How to Install JAWS Screen Reader

System Requirements

Before installing JAWS, ensure your computer meets these requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
  • Storage: 2GB available space
  • Sound Card: Required for speech output
  • Internet: Required for activation and updates
  • Administrator Rights: Needed for installation

Step-by-Step JAWS Installation Process

Follow these steps to install JAWS on your Windows computer:

1. Download the JAWS Installer

  1. Press enter to the download link below
    JAWS 2025 X64 Direct Download

  2. Remember the file saves to your Downloads folder by default

2. Run the Installer

  1. Open File Explorer (Windows+E)
  2. Navigate to Downloads folder (press D until you hear “Downloads”)
  3. Find the JAWS installer (named J2025.2503.39.400-Offline-x64.exe)
  4. Press Enter to run the installer

3. Complete the Installation

  1. User Account Control prompt:
    • Press Alt+Y to confirm
    • OR press Left Arrow once then Enter on Yes button
  2. License Agreement:
    • Press Spacebar to check “Accept” checkbox
    • Tab to Install button
    • Press Enter
  3. Wait for installation:
    • Installation progress will be announced
    • This may take several minutes
  4. Restart prompt:
    • When complete, press Alt+Y to restart
    • OR press Enter on Yes button

4. Startup Visit

After restarting:

  1. JAWS will launch automatically
  2. The Startup Visit will appear
    • This helps configure basic settings
    • Press Esc if you want to set it up later

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If installation fails, try:
    • Disabling antivirus temporarily
    • Ensuring enough disk space
    • Downloading the file again
  • For activation issues, ensure your internet connection is stable
  • If speech doesn’t work, check your audio settings

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