RE: Applications menu
- From: "John Ramsey" <stephnjohnny211@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:27:46 -0400
Hello Adrian,
It took a little work but the search function worked. I tried it once and
found nothing, but when i specified to expand the search to include hidden
files it worked and the nuisance is gone.
Thanks,
John
-----Original Message-----
From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Adrian Spratt
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:11 PM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Applications menu
Hi, John.
I have two separate suggestions.
One method that has helped me delete hard-to-locate files, such as a
shortcut, is to search for part of the filename with the Windows find
function, as follows:
1. Press windows key with f.
2.Tab twice to "All files and folder." Press spacebar.
3. In the edit filed that appears, type in a part of the filename that is
unlikely to turn up a lot of results. Press enter.
4. Wait for JAWS to announce something. On my system, it says simply,
"Back," the word that JAWS picks up from the screen when the search
finishes.
5. Tab six, or sometimes seven, times to get the list of results.
6. As you arrow down the list of results, listen for likely candidates. When
you find one, do a say line key combination, insert-8 on the numpad. That
should give you the extended filename. If you can't get the full name and
path, go into properties with alt-enter and then into JAWS mode.
7. Eventually you should locate the file or shortcut you need to delete.
An alternative method, in light of your original description, is to download
a highly accessible program called Unclean from
www.jfwlite.com
This program reorganizes the add/remove section of the control panel so that
it's easy to delete errant application files. As I recall, not only can you
download the program from the programs page of the JFWLite website, but you
can also get Debbie Scales' helpful hints.
I hope one of these methods works for you.
A.S.
----- Original Message -----
From: John Ramsey
Hello,
I tried that and when I hit the applications key the second time it did not
bring up the menu. I don't know how else to get rid of it. I appreciate your
help though.
Take care,
John
-----Original Message-----
From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of GB
Errow down to the item in that menu and then hit the application key on the
keyboard, (same as right click) and you get a menu and errow down to deleate
and hit enter
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of John Ramsey
Hello,
I apologize in advance for this off topic message, but I have a problem that
some of you may be able to help me with. If not, maybe you can direct me to
someone who can. I have a shortcut in my applications drop down menu that
refers to a non existing program and I do not know how to get rid of it. If
anyone can help I will greatly appreciate it. Once again, I do apologize for
the off topic message.
Take care,
John
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