Black screen with JAWS

Black screen with JAWS

Problem

When JAWS is running, a full-screen black and empty window is present. This can occur particularly when publishing JAWS as an application in Citrix.

Resolution

Add the following parameter to the jfw.exe shortcut:
-DisableOverlay

C:\Program Files\Freedom Scientific\JAWS\2022\jfw.exe -DisableOverlay

If using a Citrix Published App, this should be done on the path to run the published JAWS on the Citrix server.

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