I would also suggest calling Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk at 800-936-5900 And ask how best to upgrade. There have been some special upgrade prices for people using screen readers. Although some have expired, there is always a chance that some could still be in effect.
You also have to consider your hardware. I had a parallel port card that would not work under Windows 10 and even kept it from loading. I think the upgrade is worth it, and mostly it will go smoothly, but set aside a day or even a weekend to do it. If it only takes a couple of hours, then you have time to party. Sometimes screen readers have to be re-installed. If you are using Window-Eyes, be sure you have a copy you can install from a CD or a disk image. You will be able to run Windows Narrator for most of the upgrade. Also make sure you have software that you use a lot in a form that it can be re-installed. The upgrade process does move a lot of software, but it isn't perfect. Some hardware, Scanners and Printers particularly, will not have drivers under Windows 10, but this is pretty rare. I am not trying to talk you out of this because I think it is worth upgrading. However, your upgrade will go better if you are prepared for any difficulties ahead of time. Best regards, Steve Jacobson -----Original Message----- From: Talk <talk-bounces+steve.jacobson=outlook....@lists.window-eyes.com> On Behalf Of Richard Petty via Talk Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:09 PM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <talk@lists.window-eyes.com> Cc: Richard Petty <richard.pe...@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: New to the list, saying hello I'm afraid I don't have a good answer. Windows 10 came with a new computer. I had used Windows 7 for so long on the previous computer, I just decided to do everything all at once--to get a new computer with Windows 10 and Load Microsoft Office. I expect you will find copies of Windows 10 on Amazon. It is a good place to check the price, although I always recommend buying software very carefully on Amazon. Reading the reviews shows many have bad experiences. You could call Microsoft Sales at 877-696-7786 and surely they will give you a price over the phone. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+richard.petty=earthlink....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Brendan via Talk Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 2:49 PM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <talk@lists.window-eyes.com> Cc: Brendan <red.al...@talktalk.net> Subject: Re: New to the list, saying hello Hi Richard, I am currently using Window's7 but seriously thinking of upgrading to ten, can you tell us how much it costs to upgrade. Take Care Brendan -----Original Message----- From: Richard Petty via Talk Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:30 PM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Cc: Richard Petty Subject: RE: New to the list, saying hello Sadly, we will find it more and more important to upgrade to Windows 10. I did after I attempted to secure support from the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk about a problem with Microsoft Office and Windows 7. I was told that they could not assist me because Microsoft no longer supported Windows 7. I did upgrade to Windows 10 in December. It has been a difficult transition, but useful because there are still times when I need Microsoft tech support. I can at least receive that support now. By the way, I have been told that Window-Eyes will continue to work well with Microsoft Office versions up to Office 2013. I was told that Microsoft changes to the spell check function are a problem using WE. I am using Office 2013 and it's working well. I have not verified that WE doesn't work well with Microsoft 365, the new Microsoft Office. Again, that's what I was told, although from a knowledgable source. -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+richard.petty=earthlink....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Talk Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:55 AM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <talk@lists.window-eyes.com> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <pammygir...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: New to the list, saying hello Hi! I hate jaws, too! I am still using window eyes. I got somebody to send me up to the last version, since the last disk I had was 9.0. I don't have windows ten, but I have some problems with things, lately. I don't know if it is my computer, or window eyes, or the browsers. Mostly, it works for me. But like I said, I don't have ten. Pam. -----Original Message----- From: Jane Carona via Talk Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 6:08 AM To: talk@lists.window-eyes.com Cc: Jane Carona Subject: New to the list, saying hello Hi everyone, Doug just added me to this list, so I'm sticking my toe in the water to see who's here and to say hello. I was a very happy GW Micro customer, from way back when we had Vocal-Eyes, and was dragged kicking and screaming into the world of jaws. I still hate Jaws, and have never really come to terms with it. I'm thinking of reinstalling Window-Eyes, but the last version I have is 9.0, and I don't know how well it works with Windows 10 and Office 365. Anyone still using Window-Eyes on a daily basis, and how well does it still work? Jane Carona jane.e.car...@gmail.com <mailto:jane.e.car...@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. 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