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7901.

Solve : nvidia control panel and launcher.exe problem?

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I hope someone here can help me out because this is driving me nuts. The problem been is that I have 2 games that both launch using the the same name launch.exe. These games, Il2 and lockon, do both launch INDEPENDENTLY, but I want to change the setting in nvidia control panel for both these game sepratly. The problem is each time I try to add them in the nvidia control panel it just keeps recognizes the lockon launch.exe. I have tried changing the name of the il2 launch.exe file, but then the game wont launch. Can someone please help me out here? Both these files are names launch.exe Thanks!!Create a seperate hardware profile for playing each game...
Providing this is XP or older...Quote from: patio on March 31, 2011, 05:33:47 PM

Create a seperate hardware profile for playing each game...
Providing this is XP or older...

I have windows 7 ultimate and this is driving me nuts. I have just bought another game and GUESS what? It uses the same name as the other two to launch "launcher.exe." What the *censored* happened to naming them with a few letters using the name of the games like bh2.exe etc. So just to recap I now have 3 "launcher.exe" files that are for three different games and the Nvidia control panel only recognizes one because they all have the same name. Therefore I cannot independently change the setting for all three of these games in the Nvidia control panel. ANYONE got any ideas - Please?almost every game I've encountered that has a "launcher" program, the launcher is almost ALWAYS a "stub" program that runs another program, usually after a few Anti-piracy and CD checks and so forth. So when you have the games running, see what their processes show up as in task manager to be sure that they are really "launcher.exe", and not some other program. If they called launcher.exe, you could try renaming them to a more descriptive name and see if that works- then you can add it to Nvidia control panel.

One more THING about NVidia control panel:

Unless you have a specific reason to tweak the lower level settings (CUDA, Extension String length limit, Max pre-rendered frames, Multi-display ,etc), it is usually better (and far less stressful ) to simply change the configurations in-game.
7902.

Solve : Excel or word making reciepts?

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Hi, I am sorry if this isn't posted in the correct section, I am new at forums. I was wondering if someone might be able to help me or guide me where to source help. I am building a database for a charitable foundation. I am looking to be able to make and print receipts for when someone makes a donation. Here is what I am looking to build and every receipt must populate or generate a new number on the page.

Foundation Logo
Name and Address of foundation Receipt # (every receipt is by Project –so NSS2011 00001)



Received: ---------------------$xxxx.xxx-------------------------------------------------------------------00/xx $____________________


Name: __________________________________

Address: The name and address have to fit into a windowed envelope

So there is no need to write out the address or do up a label

Registered Charitable No.. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Signed by

Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca/charities ______________________________________


We have to have duplicate receipts, probably 4 receipts to a page - Receipt original as laid out above goes to donor
Same receipt so as you are filling in original the second one is populating, but this one will have a duplicate watermark on it
Receipt original – 4 on a page (1 original at top, perforated/then duplicate, then another original and duplicate. I hope this makes sense and I am hoping someone might be able to help me out.

Thanks Becky.





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I am building a database for a charitable foundation ...
Database is a key word here. Do you have Microsoft ACCESS? Are you familiar with it? I believe it would really be the BEST tool for your purpose.

Do you work for the Canadian government? I get that IMPRESSION from the link you posted. If so, do you have an internal IT support section that could assist you with this?I don't work for the goverment I SPOKE to canada revenu and was told this was the information that had to apprear on our reciepts. I am building the database with MS Access right now. Just figured out the whole receipt THING. It isn't exactly what I am looking for but I think that it will do I really appreciate your help and the reply. You're welcome. Stop back anytime.
7903.

Solve : Photo Shop software?

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Hello

I have a friend who says he has the new ADOBE PhotoShop on two different COMPUTERS. He says he loaded both computers with the same DVD. I thought Adobe would be smart ENOUGH to not allow this with internet REGISTRATION, etc. Am I correct?

Thank you.
You'll have to ask Adobe. Thread LOCKED.

7904.

Solve : Microsoft Outlook on my Home Laptop?

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Like millions of folks, I am running my Outlook for work.. Thru our VPN

I want to set up a separate Outlook account to USE for PERSONAL use.. Hopefully running it USING my COX internet connection (san diego)

I would so APPRECIATE any help.. This is not easy

JoeSo, you use Outlook on an Exchange server for work, right? In other words, your calendar, contacts, etc., can be shared with other people from work?

What version of Outlook are you using? Have you tried setting up your personal email account in Outlook?

7905.

Solve : installshield 2011+internet?

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Hello. I have a LITTLE problem with installshield 2011. It takes some files it needs for its installation on the internet. But I don't have an internet connection in my home. So, I want to ASK you...
WHAT FILES IT TAKES ON THE INTERNET?
I will put them on my usb KEY and bring them to my computer.You would have to ask the COMPANY who makes the software.

7906.

Solve : VMWARE...?

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Hi,
Please provide me with VMWARE BASIC KNOWLEDGE and its features and benefits in REAL environment...

Thank youhttp://www.vmware.com/virtualization/

7907.

Solve : Linux Ubuntu?

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ejames.

if i use one of the others you listed, can i udgrade to ubuntu or something else through that OS?stalesweetness,

if it's ubuntu you installed, you will stay in ubuntu. if it's fedora you installed you'll stay in fedora. i have never heard of any linux that allows you to upgrade to a different distro.
another thing to consider is the amount of time the OS offers security updates. LUCID lynx is an LTS (long term service) that is supported for 3 years. i've heard centOS is a seven year OS, and some distros are rolling updates (i'm not sure what that means, but it may mean it's supported as long as the distro isn't abandoned) maybe someone can come along and clarify this as i am not sure.
for what it's worth, i hope you are able to get ubuntu working. i posted on the official ubuntu forum about my display problem and nobody ever replied. it looks to me like the display problems are common now (at least they are for me, UNFORTUNATELY). i've also spent a few hours trying to troubleshoot the problem, but couldn't fix it.
as i stated earlier, i have over 100 distros on disk and don't regret spending the time and money on them one bit. not only do they HELP with diagnosis, but it's also 'neat' to try something new. you also learn alot from the project.
i've already suggested a couple of distros that are high quality, well supported, and friendly to newbies. a couple others that i suggest are salix and pardus. be careful not to install UNLESS you are sure that it's for you. i've had it happen where i was using WINDOWS and had problems that i thought were fatal and reinstalled, then got ideas that may have repaired the windows that i wanted to keep, but it was too late.

Can't get crap to work. Downloaded it 10-11 times and burnt several disks with different programs. Still get to the install screen, click install and it goes to a black screen with a blinking line and thats it. So I am checking it as solved just to know I am done discussing it.

7908.

Solve : Help Getting Around Uninstall Shield?

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I bought NWN 2 a few weeks ago, and installed it. Everything seemed fine until I try to leave the first room of the game. Then my computer goes to a blue screen which shows some information that I can’t read in time, then Restarts. I’ve tried defragging but that didn’t work. When I try to uninstall or repair the program this prompt pops up from NWN 2.

>SetupDLL\SetupDLL.cpp(476)
PAPP:Neverwinter Nights 2
PVENDOR:Atari (http://www.atari.com/nwn2)
PGUID:F20C1251-1D0A4944-B2AE-678581B33B19
$10.0.0.159
@Windows XP Service Pack 2 (2600) IE 7.0.5730.11

Then another prompt from InstallShieldWizard pops up telling me that’s there’s been Setup Error. It gives me some unhelpful tips. Here’s this ones error code. “-5001”

This happens whenever I try to change or remove the software, which is making it impossible for me to repair or reinstall. I don’t know enough about computers to feel comfortable just mucking around and deleting files, but I don’t know how to uninstall this thing. I assume it must not have installed properly the first time. Help?
Have you checked the web site for FAQ's, known issues, or patches/updates?

I would start with Atari.

Can you do a system restore to a point before this install?No patches or updates.

I did go through Atari first, but apparently they're undergoing an office move and are busy. It took them two weeks to get back to me, and then all it was was a AUTOMATED response telling me about their situation and suggesting a few links (this one among them).

I may be able to use a system restore point, but I have done some work and other things on the computer since then and I would be nervous about losing it all/forgetting to back up some things. I was KINDA hoping there would be a way without resorting to system restore.What about a repair install? Your data would be safe, but it requires a real Windows CD. Do you have one of those, as opposed to a restore CD?

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

The fact that you cannot defrag the hard drive points to BASIC issues with the hardware or operating system.Quote

Then my computer goes to a blue screen which shows some information that I can’t read in time, then Restarts.
Have you turned off Auto re-boot on System FAILURE?Sorry I wasn't clear. The defrag did go as normal, but it didn't have any effect over my problem.

I ended up just using System Restore. It worked. I thought I was in the clear and happily re-installed the game. Exact same issue as before.

I turned off auto-reboot so I could get a better look at the problem. The blue screen gives this technical information along with the regular spiel.

***STOP: 0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0x0BFBB1F93, 0xEB102A88, 0x00000000)

***nv4_disp.d11 - adress BFBB1F93 base at BF9D4000, DateStamp 424ddded

Beggining dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete

I feel bad getting your guy's help for this, it's Atari that should be helping me out.That error points towards Microsoft {KB 325730} but Microsoft is not playing fair at the moment.
The Knowledge Base (KB) Article You Requested Is Currently Not Available
I'll try again later for it.

Because of the nvidia reference I must ask if you updated your video drivers from the manufacturer's website?

You mentioned no game patches, I clicked on your link and found one straight away.MSDN is showing no results either...

I'll keep trying as well.

Have you recently added any hardware to that machine ? ?

Check Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager to make sure nothing is wonked...wonked :-?
7909.

Solve : outlook alerts?

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hi, i can't get my desktop ALERTS to WORK in Outlook. can anyone help me?What, SPECIFICALLY, are we talking about? Details please.

7910.

Solve : duplicate files ??

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is there a program out there to get rid of them ?
just wondering ...
have so MANY lol

and love the siteEasy CLEANER by ToniArts but take care with what you delete.EasyCleaner will do that but be very CAREFUL - deleting duplicated files, especially system files can be a HAZARDOUS for the health of your system.This is a great and FUN way to completely hose a system.Quote

This is a great and fun way to completely hose a system.

More fun than this?

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Well after a very hard day....i'm finally done.








7911.

Solve : Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Problems?

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Hello! I bought a DvD that Uses Hi-Fi Stereo for sound I think.. I get the picture but no Audio why is this? I have Windows XP PRO..Some details are always helpful. See below.Computer stats:
INTEL (R)
Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00Hz
2.99 GHz, 1.00 GB RAM
(Drives)Optiarc DVD+-RW ND-3570A
(Display Adapters) NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS -about 256MB memory-
(Sound controllers) Audio Codecs, CREATIVE SB X-Fi, Legacy Audio Drivers, Legacy Video Capture Devices, Media Control Devices, Video Codecs
(System General) Microsoft Windows XP Pro, Media Center Edition Version 2002

Problem restated - I bought a CD that uses Hi-Fi Stereo I get the video but I cannot hear the sound.Have you checked in Control Panel/Sounds and Multimedia to see if the appropiate devices are enabled ? ?
Speakers hooked up properly ? ?

Does the SB card have a mixer device in it's software ? ?WIll headphones not WORK?
Where would I look to see if my sound card has a mixer?
in Control Panel usually.

7912.

Solve : Free for today only - EASEUS Partition Master 8.0.1 Pro?

Answer» Free for today only on Giveaway of the Day - EASEUS Partition Master 8.0.1 Professional Edition

April 7, 2011

As Partition Magic alternative, EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition is an ALL-IN-ONE partition solution and disk management utility. It allows you to extend partition, especially for system drive, settle low disk space problem, manage disk space easily on MBR and GUID partition table (GPT) disk under 32 bit and 64 bit WINDOWS 2000/ XP/ Vista/ Windows 7 (SP1 included).

The most popular hard disk management functions are brought together with powerful data protection including: Partition Manager, Disk and Partition Copy Wizard and Partition Recovery Wizard. MOREOVER, you can create bootable CD/DVD in case of system boot failure.

Top Benefits:

* New! Built-in Linux based bootable disk!
* CONVERT dynamic disk to BASIC disk easily with all data protected.
* Extend system partition to maximize computer performance.
* Partition Manager utility for better hard disk management and computer performance maximization.
* Copy Wizard to copy partition or migrate entire hard disk to another without Windows system reinstallation.

EASEUS Partition Master 8.0.1 Professional Edition:
http://goo.gl/v5DaQ
7913.

Solve : VIRTUALIZATION?

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What is Virtualization? Its FEATURES and ADVANTAGES??Warning SENT for POSTING NONSENSE

7914.

Solve : dos to vista?

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I have an old program,on THREE floppies, is there some way I can put it on a cd and,COULD I GET it to LOAD and work in VISTA??
Leonardo

7915.

Solve : fport with windows 7?

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When I try to run fport on WINDOWS 7 NOTHING COMES up. The PID, process, port, PROTOCOL and path columns come up but no info. Can anyone tell me why? IVE tried every switch and ran as Admin, still nothing. Ive also tried compatibility. please help

7916.

Solve : Where does software live??

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No...you don't need them...
The Macrium rescue CD contains no info from your PC's rescue info...
It simply creates a bootable CD that you launch the Macrium app with to restore the HDD from the image file you have created...

In the Other Tasks under the Help section you will see the complete instructions for doing this...I think I am too tired and need to wait until tomorrow morning. When I use the Macrium wizard to make the bootable CD, I am asked to choose Linux or BartPE. SINCE my OS is WinXP I chose BartPE and created the plug-ins. Instructions say make CD as usual but I have to figure out how to make a CD.

When I chose Linux, it looks like I can immediately burn a CD.

Hope I didn't screw up downloading BartPE and making plug-ins? Quote

When I chose Linux, it looks like I can immediately burn a CD.
Yes.Everything is LOOKING up this morning!

Last night I could not make a rescue CD because I got a message saying I needed to install a DVD or other erasible media. All I had was a CD-R. I tried again this morning and it worked. Go figure. I made a Macrium rescue CD using the CD-R. It said to check the compatibility of the rescue CD by using it to boot-up after COMPLETELY powering down computer. I did that and it seemed to boot-up fine. It took me to the Macrium Image restore Wizard. I clicked next and got the dialog box asking me which partiton I wanted to restore and where I wanted it restored. So, I guess all is well. You guys are the greatest. I wish I had a more fundamental understanding of what is going on so I didn't have to ask so many silly questions, but all seems to be well now.

Patio, why do you bother to make a DVD of the back-up image you create on your external HD?

I uninstalled BartPE but I wonder if the multitude of plug-in files I created are still on my computer? Should I search for them and DELETE them?

Thanks. Quote
Patio, why do you bother to make a DVD of the back-up image you create on your external HD?

A few reasoms but i'll explain my backup regimin 1st...
I create an image every Sunday night to the external.
Once a Month i burn the latest image to a DVD and store it and delete all but the latest one.
This accomplishes 2 things....it frees up space on the external for new images...
It also gives me a hard copy backup in case of a HDD failure...double redundancy...

After all any HDD can fail...even external ones.Thanks Patio. Do you compress your back-up image before you copy to DVD? I assume there is a way to do that.I do NOT....i also refrain from running any disk management tools including defrag on a HDD that has stored images...
Bad Ju-Ju...Quote from: patio on April 05, 2011, 11:33:39 AM
I do NOT....i also refrain from running any disk management tools including defrag on a HDD that has stored images...
Bad Ju-Ju...
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Juju or Ju-Ju is a word of West African origin, derived from the French JOUJOU (toy)
Was that "explanation" really necessary, Geek-9pm?Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 05, 2011, 05:07:24 PM
Was that "explanation" really necessary, Geek-9pm?
Just want to be helpful.
EDIT: Maybe I should have said:
'I agree with Patio in principal, because backup storage is now very low cost. Therefore the extra step of compression adds a level of needless compromise to the objective.'
7917.

Solve : Cannot Print from Word 2007?

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I have Windows XP SP3 machine with 1.60 ghz processor and 2 gig ram
I have a HP Laserjet p2055dn that is connected VIA usb and it has been working fine.
Friday morning I tried to print from Word 2007 and I clicked on the drop down box to pick a PRINTER. I click on the HP and it would not SHOW in the box.
I tried a shared printer in the other room and it would not work. I can print from excel and everything ELSE but not Word.
I had my daughter try printing from her computer. Hers will print to it in word.
I have tried uninstalling Office and reinstalling it. I have uninstalled the printer, downloaded drivers from HP and it still will not work using Word.
I tried doing a system restore a week back and that didn't help.
My virus scan does not find ANYTHING and I ran Malwarebytes and it doesn't find anything.
Any help please.
Thanks

7918.

Solve : Excel IF Statement?

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I have searched the site but CANT seem to find any IF statement that could do what I am wanting. Not even sure if an IF statement is what I need to be using.

I am CREATING an accounts spreadsheet and have each month in a separate workbook. I have created a drop down list of 8 reasons for money to move in or out. next to this will be the amount then a comment.

The problem I have is that I want there to be a total in and out for each of the 8 reasons, and also a total in and out for them all and red for a loss and black for a profit. I could colour them after but this sheet will be distributed to other users to fill in. Is this something that can be done? I have made it sound a lot harder than it needs to be

please CONTACT me for any more info

Thanks

IanWhat version of Excel are you using? The Subtotals function comes to mind as possible technique that might serve your purpose. A REFERENCE: http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=358 As for coloring the numbers in a cell, look at conditional formating. You can set the font, or the background, to be red if the condition is <0. You could also make the font Bold and/or change it's size. There are many more things conditional formating will do.

7919.

Solve : Java update problem-error 1606?

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Hello.

I went to update jave today but i keep getting this error



I am running on an administrator's account, and the location is

C:\Windows\system32\%APPDATA%

I also tryed the solution at the java HELP page

http://java.com/en/download/help/error_installshield.xml

where it says " please try to download and install the offline installation package from the manual download page"

But i keep getting the same error, but should i have "SAVED" the file somewhere rather than letting it run.

The last update was Java 6 update 18, i also update manually, i don't have the automatically check for UPDATES
Boxed checked

Windows vista home premium 32 bit
Try uninstalling the package, rebooting and installing it again.Quote from: Quantos on APRIL 28, 2010, 02:01:34 AM

Try uninstalling the package, rebooting and installing it again.

It wont install the package because it can't find the network location, EVEN if i download the package to somewhere else.
When i try to run it, it can't find the location...

I am working on it now, it has to do with registry keys having the wrong value data, or value, or name type.
I'll post back with what i find..... I'm having the same issue, is there a way to fix it?
7920.

Solve : free image processing software?

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hi,
i'm LOOKING for a free (or not EXPENSIVE one...) image processing software.
i'm a CASUAL computer user...
i just need it to RETOUCH my travel pics

so i need a user friendly software...

http://picasa.google.com/that was fast, thank you

i'm going to try it now

bye You're welcome.

7921.

Solve : Java Updates (Java6U13) and getting around Error 1330?

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Congratulations! I knew you could do it! It just takes a little patience, perseverance and a push from the forum members! Scratch that "I give up!" out of your vocabulary.I had the same problem with 6U24 update...

My workstations with 6U23 would SUCCESSFULLY update to ver 24 once i uninstalled ver 23. My older workstations with ver. 22 would not INSTALL to ver. 24. So i tried to install ver 23 but I received the same problem...

My fix is easy and it works EVERYTIME. I simply re-installed the VeriSign certs prior to installation, re-ran the install process and it worked like a charm.

Hope this helps somebody out there....

7922.

Solve : Ms-Word and PDF?

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Let we have created a doument in MS word named test.doc. i want to save it in .pdf format how is it possible. and one thing how to open the .pdf file in ms word.xenium007 ..... I'm wondering why if you have MS word installed , why would you want to save it in pdf format ?

Word has no ability to write PDF files. You need the full version of Acrobat
or one of the cheaper clones.


To answer you 2nd question ....you can't ...... use the free Adobe reader .

dl65
For a one-way CONVERSION from any program that can print, to PDF, look for "PrimoPDF" in the software FAQ.I have MS Office 2003 and on MS Word I have this option to convert a .doc file into a .pdf file. I don't know if this is usual or if a program on my laptop enables this but I am able to convert my word files to a pdf file.

I only discovered it recently and I don't know how it got there but it's there and it has helped me alot as I am able to make PDF files.

Just thought to share that as it looks like it is possible to create word files to pdf but I don't know how.Using the magical Google I found a good online pdf converter. But I can't be bothered to find it again RIGHT now... I'm sure you can MANAGE Download "CutePDF" works a treat and it's freewareQuote

I have MS Office 2003 and on MS Word I have this option to convert a .doc file into a .pdf file. I don't know if this is usual or if a program on my laptop enables this but I am able to convert my word files to a pdf file.

I only discovered it recently and I don't know how it got there but it's there and it has helped me alot as I am able to make PDF files.

Just thought to share that as it looks like it is possible to create word files to pdf but I don't know how.
If you have that capability, then you have some add-on program installed. Conversion to PDF is NOT a standard feature of Word or MS Office.
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I have MS Office 2003 and on MS Word I have this option to convert a .doc file into a .pdf file. I don't know if this is usual or if a program on my laptop enables this but I am able to convert my word files to a pdf file.

I only discovered it recently and I don't know how it got there but it's there and it has helped me alot as I am able to make PDF files.

Just thought to share that as it looks like it is possible to create word files to pdf but I don't know how.


Hi
you are probably thinking about "Microsoft Office Document Image Writer " it's part of Office 2003 and creates MS image files or TIFF files from documents. It's not widely used, PDF is pretty much the defacto standard for document images
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I have MS Office 2003 and on MS Word I have this option to convert a .doc file into a .pdf file. I don't know if this is usual or if a program on my laptop enables this but I am able to convert my word files to a pdf file.

I only discovered it recently and I don't know how it got there but it's there and it has helped me alot as I am able to make PDF files.

Just thought to share that as it looks like it is possible to create word files to pdf but I don't know how.


Hi
you are probably thinking about "Microsoft Office Document Image Writer " it's part of Office 2003 and creates MS image files or TIFF files from documents. It's not widely used, PDF is pretty much the defacto standard for document images


No I know exactly what "Microsoft Office Document Image Writer" is as I use that when I don't have my printer. I actually have the Adobe Reader sign in the corner and when I put my mouse over it it says "Convert to Adobe PDF".

I'd go with what soybean says, that I may perhaps have an add-on which I'm currently not sure how I got it but I ain't complaining it's quite a useful tool for me.Meanwhile xenium has scored his third drive-by this month...

Where's wangming when we need him ? ?Just another reason for a SinBin.
7923.

Solve : Nero 5?

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Whenever I want to ADD to a multisession disc using Nero 5, my computer restarts when asked to insert media. TRIED REINSTALLING Nero,system restore to an earlier date,spyware scan,virus scan, but problem is still there. I'm ABLE to add to the disc using Copy to DV but not Nero which is the software I originally made the disc with.If it is a different disk than the one you used in the last session Nero will indeed wig out...

Try and keep track of all projects/sessions.

7924.

Solve : Outlook Express question?

Answer» OUTLOOK express is driving me crazy. :-?

My internet works fine, I have no problem accessing websites or connecting. However, when I click send/receive under Outlook Express to CHECK my mail a menu pops up that reads "Dial up connection", "Connect to:" and there are no options. I don't understand why it's asking me to connect when I'm already connected to the internet. I checked on my outgoing/ingoing mail servers, which are correct. I use 1and1.com for my website. I do not know how to get by this problem. Can ANYONE help, thank you.smoot01 .......... Do you use dial-up to connect to the net?
When did this situation start ?

Please let us know .

dl65 This started today... and I connect to the internet automatically through a wireless connection.smoot01..... Go into outlook express ...options / connections and be sure that never dial a connection is TICKED .........


dl65 I don't see that option under options>connectionsQuote
I don't see that option under options>connections

Actually Outlook Express shares your internet connection, so when you click on tools (in Outlook express) then click on "options", then click on "connection", you should see "internet connections" and a "change" button next to that. Click on the "change" button and that will redirect you into your internet properties. That is what dl65 was saying. Make sure that your internet settings are correct.Also check Outlook>FILE>Work Offline, make sure it's not ticked.
7925.

Solve : ISScript Errors??

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I am having issues trying to install a test certification software program onto computers running win 2000 sp4. When the install RUNS, it almost finishes then an error pops up stating that "The Install engine on this machine is older than the one required to install this software, contact your support personnel for assistance"

This software comes in a two DISK set, CORE Hardware, and core Software for A+ Certification. The Software installs and runs great, the hardware cd is giving me the trouble. It just works on some systems and not others, any ideas? The software is from "Thomson Course technology"Hop over to InstallShield's website. Look up the error in their FAQ. There is advice there on which engine to download, DEPENDANT on your configuration.

7926.

Solve : .rar files A lil help please?

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I downloaded a game it finished in .rar format I WANT to burn it to a disc, Now its in a folder when you open the folder its all .rar FILES..Now my main question is ..How do I burn it ? The files are already extracted in the folder Can you clear this up for me? :-? COULD you post a screen shot plz???Get WinRar.Quote

I downloaded a game it finished in .rar format I want to burn it to a disc, Now its in a folder when you open the folder its all .rar files..Now my main question is ..How do I burn it ? [highlight]The files are already extracted in the folder [/highlight]Can you clear this up for me? :-?

Not if they are all .rar files. Do as Patio suggested and get ready for a VIRUS INFESTATION as illegal warez downloads are guaranteed to get you more than a game. You can easy get a free trial of winrar... i think for 2 weeks :-? but anyhow, it works perfect...
7927.

Solve : Folder Lock?

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I want to lock the FOLDER not encrypted. is there any way to lock the folder or any software.As always, I do not understand what you are asking at all.You could uncheck "use simple file sharing" and under the security tab "(fter the folder is right clicked and GO to properties) and set what users you do not want accessing the folder to Deny. If this is what you are talking about, because this is best guess.Try PUTTING it in a zip/rar archive with a password, then removing the original folder. Is this what you want to do?C'mon GX...i know you're a BIG fan of encryption.Another user just waiting to be locked out of his own files!

7928.

Solve : Operating system wont load?

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thats what i did but after getting to the install prompt and click to install i just get a blank screen with a flashing little line thats it. QUOTE from: stalesweetness on April 03, 2011, 06:09:48 PM

thats what i did but after getting to the install prompt and click to install i just get a blank screen with a flashing little line thats it.
Installing what, ImgBurn or Ubuntu?Ok. I got imgburn and got the disk to boot in the new system. I get to the screen where it says

TRY Ubuntu without installing
Install Ubuntu
Check Disk for defects
Test memory
Boot from first hard disk


F1 Help F2 Language F3 Keymap F4 MODES F5 Accessibility F6 Other Options

I clicked Install Ubuntu and it went to a black screen with a blinking line and that was it. Reset and got same screen and clicked Checck disc for defects and the same thing happened.

With imgburn:

I clicked "write image file to disk". Then I clicked "browse for a file". I select the zip file which is a .iso file.

and I burn it. Do I NEED to add more FILES or what?you could choose "try ubuntu without installing" and then install from within the Live Version of the OS.I did. Had the same problem.
7929.

Solve : PC Haunted??

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My problem started out with grub. Then things got worse. It got so I couldn't get either XP or Ubuntu to load on drive 1. And now the same thing with drive 2, Vista.
When I couldn't use drive 1, I disconnected it. When I attempted to run Vista I received this message; error: no such device: 29aaf56a-de2c-49d5-989a-3895d75313b9. grub rescue> So even though the drive with Ubuntu is disconnected I'm still getting a grub message. Thinking that it was stuck in memory I removed the battery and LET it sit for 10 mins. or so. Then I attempted to reload Vista and no way it just stalled. I don't have a Win XP disk so I tried a recovery disk but no way, still getting that message. btw, absolutely no way either that I can get into Safe Mode. I tapped every key on the keyboard until they started screaming at me and still no Safe Mode. I can get into the BIOS ,into a Boot Agent screen and a One Time Boot MENU and that's it. So, as you can see, I sure need and would surely appreciate some help. overthehillNo, it is not Haunted. Computers follow this concept.
GIGO
Grub, XP and Vista handle the boot process each it its own way. Errors made in the sequence are not reversible. Unless you have made forensic backups.
Error messages, in some cases, are meaningful to software developers. But they can also be of little value when things go wrong.
Here is the recommended sequence.

1. Format a drive with a utility the puts the drive in the so-called 'MSDOS' definition of hard drive structure. We are not talking about format per se, but a definition of a drive type. (References UPON request.)

2 .Net install XP the normal way, leaving free space for other OS. Next in stall a good Linux bistro, the normal way.

At this point you want to have backups of your installs on external media. Unless you don't care.

3. Install Vista in the normal way. You are now at the point of no return. Whether or not you can reverse the process is not guaranteed. Do not assume anything.

The fact that some people have no trouble does not prove the process is non-destructive. If the Vista install failed, expect to start all over again. From step 1 and ignore people who tell you it did not happen to them.

In a two drive system, Vista wants to control the boot method of the hard drive that really does the boot. Even if Vista is installed on the second drive. The BIOS will only identify one hard drive as the boot drive after the boot process has started. There is a workaround, but I don't want to recommend it. You already have have enough trouble.

This rule also will apply to GRUB, but you can force this to be otherwise by how you do the install. But if two drives are in the system GRUB will want to be on the accrual boot drive. And yes, there is a workaround, but let's not go there.
A year old post on another forum:
http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-71752-install-vista-or-xp-after-installing-linux-os
Note well the answer was not a simple as one would like.
I do hope this is of some help. Don't give up.Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 02, 2011, 12:18:59 AM

No, it is not Haunted.
Note well the answer was not a simple as one would like.
I do hope this is of some help. Don't give up.
Hi Geek ,SORRY that I couldn't get back sooner to thank you but I'm quite sure that it's haunted alright And you're sure right when you say that the answer was not simple. Anyway, you did help and as informative as your message was, it was actually the the link that you provided did that. I was getting a little desperate. Until then, nothing seemed to work , and I'm especially disappointed in "disk imaging". I had previously (just last week) imaged the disks with both Easeus and Macrium Reflect( I was told successfully) but when it came time for recovery a file was missing? I've kinda lost faith in that system now. So, figured I had no other choice but to start over.
But even after wiping,formatting,re wiping and reformatting there was still remnants of the grub remaining on both disks. Finally, I read that I could load Vista from an upgrade disk. Even then I had a terrible time getting the Vista disk recognized, ( I don't know how many times I booted and rebooted) before it the Vista disk was recognized. I kept receiving a message relating to grub. Told you it's haunted .
Anyway, I'm currently downloading Windows Updates (100+) and so far anyway, Vista appears to be running OK. Next, I'm going to borrow a XP disk from a neighbor and see if I can get that running on my other HDD. Then I'll see what other kind of trouble I can get into.

Thanks again, overthehill





7930.

Solve : you tube problem green band?

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When I go to you tube I dont get a normal PICTURE I get a double picture one up one down with a green band in the middle I tried INSTALLING a new adobe FLASH but I get the same thing any ideas its only with you tube ..My MOVIES play normal Any ideas?
I am running win XP intel dual processor ge force graphics 4 gig memory

7931.

Solve : can not read burned CD in WinXP?

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I burned a data cd on my older HP. I went to transfer the data to a Compaq but the CDRW will not read it or even see it in the drive. I did make the cd readable from any computer when I burned it. When I put the cd into the compaq it trys to start but never reads anything.

Anyone have any idea why the newer XP machine will not read the older Hp Cd WRITER plus disk? The XP Compaq will read and run comercially bought cd programs.

Thanks.You didn't finalise the burn...the contents of that CD can be accessed using ISOBuster.

What program are you using to burn with ? ?easy cd creator, came with my computer. I think I did finalize it. Went through the last screen where it ask if you want to use on other computers or leave as is to ACCESS through the drive LETTER. Then it closed and ejected the disk.Next time use Nero express works best for me. Quote

easy cd creator, came with my computer. I think I did finalize it. Went through the last screen where it ask if you want to use on other computers or leave as is to access through the drive letter. Then it closed and ejected the disk.

This only means the session was FINALISED not neccessarily the CD...
7932.

Solve : AMD Sempron 3100+?

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Hi all....I purchased a Genius MousePen Tablet for drawing on the computer. The requirements include a PENTIUM 166 processor or faster. I have an AMD Sempron 3100+, with 256kb L2 cache. Is this equivalent? Do you think the MousePen Tablet will work with my system? ThanksYour AMD Sempron 3100+ is much faster than a pentium 166 processor. So, it should run just fine.Thank you so much for your response. I have been trying to figure it out for a week or so! I think that my AMD Sempron is the least (productive?) because it was on the cheaper side. I was not sure what the real difference is between pentium and sempron. THANKS!!!!!A comparison of different types of processors is a rather technical AREA. But, there's really no need to get into such details for your situation. The reason is that the minimum requirement of a pentium 166 indicates a Penium running at 166MHz clock speed, or processor speed, which is far slower that the 1.8GHz (this equals 1,800MHz) Sempron 3100+. The 166MHz speed rating indicates an early Pentium (equals Pentium I), which preceeded Pentium II, Pentium III, and Pentium IV processors. In other words, a pentium 166 is a very old processor, while the Sempron 3100+ came onto the market much later, and EVEN the first Sempron processors were much faster than that 166MHz Pentium.I read that the ADM Sempron 3100+ are the "weakest" processors. I did buy my computer new but it was about $400. It is missing a 64 BIT something that the later Sempron's have...do you think that might effect the Tablet working? Do you think the Tablet program will run slowly?

Thanks again for all of your help! I am finishing graduate school, however when it cmes to computers I am not too smart :-/Again:
Quote

Your AMD Sempron 3100+ is much faster than a pentium 166 processor. So, it should run just fine.
Let me re-phrase that a little. It WILL run fine.
Believe me, comparing the Pentium 166 to a Sempron 3100 is like comparing a horse-carriage to a space rocket. There should be no problems And an AMD 3100 is far from being a "WEAK" processer unless you would be comparing it to the latest and greatest...you should get many years of servicable use out of that CPU.
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Solve : I can not install microsoft word 2010?

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before i reformated my COMPUTER(desktop) i have a microsoft WORD 2010 installed there, but after i reformated my computer im receiving an error it says
microsoft word 2010 " an error occurred during installation"
can anyone help me please This MAY help: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926804

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Solve : Ready Set Go!?

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Got my WD external harddrive today. It is the Elements model without WD's bothersome SmartWare back-up software. My computer recognizes it fine. Just downloaded Macrium Reflect. All SYSTEMS go for back-up, I think.

Any tips and/or WARNINGS before I back-up my system? My internal harddrive has one partition for recovery. Don't have much to back-up - 22 GB on C and 9 GB on D (recovery). Should I just connect the external drive, open Macrium and follow the prompts? Thanks.Yepper...
Matter of fact no need to backup the recovery partition...follow the manuf. info on creating a set of bootable CD's for it instead.Quote from: patio on April 02, 2011, 03:30:54 PM

Yepper...
Matter of fact no need to backup the recovery partition...follow the manuf. info on creating a set of bootable CD's for it instead.

Thanks Patio. I already have the recovery CD's - they were made by Circuit City when I bought the computer. I was concerned that they may be corrupted because they are 5 years old plus I have never used them so I don't know if they were made ok to begin with. I was thinking that a back-up on my external harddrive would be good insurance.Several backups would be better. I image my system partitions once a week to external drives, keeping the two or three most recent versions. Also, be sure to enable verification of the image during creation.Quote from: Allan on April 02, 2011, 03:57:05 PM
Several backups would be better. I image my system partitions once a week to external drives, keeping the two or three most recent versions. Also, be sure to enable verification of the image during creation.

Allan, do you put each partition on a separate external harddrive? Do you put each of you 2 or 3 most recent images on separate harddrives?Actually I have several external drives. I create weekly images of my system partition and keep 2 or 3 on one external drive and then about once a month create images of the other partitions. Also, once a month or so I create images of all partitions and put them on a different external drive - overly cautious Quote from: Allan on April 02, 2011, 04:18:06 PM
Actually I have several external drives. I create weekly images of my system partition and keep 2 or 3 on one external drive and then about once a month create images of the other partitions. Also, once a month or so I create images of all partitions and put them on a different external drive - overly cautious

Thanks Allan. By "system" partition, you mean the drive that contains your OS?iGood Morning! I have created and verified a back-up image of my internal harddrive (system partition and recovery partition).

Macrium asked me if I wanted to create bootable rescue CD's. I went thru the wizard but it kept going in a circle. Before I installed Macrium I tried to make recovery CD's (actually I was just exploring to see how you would do it) and I got a message saying that a set of recovery CD's had already been made and only set per computer is allowed. Is that why I could not make a set using Macrium? Are the Macrium bootable rescue CD's the same as recovery CD's?

Should I now disconnect the external harddrive? I will probably update manually.

Finally, how do I use my recovery CD's and back-up image in the EVENT of a catastrophic failure of my internal harddrive? If I wake up tomorrow and discover my internal HD is toast, what do I do? I am guessing that I would:

1. Remove BAD HD and install a new replacement.

2. Load my 3 recovery CD's.

3. Follow directions?

Thanks.
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Solve : uninstalling programs not used?

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I received a compaq COMPUTER from two friends a couple of years ago w/ MS Windows XP SP2 256 MB Ram. I need to remove some programs so I have room to download digital camera software & some spyware prevention programs. I currently only have 1.17 gb free space on c drive.

1)I saw that Adobe Acrobat 4.0 & Acrobat Reader 4.0
were on my pc listed under programs but when i went to add or remove programs they weren't shown---does this mean they aren't really on my pc? i have an older version of Adobe Acrobat 5.0 work & have no immediate plans to download adobe acrobat 7.0

2)Also noticed that Mozilla Firefox had 2 programs: Mozilla Firefox & Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode)---should I have both installed on the pc?

3)I have safecast installed as a program, probably got it when i installed turbotax past several yrs. i currently only have turbotax 2005 installed. if i delete safecast, will it keep me from running turbotax 2005? i did a google search & couldn't tell if turbotax is still installing safecast as late as 2005 software

4) also installed were a) microsoft digital image pro 7.0 (174 MB), b) Adobme Photoshop 5.0, c) HP photo printing software, & d) microsoft digital image pro 7.0---do i need these if I download software from CANON powershot a540 digital camera?

5) wap11 usb program was also on my pc. i use dial up internet. assume i should delete this program?

thanks!

Firefox - Safe Mode isn't a seperate program, it's Firefox with no extensions or themes etc
Not sure about the other programsQuote

I currently only have 1.17 gb free space on c drive.

I'm suprised that machine isn't completely bogged down yet.
What else is taking up space on that HDD ? ?
Firefox is relatively small; Safecast is for registering and using TurboTax; you could dump Adobe for Foxit a PDF reader that's much smaller...

But i still think you're barking up the wrong tree.
DVD burners are down to about 50 bucks...have you considered one of those ? ?If you don't use Adobe Acrobat, Adobe's PDF creation software, you might as well uninstall it. You say it does not show up in add or remove programs. Download CCleaner and use it's uninstaller. It may show things that windows add or remove programs does not. Same thing for Acrobat Reader 4.0. Also run CCleaner's Applications scan and Windows scan to clean out some unnecessary files.

Acrobat Reader 7.0 is the best version of Acrobat Reader. But, it would take for disk space than Acrobat Reader 5.0. So, try the Foxit suggested by Patio.

Have you thought about getting a bigger hard drive? Sounds like to want to use your computer to do some work with with digital pictures. If you can't free up much space, you might be quite limited in your digital photo ambitions, as far as downloading photos to your computer and doing some photo editing.in response to patio, i burned some programs to a cd & then later could not get cds to work as programs would not run properly. not sure why

i do not want to get rid of adobe acrobat 5.0 now so that i can open adobe acrobat documents & don't have money at the moment to install adobe acrobat 7.0---my question was if i remove adobe acrobat 4.0 will that mess up running adobe acrobat 5.0 or adobe photoshop 5.0?

I have safecast installed as a program, probably got it when i installed turbotax past several yrs. i currently only have turbotax 2005 installed. i did a google search & couldn't tell if turbotax is still installing safecast as late as 2005 software. if i delete safecast, will it keep me from running turbotax 2005?

wap11 usb program was also on my pc. i use dial up internet. assume i should delete this program?
You seem to have a misunderstanding of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader. Acrobat is the program used to create PDF documents and is not free. Adobe Reader (formerly called Adobe Acrobat Reader) is the software used to read PDF documents and is free; anyone can download it. And the Foxit Reader Patio mentioned, an alternative to Adobe Reader, is a smaller program and would take LESS disk space.

If, indeed, you have both adobe acrobat 4.0 and adobe acrobat 5.0 installed, why not at least uninstall adobe acrobat 4.0? Can you give a reason why you need two versions? And, again, do you use adobe acrobat at all? If not, then you could uninstall both versions.

And, surely, uninstalling adobe acrobat will not mess up adobe photoshop 5.0. Why would it? Is having adobe acrobat installed a system requirement for running adobe photoshop 5.0? As far as I know, it is not.

Deleting wap11 usb program should be no problem, since you aren't using wireless Internet connection.i deleted adobe acrobat 4.0 earlier today. i am currently REMOVING wap11 usb.

I have safecast installed as a program, probably got it when i installed turbotax past several yrs. i currently only have turbotax 2005 installed. i did a google search & couldn't tell if turbotax is still installing safecast as late as 2005 software. if i delete safecast, will it keep me from running turbotax 2005?

also, how can i move a program to a thumb drive & then burn it on a cd so it can be used later? i tried this previously but was unable to run program from cd. thanksYou cannot copy/move a program and have it work at a later time...they have to be installed to work properly ...i wouldn't un-install any programs that you don't have original CD's for otherwise you RISK losing that program for good...You might post your question about safecast here: http://forums.turbotax.com/How big is your HDD, a stripped down clean install of XP only uses about 200 MBs.
Someone will confirm that # or chew my ear about it.I believe it takes more than 200MB. The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2 says "Total hard disk space required if the System Restore feature is not enabled" is 395MB. I forgot about SP2. i only have 256 mb of ram on pc & MS office xp professional w/ front page says it is taking up 463 mbMemory (RAM) and hard drive space are totally different things.Just a thought but if you are hardware friendly with computers or know someone who is..Install a second harddrive you can pick up a 40 gig for cheap its good for things like storing pics or music etc..I and my wife do this so we dont plug up our main hdd..
7936.

Solve : I can't download at all not even a download manager Error 0x80040154 and more?

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TRUE BEGINNER

Windows 7, HP desktop

I had a download MANAGER then it suddenly stopped working. I have deleted it , tried to reinstall it, system restored more times then I can count but nothing seems to work.

I get multiple error messages whenever I try to download any download manager or any other program.

Here are just a few:

SERVER error occurred . . .; activation context generation failed . . . , RED ERROR . . ., Error 5 . . ., Setup was unable to create the directory (I tried every directory I had but it still wouldn't work), Reg create Key EX failed; code 5

I can download in Firefox USING there down loader, but I can't get the PROGRAMS to install. When I hit finish I get the above error messages.

If I am in the wrong forum would someone please tell me which one I need to go to.

HELP!!! I've been working on this for 4 days and I am at my wits end.

Thank all of you,
lin

7937.

Solve : System Restore - "Cannot be restored to..."?

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Below is a good place if they have your Computer model restore disk.

http://www.restoredisks.com/now i c
just wanted to clear that out
thanks.
OUC, do u?Thanks for the link to Restore Disk.

Sincerely - KimberliW2K has no SYSTEM Restore anyway.
Huh?Correct.
:-? I understand that Restore can be made to work again by Going to system restore in in Systems icon in CONTROL Panel, unchecking all drives and RECHECKING them again.

Downside is that all restore points to date are lost. No good if you need to restore to an existing point.

Daveg7

7938.

Solve : winzip, winrar problems when extracting programs?

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Whenever I use Win-Zip self extractor to install my AVG anti-virus program...It gives me a error STATING this:

16 Bit Windows Subsystem:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Auteexec.NT.
System File is not suitiable for running MS-Dos and Microsoft WIndows Applications. Choose Close to terminate application.

Help would be much appreciated ^_^
Any more info needed by me to FIX this will be provided if asked.
Thanks again ^_^Quote

Whenever I use Win-Zip self extractor to install my AVG anti-virus program...It gives me a error stating this:

16 Bit Windows Subsystem:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Auteexec.NT.
System File is not suitiable for running MS-Dos and Microsoft WIndows Applications. Choose Close to terminate application.

Help would be much appreciated ^_^
Any more info needed by me to fix this will be provided if asked.
Thanks again ^_^


What OPERATING system are you using ?
Did you have ( or perhaps STILL have ) some virus ?
Is the error message you included exactly as you show it or did you manually type it in .....?
Are you using Win-Zip or Winrar to extract?

let us know

dl65


Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2
I'm pretty sure I dont have a virus.
I manually typed it but its the exact text.
Win-Zip Self ExtractSo uh...any help?Windows 16 bit subsystem probably requires compatability mode. Try running the wizzard on the file BEFORE extracting.Ok, can you say that again? in a way that will not confuse my simple mind.Go to Start -> PROGRAMS -> Accesoires -> Compatability Wizard.Well I tried to install the anti virus program again, under the other compatibility modes, but it still gives me those errors.You can attempt to use a program such as WinrarIts a file where you extract it and it is supposed to run the setup wizard. after it unzips automatically, it runs the setup icon automatically, then it gives me the error.
So i'm not sure if its the extraction installer, or the program itself.If the extraction was succesful, the file is most likely corrupted. Download it again or from a different source.
7939.

Solve : Problem loading Cosmopolitan Virtual Makeover?

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:-/

I am trying to load a software program. It starts to load and then i receive the following error message:

C/Windows/System 32/msvcrt.dll is in use and cannot be installed. Exit & retry.

All my running programs are closed when i tried to install. Not sure what to do now.

Any help would really be APPRECIATED. I have a P4 and am running XP.

Before you go to install the program, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to bring up the task manager, and close everything down except for "Explorer" and "systray".

And please don't use maroon: It's a rubbish colour. Use orange instead. You can never have too much orange!Yes you can Orange and White. GO VOLSI used Control/Alt/Delete and removed everything showing. Still can't install this program. Any other advice would be much appreciated! Also, the system requirements for this program don't mention XP. Could that be the REASON it won't load? I also rec'd a different error message: vmo.exe has encountered a problem..............[size=13][/size] Most older games and programs donot ALWAYS function on Windows XP.Possibly change the COMPATABILITY MODE to the windows version needed?

7940.

Solve : No spare stack pages?

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I get a error quite often now that SAYS("no spare stack PAGES It may be necessary to INCREASE the settigs of MinSP's in system.INI to prevent POSSIBLE stacks faults there are 5sps allocatted.What should i do

7941.

Solve : Video watching problem??

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When I try to watch a video from a website, not downloading it(a stream I guess its called?) EITHER a box POPS up that says "Can not show DirectShow player or the screen is just completely black and won't load anything. This just started to HAPPEN a few DAYS ago. Any suggestions?Did you change anything before this started happening?Well around when this started happened I downloaded that gold-codec thing and now I have a virus busters pop-up all the timeVirus busters is a virus, I do believe.
As GX1 would SAY, until that computer's clean all bets are off
I would recommend posting in the virus section and get some help cleaning that computer up, and see if that cures your problem.Calum, you do me proud, my young padowan. Virus Busters or Virus Bursters?Quote

Calum, you do me proud, my young padowan.
Thankyou
As for virus bursters or busters, it's a constant popup problem, so I think it's malware no matter what it's calledRogueRemover
7942.

Solve : can't view pic on internet?

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I cant view some pic on my computer. I use WINXP and firefox. all the pic are jpegs.Is this something that has just started ?
You might try looking in tools in IE ........ Internet options / advanced and see if show pics is checked ...... If it isn't, check it and click apply and ok.

Let us know how you make out .

dl65 TRIED that didnt work. i noticed it a while ago when on myspace i couldnt see some of the pic.See below, or Patio will be along to start pulling TEETH. What pictures can't you see?

The more info you SUPPLY the quicker the dilemna is resolved...this has been PROVEN over time.

7943.

Solve : videos pause when played?

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When playing videos on my computer, about every 12 seconds there is a slight pause or skip. I use Windows Media Player and have tried EVERYTHING. It also happens when I watch videos on Youtube.com or any video music web site or when I insert a dvd into the drive. This just started happening about 2 weeks ago.

I have NOT added or upgraded any drivers and I have defraged, cleaned out, scanned and check disked the entire hard drive several times.

Every now and than the videos play fine, but than they go right back to pausing/skipping the next time I watch them.

The audio files play back fine.

PLEASE HELP ME SOMEBODY :-?See below. More info is needed.Very sorry that I forgot to include enough info:

I have an emachine T2682, running XP professional w/ SP2 installed, 80 gig HD, 2.6 g. cpu, 768 mb ram, NO video card installed. Using Windows Media Player 10.

System runs fine, EXCEPT for the above mentioned pause/skip problem that occurs about every 13 seconds when playing videos.

In addition, I have tried playing videos through RealPlayer, Quicktime and Divx, The problem still occurs when using any video software.


If there is ANY additional info needed, please ask. I desperately need help.


Thank you very much.

Redmental1Sometimes onboard video can CAUSE this problem. Has it always been this way? What virus/spyware protection are you using? How is your routine maintenance habit - debris removal, DEFRAGMENTING, etc.? How much free space is available on the drive?Panda Activescan
Ewido/AVG Online ScanThis video problem has just started occurring about 10 day ago.

I use System Mechanic, in which I remove all junk files, fix any registry errors, windows errors
I also use Ad-Ware SE, Sypbot and NORTONS Utilities.
I have an 80 gig drive and have about 25 gig's of free space.
In addition I also use Diskeeper weekly to defrag the hard drive.
I run my spyware twice weekly.
I also have Computer Associates firewall and AV software running always.

Hope this helps.

Redmental1So you are ruinning Norton Antivirus AND CA antivirus? Have you always done this?

What has changed with the system approximately 10 days ago? There is always a cause-effect relationship.Panda Activescan
Ewido/AVG Online Scan

It's only a few mouse clicks but if you're too busy then we could start a guessing competition.I only have Norton's Systems Works utilities installed on my computer.
I only have CA firewall and antivirus running on my computer because I am aware that running more than one antivirus software program can cause conflicts.

I have tried as suggested both panda's and AWG virus software programs and the skipping while playing videos is still happening.

I have not installed or deleted anything when this started to happen.

I understand the cause and effect on computers and am at a loss to understanding why the video's are skipping during playback.

Someone mentioned that onboard video can cause this. Is it possible that I may need a new motherboard to correct this error.

As always, any and all suggestions are GREATLY APPRECIATED

Thank you all very much.


redmental1Re-boot your computer, when you get to the desktop and all HDD activity has stopped hit Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up your Windows Security screen.
Select Task Manager>Processes, what is the CPU usage and Memory usage shown at the bottom of that screen?When in Task Manager, and all HDD has stopped, the CPU usage will fluctuate from a high of 100% briefly than back down to 2%.

Memory usage remains constant at 208M/1873M.

I would like to add that using System Mechanics tools, while in the Recover Memory screen, I just noticed that the CPU usage spike's at about 71% at 12 second intervals.

This is the same time frame that the videos always skip at.

I am sure there is some connection here, but I don't know what is causing this usage spike.


Thank you for continuing to help me with my problem.


redmental1Start>Run>Msconfig>Startup>Untick the boxes and re-boot.
If the pausing has stopped, TICK the boxes one at a time re-booting after each one to find the culprit.
Disconnect from the internet while you're trying this.Fed,

I did what you instructed me to do and THAT was exactly the problem.

It was the startup Guard from System Mechanic. It runs three different processes and they were consuming large amounts of the CPU at 12 second intervals.

I am so gratefull for all your assistance and the advice I received from others in this forum.

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH

Take care and have a GREAT Holiday Season.


redmental1Thanks for the FEEDBACK, happy holidays to you too.

7944.

Solve : MSWord Background?

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I was AFRAID of that. I was HOPING it was in the Normal.dotm file.

I am at a loss as to what to do next.I found the problem.

In the VIEW tab in Word 2007 there is section in the ribbon called "Show/Hide". One of the SELECTION is grid.

Somehow this "grid" was checked. I do not remember doing this.

I unchecked "grid" and the cross/hatching immediately went away.

Mr. Commando, My Soybean, and Mr. BC_Programmer,

I really appreciate your help. If I had not recieved your assistance I would have given up and scrubbed my drive to do a rebuild.

Thanks!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

controlengineer

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Solve : missing mpeg2 encoder - windows dvd maker?

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running windows vista home premium - intel CORE 2 duo t9300 @2.50ghz, 3.00 GB ram, nvidia nvs1400m video card, discrete graphics with a bunch of free memory for video

my windows dvd maker was running fine, and then after a couple of installs of some codecs, some uninstalls, some installation of programs and uninstalls, i must have lost my mpeg2 encoder. when i try to run windows dvd maker, which came with my copy of windows vista, it comes up with the following error "mpeg2 encoder is missing" to run this program, a valid encoder needs to be present.

this was probably a result of installing and uninstalling codecs in the search of a perfect compressed video image =P in any event, i liked windows dvd maker and now it doesnt work!

does anybody else have a similar problem, and is there a fix for it?I found this:
http://www.community.windowsreinstall.com/index.php?showtopic=2057

Apparently you should download this:
http://www.windows-vista-update.com/Windows_Vista_codecs.htmlthanks for your assistance! outside of this website, i googled my issue and found the same two sites you posted below. apparently, other people have the same issue, and none of them have met any resolution, asw well.

for the two websites posted, the first takes me to a forum i have viewed before, and the person who POSED the problem found the easiest way to fix this issue would be to revert back to xp!

the second website is a fake website, MICROSOFT does not offer codec packs, save for a few for xp, but definitely not for vista!

does anyone else have the same issue that i have?Quote from: gettingbigj1978 on August 24, 2008, 07:07:09 AM

the second website is a fake website, microsoft does not offer codec packs, save for a few for xp, but definitely not for vista!

Fake? How convenient.... THE MIROSOFT WINDOWS SITE HAS STUFF TO BUY FOR A DVD PACKAGE. I THINK ITS 10 OR 20 BUCKSMY LITE ON DVD ONLY PLAYS CD'S ON MY IBM THINKCENTRE USING WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER.
SAYS THE DECODER IS NOT INSTALLED.
AT THE LITE ON CORP SITE TRIED SMARTLINK ON THE SITE FOR DVD UPDATES NO LUCK. DOWN LOADED SOME FIRMWARE FOR MY MODEL OF DVD NO LUCK.
ANY MAGIC TRICKS
Yes...

Turn your capslock off...

Although not exactly magic it works wonders for getting intelligent responses in a Forum atmosphere...
7946.

Solve : ms accounting package?

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i have downloaded the ms accounting package through internet but it has some more requirements and i became unable to install it. if some body know about this software make me clear plz.Can you provide a link to it in MS' SITE? That's not free, is it?It's on one of their beta programs. Register, give inside leg measurement, then GET burnt by all the early bugs, completely free of charge!What a deal! Pass. Is Small BUSINESS Accounting 2006 what you're talking about? Does your computer meet the SYSTEM Requirements?

7947.

Solve : How to Edit machinery Books in USA??

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How to Edit machinery Books in USA? Please How to Edit machinery Books in USA?suggest me any GOOD online document CONVERSION site where i can edit my book.Don't know what a "machinery book" is. Do you mean CNC files? If YES, then, http://www.cncinformation.com/CNC_Files/CNC_Files.html

7948.

Solve : Emulator and Freeware for Palm iiic 3.5 o/s??

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Just found my Palm IIIc packed away at the bottom of the box of JUNK. STILL works! Any one know any good sites for freeware and commodore vic 20/64/128 emulators for palm and/or pc's? Running Palm O/S 3.5.3. Thanks!Just a starting point:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=palm+IIIc+softwareTHANK u! Thank Goodness...here i thought the google servers had all crashed

Safe for another day.

7949.

Solve : paint help?

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Some PROGRAMS USE transparent bitmaps to do their beauty. But paint says to me that only GIF images can get this function. How can I do transparent bitmaps?
See http://www.winprog.org/tutorial/transparency.html, quickly found with Google's help. I don't understand what the page says to me...Quote from: maxum on March 31, 2011, 10:55:32 AM

I don't understand what the page says to me...

So why do you want to make transparent bitmaps?

7950.

Solve : Printer setup website??

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I have this Konica Minolta 2400 printer, and i formated my computer recently and i tried to install this program so i can use the printer but now when i start up the cd and click printer setup NOTHING comes up and i have tried this 100 times.
I was wondering if anyone knew where i COULD download the printer setup online?
Because i cant download it from the cd
the cd works because i can READ the manual on it and other things but the setup WONT come up
Once again thanks a million for your help
Everyone here is so helpful
Are you talking about the driver CD?

Have you tried unplugging the printer, INSTALLING the drivers, then re-connecting the printer.Before when i installed the printer during the installation it said plug in the usb and turn on the printer...

but now i cant even start the REAL installation...nothing comes up when i click on PRINTER SETUP....