Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Lynn White via Talk
Yes please do read carefully. I made the mistake of installing Windows 10 and tried to roll back to Windows 7 and instead reset my machine. Now, I'll never be able to go back to Windows 7 and my copy of Cakewalk is no longer good. On 4/16/2016 11:00 PM, Rod Hutton via Talk wrote: Hi Rob, H

RE: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Rod Hutton via Talk
Hi Rob, Here's the Microsoft site where you can get the tool, and I recommend you read the page carefully to evaluate your options carefully: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10 Good luck, Rod -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+rod_hutto

Need an answering machine software solution

2016-04-16 Thread Rod Hutton via Talk
Hi, I have a good quality USB modem which has worked well up to now for a software-based talking call display solution on a land line with the help of the Ascendis Caller ID software (http://ascendis.com). What I would like to do now is to use either a Windows 7 or Windows 10 machine to set up

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Robert Byers via Talk
If possible, I also would like this tool. Rob. On 17-Apr-16 8:26 AM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: OK, I give up. Can someone please send me the link to download the media tool to upgrade to Windows 10 on a 64-bit Windows 7 PC running Home Premium? I would even be pleased to burn it to di

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
Actually we have, just to see if my version would not protest in some way, and it didn't. We ran Word 2013, but WE was running in demo mode at the time. Maybe if we ran one of them when WE is turned off, maybe WE might be able to communicate with it. Sunds like a good idea anyway. Thanks for t

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
Nope, never even thought of it. I'm afraid that will have to wait until I finished recording my oldies program, which should be over around 11:00pm, otherwise I will have to reboot, and that might be a bit inconvenient at the moment. But what a drag <. Thanks much for the suggestion. On 4/16/2

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread Peter Russillo via Talk
Larry, have you run one of the Office programs? Just launch one of them and then try Window-Eyes by launching it again; HTH Peter -Original Message- From: Kenny Peyatt jr. via Talk Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:23 PM To: Larry Higgins ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: Any

RE: What am I hearing on the web?

2016-04-16 Thread via Talk
It's a lemon-lime soft drink made by Coca Cola. 7/Up is better, IMHO. The sprite on the web page is a graphic you can press Enter on and make something happen. On some of the Townhall.com pages that play video, I have to press Enter on a thing called utility graphics_sprite to play the video. hth

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread via Talk
Did you go into the diagnostics menu under apps and check the office menus? Larry Higgins via Talk wrote: > I don't think I have to tell any of you just how maddening this demo > mode can be, so if anybody could please help, I would love you for > ever and two weeks. > > Windows 10 looks promis

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread RJ Sandefur via Talk
Do you have office 2010 or later? Try shutting down window eyes, and then restarting it again. RJ On 4/16/2016 8:54 PM, Larry Higgins via Talk wrote: I don't think I have to tell any of you just how maddening this demo mode can be, so if anybody could please help, I would love you for ever and

Re: Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread Kenny Peyatt jr. via Talk
What version of office are you using? On 4/16/2016 8:54 PM, Larry Higgins via Talk wrote: I don't think I have to tell any of you just how maddening this demo mode can be, so if anybody could please help, I would love you for ever and two weeks. Windows 10 looks promising, so would really lik

Any ideas on how to get WE for Office out of demo mode anybody

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
I don't think I have to tell any of you just how maddening this demo mode can be, so if anybody could please help, I would love you for ever and two weeks. Windows 10 looks promising, so would really like to have some time to spend with it. Thanks, Larry

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
Carol, I just installed Windows 10 using the media creation tool. All went well until WE came up in demo mode. I will send you my copy, but could you refresh my memory about how to enter a serial number so that I might possibly remedy this issue. Why can't all go smoothly with program or OS ins

let the Fun Begin

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
OK folks, I managed to install Windows 10, and now I am in demo mode. Claims not to be able to find a valid version of Office. Now What do I do now? ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessaril

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Carol and Roger via Talk
OK, I give up. Can someone please send me the link to download the media tool to upgrade to Windows 10 on a 64-bit Windows 7 PC running Home Premium? I would even be pleased to burn it to disk or a flash drive.. Thank you. Carol On 4/16/2016 4:48 PM, Loy via Talk wrote: I had this same p

What am I hearing on the web?

2016-04-16 Thread shannon via Talk
Good afternoon Home alone and doing some web searching and have time to ask this question. I keep hearing the word "Sprite" when I navigate web pages. What is it? I just was on http://allrecipes.com/recipe/228056/parmesan-crusted-tilapia-fillets/ This site is very clunky to work with but... It reac

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Loy via Talk
I had this same problem with a laptop I was upgrading, I downloaded the Media tool and the installation went fairly quickly. "2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto a

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
I've been waiting for action ever since about 7:00am CDT, and It is now 3:40pm and there has been no sign of movement throughout that time period. I just downloaded the media tool, and will soon give it a go. Will let everybody know how things progress. On 4/16/2016 3:27 PM, Kenny Peyatt jr.

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Kenny Peyatt jr. via Talk
That is because the download is 3 gigabytes in size and can take a couple of hours to download. I can paste the link to the media tool in a new message or I can email you the link off list. Kenny Peyatt On 4/16/2016 7:58 AM, Larry Higgins via Talk wrote: Michael, Do you remember where you fo

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Jim via Talk
Hi Dave! I believe that W.E.8.4 will work with XP. I haven't run XP for quite some time now, But I may still have an old copy of W.E. 8.4 laying around here somewhere. If I can find it I will let you know. You may be able to find another copy somewhere else a bit sooner though. Good Luck! W

RE: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Dennis Long via Talk
9.0 or 9.1 -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Robert Ringwald via Talk Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 2:18 PM To: Chris Skarstad; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with X

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Robert Ringwald via Talk
Naw, I have Windows 10 & WE 9.2. My wife has an old Del desk top with XP. We'll be replacing it soon. She only uses it for Quicken. She is sighted. I want to be able to install WE on it to help her get rid of a lot of junk before we dump it. -BR -Original Message- From: Chris Skarst

Re: An observation in the form of a question (Windows 10 download)

2016-04-16 Thread Whizza via Talk
Larry, Windows Ten downloads to a hidden folder on your computer called Windows BT. If you turn on hidden files and folders, it'll be the first folder you'll see at the top of the list if Windows Ten is, in fact, downloading or has downloaded. Cheers, Sandra. __

An observation in the form of a question (Windows 10 download)

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
I'm getting the distinct impression that the download and installation for Windows 10 is based on a cue system, and that it is quite possible that no downloading is actually taking place at all? That is the way it looks to me. Now, I'm just wondering, to what folder is the file downloading too

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Dave via Talk
Hello, I have a new system, running Win 10. I find it better to use than Win 7, which as all of you know, was a ugly Pig for me. For the Record, I have had this new Win 10 system for about three weeks now and WE 9.4 has not failed once!Not even when I ride the Internet. Amazing for sure. W

RE: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Andre via Talk
How do you know which version to download? The n, kn, single language etc.? I know I have a 64bit machine. I'm trying to download the tool though using my vista machine just because it's easier for me at this moment. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+stepserve=comcast

RE: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk
Hello Mr. Skarstad: For reasons stated elsewhere, I am still a die hard XP user and will continue to be that for as long as I choose! Yes, Duchess Microsoft does claim it no longer supports XP; however, it still get Windows Malicious Software Removal update download info again and again. I've ne

RE: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Rod Hutton via Talk
Hi Olusegen, Have you tried Firefox just to see? Good luck, Rod -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk Sent: April 16, 2016 10:33 AM To: 'Carol and Roger' ; 'Window-E

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Bob Tinney via Talk
Larry, That's how I upgraded the computers around here. I used the media creation tool which is available from Microsoft. I deleted the file after upgrading all of the computers, but just search for it on the Microsoft.com site. I didn't download the Windows 10 installation file on a flas

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Michael Capelle via Talk
most ocr software is comptable wih win 7 and up. -Original Message- From: Don H Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:48 AM To: Michael Capelle ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work? I totally agree that XP is unsafe to use

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Don H via Talk
I totally agree that XP is unsafe to use however there are other considerations for not upgrading. Some of those running XP also have other programs that will also need to be upgraded when moving to a later OS. For example such things as OCR programs and such. On 4/16/2016 9:42 AM, Michael C

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Michael Capelle via Talk
hey chris, totally agree with you here. -Original Message- From: Chris Skarstad via Talk Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:38 AM To: Robert Ringwald ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work? As I understand it, Window-eyes

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Chris Skarstad via Talk
As I understand it, Window-eyes 9.0 is the final version that works with xp. I'd also like to very gently point out that if you're still running xp, it really is time to seriously think about saving for an upgrade of your operating system. It's become really unsafe if you're constantly online

RE: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk
Carol, that's a mistake! I have a number of XP boxes still and WE9.1 runs like a charm! It's even much faster and better than WE9.4 that runs on my Windows7 64Bit Professional box! For me, I MUST STILL HOLD ON TO XP because a state-owned Web Portal that I use for work-related purposes DOES NOT

RE: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk
Try WE9.1; anything greater might not. Please note that GW Micro, AI Squared and their related cousins DO NOT guarantee that WE9.1 will work with XP and NO TECH SUPPORT is provided. I still have a number of XP boxes and it sure works like a charm for me. The mileage may vary for others! Sincer

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Dave via Talk
For some, WE 9 worked on their XP systems, but I've been using the 8.4. -- Dave ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit h

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Marvin Commerford via Talk
Actually version 9.1 will work with XP. Version 9.2 will not install on XP. On 4/16/2016 6:35 AM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: Hi Robert, If I am not mistaken, version 9 of any flavor will not work with XP. You should be OK with anything from version 8. Carol On 4/16/2016 3:08 AM, Rober

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread Larry Higgins via Talk
Michael, Do you remember where you found the media tool, and if so, where. I really don't mind waiting a bit for my download, but I really don't appreciate having no indication as to if the download is even taking place. I see no indication that any vestige of the file has been downloaded a

Re: 2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Carol and Roger via Talk
Hi Robert, If I am not mistaken, version 9 of any flavor will not work with XP. You should be OK with anything from version 8. Carol On 4/16/2016 3:08 AM, Robert Ringwald via Talk wrote: Bob Ringwald piano, Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet Fulton Street Jazz Band (Dixieland/Swing) 916/

Re: In the process of upgrading to Windows 10, but a question or two

2016-04-16 Thread michaeel's mail via Talk
Hi I gave up doing it that way my down load was so slow. I down loaded a microsoft media tool that makes a windows 10 folder on a flash drive then install it from that much faster. Cheers Michael. -Original Message- From: Bob Tinney via Talk Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 9:52 PM To: Ll

2nd try - What version of WE will work with XP? Will WE 9 work?

2016-04-16 Thread Robert Ringwald via Talk
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