Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question

2018-06-09 Thread Kurt Miller
I would also have him check with VFO because my SMA ran out with 18. When I called about getting one for 2018, they told me that I had to buy the current version of 2018 and an SMA for 2019 and 2020. This was going to cost me over $400, so he will definitely have to see what his situation is with

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread Angel238
A few months ago, the city of Atlanta Georgia had its computer system high jacked that same way. The scammers said they would release the cities computers for 50 thousand dollars. Which would have been less expensive than having the system restored by legitimate means. The city didn't pay

Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread Janie Degenshein
If you just want a word program try jarte as it doesn't use ribbons and is a free microsoft product -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 7:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office Np. Hope you like it. So far the

Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread JM Casey
Np. Hope you like it. So far the biggest accessibility hurdle I have found is, oddly enough, the help system, which doesn't seem to be quite Windows standard. However, I think you can find all that stuff online anyway, and if you're already familiar with MS Office, most of OpenOffice's stuff

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread Lenny McHugh
not yet, that will be the last resort -Original Message- From: andy t Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 12:50 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer Hello lenny, have you tried system restore? If push comes to shove you

Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread sandy
thank you, I think, lol -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 1:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office Yes. OpenOffice works pretty well; in some cases it's even a bit faster and more intuitive than the MS

[JAWS-Users] Reading multiple formatting in a doc

2018-06-09 Thread wayne smith
Hello- I have a Spanish workbook in MS Word 2007. I am using JAWS 7 with Windows 7. The doc has different formatting on a single page. There is standard text, a table and an area with 2 columns. How can I move back and forth between the 2 columns because the first column has the Spanish word and

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread JM Casey
You don't need any other programme. This is all a part of windows. Read this. https://www.howtogeek.com/278388/how-to-make-windows-automatically-create-a- system-restore-point-at-startup/ -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf

Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread JM Casey
Yes. OpenOffice works pretty well; in some cases it's even a bit faster and more intuitive than the MS product, I think. Only thing is: it does not contain an e-mail client, so you will have to find one if you want to fill the Outlook gap. Try Thunderbird. -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread JM Casey
Hey. I'm familiar with this scam. Unless it's a different variant, what they actually installed was Team Viewer. This is a legitimate programme made by Microsoft which is often used in IT or support environments. However, it allows a person to have remote access and control the host computer. So

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread Gerald Levy
Is there any JAWS accessible program that will automatically create a system restore point whenever you turn on your computer? Gerald -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 1:09 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread LeDon
This sounds like the ransom virus software that has been going around for the past couple of years. The people who are running this evil software take control of your computer operating system and will not release it until you have paid a ransom. Often the thieves want you to pay in bitcoin. This

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi Lenny, If System Restore is turned on it should have created a restore point before installing the software, unless the scammers went in and turned it off before installing, or had a way of thwarting the system. Take Care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sent from my iBarstool. - Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread ely.r
Lenny I know that someone remotely installed the trash software, but this is a perfect time to teach how to create a restore point. I create a new one even when I am installing trusted software, but certainly if it is a program that is new to me. Good luck and the computer's owner should report

Re: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread andy t
Hello lenny, have you tried system restore? If push comes to shove you can always re install windows. -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2018 11:59 AM To: JFW List Subject: [JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer A friend had his computer

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question

2018-06-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi Russ, Yes your friend should be able to upgrade to J2018 with no problems, but, he'll have to pay full price for the SMA being he didn't buy the upgrade SMA prior to January 1 of this year. On the other hand, if he purchases the SMA it'll be good for both J2018 & J2019. To be absolutely

[JAWS-Users] calling from windows trashed computer

2018-06-09 Thread Lenny McHugh
A friend had his computer trashed by the calling from windows scam. He was not thinking when they directed him to the event viewer to show him problems. They installed some trash software that he must pay them to remove. He quickly turned off his computer while screaming at them. Is there any

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question

2018-06-09 Thread Adrian Spratt
Ask VFO, but I believe the condition is that the SMA be bought within two years of the previous SMA or JAWS purchase. Having JAWS 18 implies this criterion is met. But I may be overlooking something. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Saturday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread Kevin Lee
Open office, its free! E-mail is golden!!! Kevin Lee From: sandy Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:22 AM To: jul Subject: [JAWS-Users] same as ms office being a penny pincher, does anyone know of a program out there that costs far less than ms office, that is jaws friendly? jaws 17 For answers to

[JAWS-Users] same as ms office

2018-06-09 Thread sandy
being a penny pincher, does anyone know of a program out there that costs far less than ms office, that is jaws friendly? jaws 17 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question

2018-06-09 Thread Russ Kiehne
A friend of mine is using JAWS 18. Would he be able to buy a sma and be able to updade to JAWS 2018? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

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2018-06-09 Thread Michael
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