Hi list, I upgraded from windows7 to windows10 back on Tuesday. I used the
FS uninstall tool prior to upgrading. Which removed my older versions of
Jaws and left me with both Jaws16 and Jaws17. For the most part Jaws does
seem to be working okay. However, I keep getting the following error
message.
Hi list, I posted this question a few days ago, but didn't see it
appear on the list. So I am resending it. I am about to upgrade my
windows7 desktop to windows10 before the free upgrade option runs out
at the end of the month. From what i understand. We have to uninstall
all versions of Jaws etc r
Hi list, I am about to upgrade my windows7 desktop computer to windows10.
As the free upgrade ends at the end of this month. I have been holding off,
as wanted to wait until Jaws would properly work with Windows10. I am
currently running Jaws17. Is it true that I need to uninstall all current
versi
Hi list, I am using Jaws16 on a Windows7 desktop. I downloaded one of
the premium voices from the FS website. However, I am having trouble
working out how to use the voice when doing a say all command in Jaws.
I have tried the learning tutorials for Jaws, but not had any luck. I
remember getting it
Hi list, I have googled for the answer to my questions, but not been
able to carry out the instructions with Jaws 16. I mainly use I.E when
searching the web etc. However, my university prefers us to use
Mozilla for their webbased material etc. I am trying to delete some
bookmarks I have made using
I have never used Windows 8 so am not sure if the
> tab structure is different in that version.
>
> Bob Boyd
>
> -Original Message-
> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
> Behalf Of Jason Smith
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 1:4
Hi list, I am trying to apply for a job online. During the application
process, I am asked to attach my resume. So like I have done previously, I
press enter on the provided browse button. I am then prompted to enter my
file name(so far this is normal). However, I shift tab to get into my list
of d
splaying properly, you can find the maximize
> and close buttons on the top line using the Jaws Review cursor.
>
> - Original Message -----
> From: Jason Smith
> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 12:35 AM
> Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws not
Hi list, I have just rejoined this list. So are looking forward to
improving my skills in using Jaws(even though I am a long time user of
it smile). I have been having several issues with Jaws since version
15. For example, I am currently using Jaws 16 on a Windows7 home
premium on a desktop comput
Hi list. I have just started having a focus issue with Jaws 12 and google using
IE 8. For example. I have google as my home page when I launch IE 8. However, I
am finding that I am not able to enter any text in the search edit field of
google. I am not sure. If forms mode is not coming on proper
hope this helps. One of my friend's name Angel
Murphy is also helping me.
- Original Message -
From: "jason smith"
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:56 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] changing the Jaws voice in the say all command
Hi list. In the past. I made use of the
be able to switch to them.
Riana
-Original Message-
From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jason smith
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 6:56 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] changing the Jaws voice i
Hi list. In the past. I made use of the option in Jaws. That lets you specify
one of the real speak voices. To be used in the say all command in Jaws. Which
then automatically switches back to eloquence for normal navigation etc.
However, I turned that feature off quite some time ago. I now wish
Hi list. I have a couple of files for my course. I am finding, that Jaws is
saying space marker a lot. It is almost after every word. It is also saying
paragraph marker at times too. I haven't experienced this with previous files.
It makes reading the text rather awkward. Is there a setting I ca
Hi Patti. If you are referring to the latest youtube to mp3 converter? I
think that is also the version that I just upgraded too a few days ago. Jaws
doesn't seem to read the options as well as it did in the last version. When
you tab through the options? After pasting in the URL of the youtube
k it matters which direction you go for uninstalling from
oldest
to newest or newest to oldest. I have done it both ways.
-Original Message-
From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jason smith
Sent: 09 June, 2011 08:44 PM
Hi list,
I am currently running Jaws 12 on my Desktop computer running XP home. However,
I also still have installed several older versions of Jaws. Such as, Jaws 11,
10, 9, 8 and 7 etc. I am going to keep Jaws 11 installed at the moment. In case
I have any issues with Jaws 12. However, to free
ss or the seeds that we let grow?
- Original Message -
From: "jason smith"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 2:55 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] is the Jaws 12 update okay to install now
Hi list.
I have just started getting a message prompt when my computer starts up?
That a Jaws update
Hi list.
I have just started getting a message prompt when my computer starts up? That a
Jaws update is available. I remember that there were some problems with the
installation of the update for Jaws 12. That is why I held back from using the
"check for updates" option in Jaws before now? Has t
Hi Jeronimo,
I am just catching up on my list emails. I don't think you got a reply to
your question. If you go into the Jaws menu with insert J. Route the Jaws
cursor to the PC cursor. Go up to the top of the window and click on help.
You will find an option to "check for updates". If you sele
Hi Donnie,
I have noticed this happening a lot more lately than usual too. Sometimes a
link doesn't work at first. But the next time I visit the site it does.
Sometimes doing a shift enter will activate the link instead of the usual
enter on its own. Doing an insert F7 to bring up a list of lin
Hi Maria,
sometimes when the Jaws find command doesn't work. I do an insert F7 to
bring up a list of links on the page. And then use the letter P to skip down
to the previous page link. Or the letter N to skip down to the next page
link. They are often at the bottom of the links list anyway. Bu
inky97
I am also on Facebook.
- Original Message -
From: "jason smith"
To:
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 9:23 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] tutorials on using facebook
Hi list,
several months or so ago. A list member called Erin(I think it was),
posted a link to some tutorials s
Hi list,
several months or so ago. A list member called Erin(I think it was), posted a
link to some tutorials she did on navigating and using Facebook with Jaws. I am
having trouble locating her tutorials. Maybe it wasn't on this list that I read
about her tutorials. But does anyone know where I
Hi list,
I have been running Jaws 7 on my notebook, as it has windows ME, and that is
the last version of Jaws to support that OS. It has been running fine for
years. However, it has just reverted to running in 40 minute demo mode. I got
an error message something to do with authorization. I don
Hi list,
I sometimes go to our local public transport website, in order to check bus
times and routes etc. Sometimes using the site search function. I am able to
get the information I need. However, there are also a number of times when I
wish to access the specific timetable for the bus or rout
Hi Fina,
on the FS website, there is a tutorial on using Jaws with the internet
called "surfs up"(not sure if that should be one word and if there is an
apostrophe for the word surf's". I also don't remember if it is a text file
or a podcast? I could do with a refresher myself, and so might hun
Hi Jeronimo,
thanks for that. You expressed yourself fine with your English. So have more
confidence in yourself. Can you give me a bit more information, as to what
to check for in the Jaws configuration manager? I don't usually mess around
in there, as I am not always sure what I am doing smil
Hi list,
I installed Internet explorer 8 a few weeks or so ago. Every now and then, I
get a message coming up, asking me if I want to configure IE 8, or something
like that. So far, I have just been choosing the option for it to remind me in
another 7 days. I did have a look through the settings
Hi there Chris,
isn't there a Yahoo messenger 9.1 or something now? I have never used Yahoo
messenger. And was wanting to download it and give it a try. However, I have
been having trouble finding a link for yahoo 9.1 for my country I.e
Australia. Would I be better off trying to get Yahoo 8 ins
Hi list,
is Yahoo chat accessible with Jaws 10? I have never used this program before so
wasn't sure.
Thanks Jason
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
m] On Behalf Of jason smith
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:19 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when not
meantto
Hi list,
for the past week or so, I have had an unusual issue with Jaws. For
example,
whenever I launch Internet
Hi list,
for the past week or so, I have had an unusual issue with Jaws. For example,
whenever I launch Internet Explorer. Jaws announces "favorites". I don't think
I remember it ever doing this before. In addition, when I open a webpage. I
usually use insert numpad 3 to read the status line. Th
modes so hitting the same
key combination should switch you back. Jaws normally announces this
change, although it might not in some verbosity settings.
Hope that helps & all the best,
Barry G
- Original Message -
From: "jason smith"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:12
Hi list,
today I was typing up something in MS word 2003. After having been typing for a
while, I had something odd happen. Instead of any texts I began typing, being
inserted infront of the character I was typing at. It deleted that character
and replaced it with the one I just typed. Years ago
al Message -
From: "jason smith"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:26 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] problems getting my Jaws 10 hotkey to stick
Hi list,
I have Jaws 10 on my desktop. I installed it quite some time ago. I have
tried setting up a hotkey for it. However, the hotkey doesn
Hi list,
I have Jaws 10 on my desktop. I installed it quite some time ago. I have tried
setting up a hotkey for it. However, the hotkey doesn't seem to want to work.
When entering the hotkey I want of control alt 0. I shift tab away from the
field. And then tab back to make sure the information
Hi list,
I have a text book in a folder of its own. Within which is contained the
individual chapters of the book. I am finding that Jaws is telling me how far
the margin is set from the left and right side of the page. This is both when
reading line by line, and also when using the say all comm
Could you please repost those instructions for using the thesaurus in word
2003 again? I wasn't able to find them in my saved messages or in the list
archives.
Thanks Jason
- Original Message -
From: "Estelita"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:26 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] MS word 20
Hi list,
I did a system restore on my Desktop. Afterwards, I found that Jaws 10 had
stopped loading automatically at start up.
I found the Jaws 10 icon on my desktop and pressed enter. I then went into
options and then basics. I checked the "run Jaws automatically" check box.
However, when I
Hi list
I experienced a problem with the FS clipboard tonight. For example, I have an
article on a webpage I want to copy. However, you have to keep clicking a link,
in order to go to the next page of the article. I am therefore forced to copy
the article page by page, rather than in one whole b
Hi list,
I am using Jaws 10 with outlook express on a desktop with XP home.
Since installing Jaws 10, I have noticed that Jaws doesn't always automatically
read my emails. For example, I will often skip through a lot of emails, by,
having Jaws start reading an email. If I am not interested in it,
Hi Marilyn
the course I did was run by a blindness organization where I live down here
in Australia. It was only for 1 hour one day a week for a few months or so(I
think it was). However, it was a one on one course-which was of course very
good. And better still, it was free. At the time, I did
Hi Marilyn,
you weren't being picky. Your comment was a valid one. It isn't any good
throwing commands at someone, if they aren't already familiar with the
keyboard etc. Being on this list, makes me appreciate the short course
introducing me to Jaws that I received. At the time, I thought it no
Very true Marilyn,
I did think to explain where the Jaws key and function keys are, but I
thought from a few of the other emails, that she had already been told those
keys.
best wishes Jason
- Original Message -
From: "Marilyn Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, October 03,
Hang in there Karen,
as has already been said. We have all been in your situation before when
first starting out with Jaws and so have a good understanding of how
confusing and frustrating it can get. In fact, even after using Jaws for
several years, those moments still pop up "smile".
You w
Hi list,
I am having a problem when using the FS clipboard(not the standard clipboard).
For example, I want to copy several different sections of text to the
clipboard. The procedure I am using is as follows. After selecting the first
section of text, I do a control C to copy it to the clipboard
Hi list,
I have been experiencing an annoying problem when using the Jaws extended
clipboard feature. For example, I had several large blocks of text which I
wanted to copy into a separate word file. After selecting the first block of
text, I did the usual control C copy command. Jaws reported t
Hi list,
I have had a strange problem the past few days. I have some files containing my
study assignments for uni. Since I wanted to have 2 or 3 documents opened at
the same time, I opened them through my documents. This meant I could just
shift tab back to the list of files, and arrow down to
Hi list,
I forgot to ask in my email the other day about the voices included with Jaws
9. For example, I got two disks with Jaws 9. One is labeled voices. We got a
similar disk with Jaws 8. Are the ones with Jaws 9, an updated version of those
included with Jaws 8? Basically, I want to know, are
rform the operation. Then the hot key will
> stick, and I can then unload WE and run JAWS using the new hot key. This
> has been the case with JAWS for as long as I can remember, and it is not
> machine specific either.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -Original Message-
> [mailt
Hi list,
I just got around to installing my copy of Jaws 9 on my desktop. I had to
request a new disk copy from FS, as the original one mailed to me wasn't
working. I finally got Jaws 9 installed. I did notice that Jaws was a bit
sluggish during installation. For example, wouldn't always announc
4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Yahoo messenger
> yes it is true
> i also chat yahoo contacts from w l messenger
> firoz
> now jaws 9 is fully supporting yahoo so no problem with yahoo also
> firoz
> - Original Message -
> From: "jason smith" &l
Hi list,
Is Jaws 8 able to be used okay with Yahoo messenger? I think I remember a while
ago, that some list members were having issues with it. I am currently using
windows live, which most people still call MSN. I thought I remembered reading,
that Windows live, was meant to allow users to int
ast week. I plan on getting to this after I dig out my disk later on
> today.
> Then I am going to kick back for a while at least a little bit any way.
> This
> week has been just crazy as everybody knows I'm sure.
> David Ferrin
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> - Original Messa
you to know I got this message.
> David Ferrin
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> - Original Message -
> From: "jason smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] what to type in run dialogue to get jaws 9
> d
s 9 disk
toboot
> Contact FS support, they had a problem a while back with some CDs.
> David Ferrin
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> - Original Message -
> From: "jason smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 8:42 AM
> Subject: [JAWS-U
Hi list, I have been trying to install Jaws 9. However, the CD will not boot
up. I tried using the run dialogue, but keep getting error message that Jaws 9
can't be found. I do have the correct disk. I have tried typing jaws 9 with and
without a space. I have also tried typing jaws 9.0 with and
Hi Orhan and Chris,
yes I know that a lot of people use avg without any trouble, but for some
reason it isn't working as should for me. Yes Orhan, it was the same pod
cast we both listened to. Thanks for your tip about using the space bar. The
problem is, I am not getting any of those buttons(or
Hi list,
I have just installed AVG 7.5 free. The install was successful. However, when I
launch avg from my desktop and get put into its start screen(or what ever it is
called), I don't get any options to scan etc. It reports my last scan and
update, as being today(which is when I installed it).
Hi David,
this is handy to know, as I too sometimes copy and paste information from
different sources. What I usually do, is when I have finished cutting and
pasting, I do a control A to select the whole document. I then go into the
format menu and select my font choice and then save my document
HI list,
I have Norton internet security 2006 on my computer. MY subscription is long
expired, and I am thinking of uninstalling it and begin using AVG free. I got a
message on booting up my computer, saying something like, Norton message scan
could not start up, and so Norton can not scan incom
Hi list,
got my Jaws 9 disk yesterday. However, when trying to install it, the program
wont boot up when I put it in my D drive. I tried it several times. I made sure
it was the right way up. I restarted my computer with the disk in the drive, as
this sometimes gets the disks to start loading. I
Hi list, having some trouble in doing attachments in MS word 2003. I have done
some test ones, as haven't done them for a while. I have tried two methods, but
no luck. For example, while in a new message, I select insert and then email
attachment. I can find the "look in" box. I have that set to
kype and its scripts.
>
> SA&G
> ----- Original Message -
> From: "jason smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:25 PM
> Subject: [JAWS-Users] navigating skype chat using Jaws
>
>
> Hi list,
> I installed skype not lo
Hi list,
I installed skype not long ago. I haven't yet tried making or receiving calls
yet. However, I received a request from a stranger to add them to my friends
list. We exchanged chat messages. I used the jaws cursor a lot to try and read
the screen options. Are there commands I should be us
Hi list,
I have something I have wondered for a while. I have a lot of word documents in
my list of word documents in word 2003. Due to my studies, I have a lot with
the same prefix i.e a subject/unit code number. Sometimes I may not remember
what is in each document. I do obviously give each a
hi list, I was getting some help from my uni's I.T helpdesk. He was able to
help me get what I wanted done. However, when checking my settings for the
university website, a browser check found, that Java was not being found by my
browser which is I.E 7. He gave me the link from which to download
Hi list,
a friend of mine uses a thing called livewire to download music from the net
onto her MP3 player. Does anyone know if it is accessible to use with Jaws? I
think it is a website on which you use their software to download the music,
but I am not sure. I heard about this a long time ago,
Hi David,
I installed the skype scripts okay. However, when I ran the skype-setup file, I
got the error message "this is not a valid win32 application"(or something like
that). What can I do about this?
Thanks Jason
P.S when I chose to have the skype scripts recompiled, I was taken back to a
bla
installing in fact. That link points to the
> skype
> home page for the latest version no matter what it might happen to be at
> any
> given time.
> David Ferrin
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> - Original Message -
> From: "jason smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
Hi David, on the list's home page you have alink for the latest version of
Skype. when clicking on this link, I don't think it tells you what the version
is. Do you know what number this version is? I want to make sure I name it for
future reference. In addition, in your scripts section, you hav
Hi list,
how do you add someone's email address to the address book/contacts in outlook
express? My spam filter in Norton internet security has been regarding
someone's emails as spam and putting them in the spam folder. I only just found
out about this problem. I couldn't understand why I was n
Hi list,
when logging into MSN messenger, I got a prompt that a new version of MSN was
available. When I chose to download it, I got the usual prompt of "do I want to
run the file or not". The file is titled Windows Live Messenger. From what I
have heard, this program allows you to communicate w
Hi list, especially those uni students on the list. I have been having a lot of
problems accessing my uni website for my Psychology studies. The uni has began
using a thing called "blackboard learning system". it uses some Java and so
obviously gives Jaws problems. Have any of the students on li
thanks for confirming that Sarah. You are right. It used to work the other
way round. I noticed with a Jaws upgrade one time, that it began working the
opposite to what it had been. I thought I was just mistaken and that I had
it wrong previously. So I am not mad then "ha ha"
thanks Jason
-
Hi list, I am having a problem with windows media player. I am trying to work
out how to pause, fast forward and rewind when listening to something with
windows media player on my desktop. For example, I like to listen to podcasts
such as that on Blind Cool tech etc. I sometimes listen to these
Hi David and list, my Norton 2006 subscription ran out about a month ago. I am
aware that Norton 2007 is not accessible with Jaws. I have also heard that
Norton might be causing some issues that I have with using MS word 2003. This
and that Norton is quite a memory hog, has made me think of tryi
Hi list, I have noticed an issue with Jaws over the last month. When reading
word documents, web pages and emails etc Jaws leaves off words at the end of
lines. This is only when doing a read all command. When reading paragraph by
paragraph, or line by line, it reads everything. I have checked t
that particular spreadsheet. If you enter on a given macro, it will
> run.
> That's about the extent of my knowledge.
>
>
> Bill Stephan
> Kansas City, MO
> (816)803-2469
> William Stephan
>
>
> -Original Message-
> .From: "jason smi
rces.
>
>
> Bill Stephan
> Kansas City, MO
> (816)803-2469
> William Stephan
>
>
> -Original Message-
> .From: "jason smith"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> .Sent: 6/28/07 1:56:44 AM
> .To: "jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com"
> .Subject: Re: [JAWS-Use
Hi Bill,
I have been told that I need to turn on macros in order to use some files
for my studies. Do you know how to do this using Jaws? I have also heard
that macros can be dangerous for computers etc. Do you know if this is true
and if there are any precautions I should take?
thanks a lot
Jas
Hi David,
I downloaded the Skype software from your webpage using the "latest version of
skype" link. When trying to run the program, I got an error message that the
program is not a valid Win.ex program or something like that. I have never
installed Skype before, so not sure if I have done anyt
Hi list,
over the past few days, Jaws has begun not reading properly. When doing a read
all, Jaws reads through the text, but leaves off some words at the end of each
line. I have not changed margins, or changed any Jaws verbosity or any other
settings. This is happening everywhere i.e emails, W
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