It seems to happen to me when I am trying to download or install something.
My computer has 1GB RAM and behaves well most of the time. When I am
installing something, I make sure to close all programs that I can close.
Diane Scalzi
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Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 6:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Potential solution(s) RE: [VICUG-L] anyone having
trouble with JAWS losing focus
this has been happening to me since jaws 10.
I've got a fair amount of ram and virtually no background software running
when it happens. It happens with small and large documents but most often
seems to happen in word 2k.
On Feb 6, 2011, at 6:18 PM, Michael D wrote:
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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