I've don a bunch of fresh installs of all jaws for several reasons and the problem persists.

On Feb 6, 2011, at 9:24 PM, Flor Lynch wrote:

A solution that may work quite well: do a fresh download from the FS Website of the current JAWS,. Then delete your installed JAWS12, and then install the Web-downloaded JAWS12.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael D" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [VICUG-L] Potential solution(s) RE: [VICUG-L] anyone having trouble with JAWS losing focus


> Hello List,
> With listening to the string of emails, the question has arisen as to how
> many users are not realizing that they are overrunning the computer's
> capability.  New updates usually require more computer resources than the
> predecessor did.  In other words, even though the previous version worked
> well, the new version may have problems in functioning properly due to the
> computer's capabilities.
> 
> I am using two computers.  One is running XP with JAWS 11 and Office 2003,
> while the other is with Windows 7, JAWS 12 and Office 2007.
> 
> There a couple areas to consider that may be adding to or causing the
> problem.  The computer runs some programs in the background that are needed
> for it to operate.  These programs will use up some of the
> memory(RAM/resources).  Also, there are often many programs that can start
> at boot up that are not needed for the computer to operate efficiently.
> Each application that is running also uses the ram and the video ram. When
> the video card needs more storage space and the video memory is full, it
> will use the RAM (working area).   A open program, even minimized, is still
> using some RAM.   I have noticed that I have many more issues on my XP pc as
> it has significantly less RAM and Video RAM.
> 
> It is not a simple matter of increasing the computers RAM.  Before you go
> out and buy additional memory, do your home work to find out if the memory
> can be increased on the motherboard.   Increasing the RAM may not be an
> option, as it is with my computers.  A given system (motherboard limiting)
> has a maximum amount of memory that can be used.  That limit cannot be
> exceeded.
> 
> I would suggest eliminating the unneeded programs from automatically
> starting.  One may need to get some technical assistance with doing this.
> If a needed program is stopped from starting, the computer may not boot up
> at all.  When in doubt DO NOT eliminate it.
> 
> For those that are also using a Screen Magnifier,, this program uses the
> system resources.  The amount used will increase as the magnification is
> increased.  IE. Magnification at 2X will use significantly less resources
> that when magnification is at 10X.
> 
> Another area not to forget about is the System Tray and how many items are
> there that are not needed.
> 
> Another item to consider is the file size that you are working with, or the
> combined size if working with multiple files.  The Internet acts the same as
> a document with the exception that the size (RAM needed) will increase as
> you go through multiple websites.
> 
> Another item that can also cause problems is having a lot of actual files on
> the desktop.  Shortcuts take up very little resources, while actual files
> take up significantly  more.  I realize that the easiest place to store
> files is the desktop, but doing this is at the expense of the system's
> resources.  Store the actual files in the Document folders and then create a
> shortcut to it for the desktop.
> 
> Please feel free to contact me OFF LINE for individual questions at
> [log in to unmask]  I do not claim to know everything, but I may have
> experienced a similar situation such as with the proceeding.
> 
> Michael
> 
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