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Moderated Re: JAWS2022 April Update, Build 2204.20, Download Link + What's New

Tom Behler
 

Mike:

 

I just checked, and on both of my computers, the automatic notification of updates option was not checked.

 

I have now checked it.

 

This brings me to a question:

 

Typically, when I have done Jaws updates, I’ve used the link in your e-mails to grab and save the executable file.  Then, I opened the executable file to actually do the update.

 

I’ve always heard that this is the best way to proceed.

 

Now, with the automatic notification of updates, will I be given the chance to decline, at which point, I could either grab the executable file from your e-mail, or from the Freedom Scientific web site?

 

Thanks for any clarification.

 

Tom Behler

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 1:55 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: JAWS2022 April Update, Build 2204.20, Download Link + What's New

 

Hi Tom

 

To check the Jaws update notification status open the JAWS context menu,Insert + J, then press the letter, O , to open Options or press enter on options and press enter on, Basics.

 

Now tab to, Automatic notification of updates, and make sure this is checked.  If you make any changes tab to, Okay, and press enter to save / close the context menu.

 

 

Stay safe and take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.

----- Original Message -----

From: Tom Behler

Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10:18 AM

Subject: Re: JAWS2022 April Update, Build 2204.20, Download Link + What's New

 

Mike Pietruk:

It's not that simple.

For some reason, I've never gotten notification of Jaws updates on either of
my Windows 10 computers, and I never unchecked the box to automatically
check for updates.

This is why, in my view, Mike B's e-mails notifying us of updates, and
including the "what's new" info is so important.  They are very much
appreciated here.

If someone can tell me where to go to check the update notification box, I'd
be happy to give it a try.

Dr.  Tom Behler From Michigan


-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mike Pietruk
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:27 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: JAWS2022 April Update, Build 2204.20, Download Link + What's
New

Albert

Why would anyone intentionally uncheck the box to automatically check for
updates?  I can see this happening accidentally, but otherwise, it makes
little sense in my mind.
It's an alert and does not install anything unless you choose to do so. 
And, even if you initially accepted the update, there are additional
confirmations required before actually installation.

I'd be curious to know why would some folks not wanted to be told of
available updates?
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