RE: Vista and memory, was Re: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
- From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:37:23 -0700
Hi,
Thanks for that one... Perhaps I'll get 7 Pro (either via MS Connect program)
or using conventional ways - going to a store... I have the basic foundations
in place - just purchased an upgrade to JFW11.
Cheers,
Joseph
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
chris hallsworth
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 10:35 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Vista and memory, was Re: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
Joseph and all,
This is one of the things why you should go for Windows 7. Vista is
known for its memory leaks and poor memory management in general.
Signed by Chris Hallsworth
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On 16/07/2010 14:26, Joseph Lee wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Perhaps Vista or XP? I can see memory usage on my computer (running Vista)
> under Processes tab.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Joseph
>
>
>
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Mark
> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 6:20 AM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
>
>
> Pat, what OS are you talking about.
>
> I’m using windows7 and can not find
>
> “Select Columns> Memory Usage”
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> The difference between God and me, is that God NEVER thinks He is me!
>
>
>
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Pat L
> Sent: July-15-10 9:20 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
>
>
> You could use the Task Manager (CTRL-SHIFT-ESC) to check the memory usage of
> an app. It will show up on the "Processes" tab of the Task Manager if you
> have the menu View> Select Columns> Memory Usage option is checked. An app
> with a memory leak will show an ever- increasing number unexpectedly. For
> example, on my XP system, Outlook shows up with Mem Usage of 87,450K. Memory
> is allocated dynamically in most apps, but when it is not released, the
> memory continues to increase. Small leaks are common, but major leaks in
> commercial programs are usually pretty easy to see; but much harder to track
> down and fix.
>
>
>
> HTH,
>
> Pat
>
> _____
>
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Farfar Carlson
> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:46 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
> Rose,
>
>
>
> Do you, or anyone on this list know how to plug or stop a memory leak? I've
> always wondered what the cause and remedies are.
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Rose Combs<mailto:rosecombs@xxxxx>
>
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:41
>
> Subject: RE: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
>
>
> My guess here is there is some sort of a memory leak on the computer/network.
>
>
>
>
>
> Rose Combs
>
> rosecombs@xxxxx
>
>
>
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> G.W. Cox
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:13 AM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
>
>
> Have you tried refreshing the screen frequently with insert escape or alt
> tabbing back and forth to your work?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Donna Smith<mailto:dsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:04 AM
>
> Subject: Unusual JFW Crashing Problem
>
>
>
> Hi all.
>
>
>
> I am currently using JFW11 with Windows XP-Pro and Microsoft Office 2003. I
> have been experiencing a recurring problem since last October and our IT
> department along with support from JFW tech support have not been able to
> find a solution. I can?t believe that no one else has experienced this
> problem and so am joining this list to learn from your collective expertise.
>
>
>
> Here?s the situation.
>
>
>
> ? I?m on a network server for work.
>
> ? When using Microsoft programs such as Outlook or Word, the
> following things happen with JFW:
>
> 1. There is a lag in the responsiveness of speech to the action I?m taking
> with key commands that grows more severe the longer I use the program.
> 2. Once the lag gets really severe (e.g., I can type a whole sentence
> before it decides to read it to me or I have to hit control-home 4-5 times
> and wait before it actually starts reading from the top of the document), I
> then get an error message telling me that the JAWS application must close.
> 3. My only option at this time is to quickly save anything I?m working on
> (not always an option, but I can do it if I act quickly enough), then I click
> OK and have to reboot.
> 4. The JAWS application must close dialog box gives me the option of
> debugging, but it doesn?t actually allow me to click this option. OK is my
> only active option.
> 5. Once I restart, it works fine for a little while and then it starts all
> over again.
> 6. The frequency ranges from every couple of hours to perhaps 5 or 6 hours
> before the crash occurs and it always repeats.
> 7. It doesn?t happen while using web-based applications such as our online
> database or several online forums we host.
>
>
>
> Okay, too funny, but it just crashed while writing this message. Here is
> more information about the crash message:
>
>
>
> It says ?JAWS application has encountered an exception break point and must
> close.? It gives some numbers that I can?t follow and then says ?Click OK to
> close or Cancel to debug.? However, as I mentioned earlier, hitting OK is
> the only action it will actually allow.
>
>
>
> This is the most frustrating problem I have ever encountered as it
> significantly interferes with my work on a daily basis. I am seriously
> considering changing to Window Eyes or even a Mac though Macs aren?t
> supported by our IT department and would not be directly compatible with the
> rest of my office.
>
>
>
> Please let me know if anyone else has experienced such a problem and if there
> are any solutions out there that may work to fix this.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Donna
>
>
>
>
>
> Donna Smith
>
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