[JAWS-Users] After updating to seventeen

2015-12-06 Thread LeDon Becker
I updated from jaws sixteen to jaws seventeen.. Now for a question. Do I now have jaws sixteen and seventeen on my computer at the same time? How do I find out. And if I do still have jaws sixteen on my computer, how do I remove it? Thank you. For answers to frequently asked questions about thi

Re: [JAWS-Users] airplane mode on laptop

2015-12-06 Thread Dave Carlson
Lenny, Most laptops have a switch or a Fn key combination to turn on/off the airplane mode. This is actually a switch to turn Wi-fi on and off, and in some cases, also Bluetooth. Dave Carlson Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHu

[JAWS-Users] airplane mode on laptop

2015-12-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
Is there any way to turn airplane mode off and keep it off? --- 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 International Brotherhood of Magicians member #43990R For ans

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] can't authorize jaws

2015-12-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
yes, I remembered that. I think my install count is used up. -Original Message- From: Don & Cher Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 8:45 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] can't authorize jaws Your serial number is not the same as your auth number- or a

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

2015-12-06 Thread Don & Cher
I don't know about that... I started this thread when I chose download don't upgrade from a window which popped up after an automatic windows update. Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Singing Sparrow Sent: Saturday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread Don & Cher
Had to do this last week, and FS just had me type jfw17/type repair Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 2:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [Bulk] Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can i get step by step instructions for converting M4A to MP3 files?

2015-12-06 Thread Scorpio Forever
Hi Ron, Here's a tutorial I wrote on how to use the batch converter, a feature that GoldWave has. This will allow you to do more than one file at a time, and you don't have to sit there and wait for the file to decompress in the main window. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. ***

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] can't authorize jaws

2015-12-06 Thread Don & Cher
Your serial number is not the same as your auth number- or am I misreading your post? Cher -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 10:09 PM To: JFW List Subject: [Bulk] [JAWS-Us

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can i get step by step instructions for convertingm4afiles to mp3 files?

2015-12-06 Thread Ron Kolesar
Thanks Keven. I'm now going to have toinstall goldwave. I currently have VLC installed though. So I deeply appreciate this letter. -Original Message- From: Kevin Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 6:25 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can i get step by s

Re: [JAWS-Users] colored text

2015-12-06 Thread wayne smith
I mailed them to FS. Are you telling me they didn't send them to you guys? Woe is me! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 11:00 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JA

Re: [JAWS-Users] No acrobat reader on new Toshiba Win 10 laptop

2015-12-06 Thread Mike B
Hi Sharon, Click on the link below & follow the prompts as you arrow down the list of options, there are 3 steps to install. You don't get an option to download & save, only to install.: https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Sharon Go

[JAWS-Users] No acrobat reader on new Toshiba Win 10 laptop

2015-12-06 Thread Sharon Gosling
Setting up my new Toshiba laptop and the frustration is almost overwhelming at times. At least when people upgrade to Win 10 they already have all their apps still installed. Learning a new system, a new keyboard, and trying to install programs is a challenge. Maybe the touch screen on the new

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws old disks

2015-12-06 Thread Dave Carlson
Lenny, I wouldn't worry about your JAWS serial number. What can possibly happen if a miscreant get hold of that? In any case, just burn those CD covers, if you're worried. Dave Carlson Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To

Re: [JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread Mike B
Hi Joanne, Here you go: The steps below are the best, most in depth, and most thorough way of repairing Jaws according to Freedom Scientific Tech Support. Note; jaws11 is the example, however, this will work for 12, 13, 14, & 15 as well. 1. Place a copy of the Jaws executible version that you w

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

2015-12-06 Thread Kurt Miller
Thank you David. That is just what I was writing about, ending this thread. Have a great day. After blindness and a double organ transplant, you can say I am as resilient as rubber, anything you throw at me I am going to bounce back from! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:

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

2015-12-06 Thread Kurt Miller
I agree. 2 of the Win 10 computers in the house we had to go and find the drivers for the printer. I have upgraded 1 of my computers and the other 1 I am not for various reasons, it's my choose to do so or not. This thread is going on forever. It's simple Microsoft wants everyone on 10 and is going

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

2015-12-06 Thread K. Washington
I'm sorry but I cannot afford to have 2 laptops. I'm glad you have the finances to own multiple laptops affording you the ability of upgrading to Windows 10, but for someone like myself it just isn't feasible. I'm using Windows 7 Home (64 Bit) with latest build of JAWS 17 and a TripleTalk US

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

2015-12-06 Thread David Ferrin
Enough of all this bickering, I'm sick of reading all of these messages going around about do it, don't do it, ETC. If a person wants to upgrade or not it is their choice. The list is for supporting them in whatever decision they decide to make not to criticize them for going one way or another.

[JAWS-Users] Jaws start up options

2015-12-06 Thread T. Civitello
Win 10 and Jaws 17. I am having difficulty with the Jaws start up. Jaws does not start automatically nor do I get the Windows chimes at start up. I have followed the steps in the Jaws help dialogue: a.. Select the Start JAWS at the Log On Screen check box. b.. Clear the Start JAWS after Log

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

2015-12-06 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, My Dell twine 3 in 1 and my canoscan with Openbook has had no problem with drivers. There is nothing wrong in using 2 laptops one running Wind 10 and the other Wind 7, because jaws is jaws. And I know that someone is going to have a problem on their hardwear compatibility. But, are we suppose

Re: [JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread Tom
why would jaws need to be repaired? asked out of curiosity -Original Message- From: Kevin Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 9:55 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please? or you can just get the executable jaws version fro

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

2015-12-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Not necessarily. When I first connected my Samsung laser printer to my current Windows 7 PC, the OS could not find compatible drivers for it. This printer worked fine with my XP PC. So I had to visit the Samsung downloads site to find Wimdows 7 drivers for my printer. You cannot assume tha

Re: [JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread Kevin
or you can just get the executable jaws version from FS which is correct for your jaws version just run it and if jaws detects the version is already installed it'll give you choices: modify, repair or remove -Original Message- From: TheHangMan Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 7:09 AM T

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

2015-12-06 Thread Kevin
the windows 10 OS is capable of detecting the drivers needed as with windows 7 and 8 -Original Message- From: Gerald Levy Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 3:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] if you are not ready for windows 10 beware of windows update

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

2015-12-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Excuse me, but exactly how was I complaining about Windows 10? I merely pointed out that there are driver issues to consider before upgrading. My post was most certainly on topic for this list, but if you believe otherwise, then take it up with the moderators. And if you are happy with Wind

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

2015-12-06 Thread Annette Carr
I personally believe that upgrading to Windows10 needs to be an individual decision. No one should be criticized for choosing to upgrade or not to upgrade. I am annoyed that Microsoft has taken this approach to force it on us, but that is not my reason for not upgrading. My primary reason is tha

Re: [JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, You can run the jaws disc and select to run a repair. HTH, Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of joanne Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2015 9:36 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users

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

2015-12-06 Thread TheHangMan
Hi, Please STOP complaining about windows 10 Jerald, And the person who posted upgrading a really sick computer to windows 10, Are you kidding, you should hit that PC with a bat first. We are not talking about anything that has to do with jaws or learning jaws.

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

2015-12-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Your advice is right-on. If you visit the manufacturer's web site to search for drivers for your peripheral devices, the site will usually detect which OS you currently have installed and search for drivers for that particular OS. So if, for instance, you visit the Samsung web site to search

[JAWS-Users] can someone post how to repair jaws please?

2015-12-06 Thread joanne
Awhile back someone posted 3 ways to repair Jaws. The most helpful way for me was the third way which was similar to the way I repaired it in older versions where you go to a place that asked if you wanted to modify or repair. Can someone repost the directions? I was going to open the EXE file

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

2015-12-06 Thread Dialup
Well, there's never an iron-clad guarantee that something may not go wrong in any update process. In fact, the most common advise you see is to back up your important data before undertaking any major update. And most people regularly update their important data, don't they! Glen *** On Sun-06

[JAWS-Users] jaws old disks

2015-12-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
I just went to get my authorization disk and what a pile of jfw disks were with it. I have versions from 4.5 through 16 that I tossed the cds. Now for the envelopes, I think that they are too thick for my shredder. Since my serial number is written on the folders I am not sure if I just want to

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

2015-12-06 Thread Jim Pursley
Here's a thought. We have until 2020 to use a fully supported Win7 which works with few problems. I prefer to use the computer as a productivity tool and will leave upgrade headaches to others. When I find that Win10 has enhancements which will materially help me in my work, then I'll consid

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

2015-12-06 Thread K. Washington
That's the point those who are imploring everyone to upgrade do not tell you. You will encounter driver issues with printers, scanners, DVD players, USB drives and the list goes on. If you don't mind loosing the ability to use hardware devices you now rely on, then go ahead and upgrade to Win

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

2015-12-06 Thread K. Washington
You are so right with this point. Even things like CD/DVD burners and Blu-ray players stop working due to driver issues with Windows 10. In addition the incompatibility issues JAWS has with the new Microsoft Edge browser makes this a no-brainer for me at least. I'm still using Windows 7 and

Re: [JAWS-Users] can't authorize jaws

2015-12-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
George, I have never had a pro version. -Original Message- From: TheHangMan Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 11:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] can't authorize jaws Lenny, If you had a J16 Pro, Then J17 will be pro too Are you using the J16 pro key n

Re: [JAWS-Users] setting up laptop

2015-12-06 Thread Rick Justice
I have used a log-in password since Windows 98. This is a measure of security for your computer wherever it is located to prevent others from accessing it and making changes without your permission, such as turning off Jaws if they don't need it. HTH, Rick Justice Tomorrow's another day, anothe

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

2015-12-06 Thread Gerald Levy
And suppose list members take your advice and rush to upgrade to Windows 10 only to discover that their printers and scanners no longer work because Windows 10 drivers are not available for them. What then? Gerald -Original Message- From: David Moore Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2

Re: [JAWS-Users] Activating windows defender

2015-12-06 Thread Fred Adams
Tom, thanks for the info, just what I am looking for. -Original Message- From: T. Civitello Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 1:04 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Activating windows defender I uninstalled MacAfee and Defender activated automatically and swi