[JAWS-Users] Jaws error after upgrading to windows10

2016-07-30 Thread Jason Smith
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.

[JAWS-Users] what to do with Jaws when upgrading to windows10

2016-07-26 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] are there any special instructions regarding Jaws when upgrading to windows10

2016-07-24 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] using an alternate voice during say all

2015-06-30 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do you delete bookmarks in Mozilla. And creat folders in both I.e 11 and Mozilla

2015-03-14 Thread Jason Smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] having trouble using Jaws to change folder to look in so as to attach a file

2015-01-09 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] having trouble using Jaws to change folder to look in so as to attach a file

2015-01-08 Thread Jason Smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws not reading the close window icon

2015-01-08 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws not reading the close window icon

2015-01-04 Thread Jason Smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do you do a repair on Jaws

2011-08-30 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing the Jaws voice in the say all command

2011-08-22 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing the Jaws voice in the say all command

2011-08-22 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] changing the Jaws voice in the say all command

2011-08-17 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] stopping Jaws from saying space marker

2011-08-11 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] YouTube

2011-07-28 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] what is the best way to uninstall previousversions of Jaws

2011-06-12 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] what is the best way to uninstall previous versions of Jaws

2011-06-09 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] is the Jaws 12 update okay to install now

2011-05-09 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] is the Jaws 12 update okay to install now

2011-05-08 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Second security update for Jaws 10

2010-03-05 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Links Not Responding

2010-02-05 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] A question about a hotkey

2010-02-01 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] tutorials on using facebook

2009-12-27 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] tutorials on using facebook

2009-12-26 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] where do we go to check our licensing count

2009-11-17 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] what is the best way to navigate a bus timetable using Jaws

2009-09-21 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] I have a question

2009-09-07 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] are there any special settings needed for using IE8with Jaws

2009-09-05 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] are there any special settings needed for using IE 8 with Jaws

2009-09-04 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Yahoo messenger 8 with jaws

2009-08-11 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] does Jaws work with Yahoo chat

2009-07-23 Thread jason smith
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/

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when notmeantto

2009-07-21 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when not meant to

2009-07-21 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] how do I turn off type over mode in word 2003

2009-07-16 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do I turn off type over mode in word 2003

2009-07-15 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] problems getting my Jaws 10 hotkey to stick

2009-06-28 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] problems getting my Jaws 10 hotkey to stick

2009-06-28 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do you stop Jaws reporting margins in word

2009-06-12 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS word 2003 thesaurus

2009-06-04 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] trouble getting Jaws to start automatically

2009-05-19 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] fs clipboard not appending all of selected text

2009-02-22 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws 10 not reading emails automatically

2009-01-15 Thread jason smith
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,

Re: [JAWS-Users] just a brief thank you toalltryingtohelpmelastnight:

2008-10-05 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] just a brief thank you to all tryingtohelpmelastnight:

2008-10-04 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] just a brief thank you to all trying to helpmelastnight:

2008-10-03 Thread jason smith
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,

Re: [JAWS-Users] just a brief thank you to all trying to help me lastnight:

2008-10-02 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] problems appending text using the FS clipboard

2008-08-22 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] FS clipboard problem

2008-07-03 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] files appearing empty in my documents but read fine when accessed through word

2008-06-29 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] are the voices included with Jaws 9 different to Jaws 8

2008-06-06 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem making a new hotkey stick

2008-06-04 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] problem making a new hotkey stick

2008-06-02 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Yahoo messenger

2008-04-21 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws and Yahoo messenger

2008-04-20 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] what to type in run dialogue to get jaws 9disktoboot

2008-01-31 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] what to type in run dialogue to get jaws 9disktoboot

2008-01-25 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] what to type in run dialogue to get jaws 9 disk toboot

2008-01-25 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] what to type in run dialogue to get jaws 9 disk to boot

2008-01-25 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] having trouble with start page of avg

2007-12-30 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] having trouble with start page of avg

2007-12-29 Thread jason smith
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).

Re: [JAWS-Users] reading bold, italic, underline

2007-12-24 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Norton scan of instant messages

2007-12-17 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws 9 disk wont boot up

2007-12-15 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do you do attachments in word 2003

2007-11-30 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] navigating skype chat using Jaws

2007-11-25 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] navigating skype chat using Jaws

2007-11-24 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how to return to your last spot in a list of documents in MS word

2007-10-31 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws and Java

2007-10-26 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] is livewire accessible with Jaws

2007-10-18 Thread jason smith
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,

[JAWS-Users] error message when installing skype

2007-09-27 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] what is the latest verssion of skype

2007-09-27 Thread jason smith
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]> >

[JAWS-Users] what is the latest verssion of skype

2007-09-27 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] how do you add to address book

2007-09-19 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws and new version of MSN

2007-09-07 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] using Jaws with blackboard system

2007-08-30 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Say All and JAWS 8.0

2007-08-25 Thread jason smith
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 -

[JAWS-Users] how do you fast forward and rewind in windows media player

2007-07-29 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] setting up AVG

2007-07-19 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws cutting off lines

2007-07-04 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS-Excel documents looking like crap.

2007-06-30 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS-Excel documents looking like crap.

2007-06-29 Thread jason smith
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

Re: [JAWS-Users] MS-Excel documents looking like crap.

2007-06-27 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] error with Skype set up

2007-06-25 Thread jason smith
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

[JAWS-Users] Jaws not reading all of text on a line

2007-06-01 Thread jason smith
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