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I found this link on SETTING up Spybot 1.4 and thought I would share it.

http://ict.cas.psu.edu/training/howto/util/InstallConfigSpybot.htmFordtruckmaniac...... GOOD find ...it's a bit long but seems to cover all the bases.

Cheers

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Fordtruckmaniac...... Good find ...it's a bit long but seems to cover all the bases.

Cheers

dl65

I have a video file which is just a little too large to successfully burn onto a 4.7 gig dvd ..... So what I would
like to do is edit ( or trim) the front end and remove all the credits and the list of actors etc....... WINDOWS MOVIE maker is able to do this but ........... I can import the vid file ok ....... get it into the Show Timeline ...ok get it playing ...but I cant seem to be able to trim it . The instructions provided are not what I would call user friendly ...... If anyone here has used it , I would appreciate some assistance .

CHEERS

dl65 Click on Show Timeline, and then click on the timeline above the CLIP you want to trim. When a blue line appears, drag your mouse ACROSS until you see two red arrows, this will enable you to trim clips.

[glb]Gizmo73[/glb]Gizmo73.....A big thank you .........that did it .

cheers

dl65

I have a database program that generates a report, in the form of a ".trn" file, and attempts to send the file to someone via an Outlook 2003 email. The email appears in the Outbox, but when Outlook attempts to send it out, email is opened and the program that generated the email is closed by the operating system (Windows XP Professional). Windows presents the familiar warning message that says that Windows has encountered an error with a program's executable file and has to close it. The email continues to SIT in the Oubox with the open envelope icon.
The application log in Event Viewer has a record of the error, but it does not contain any specific information.
I never see a window telling me that an application is trying to access Outlook and asking me if I WANT to allow this.
The Outlook settings, as far as I know, are all default settings.
We use Exchange 2003.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!Have you tried zipping thefile before mailing? (Hypothesising that there's a problem with Exchange's attachment sanitisation facility.)Thanks for your help, robpomeroy! This program does not offer an option to zip the file before attaching it to an email. More info: If I copy the file that appears in the email in the outbox and attach it to a new email, I can send this email out without a problem. The problem OCCURS when the database program tries to send out an email with the file attached.Okay - the issue is with the DDE link between the "parent" program and Outlook. Possibly reinstalling both programs would help, but it might be caused by a more fundamental problem than that - version conflict or bad programming. Recommend you simply email saved files rather than emailing via the "parent" program.I can do that. Is it possible that Outlook has a security setting that is preventing another program from sending email through it? I'm not getting a message from Outlook about this, though, like I would expect.If this were caused by a security setting, you should receive a security error - not a crash report.Do you absolutely need to send the file in the .trn format? Does the recipient(s) need to have the same program to view the report? Are they going to just view the report, or are they supposed to import the file into their software? Does your software give you the option of saving that report in a different format? Soybean, thanks for your help! The file PROBABLY has to be in this format. I'm pretty sure that the recipient uses the same program to import the report. I don't know of a way to save the report in a different format. I think that I will just save the file to my desktop, CREATE an email on my own, attach the document from the desktop, and send it that way. I know that this way will work-I've done it before. This all involves extra steps, though, but no big deal. Thank-you both for your help!

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone can TELL me how to download emails into SEPARATE folders when using OUTLOOK with exchange. Right now, I have 3 email accounts and they all download to the same folder. Is there a way so that they automatically download to separate folders so I don't have to sort them myself?

Thanks.

Yesterday I upgraded to XP from 98se, and I can't get my OLD 6.0 Wordpad DOCUMENTS to work in XP's Wordpad. It says "can not load Word for Windows 6.0 files"

I don't have Microsoft word 2000 or anything like that, is there a way to make my 6.0 documents work in the new version of Wordpad?


Thanks,

JonJon,

If you have a reasonably good internet connection, download OpenOffice.org, the free OFFICE suite. It will solve all of your problems are provide you with so many extra facilities. You won't regret it.gmcfan, I believe you've got some erroneous statements in your post. There is no "6.0 Wordpad", so I presume you're talking about Word 6.0. Is that right?

I can open Word 2003 documents with Windows XP Wordpad. So, I would think you can open those Word 6.0 files. When you open Wordpad and then click on the open icon, you should see an option in the "Files of type:" box for "Word for Windows (*.doc)". If you don't see that, try All Documents (*.*) to view your Word 6.0 files and try to open them.robpomeroy-I have dialup, but that's never stopped me from downloading large files before [smiley=cool.gif]

As for word 6.0, I get this when I try to load one



This is what happens regardless of what I select in the File Type box.



JonDon't know what your problem is there. Years ago, I used Office 4.3, which consisted of Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, Access 2.0, etc. I found some old Word 6.0 files on a floppy and opened them with Wordpad with no problem.

What does this mean: "robpomeroy-I have dialup, but that's never stopped me from downloading large files before"? You could not download it, or you haven't tried but still intend to, or what?

This may be another alternative: Microsoft Word 97/2000 ViewerI'd guess the file you are trying to load is an old .wps file from Works for Windows or sililar.
Do you have the old original software that you used to create the file, it will run quiet well on XP, I'm still using Works for Windows from 3.11 and it runs like a rocket.
If you have TE old original software you could then save it as a different format that you can then open.Quote

robpomeroy-I have dialup, but that's never stopped me from downloading large files before [smiley=cool.gif]

I have a question about adobe p/s 7.0,does anyone know how to unlock layer so I can use the marquee tool? I GET the pop up that says the layer is locked. either have a look at the readme file or index.....or

here for more help>http://www.adobe.com/support/products/acrreader.htmlThank you for your reply,I may be having ONE of those days 'cause I have read till'I'm crosseyed and I have EVEN uninstalled and REINSTALLED adobe to no avail. So thanks again :-/In Adobe, select Window and tick Layers in the drop down menu.
Then in the window that appears select the Layers tab and you will see a little lock button.
That SEEMS to do something, graphics ain't my thing.

Can somebody advice me what program is best for burning cd's?
(except Nero) can burn bootable and easy to use?

thanksinfoseeker ....... Personally I always use Nero . But if you want to burn music cds , why not open WMP 10 and burn them from there ?

then you could always try these :

http://www.nch.com.au/burn/ free version

Alcohol
Roxio
Gear
CD mate
Eazy CD creator
and many others

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infoseeker ....... Personally I always use Nero .

But if you want to burn music cds , why not open WMP 10 and burn them from there ?
dl65

hi, i have just got adobe photoshop 7.0, and i am just learning how to use it, i cant figure out how to PUT objects from one picture onto another. if anyone KNOWS how to do this can they please HELP!!!! it is really irritating me Open twp pictures seperately.... On your keyboard, press CTRL A ... You will now see moving lines around the open image... Now, CLICK on edit -> copy... Go to your next image, click on edit -> paste.... Does this help? Or are you trying to cut-out a piece of an image and insert it into another?

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Okay I know this is kind of a lame question, and not really necessary although its annoying. I've usually in Windows Explorer been able to open up more than one photo to edit at a time. example> SELECT multiple photos, right click and select edit in photoshop. Then without problem Photoshop would start, and all the photos would open, usually I would do this for new pictures create an action script to have them resized for web.

Now, the problem. I can't do this anymore. For some reason when I select more than one file and right click and select edit in Photoshop, I see an hour glass for half a second, and then nothing. Not one thing happens, photoshop never loads.

I can only open one file from explorer at a time to edit in photoshop. I know this is really mundane, although i'd still like to be able to have the choice to select like 40 pics and edit them all at once. Any suggestions?ktwriter...... Why not simply open photoshop , and then use click open ......
You can have a mit full all open at the same time.

dl65 I could..but it was just the convenience lol. The fact that I used to be able to do it and now I can't just gives me a little bug. I would always just right click like an entire folder and open them at once, like I said not a huge deal, but still why does it not work now ya knowReinstall Photoshop. YEAH I ended up reinstalling photoshop, didn't fix it. Then talk about STRANGE, I had only recently added a program called PowerISO. I removed it because I only used the demo for one reason. After I removed it, my explorer functions returned. Strange. Although i'm happy, it works the way I had it again THANKS everyone for the tips

I have looked everywhere for a solution, but to no avail. I have had an hp deskjet 5650 for a while. I just formatted my HARD drive and REINSTALLED everything, Win XP Home, HP drivers. Now when I go to PRINT prefrences everything is in French. I don't have a major PROBLEM with the french, in fact, they have good choclat and wine. I just don't understand their language and I can't figure out how to switch it back. Can you help?Just to be sure,...
Start>Settings>Control Panel>Regional Options
and check the settings.
Then if you still have a problem, completely uninstall your printer & printer software & start again with it.
Bloody Frogs.

I need some HELP. I want to be prompted for a password when opening Microsoft Outlook. I use and IPAQ with it and have sensative information on it Please advise.

Thanks much,
SharonIn Outlook Express
File>Identities>Manage Identities>Properties>
Tick the password box thingie HMMM
That only stops people logging on to your server as you.
I THINK you may have to do this from the control panel and set yourself up as a password user.I don't have an "identity" OPTION...This may work.

Start Outlook-->File-->Data File Management

Click the .pst file you want, and then click Settings.
Click Change Password and fill in the boxes.

HOPE this helps.I do not have the data file option either. Is this an extra, or does this come standard with the software?Maybe you need to be logged in as Admin?Should have asked this earlier. What version of Windows and Outlook are you using?

Get back to us.

Hi folks,

I downloaded Football Manager 2006 from Limewire, and it came with a patch and crack.
I extracted it with WinRAR, but don't know how to install it onto the computer. Also in the extracted file is Daemon Tools 3.47 and Vitual CD hide v 1.0.0.4
When I open the text file for INSTRUCTIONS, it says....
0. Install the game and apply patch.
1. Make sure the compatibility is set to Windows 2000.
2. GET Daemon Tools 3.47 and mount your FM2006 image.
3. Get Vitrual CD HIDE 1.0.04 and launch it (hide all virtual drives).
4. Run the game.
5. Enjoy.

I haven't a clue what to do NEXT and would GREATLY appreciate any help.

I'm running Windows XP Home Edition and have plenty of memory.

Thanks.I'm sorry, but we will NOT assist anyone in pirating any sort of software or files. I suggest doing a Google search or trying elsewhere.

FlamePirating ?

I had a copy of this but it is broken so I downloaded this as back up.Pirating. Limewire does not provide legitimate copies and this certainly is not one (with a crack provided). If you bought it then you should be able to get a replacement CD from the manufacturer. As stated, we will not assist you with this.You legally obtained your copy, but you pirated another. Sorry. Topic locked.

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hi everyone, this is my first post and thanks to everyone who may have suggestions for my problem.

i have installed photoshop cs onto my laptop, a viao, with 1gig of memory, a 9800 pro video card. photoshop was working fine until one day it quit. when i double click on the icon for photoshop i get a error message STATING unable to connect because of 0x000000005 file.

i have photoshop on my PC and it works fine, but it quit working on my laptop. i have uninstalled and reinstalled but i get the same error. can anyone explain what and why this is happening Can you do a system restore to a date when it was working? Is it a legal copy? What happened prior tto it not working? What malware protection are you using? There are some details missing here.Quote

hi everyone, this is my first post and thanks to everyone who may have suggestions for my problem.

i have installed photoshop cs onto my laptop, a viao, with 1gig of memory, a 9800 pro video card. photoshop was working fine until one day it quit. when i double click on the icon for photoshop i get a error message stating unable to connect because of 0x000000005 file.

i have photoshop on my pc and it works fine, but it quit working on my laptop. i have uninstalled and reinstalled but i get the same error. can anyone explain what and why this is happening

Is it a legal copy?

i haave added some adware to the laptop.

I downloaded a path for a game, but the download crashed and so on my desktop was a icon with the patch NAME. When i try to delete it, an error message pops up stating that ANOTHER PERSON or programe istrying to use this one. Do you have any suggestions for what i should do, to try and delete this?
ThanksUse Killbox

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.phpI've tried to download killbox, but the zip file OPENS up in windows media player. *censored* do i do to stop it from doing that and make it open up in a way that i can use it?Right click the file & select the 'open with' option then choose winzip.

If I was you I'd be seeing red flags waving, have you scanned your computer?
Did you get the patch from a reliable source?Lots of red flags. LARGE red flags. What are you using for malware PROTECTION?

I need to convert .wav to .AVI, .MOV, or.MPG.

The purpose: I want to post my audio content on my blog, but the blog service will not allow embedded audio, but the will allow embedded youtube.com or Google videos.

I tried using Movie Maker, but that creates a .wmv file which cannot be used with Youtube. I have a program that will then convert .wmv to .avi. But by the time I'm done with the long process, my file is humongous, I've spent way to much time and I still have to upload the file. I'd like to make my life simpler if ya know what I mean...

Thanks.Follow the software link in my signature. Look for Vidomi, under multimedia. That should do the job for you.I'll give it a try...

ThanksI INSTALLED Vidomi. It converts mpeg files. I need SOMETHING that will conver WAV files.

Maybe I am just missunderstanding something...Ah, well. You can't convert audio to video. You need to add audio to a VISUAL track. Try Windows Movie Maker.

Hello all,

When I schedule a meeting in OUTLOOK 2003 there are three TABS at the TOP of the Create Appointment window: Appointment, Scheduling and Tracking. If I click on the scheduling tab and start adding attendees to the meeting, their schedules BEGIN to populate the screen. The schedules appear as bars and if you hover your mouse over the bars (or right click) you can see the details of the attendees other appointments. How do you limit the ability for others to see this data for your appointments If another user added me to a meeting schedule I would like them only to see the times I am unavailable with no details.

Thanks for the info.Have alook here>>>.http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htm

i would rather take a v12 engine apart and find out what is what......office stuff is not my bag......

i just found this and want to know what it is... i have an idea its got to do with java, but i just want to make sure.

O9 - Extra BUTTON: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll

thanks for any REPLIES...Status: L - Legitimate BHO TB
Filename(s): ssv.dll
Object name: SSVHelper Class
Description: Related to Sun_Java_software
Link: http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Online info: http://castlecops.com/clsid-26190.htmlthanks for the info and quick REPLY . i ran it through google first, but i couldnt come up with anything

Hey all,

So I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but here it goes. So I have this hard drive that I need to transfer the data from, but I can't get any OS to recognize it. I've tried Windows, Nopix and linux. The only thing so far that sees it is a boot-able version of Ghost. Now the HDD also has Nortons Goback on it which I have heard causes some issues with Ghost and my first ATTEMPT to use ghost on it has failed. A message comes up and says it has found some BAD sectors and says would you like to take it sector by sector. I choose that option and then Ghost freezes up. Not sure if there is any fix or if the HDD is done for. If anyone has any INFO that would help it would be appreciated. Hope I gave enough info on the problem to be at least a little insightful.

Thanks for your time
Sonnysounds like you have norton SYSTEM works cdrom disk if you have use disk doctor.....who will scan for bad blocks sectors......The Ghost disk I have is an ISO transfered to a floppy, although I have a Hiren's disk with Disk Doctor on it. I will give that a try. Thanks for the TIP. Should have thought of that before

Thanks again
Sonny

Two PART question, layman terms requested.

What is an ISO FILE and how is it used?

Is there a way to burn the contents of a drive to a CD/DVD, delete those files from the drive and then run programs from the CD/DVD?rayh2..... Exactly what is it your really trying to do ?


dl65 Maybe some reading first and then ASK the question, if STILL needed:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+burn+iso

<-----------------There is no need to Burn an ISO files that if you want to store it for later use or if you ant got enoughf memory.
Use deamon Tools & config and it will play stright away
1 question members is ISO files are illegal it seem that most of members here are not comtable with itAll linux distros are downloaded as ISO files, and they are legal.

Hey Guys I need sum advice i have a system that keeps giving me BSODS, and im planning on running Mem test, PRIM95 and Super PI on it. Mem test is pretty self explanatory Program also SuperPi, but Prim95 is a BIT CHALLENGING if anyone can give me sum advice on a proper WAY to stress test my CPU RAM etc. I would greatly appreciate it. Why not try the >Stress Prime 2004< interface to Prime95? That might MAKE things a little easier...?thx robpomeroy that makes things make everything more easyThat's a relief because I've never used any software like that in my life!

Hi there!

In the Address Book window of Outlook 2002 there are TABS such as Name, Business Phone, Department, and so on. In the past I've performed searches under First Name, Surname, Office, etc, but it would be very helpful if I could search by telephone number. This does not SEEM to be possible!

If anyone knows a way to do this it would be much APPRECIATED. It doesn't look possible but I find it strange that this ability was omitted from the program!

Thanks in advance for any help given!

R.F.did you TRY the tools option? if not have a look here>http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htm

Hi,

I have done a major overhaul of my method of ORGANISING outlook and am going to rely more on the category function rather than too many folders.

I want to mark a category for every single mail that i send and recieve. i was WANDERING:

is there a way to get outlook to warn me with a DIALOG box if i forget to select a category for a email which i am sending?

i am pretty sure there has got to be a way, i just can't find it.

cheers,

ocYou would have to do some programming using Outlook's VBA API. Are you up to that?unforunately i don't know anything about VBA.

In the rules function displaying a dialog box seems to be an option to set against incoming emails, but is not on the list when you select to make a rule for emails you send.

oh well, i EITHER live without it or get studying!

thanks for the quick response.

ocI say have a schedule program to warn your email that is probably the easyier way

I have music files that I KNOW are MP3s but when I try to burn them to a CD using either Sonic of Windows Media Player they show up as a 1 KB AUDIO file..These are one minute radio ads that I need to give to clients as MP3 - I can email them as attachments to radio stations as MP3s just fine but can't seem to burn them as such. I can't FIND any settings to change. I know that WMP stores as WMAs, not MP3s, but I am pulling these out of files using Explorer. I just tried copying a CD of MP3s and it did the same thing - it showed up as I KB files - the size should be closer to 500 to 900 KB for this size of file. I upgraded to WMP 10 tonight but that has not helped. I am using ordinary CD - Rs. They play just fine but that is not the point - radio stations need them as MP3s and so do some clients. HEELLPPP!!!!!barbyb... So you are using WMP10 ........ and you have mp3 audio files .......
go to where your audio files are stored and open them up in WMP , click burn , and it will prompt you to add the file to the burn list ..... once you have them on the burn list , click on the start burn button.

I just BURNT a cd using WMP 10 and it work just fine .

I have attached a screen shot for you.

Let us know how it goes.

dl65 That is exactly what I did - and yes it does seem to work fine but when I put the CD I just burned back in the drive and click on Explore and then click on that CD drive to see what is on the CD is shows up as this stupid 1 KB file. If I try to attach the file to an email from the CD drive itself it also shows up as a 1 KB file which means anyone I email it to can't use it. When you burnt your CD does it show up as an MP3 when you did an Explore check on it??? there must be some setting I am not tweaking right but there does not seem to be any to tweak!

It SEEMS like the people who use Microsoft Outlook experience nothing but difficulties.

I advise you to SWITCH to Mozilla Thunderbird

It is a free E-mail client. Much more pleasant to the eye than Outlook and ALSO much more pleasant to the nerves since it is much easier to configure.

Excellent Suggestion why your at it install Mozilla Firefox browser it has LESS security HOLES them IE.

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

I had been having a few small problems with my MS Outlook program. I thought that clicking on "Reset Defaults" MIGHT help. It didn't help and, in fact, it has CAUSED problems. I'm running Outlook 2002 and before I was able to attach documents, files and photos and they would show up as icons at the bottom of the page. I was also able to insert photos into the body of my e-mails. I can no longer do either of these. When I insert a file now, it inserts wherever my cursor is located in the body of the text and I no longer even have the option of inserting a photo into the body of the text. I have searched the help files and looked at every possible menu option and I cannot figure out how to reset my preferences so that I can do these things again. Is there anyone who can help me out with this?http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htmI didn't find anything there that would help me figure out how to show the attachments at the bottom of the page and more importantly, how to insert photos into the body of my text in the e-mail. Can anyone tell me where it is in Outlook that I can go to adjust these settings? After reloading the softward. The new version comes up with the same way of inserting attachments as did the older version. I upgraded from Outlook 2000-SR1 to Outlook 2002 and the problems still exist which leads me to believe that it has something to do with the settings. I have the same version of Outlook on my other station and it ALLOWS me to insert photos in the body of the text, but I cannot findout where the settings are different. HELP!!!!Now here is a good one that adds a twist to the problem. A friend just sent me a message with a photo attached. I replied to him and went to attach a photo and all of the commands that I used to USE were available to me in the menu and they attached in the locations that they used to attach in my old format. This would seem to suggest that he has his settings like mine used to be.

Hope someone out there can help me with this one!
I have Windows XP and Office 97. We have 4 user accounts. For the one user everything works perfect. (All users are set up as Administrators). But for all the others, if I create a Word document and save it as a Word DOC it would automatically switch over to Wordpad. I fixed that by going into File Types. But now all the documents STILL have the Wordpad icon beside them and say they are Wordpad docs. Even new ones that I have since created. When I try to "move" or "cut" one to another folder it does move but also remains in the old folder and I have to manually go back and delete it.Let's give this a try... save a file, and then Right-Click on the file icon. Click on properties. If you look, you will seee that it is opening in Wordpad..... Click on the CHANGE BUTTON next to that. Next, select MICROSOFT Word, and click on ok, and ok to exit. I hope this helps!

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}{'lo all, I was browsing around the FORUMS asking some questions when a post from Merlin_2 got me THINKING... There are dozens of quite profesional PC TECHIES here who all have their favorite software tools for diagnosing, repairing and fixing stuff and some are realy cool gizmos! So I said to myself, "Self, lets start a discussion about the best software tools one can get... Good idea self!" and so here we are.

I personaly recomend MemTest, a RAM tester that checks for errors. Though there are probably dozens of testers out there I've used this one and havent had any problems with it so here it is:

http://hcidesign.com/memtest/

How about you? Got any good gizmos?

(Oh another good thing that EVERY thechie should have is... PRAYER lol you think i jest but it never hurts and lets face it there arew just some things that nothing else fixes! Though I've noticed there arn't many places to download it )Windows does contain its only diagnostic software

http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

for graphics /audio testing dxdiag typed in the run box:

msinfo32 typed in the run box:

download sites.....snapfiles/majorgeeks/download.com

to mention a few.....most>> Its >>>>>use this >http://www.petri.co.il/download_windows_2003_reskit_tools.htmHere are the basics of what I often use/install on systems:

AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

And the applications I use to edit the registry are:

Ccleaner
Registrar LITE.
-- Perfect for manually editing the registry.
EasyCleaner
-- Very swift program.

The only memory diagnostic application I have ever used, is the one provided by Microsoft and recommended by Merlin. It seemed to work well.

I also recently started using WinPatrol, after it being recommended by Fed. It intercepts programs that wish to ADD theirselves to Windows start up. Quite useful, but more useful if a computer is allready infected.

Other than that, I do not use any other applications that I can think of at the moment. Most tools that I use are part of Windows. Bound to be more compatible.Cool, i didn't know that! Thnx Merlin.And thnx 2 u 2 Raptor!I use a tool that everybody has yet so many seem to forget, it's called http://www.google.com
It also has a built in game called 'Googlewacker'. Add to the list Everest and/or Aida32 to find out what's in the beast you're diagnosing. Some users can't even tell you what OS is installed.

Hey all,
I finally got Windows XP software (I currently have ME) and during installation I got the following options:

1. To set up on selected item press Enter
Caution: installing on multiple op system on a single partion not recommended
2. To creat a partition in unpartitioned space press C
(THERE WAS NO "C" OPTION)
3. To delete press D
Caution: system partitions may contain diagnostic or hardware config programs, programs to start OS such as windows XP Delete a system partition only if you are sure that it contains no such progrmas or if you are willing to lose them
Selected item: C:Partition1 [FAT 32] 38162 MB < 23073 MB FREE
Seems to me that I don't have much of a safe choice!
I'm stumped as to what to do? Obviously, I escaped and never finished installation of XP.
How do I find out if my system partitions have important diagnostic or harware configs.
What do I next? Hi there, i hope this helps, do this ONLY and i do mean ONLY if you have the recovery (or an original copy of win 95,98 or ME), what you want to do is actually do a CLEAN install, you will have a prompt at the start of the process. Considering you have Millennium installed now, i highly recommend you do a clean install and not the upgrade. I don't know if you bought the FULL version of XP or merely an UPGRADE cd, if you do have the full version, go ahead and delete the existing partition (as it contains millennium files which you do not want to save) and install XP. If you only have a upgrade version of XP, go ahead and have handy a windows 95-98 or millennium cd handy and do a CLEAN install as the XP Upgrade cd will prompt you for any of the previous operating systems i mentioned to check for certain validity files. Then merely do a clean install from the upgrade as well. I hope this helps, and Cheers!

by the way, you can always borrow a copy of win95/98/ME from a friend to do a clean install from the upgrade XP disc, that also works as it only needs to read the 95/98/ME for a lil bit, then it will ask for the XP disc If you remove a partition and then reformat the partition/Hard Disk Drive you will loose all information stored.

If you have no data you wish to keep, you can safely remove the partition you have as Windows XP contains all the diagnostic and hardware configurations that you need to use your computer.I did get the full version of XP and I already backed up my important files. So, it looks like my choice should be to press D and delete and ignore the caution message.
It's so intimidating to me!
Once I install XP, should I go online and download the latest various drivers (which ones?) or should the software come with all the latests? I should probably check for Windows update to, right?
Thanks!MarleneD....Glad to hear your finally making the move to XP ....... Here's the order that I would follow.

Format hard drive .... ( remove everything and do a clean install) I would suggest using the NTFS .

Install win Xp .... Do not go online at this time.

If you have SP2 on a cd ...install it now.....if you don't have it on a cd you can download it later .

Install your Anti -virus program ........... Now go on-line and update your anti-virus program.

Now go to M/S update page and get all the available updates ......... Priority updates first then the optional updates and then the driver updates .

When you have the updates......you should activate your xp ....now . Note activation is differant than the product registration.

Once you activation is done , I would install any spware scanners you want ..... ie.. M/S antispware Beta and probably Ad-Aware SE personal ........

Next I would open up Outlook Express and set up your mail account ......... ( you should have saved the setup info you used before )

Now set up your Outlook Express to go directly to the inbox on opening .
Be sure sure to shut down the preview pane option .

Now you can reload whatever programs you wish .....

go into the control panel and make sure the auto updates are turned on .

Enjoy .......

dl65

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Once I install XP, should I go online and download the latest various drivers (which ones?) or should the software come with all the latests? I should probably check for Windows update to, right?
Thanks!

Excellent advice Cary_GRant! BTW, love your ID.
I'd never have thought to start the firewall first - good precaution advice.
Wish me luck!

I am not ABLE to PLAY SONY ICD SX25 FILES on winamp.
Pl advise.Post only once.

I'm using WinXP Pro on partitioned HD. I INSTALL a lot of trial software, look at it, then delete it. After a while my registry gets loaded. I'm using a partitioned HD, boot partition is currently 6MB. I'd like to image the boot partition onto a 2nd HD, periodically reformat the partition, and then using a control program on a disk, restore the boot partition to some previous state. I realize that recent programs will have to be reinstalled, but not a problem. Is there a control program that will let me do this?

Have a new copy of Ghost 2003, but read it has problems. Also have Drive Imager XP and Drive Cloner XP, but I don't see how they'll do what I want.

Suggestions please.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308424&sd=tech

Also have Drive Imager XP and Drive Cloner XP try looking at the read me file......or download nero burning rom and create an iso image of your disk......Sorry I didn't respond before now. I reread the help FILES, and did additional searching. It appears that the solution to my problem is in setting up a WinXP/WinXP dual boot. I should then be able to use a variety of software solutions, including WinXP backup, Xcopy, and DrvimageXP. Thanks.Quote

After a while my registry gets loaded.

I'm using WinXP Pro on partitioned HD. I install a lot of trial software, look at it, then delete it. After a while my registry gets loaded. I'm using a partitioned HD, boot partition is currently 6MB. I'd like to image the boot partition onto a 2nd HD, periodically reformat the partition, and then using a control program on a disk, restore the boot partition to some previous state. I realize that recent programs will have to be reinstalled, but not a problem. Is there a control program that will let me do this?

Have a new copy of Ghost 2003, but read it has problems. Also have Drive Imager XP and Drive Cloner XP, but I don't see how they'll do what I want.

Suggestions please.

Wassap people, long time since my last post. I recently downloaded a Playstation emulator. I got all the necessary files to use it. When I put in a disc, it reads like normal but there is one problem. The emulator EMULATES the game way to fast. Its like there is a fast foward type of deal GOIN on. Anyone have experience in this type of stuff? How do I fix this guys?Have you checked the emulator configuration and manual?That I have done. Nothing about super speed emulation, lol. My plugins look like theyre normal and nuttin outta the ordinary. They are pretty good plugins. Well, what now?There are certain applications that can slow your computer down. It allows you to use older programs and play older games that would normally run too fast.

A random google search:

http://www.geocities.com/kulhain/ You may find the program Turbo there. Or you can try a program that has another name, but essentially does the same.What cpu have you got?.......did you try turning down the hardware acceleration ??slider.....display/settings/advanced/ PERFORMANCE

Where would the log-in data (names) be stored for MSN Messenger?

I have removed all MSN Messenger related values and keys I could find in the registry, yet, I was unable to clear the list.

It can not be done through conventional methods either. It will not allow me to.

Uninstalling and reinstalling does not yield a positive effect.

At my wits end here!

The only time I ever managed to clear the list, was when my computer had crashed and it removed most of my personally stored information such as E-mail client and browser settings.

RaptorRaptor .......Have a look in Windows messenger as well , I have a idea that possibly the settings end up in both there and MSN messenger as well ....( I'm not sure about that though)

dl65 The Messenger service is disabled and the application uninstalled. It should normally be located under C:\Program Files, correct?Raptor ....... Yes ....as a check click START / All programs and see if it shows up in the list .


dl65 It is not present. I made certain of that quite a while AGO.

Other suggestions?How about uninstalling, then DELETING everything you can find, then doing a registry search for offbeat terms that msn may use and finishing off with a couple of registry cleaners.

Sort of like when you need to completely remove a trial program in order to get another free trial.
(Not something I'd ever do of course)Hi! first time here .... Raptor for what this comment is worth ... I found that when I needed to remove MSN messenger from this computer I found entries in the registery which messenger had modified .... it also likes to allow trojans in ... Quote

Hi! first time here .... Raptor for what this comment is worth ... I found that when I needed to remove MSN messenger from this computer I found entries in the registery which messenger had modified .... it also likes to allow trojans in ...

How about uninstalling, then deleting everything you can find, then doing a registry search for offbeat terms that msn may use and finishing off with a couple of registry cleaners.

I am new to this FORUM and am wondering if anyone can tell me how I changed or what I did to the exel program to stop the program from highlighting in a colored border the cells that are in the formula.
For example, in an exel formula CELL of =sum (A1:A20,A25:A30), by clicking on the formula bar, the TWO RANGE of cells should be border highlited by color.

Thanks in advance for any COMMENTS or suggestions!
Pete
http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeexcelhowto.htm#kbhowto

Hey Guys,

I'm having this error when i run a FTP Server APPLICATION...

:FTP Server: Couldn't Bind winsocket: WinSock Error 10048
:
: Perhaps another FTP server is running?

That is what the error says...

I do not have any other FTP running...

I'm running on WinXP Professional...

This is what i found while searching on the web for a solution...

Error 10048 WSAEADDRINUSE:
The error MEANS that one of the winsock ports Agent is trying to
connect to is already in use. Check to make SURE that no other
winsock applications are using the following ports:119 (for news)25
(SMTP)110 (POP)


Help me guys... ThanksDownload fport to your system32 directory, then open a cmd prompt and type fport to see what's going on.Thanks for the Reply Fed

I managed to solve the problem...

It seems that i installed IIS yesterday and it was a FTP application.

I've removed it by going to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Add/Remove Windows Components...

Sorry for this stupid mistake... haha

Hello

I have Windows XP Home and on there I have got Office (Student - Teacher edition) 2003. However recently I have NOTICED that Word has gone from my Start menu. I tries right click> new Word document, and putting that in the Start menu but that does not work.

I also tried uninstalling Office and reinstalling it but that didn't work either

Any help would be welcomed!!You can create a new shortcut for Word in your Start menu by taking the EXACT steps followed hereafter:

1. Start
2. Explorer or My Computer
3. X:\Documents and Settigns
-- Where X:\ is the letter of your Hard Disk Drive
4. User
-- All Users for all users
5. Menu Start
6. Programs
7. Right click
8. New -> Shortcut
9. Press the browse button
10 Search for the Microsoft Office path
-- Most LIKELY located in X:\Program Files
11. Select the MSOffice.exe file.
-- May be named in an alternative manner.
12. Finish the Shortcut wizard

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11. Select the MSOffice.exe file.
-- May be named in an alternative manner.

Okay yesterday my computer just MANUALLY restarted. I wasn't too worried because it always does that. Maybe I should have told my dad when it started doing that ? But then when it came on...it was like it had reinstalled Windows XP. Everything was new. I was really worried and then checked My Computer: C:\ Documents and Settings and then my name. THANKFULLY my documents were all still there! Then Windows Update told me it was because I didn't update my C:\Audio SYSTEM that it might have done something like that. I wanted to fix my computer so I pressed *update* and then waited. When it restarted my old desktop was back, so was my other stuff BUT THEN MY DOCUMENTS WERE GONE. I searched everywhere, and even pressed system restore a lot. I don't KNOW what happened but is there a way I can fix this, or are my documents (which are really important for me) lost forever? Basically all I care about are my documents =\. If you can help me..please do Can you not access your documents by going to

X:\Windows\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents?Errm it says it cannot be found??
You will have to fill in X and user yourself as these will vary per user.Right I did that for user, and if you mean changing X to C, I do have my pictures but insid the pictures there's nothing, like the computer just restarted..?X may indeed be C yes.

If the files are not located there and you have searched through all folders, they are most likely removed. Certain system crashes can produce such effects.

You should always back up important data on seperate partitions/Hard Disk Drives.

What you can try is to use this program. It might be able to RECOVER the removed files. However, I can offer no quarantees.Re-boot pc......But I wouldn't be able to get my pics back would I?Perhaps you would if you use the program that I recommended.I tried using the program, but it didn't help me find my documents back. It gave me something like C:\Documents and Settings\Julia\TEMP\filenamehere.gifTake the following steps

1. Start program
2. Click on any document you wish to retrieve
3. Press the undelete button.

If there are no documents shown in that list where you previously stored them. They're gone.

Anyone know of a GOOD video capture tool? I am looking to capture a live STREAMING video to WATCH at ANOTHER time. ALSO, I a m cheap… I don’t want to pay a lot of $$.

Are these videos from a movie site......No. These are live broadcasts.http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/all-streaming-video-recording-software.htmThank you. I'll give these a try...No problem happy to help ....and i was not condoning the video steaming....just wondered....ok

Six weeks ago, I downloaded a TRIAL verson of Adobe Photoshop. Recently, I atte4mpted to download IRS tax forms.
Each of six trys RESULTED in items with the IRS NAME but the Photoshop contents.

I am using an eMachine pc, Windows XP, and the FIREFOX browser. Can ANYONE help me correct this problem?
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Folder Settings
5. Filetype tab

From there you can (re)set file type assocations.

I have several folders created in Outlook. What I would like to do with some of the folders, is to have any messages in them always appear unread. Is there a way to ACCOMPLISH this?


Any HELP would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

Carolhttp://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htmThanks for the site, but I couldn't find anything in there about this particualar problem.http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kboe.htm


one of many problems with msoft......outlook express/ms outlook..........? a name change may have helped load of folks. I hate to do this again but I still can't find what you are referring to. I did a search of the page you sent and could not finding any of the wording you mentioned.
you could hide the files in the windows system.....for example....click my computer....then click the local DISK now got to tools folder options. view....scroll down and tick the show all hidden files and then just reverse the process....and your files will be hidden....or you could try this>http://www.pcsoftland.com/utilities/encryption-tools/Masker.htmIn EXCHANGE Server, there is, or used to be, a checkbox you could use to MARK messages in a folder Unread even if users looked at them, so long as the messages weren't modified.

If you are talking about personal versions of Outlook, this can still be done using a macro. A look at VB help shows that the property setting involved would be "objMailItem.unread = True"
so it's definitely possible, but you will need someone with the object hierarchy, etc. fresh in their mind actually to implement it for you.

I tried to find out what this one file was in one of my game folders, and it started opening my ms outlook. I went to check my email later and everthing in my ms outlook was gone. I was like it had just been installed, and none of my accounts were setup. Is there anyway to recover it back to the way I had it, or do I have to start all over again?Check the events log....admin tools.....scan for TROJANS....in safe mode...do you have kazza on your pc?I don't have any P2P software on this computer, I just scanned with norton, and adaware se. how do I, "Check the events log....admin tools," and does it have to be in safe mode? (fyi I am running Win 98SE)

In the properies of the file;
the file type is: PICS Rules File
the DOS name is: ARMADA.PRFThe admin tools are not embeded in win98//~.....only win2k/xp/pro/2003 server.....cant remember.....is ms outlook ........a separate program >>on its own ... i never used it......is it ms outlook.....or outlook express....

...........confusion..............reign s.......Yes, I think so, it was part of my MS Office XP Pro.Of course.....hmmm...i just good rid xp office....i won it from msoft...and gave it away.meanwhile .back to the ranch

You can use TH old favourite the f8 key on boot and chose the last good CONFIG ......yawn......

Or deleve into this lot>http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeoutlook.htm#kbtshootDo you still have the evil file?

Try searching your computer for *.PST files & see what it finds, and in which folders. These are the files Outlook keeps all of your data in. Also search for *.DBX files. Even if some of your information has gone FOREVER, it may be possible to recover some of it.

i tried wmp10, but i dont get how it works and there are LINES on the lower quarter of the screen. i tried DIVX, but i dont think its for DVD's. i also tried NVDVD but it sucked, some kind of error message. so could ANYONE please recommend a good DVD player ?PowerDVD and WinDVD are the most common commercial programs. I have used both and they are similar and good.

You frequently get a copy of one or the other when you buy a retail DVD, DVDRW, or CD/DVD combo drive.If you want a completely free player, you could try VLC Media Player. It is extremely competent at all sorts of things, including STREAMING media over a LAN. It also plays DVDs.

I've not personally tried it, but it's free, so why not give it a shot? There's a >fairly active forum< where you can find more out about the player, and get help.

Having read through the huge feature set, I'm going to download it myself. Looks pretty impressive.ill give vlc media player a shot... i hope it supports surround sound.

thanks for the info guys. Yes it does. As I said, it is astonishingly competent. The interface is not as slick as the commercial offerings, though.UPDATE: I am blown away by VLC Media Player. It hasn't yet made it to version 1, but already does a lot of things that my version of WinDVD PLATINUM doesn't do. The interface is a bit bland and quite text-based, but the lack of bloat shows. This is very quick, clever software, and I'm adding it to the Software FAQ immediately.

Hi! I've posted this question in a COUPLE of forums already with no RESPONSE. Hopefully I will have a better experience here?

I've just decided to ditch Opera in favour of Firefox (so I can use Roboform). As I have quite an extensive collection of Opera sessions that I frequently refer to, I was wondering if ANYONE knows if it is possible to covert Opera sessions for use in Firefox? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Please help, as now my HD is full and I need to jettison unused software. [smiley=undecided.gif]I don't think this can be done as you have tried importing without success:

http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/474676-converting-opera-sessions-use-firefox.html

Maybe someone will have a MIRACLE ANSWER though.No, I'm pretty sure that can't be done (unless someone has written a script so that Opera sesions can be loaded by the Firefox Sessionsaver extension, which I doubt).

How big is your hard drive, by the way?

Does anyone know of a way to rid this entire planet of pornography and to remove ALL pornographic content from the Internet?

Sex with animals!!!

Has anyone examined the entire range of pornography which is available?

What is your opinion of it?

Please post this question on ALL other computer forums.Misclicked on a link whilst surfing Mac?

When you wish to view public transportation routes in Hollland, one types the adress 9292OV.nl. However, when you type ov.nl (Which many people, do since they do not expect the number 9292 to be part of the adress) you end up on a website with rather explicit material.

Not too long ago, I read of an article in a prominent [free] newspaper that said something in the lines of Certain person looking to make pornography less of a taboo with catholic youth because it can enhance sex life.

I have always wondered what kind of people would attempt to do such things. A movement which regards marriage as one of the most important (Well, at least they say they do, most catholics I have spoken to seem to think otherwise. Perhaps they are not Catholics.) subjects in life, and this certain person is making an attempt to break the taboos of adultery and fornication?

Quote

"Seen from the eye of compassion, there is
no one to be disliked. One who has sinned is to be pitied all the more."

Does anyone know of a way to rid this entire planet of pornography and to remove ALL pornographic content from the Internet?

if i want to revert back to win 98 from win xp....how do i CHANGE my file system?
You will have to reformat your HARD Disk Drive.True, you can only CONVERT FAT32 to NTFS under Windows XP, and not the other way around, but there are several 3rd-party utilities, such as PartitionMagic + many more that will do this. Of course, most of them COST money.I should have mentioned, if you actually want to run WIN98 instead of XP, you must of course do what Raptor said.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q303661/

Hello, I was wondering how can you burn movies on to a DVD so I can watch it on my DVD player. I'm TALKING about .avi files. I'm COMPLETELY new to this so please try to be as clear as possible. I've been trying to learn for a while, but I get lost. So please help me out. Thanks.Use a program such as Nero.Hello. What kind of program from Nero do you recommend? I have Nero Recode CE. I have converted the .avi files to MPEG-2 and just before I burn the DVD, it spits it out saying that I need a DVD R when it IS a DVD R. So i must be doing something wrong. Thanks.Edgar S. ......What I do with avi files ...is using Main Concept MPEG Encoder imput the avi files and set the output to DVD ..... then convert the FILE to DVD .......then use nero Express to burn it to dvd .......... ( works flawlessly )

What VERSION of Nero are you using ?
Is your DVD burner compatible with DVD-R disks ?


let us know

dl65 I'm new here so I'm sorry if we are not allowed to link to other sites but this site would help a great deal.
www.vcdhelp.com
this is the place to learn about all video formats and how to convert them or improve the quality of your video and how to burn them. I use Tmpeg and it works great you can change your WIDE screen video's into full screen without quality or picture loss and all KINDS of great stuff. they also show you how to make your own chapters if your building a dvd. anyway have a look if you need any other help just let me know :-)Hey thanks for all your help Raptor, dl65, and bill_smith. I will try all of your ideas right now. And btw, my DVD burner is compatible with DVD-R's and I have the latest version of Nero Recode CE. Thanks

ok, WELL idk what happened but now when i try and play BF2 it goes to a blank screen and says this

and no IM not using vista beta just a theme that looks LIKE vista. also, i tried reinstalling my vid CARD drivers and that didn't work, i guess i should just reinstall BF2?Always a good place to start (after you do the DRIVER reinstall!).reinstall

Please can you help me. I purchased DVX COPY Express on 6th January this year, but, although I installed it, I did not have any immediate reason to use it. I opened the program and attempted to register it a few days AGO but it will not accept the Licence ID and password given inside the box. The product has cost me over £16.00 and I now find that it is useless to me. Amazon, through whom I purchased it, directed me to contact the retailers, but they have not replied. The Xcopy website offers no help at all and the technical support link does not work.
What is it you wish for us to do? Provide you with a new serial or registration number?
PeckStone.....Try this one ..........

Phone activation pssword ....... 306368780

License ID ........... 1352794304

PM me if that doesnt work


dl65 DL, this is not a Warez FORUM...

Now I know a young lad like you has the need to rebel against the powers that be, but please, your hormones will settle down some day.

what version of dvx copy express is it.......no moans here Thanks everyone! I still can't get it working, but I've eventually had a reply from the company that I purchased it from, and they have said I can send it back to them for a refund. I don't know quite whats going on with DVDXCopy web-site and phone registration tel.no.(321 STUDIOS), but the number given is wrong and the registration and technical internet links don't work at all. When you go direct to the web-site there is no help at all with software registration. It just tells you to go to the retailer. The product does not have a 'version' number, so I guess there was only ever one version of it?if you are looking for a program to back up your personal dvd's try something like CloneDVD2 it works very well.......... I have converted my old vhs home movies to dvd and made copies for family members and it works great.

Hey, I recently had a virus and was FORCED to reformat. I couldn't find my Office CD so I used a friend's and CD KEY. Now I can't activate Is there any way to get around activating Office, or crack?Aeshion.....LOL ...... your having troubles ........ Why didnt you simply recover the Office product code from your machine before you formatted ? Had you done that , your product code would have worked fine using your FRIENDS copy ......... Quote

Is there any way to get around activating Office