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I am not aware of any program called "talking
mpeg".
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 12:11
PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg
program
I got this can you explain
what thetalking mpeg is then
Ah I see. You
said "mpeg program" in the subject so I wasn't sure. There are several
imaging applications, but if you are referring to the free one
I have been discussing with Sylvia, that would be Active@ Disk Image Lite and
you can download it here from it's homepage.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Monday,
September 12, 2016 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
carlos mpeg program
The program you use to back
up or make an image.
I'm not sure
to which program you are referring. Could you
elaborate?
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Message -----
Sent: Monday,
September 12, 2016 11:04 AM
Subject: [TechTalk]
carlos mpeg program
Can you send me a copy of this carlos
thanks.
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Re: Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
Gene is correct. Unless you
are comparing lower end consumer grade with higher end business grade
machines, there is usually not much difference in the quality of the
components.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 12:13
PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help
needed: failing hard drive
I doubt that generalization is correct. It
may be that an inexpensive consumer machine uses cheaper materials, but once
you get past budget machines, that may not be true. I haven't seen any
advice from reputable advisors stating or advocating purchasing a business
machine for better materials. I would not accept this generalization
without doing research.
Gene
-----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Also, a business grade computer is likely to be more robust and reliable
than a consumer grade machine because it is generally built with higher grade
components that are designed to withstand the rigors of more demanding
operating conditions.
Gerald
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Many manufacturers are still selling machines
running Windows 7, but they are usually categorized as business grade
machines. I don't know if Dell is still selling consumer grade machines
running Windows 7. Although I believe they were still doing so as of
last year. However, from a purchasing point of view, the distinction is
almost irrelevant. The big difference is that a business grade machine
will include the Professional edition of Windows 7.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:34
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help
needed: failing hard drive
I
wasn’t aware that dell still sold windows7 computers. I might need to do
some investigating.
I can personally
vouch for Computers for the Blind because I am very satisfied with the
refurbished Dell desktop they sent me last year, which continues to function
well for my purposes. Another thing to consider is that it is probably
easier to upgrade from XP to Windows 7 than from XP to Windows 10. If
you don’t feel comfortable buying a refurbished computer, you can still buy
a new computer equipped with Windows 7, which will be supported until
January 2020. Dell and other manufacturers still sell them.
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 7:10 AM
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
I
would recommend against doing more than considering your opinion as
tentative at this time. While it may not be a good idea to buy a
refurbished computer from an unknown source, I've heard good things about
this organization.
Of
course, you are gambling but you are also gambling in replacing the hard
drive on your current machine. In general, heavily used computers are
considered past their reliable lifetime once five years have passed since
they were new. Your machine is already older than that. It may
last many years longer or it may not but you are still gambling.
In
addition, if you are going to buy a new computer or equivalent, manufacturer
refurbished machines are a much better buy unless you find a good
sale. Dell, for example, sells manufacturer refurbished machines that
are almost new and were returned for some reason, inspected, and brought up
to factory specifications if necessary. and many such machines are not
returned because there is anything wrong with them. The customer just
didn't want the machine for some reason. And manufacturer refurbished
machines may actually be more likely to not have defects, because of the
inspection they go through.
Returning
to the question of computers for the blind, if you get good reports about
them, and the machine will meet your needs, is it better to gamble with 100
dollars, or spend perhaps between 350 or 400 dollars on a new machine?
I don't know if the computers from computers for the blind would meet your
needs. But I'm saying that your opinion appears to be an opinion not
based on knowledge of such machines and rather a generalization which isn't
necessarily valid.
-----
Original Message -----
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 5:56 AM
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Not to be
argumentative but I probably wouldn't buy a refurbished pc. You never know
how long it will last and if I did buy a new machine, Dell lets you pay
in installments.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Edmond Nazarian via Groups.io
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016
6:52 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
How many times
you are talking about those computers? Do all blind people have to get
refurbished computers? One can spend their money and get a new one. Even the
original poster thought about getting a new one!
You darken my
day.
On 9/12/2016 3:37 AM, Gerald Levy wrote:
>
> Unless
you have an extended warranty from Dell, they won't give you
> the
time of day, and it will be up to you to decide whether to replace
>
your failing hard drive on your own. Instead of replacing the bad
> hard drive, you might want to consider acquiring a refurbished
> computer from the Texas-based Computers for the Blind organization
> which makes refurbished Windows 7 desktops and laptops available to
> blind individuals upon request for the nominal fee of $110 or $140,
> respectively. Because these computers come with JAWS 17 demo
and NVDA
> already installed, as well as a bunch of other
blind-friendly programs
> like Windows Live Mail and Jarte word
processor, getting up and
> running again will be much easier than
buying a new computer and
> installing everything from
scratch.
>
> Gerald
>
>
>
>
-----Original Message----- From: Sylvia
> Sent: Sunday, September 11,
2016 7:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
>
> Hello, I have all of my data backed up on an external
so this problem
> doesn't seem like a total disaster. This computer
is about 6.5 years
> old so I might have to contact Dell to find out
if the drive can be
> replaced at all. I'm not really looking forward
to having to reinstall
> windows but if that's going to be my best
option, I'm going to ask for
> help.
>
> On 9/11/16, Ann
Parsons <akp@...>
wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My immediate reaction is
replace the hard drive ASAP so that you can
>> try to recover your
data. Now, if you're running XP, you may want to
>> use your
failing HD as an excuse to get a new system. I don't know
>> the
whole story so I can't say.
>>
>> Ann
P.
>>
>> --
>> Ann K. Parsons
>> Portal
Tutoring
>> ** New EMAIL: akp@...
>> web site:
http://www.portaltutoring.info
>>
Skype: Putertutor
>>
>> "All that is gold does not
glitter,
>> Not all those who wander are
lost."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Jonathan Moses podcast on apple Event
rajmund <brajmund2000@...>
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Re: Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
I doubt that generalization is correct. It
may be that an inexpensive consumer machine uses cheaper materials, but once you
get past budget machines, that may not be true. I haven't seen any advice
from reputable advisors stating or advocating purchasing a business machine for
better materials. I would not accept this generalization without doing
research.
Gene
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Also, a business grade computer is likely to be more robust and reliable
than a consumer grade machine because it is generally built with higher grade
components that are designed to withstand the rigors of more demanding operating
conditions.
Gerald
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Many manufacturers are still selling machines
running Windows 7, but they are usually categorized as business grade
machines. I don't know if Dell is still selling consumer grade machines
running Windows 7. Although I believe they were still doing so as of last
year. However, from a purchasing point of view, the distinction is almost
irrelevant. The big difference is that a business grade machine will
include the Professional edition of Windows 7.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:34
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help
needed: failing hard drive
I
wasn’t aware that dell still sold windows7 computers. I might need to do some
investigating.
I can personally
vouch for Computers for the Blind because I am very satisfied with the
refurbished Dell desktop they sent me last year, which continues to function
well for my purposes. Another thing to consider is that it is probably
easier to upgrade from XP to Windows 7 than from XP to Windows 10. If
you don’t feel comfortable buying a refurbished computer, you can still buy a
new computer equipped with Windows 7, which will be supported until January
2020. Dell and other manufacturers still sell them.
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 7:10 AM
Subject: Re:
[TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
I
would recommend against doing more than considering your opinion as tentative
at this time. While it may not be a good idea to buy a refurbished
computer from an unknown source, I've heard good things about this
organization.
Of
course, you are gambling but you are also gambling in replacing the hard drive
on your current machine. In general, heavily used computers are
considered past their reliable lifetime once five years have passed since they
were new. Your machine is already older than that. It may last
many years longer or it may not but you are still gambling.
In
addition, if you are going to buy a new computer or equivalent, manufacturer
refurbished machines are a much better buy unless you find a good sale.
Dell, for example, sells manufacturer refurbished machines that are almost new
and were returned for some reason, inspected, and brought up to factory
specifications if necessary. and many such machines are not returned
because there is anything wrong with them. The customer just didn't want
the machine for some reason. And manufacturer refurbished machines may
actually be more likely to not have defects, because of the inspection they go
through.
Returning
to the question of computers for the blind, if you get good reports about
them, and the machine will meet your needs, is it better to gamble with 100
dollars, or spend perhaps between 350 or 400 dollars on a new machine? I
don't know if the computers from computers for the blind would meet your
needs. But I'm saying that your opinion appears to be an opinion not
based on knowledge of such machines and rather a generalization which isn't
necessarily valid.
-----
Original Message -----
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 5:56 AM
Subject: Re:
[TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Not to be
argumentative but I probably wouldn't buy a refurbished pc. You never know how
long it will last and if I did buy a new machine, Dell lets you pay in
installments.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Edmond Nazarian via Groups.io
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016
6:52 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
How many times
you are talking about those computers? Do all blind people have to get
refurbished computers? One can spend their money and get a new one. Even the
original poster thought about getting a new one!
You darken my
day.
On 9/12/2016 3:37 AM, Gerald Levy wrote:
>
> Unless
you have an extended warranty from Dell, they won't give you
> the time
of day, and it will be up to you to decide whether to replace
> your
failing hard drive on your own. Instead of replacing the bad
>
hard drive, you might want to consider acquiring a refurbished
>
computer from the Texas-based Computers for the Blind organization
>
which makes refurbished Windows 7 desktops and laptops available to
>
blind individuals upon request for the nominal fee of $110 or $140,
>
respectively. Because these computers come with JAWS 17 demo and NVDA
> already installed, as well as a bunch of other blind-friendly
programs
> like Windows Live Mail and Jarte word processor, getting up
and
> running again will be much easier than buying a new computer and
> installing everything from scratch.
>
>
Gerald
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From:
Sylvia
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 7:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
>
>
Hello, I have all of my data backed up on an external so this problem
>
doesn't seem like a total disaster. This computer is about 6.5 years
>
old so I might have to contact Dell to find out if the drive can be
>
replaced at all. I'm not really looking forward to having to reinstall
> windows but if that's going to be my best option, I'm going to ask
for
> help.
>
> On 9/11/16, Ann Parsons <akp@...> wrote:
>> Hi
all,
>>
>> My immediate reaction is replace the hard drive
ASAP so that you can
>> try to recover your data. Now, if
you're running XP, you may want to
>> use your failing HD as an
excuse to get a new system. I don't know
>> the whole story so I
can't say.
>>
>> Ann P.
>>
>>
--
>> Ann K. Parsons
>> Portal Tutoring
>> ** New
EMAIL: akp@...
>>
web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info
>>
Skype: Putertutor
>>
>> "All that is gold does not
glitter,
>> Not all those who wander are
lost."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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I got this can you explain what thetalking mpeg is then
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Carlos
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 9:49 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg program Ah I see. You said "mpeg program" in the subject so I wasn't sure. There are several imaging applications, but if you are referring to the free one I have been discussing with Sylvia, that would be Active@ Disk Image Lite and you can download it here from it's homepage. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg program The program you use to back up or make an image. I'm not sure to which program you are referring. Could you elaborate? ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:04 AM Subject: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg program Can you send me a copy of this carlos thanks.
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Re: Accessible disk imaging tool?
To create a portable copy of Image for Windows, do the following:
1. From the "Start" menu under
TeraByte Unlimited/Image for Windows/V2,
choose
PE Builder Plugin Installer
and run it. Note if you cannot find this item, you will have to run the Image for Windows installer again and make sure that the
"PE Builder - PE plugin builder for BartPE, VistaPE, and Win7RescuePE"
component is checked.
2. From the "PE Builder Type" combo box choose
Any WinBuilder Project's Apps Folder
3. Tab and you should find an edit field which says, "Select the Apps sub-folder of the desired WinBuilder Project's". Use the button after this edit field to browse for a folder where you want to save the portable copy.
4. Enter your name and product key.
5. Enable the
Preserve key for writable media
checkbox.
6. Select the "OK" button. You will now have a portable version of Image for Windows in the folder you selected that you can copy anywhere and use while booted into WinPE.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "ann" <tate886@gmail.com> To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool? hi Carlos,
If you can, written instructions would be nice to have around.
Thanks,
~Ann
On 9/12/2016 11:31 AM, Carlos wrote:
You basically have to create a portable copy of Image for Windows which you can run while booted into the PE. I see that David has already provided you with some tutorials, but if you would like written instructions let me know.
----- Original Message ----- From: "ann" <tate886@gmail.com>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
I love Carlos's Winpe images! but how would you use Image for Windows with the WinPE environment? I've only had experience using it by burning backups to disk since there was no talking pre-install in them there days. I assume you create an Image for Windows boot disk and run it using the WinPE setup or am I wrong?
~Ann
On 9/12/2016 7:03 AM, David Ferrin via Groups.io wrote:
I can verify for certain that using the win PE environment and image for windows it is absolutely accessible from start to finish.
Image for windows has been accessible for almost 9 years already that I have been using the program. Win PE makes it possible to restore from a backup on an external drive, which is a great time and money saver since there is no need to use DVDs any longer.
Thanks again Carlos for building the win PE environment.
-----Original Message----- From: ann
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 6:08 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
Hi folks,
I'm running Windows 10 64-bit, and using either the NVDA or the Jaws
screen readers. Does anyone know of some good disk imaging tools? I'd
like to make an image copy of my hard drive that I can also restore
without sighted assistance. When I used Windows XP, I used a program
called Image For Windows that allowed me to make the image from within
windows, but I don't know if the newer versions are still accessible or
if it works with Windows10 64-bit systems.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
~Ann
David Ferrin
df7782@yahoo.com
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Re: Jonathan Moses podcast on apple Event
LOL! Gotta love that new last name! check your subject line.
Laz
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Re: Accessible disk imaging tool?
hi Carlos,
If you can, written instructions would be nice to have around.
Thanks,
~Ann
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On 9/12/2016 11:31 AM, Carlos wrote: You basically have to create a portable copy of Image for Windows which you can run while booted into the PE. I see that David has already provided you with some tutorials, but if you would like written instructions let me know.
----- Original Message ----- From: "ann" <tate886@gmail.com>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
I love Carlos's Winpe images! but how would you use Image for Windows with the WinPE environment? I've only had experience using it by burning backups to disk since there was no talking pre-install in them there days. I assume you create an Image for Windows boot disk and run it using the WinPE setup or am I wrong?
~Ann
On 9/12/2016 7:03 AM, David Ferrin via Groups.io wrote:
I can verify for certain that using the win PE environment and image for windows it is absolutely accessible from start to finish.
Image for windows has been accessible for almost 9 years already that I have been using the program. Win PE makes it possible to restore from a backup on an external drive, which is a great time and money saver since there is no need to use DVDs any longer.
Thanks again Carlos for building the win PE environment.
-----Original Message----- From: ann
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 6:08 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
Hi folks,
I'm running Windows 10 64-bit, and using either the NVDA or the Jaws
screen readers. Does anyone know of some good disk imaging tools? I'd
like to make an image copy of my hard drive that I can also restore
without sighted assistance. When I used Windows XP, I used a program
called Image For Windows that allowed me to make the image from within
windows, but I don't know if the newer versions are still accessible or
if it works with Windows10 64-bit systems.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
~Ann
David Ferrin
df7782@yahoo.com
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Ah I see. You said "mpeg program" in the
subject so I wasn't sure. There are several imaging applications, but if
you are referring to the free one I have been discussing with
Sylvia, that would be Active@ Disk Image Lite and you can download it here from
it's homepage.
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:43
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg
program
The program you use to back up
or make an image.
I'm not sure
to which program you are referring. Could you
elaborate?
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Monday,
September 12, 2016 11:04 AM
Subject: [TechTalk]
carlos mpeg program
Can you send me a copy of this carlos
thanks.
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The program you use to back up or make an image.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Carlos
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 9:43 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg program I'm not sure to which program you are referring. Could you elaborate? ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:04 AM Subject: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg program Can you send me a copy of this carlos thanks.
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Hi James,
I'm not sure to which program you are
referring. Could you elaborate?
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:04
AM
Subject: [TechTalk] carlos mpeg
program
Can you send me a copy of this carlos
thanks.
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Re: Another question regarding system images
Hi Sylvia,
Some imaging applications do have the capability to
exclude specific files, but Active@ Disk Image Lite is free and has a
limited feature set. I'm not even sure if the paid version has this
capability. Also, even when an imaging application
does have this feature, it is usually not a straight forward procedure
since imaging is different than a typical file backup. Standard
backup software is more likely to include such a feature in a straight forward
manner. If you want to make the image smaller, you are better off just
deleting large media or data files which you already have backed up somewhere
else before creating the image.
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 10:19
AM
Subject: [TechTalk] Another question
regarding system images
Hi Carlos, I was wondering if there is a way to choose the
files that should be included in a system image. I’m asking because most of
the files that are on my machine are included in my dropbox folder and I could
always reupload those at a later time if needed so its probably not necessary
to include those in an image. This would essentially decrease the size of the
image and would take less time.
Thanks again for all your help.
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Re: Accessible disk imaging tool?
You basically have to create a portable copy of Image for Windows which you can run while booted into the PE. I see that David has already provided you with some tutorials, but if you would like written instructions let me know.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
----- Original Message ----- From: "ann" <tate886@gmail.com> To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool? I love Carlos's Winpe images! but how would you use Image for Windows with the WinPE environment? I've only had experience using it by burning backups to disk since there was no talking pre-install in them there days. I assume you create an Image for Windows boot disk and run it using the WinPE setup or am I wrong?
~Ann
On 9/12/2016 7:03 AM, David Ferrin via Groups.io wrote:
I can verify for certain that using the win PE environment and image for windows it is absolutely accessible from start to finish.
Image for windows has been accessible for almost 9 years already that I have been using the program. Win PE makes it possible to restore from a backup on an external drive, which is a great time and money saver since there is no need to use DVDs any longer.
Thanks again Carlos for building the win PE environment.
-----Original Message----- From: ann
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 6:08 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
Hi folks,
I'm running Windows 10 64-bit, and using either the NVDA or the Jaws
screen readers. Does anyone know of some good disk imaging tools? I'd
like to make an image copy of my hard drive that I can also restore
without sighted assistance. When I used Windows XP, I used a program
called Image For Windows that allowed me to make the image from within
windows, but I don't know if the newer versions are still accessible or
if it works with Windows10 64-bit systems.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
~Ann
David Ferrin
df7782@yahoo.com
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Can you send me a copy of this carlos thanks.
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Mozilla Firefox question.
I loaded Firefox Saturday. Now, when I try to get into it, I get a message that reads “Problem loading page.” What is the problem, please? Another thing, I couldn’t get Google to work right in that I could not get to the place to enter a search – Windows 10, Office 2013, JAWS latest, and Mozilla Firefox. Incidentally, right now, Outlook is doing all the right things, has since the download, so I thought all was going very well. Thanks. Best from, Carolyn
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Re: Accessible disk imaging tool?
David Ferrin <df7782@...>
http://jaws-users.com/audio/Look under the Utilities heading for image for windows. I have done 6 tutorials and they are all up there for download.
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-----Original Message----- From: ann Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 8:06 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool? I love Carlos's Winpe images! but how would you use Image for Windows with the WinPE environment? I've only had experience using it by burning backups to disk since there was no talking pre-install in them there days. I assume you create an Image for Windows boot disk and run it using the WinPE setup or am I wrong? ~Ann On 9/12/2016 7:03 AM, David Ferrin via Groups.io wrote: I can verify for certain that using the win PE environment and image for windows it is absolutely accessible from start to finish.
Image for windows has been accessible for almost 9 years already that I have been using the program. Win PE makes it possible to restore from a backup on an external drive, which is a great time and money saver since there is no need to use DVDs any longer.
Thanks again Carlos for building the win PE environment.
-----Original Message----- From: ann
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 6:08 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Accessible disk imaging tool?
Hi folks,
I'm running Windows 10 64-bit, and using either the NVDA or the Jaws
screen readers. Does anyone know of some good disk imaging tools? I'd
like to make an image copy of my hard drive that I can also restore
without sighted assistance. When I used Windows XP, I used a program
called Image For Windows that allowed me to make the image from within
windows, but I don't know if the newer versions are still accessible or
if it works with Windows10 64-bit systems.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
~Ann
David Ferrin
df7782@yahoo.com
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podcast the New Screen savers with Leo LA Port
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Another question regarding system images
Hi Carlos, I was wondering if there is a way to choose the files that should be included in a system image. I’m asking because most of the files that are on my machine are included in my dropbox folder and I could always reupload those at a later time if needed so its probably not necessary to include those in an image. This would essentially decrease the size of the image and would take less time. Thanks again for all your help.
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Re: Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
Also, a business grade computer is likely to be more robust and reliable
than a consumer grade machine because it is generally built with higher grade
components that are designed to withstand the rigors of more demanding operating
conditions.
Gerald
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Many manufacturers are still selling machines
running Windows 7, but they are usually categorized as business grade
machines. I don't know if Dell is still selling consumer grade machines
running Windows 7. Although I believe they were still doing so as of last
year. However, from a purchasing point of view, the distinction is almost
irrelevant. The big difference is that a business grade machine will
include the Professional edition of Windows 7.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 7:34
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help
needed: failing hard drive
I
wasn’t aware that dell still sold windows7 computers. I might need to do some
investigating.
I can personally
vouch for Computers for the Blind because I am very satisfied with the
refurbished Dell desktop they sent me last year, which continues to function
well for my purposes. Another thing to consider is that it is probably
easier to upgrade from XP to Windows 7 than from XP to Windows 10. If
you don’t feel comfortable buying a refurbished computer, you can still buy a
new computer equipped with Windows 7, which will be supported until January
2020. Dell and other manufacturers still sell them.
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 7:10 AM
Subject: Re:
[TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
I
would recommend against doing more than considering your opinion as tentative
at this time. While it may not be a good idea to buy a refurbished
computer from an unknown source, I've heard good things about this
organization.
Of
course, you are gambling but you are also gambling in replacing the hard drive
on your current machine. In general, heavily used computers are
considered past their reliable lifetime once five years have passed since they
were new. Your machine is already older than that. It may last
many years longer or it may not but you are still gambling.
In
addition, if you are going to buy a new computer or equivalent, manufacturer
refurbished machines are a much better buy unless you find a good sale.
Dell, for example, sells manufacturer refurbished machines that are almost new
and were returned for some reason, inspected, and brought up to factory
specifications if necessary. and many such machines are not returned
because there is anything wrong with them. The customer just didn't want
the machine for some reason. And manufacturer refurbished machines may
actually be more likely to not have defects, because of the inspection they go
through.
Returning
to the question of computers for the blind, if you get good reports about
them, and the machine will meet your needs, is it better to gamble with 100
dollars, or spend perhaps between 350 or 400 dollars on a new machine? I
don't know if the computers from computers for the blind would meet your
needs. But I'm saying that your opinion appears to be an opinion not
based on knowledge of such machines and rather a generalization which isn't
necessarily valid.
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Original Message -----
Sent:
Monday, September 12, 2016 5:56 AM
Subject: Re:
[TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard
drive
Not to be
argumentative but I probably wouldn't buy a refurbished pc. You never know how
long it will last and if I did buy a new machine, Dell lets you pay in
installments.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Edmond Nazarian via Groups.io
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016
6:52 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
How many times
you are talking about those computers? Do all blind people have to get
refurbished computers? One can spend their money and get a new one. Even the
original poster thought about getting a new one!
You darken my
day.
On 9/12/2016 3:37 AM, Gerald Levy wrote:
>
> Unless
you have an extended warranty from Dell, they won't give you
> the time
of day, and it will be up to you to decide whether to replace
> your
failing hard drive on your own. Instead of replacing the bad
>
hard drive, you might want to consider acquiring a refurbished
>
computer from the Texas-based Computers for the Blind organization
>
which makes refurbished Windows 7 desktops and laptops available to
>
blind individuals upon request for the nominal fee of $110 or $140,
>
respectively. Because these computers come with JAWS 17 demo and NVDA
> already installed, as well as a bunch of other blind-friendly
programs
> like Windows Live Mail and Jarte word processor, getting up
and
> running again will be much easier than buying a new computer and
> installing everything from scratch.
>
>
Gerald
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From:
Sylvia
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 7:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Urgent help needed: failing hard drive
>
>
Hello, I have all of my data backed up on an external so this problem
>
doesn't seem like a total disaster. This computer is about 6.5 years
>
old so I might have to contact Dell to find out if the drive can be
>
replaced at all. I'm not really looking forward to having to reinstall
> windows but if that's going to be my best option, I'm going to ask
for
> help.
>
> On 9/11/16, Ann Parsons <akp@...> wrote:
>> Hi
all,
>>
>> My immediate reaction is replace the hard drive
ASAP so that you can
>> try to recover your data. Now, if
you're running XP, you may want to
>> use your failing HD as an
excuse to get a new system. I don't know
>> the whole story so I
can't say.
>>
>> Ann P.
>>
>>
--
>> Ann K. Parsons
>> Portal Tutoring
>> ** New
EMAIL: akp@...
>>
web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info
>>
Skype: Putertutor
>>
>> "All that is gold does not
glitter,
>> Not all those who wander are
lost."
>>
>>
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