to file explorer in Windows 8.1. It contains a section describing the ribbon in that program, and I don't think there are any changes in the ribbon in File explorer in Windows 10. http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/File-Explorer-8p1-Gu

Re: [JAWS-Users] If you're not ready for Win10, beware of Windows Update

2015-12-04 Thread K. Washington
The problem with Windows 10 is MS has packed it with a bunch of hidden services that violate your privacy. Everything you do on Windows 10 is being monitored in some way. MS is obviously looking for a easy way to market to it's users that's why they're offering Windows 10 as a free upgrade for