Re: Can JAWS damage Word files?

  • From: Barbara McGinnis <barbara.mcginnis@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 09:35:26 -0500

I agree with Quanin.  The computer does try to backup files first.  What 
operating system are you using?  Windows XP lists all the files in a pane on 
the left side of the window.

Quanin wrote:

> It's doubtful. JAWS doesn't have access to any files on your system that
> aren't related to the program itself. It doesn't manipulate files. Files
> manipulate the program. It's entirely likely that, when your work PC
> crashes, it attempts to back up the files first and is, possibly,
> unsuccessful. The fact that they are able to be restored suggests this is
> probably the most likely solution. Unless a program itself is trying to use
> the same resources as JAWS, for instance another screen reader, JAWS
> shouldn't conflict.
>
> James
>
> At 11:39 PM 08/03/2004 +0100, you wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >I have a problem on my work PC which occurs frequently. While I'm in a word
> >document, sometimes the PC crashes and when I restart the computer the file
> >is damaged. A bunch of temporary files are generated - from which the guys
> >at tech support are able to restore my original document (but I can't ask
> >them everytime!). Nobody has a clue as to why. They even re-installed Office
> >but the problem persists. I find it happens more frequently when I work with
> >tables.
> >
> >Is it possible that a conflict with JAWS is causing this? Just exploring all
> >possibilities, trying to find a solution!!
> >
> >Thanks so much in advance
> >
> >Fran
> >
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