RE: Formatting hard drive with Jaws
- From: Chris Skarstad <toonhead5@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 23:09:20 -0500
Yes, remember that JAWS is a windows application that is completely
separate from the windows operating system. So many new users don't even
realize that because the person helping with the access technology training
installs and configures everything for them, so when they first get it,
JAWS is already up and running. But yes, you can not use JAWS to reformat
your hard drive I'm afraid. Before you follow the previous suggestions,
please be sure to back up absolutely everything you might need. the
reformat process deletes everything. it's kind of like wiping the slate
clean and starting over from scratch. and having the sighted help is good
too, I know it's not what we want but with this process being the way it is
there doesn't appear to be any way I know of to give speech to the process.
At 09:57 PM 10/16/2004, you wrote:
>First of all, you will need sighted assistance as you cannot use JAWS to
>re-install Windows. You will need to turn off your computer and insert
>your Windows XP CD-rom into the drive; then, turn it on and continuously
>press the letter C until the computer begins to boot from the CD. The
>setup will then guide you through the process of formatting your
>computer and re-installing Windows XP. You may get a prompt during the
>install asking you if you wish to run Narrator during the setup. If so,
>click yes and then you will have speech during the setup.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>Behalf Of Jim Talley
>Sent: October 16, 2004 1:36 PM
>To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Formatting hard drive with Jaws
>
>Hello my fellow wizards( chuckle) can any of you tell me how to erase
>everything on my hard drive. I am getting a new computer, and will be
>donating my old one. I am using Jaws 5.1 with Win XP pro. Your
>instructions will be greatly appreciated!
>SERENDIPITY
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