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2351.

Solve : In VB-6 to put text boxes data in a array?

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Sir,
In VB-6 application, there are 15 text boxes and these get data from mdb FILE. I want to use the data of these text boxes in a array, how can I ?
Example
            text1.text=100, text2.text=200 and so on upto text15.text
           Dim test(15),
To put these value in a array
           for i = 1 to 15 
                 test(i)=val(text(i).text))  ' so that test(i) may contain data of text1.text
           next
This is not working, why? Please TELL me reason or solutioncreate a control array.

Or you COULD create a property procedure in your form, for example:

Code: [Select]Public Property Tbox(Byval Index as Long) as TextBox
if index=1 then set TBox = Text1
if index=2 then set TBox = Text2
if index=3 then set TBox = Text3
 ' and so on...

End Property

a Control array is created by copy-pasting the same control, or a control with the same name as a control on the form.
Sir,
In reference to my querry, what has been suggested still carry on my problem ie I do not want to use text1 or text2 . In place of it, I want to input data through Loop
         for i = 1 to 15 
                 test(i)=val(text(i).text))  ' so that test(i) may contain data of text1.text
           next
My purpose is to minimise my code, If I have to use 50 text boxes then ? will I have3 to write 50 lines ?
Please solve my problem this way.use control arrays. It's your problem, not mine, remember?


Set the Index property on the textboxes and give them the same Name.My dear friend,

what you mean by Remember? or it is your problem not mine.

I had not COMPELLED you to solve my problem. I know solution of my problem but in a lengthy way. If you cann't solve my problem in shorter way, you need not to answer but not in a such a way.
Use a control array. I already said this. this is what you need to do.

2352.

Solve : Nvidia ForceWare issue?

Answer» HI all,

I was looking for another way to squeeze more performance from my gaming rig's (soon to be upgraded) Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX 512, by updating the driver.

I had gone to see what new Forceware DRIVERS were released, and when I CHECKED if they supported my card, it wasn't listed.

However the Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX is listed...

Would the driver be compatible with my card, even when the website does not list my card exactly?

(By the way, the card's driver version is 91.31)Version 93.71 supports your card.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_93.71.htmlThanks.

Should I also just try to see if ForceWare 190.xx merely works?

2353.

Solve : Mozy Back-Up Crashed my computer?

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I installed MOZY FREE Backup SOFTWARE on my computer by following their instructions.
After installation, my computer kept freezing and then I got the Windows Blue Screen of Death!
Basically, MOZY FREE Backup CRASHED my computer.  I could not even do a system restore. I had to restore my computer from scratch.  I am still in the process of putting back all my programs and files, this is very time consuming.

Furthermore, after I backed up my files, I could not retrieve them USING another computer. It kept telling me that I had to register and install MOZY Backup, it just would not retrieve my previous registration.
I am still not able to retrieve my files.  LUCKILY, I kept local backups on some DVD's. MOZY may be free, but there is always a catch.  Please be aware Mozy free backup could crash your computer?
 Maybe that's how they get you; then they TELL you have to PURCHASE one of their plans???
FYI:  I have 2GB of RAM and a 2.0 GHz AMD processor and it still CRASHED it!

2354.

Solve : How to make Music CD function in a CD player?

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Hello everyone,

Can anyone explain to me how come the CDs that I am burning do not play in
my player?
I have tried every possible way to burn, but not luck.

Sol
More info... Quote from: shloime on September 03, 2009, 12:11:33 PM

I have tried every possible way to burn, but not luck.




Have you tried it in a box?

have you tried it behind some rocks?

Can you burn it on a train?

Can you burn it on a plane?


But seriously we need more info on your machine/software configuration...And:  what software are you using for burning the CD's?I just you have BURNT your cd in as a data cd.
that will surely wouldn't be READ by your ORDINARY cd players. there is a good player now that has data reading functionality. get it and you'll surely be ABLE to enjoy your cd. Are you using CD-R disks?I suspect it's the format he's choosing to burn them in that is the issue...I would just use Windows Media Player to burn your audio CD's. At least, that's what I've done before and no problem at all. If Windows Media Player is able to playback the music file you wish to burn, then it should be able to burn it onto a CD-R.
2355.

Solve : How to copy protect Mp3 Files on a MP3 player?

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I have some MP3 Files that I created and placed it on a MP3 player.

Is it possible to have the files only play on the MP3 player and prevent someone from copy the files from the Mp3 Player to something else??

no -- why would you want to
i hate anything copy protected and there is no ligament reason to do it that i can see Quote from: smeezekitty on September 03, 2009, 12:16:25 AM

no -- why would you want to
i hate anything copy protected and there is no ligament reason to do it that i can see

You see no legitimate reason to copy protect something. Are you serious? Considering this and other post you have made I can see a lot of trouble in your future.

Samauto,

Please disregard smeezekitty. I am sure some of the more knowledgeable members of the forum can guide you in the right DIRECTION if this is even possible. What kind of MP3 player is this?its all ready copy righted, this is more or less piracy.  Quote from: squall_01 on September 03, 2009, 03:34:18 AM
its all ready copy righted, this is more or less piracy. 

How do you know that these are already copy righted? How would protecting MP3's on an MP3 player be piracy?

The OP stated that he/she created these MP3's so that doesn't mean they are copied music or anything. He/she could have made some voice recordings and changed them over to MP3 or maybe he/she recorded music that they wrote and performed and wants them protected.

Unless the OP states exactly what these MP3's were created from I guess we will never know.i lost my train of thought in class at the momentThen simply don't reply when that is TAKING place.cause it all ready is, this is some what indicating that it is.  There fore possibly dubbed or something. Quote from: squall_01 on September 04, 2009, 08:58:08 AM
cause it all ready is, this is some what indicating that it is.  There fore possibly dubbed or something.
What? Quote from: smeezekitty on September 04, 2009, 12:21:16 PM
What?

Never was the WORD "mentor" less aptly applied.
  Quote from: squall_01 on September 07, 2009, 07:22:17 AM


What's the problem?

ibid your post Quote from: squall_01 on September 07, 2009, 07:28:14 AM
ibid your post

What don't you like about it?

I see you don't really understand how to use the abbreviation of ibidem.
2356.

Solve : Windows common view & classic view .?

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As if you know , windows common view in Windows XP SP3 on a random folder means theres the folder listing in the left SIDE of your explorer window and classic view is that you only see the content of the folder your browsing , the left folder bar is gone .

I got this problem I can't seem to solve on my own . Wether I use common or classical view , the folder bar is still there . In casse i close the folder bar manually and then opening a folder from that window , it opens a new window with the folder bar . I don't want the folder bar in there .

Is there a way to fix it ? Kinda annoyed already . -_-'I really I am not able to understand you very WELL.
I use certain explorer addons like : FileBox eXtender. Give me a lot of new possibilities.

Quote from: varbagavitt on September 05, 2009, 04:27:28 AM

As if you know , windows common view in Windows XP SP3 on a random folder means theres the folder listing in the left side of your explorer window and classic view is that you only see the content of the folder your browsing , the left folder bar is gone .

I got this problem I can't seem to solve on my own . Wether I use common or classical view , the folder bar is still there . In casse i close the folder bar manually and then opening a folder from that window , it opens a new window with the folder bar . I don't want the folder bar in there .

Is there a way to fix it ? Kinda annoyed already . -_-'

You may want to re-post this in the windows XP section, you may get a better response.
2357.

Solve : How to have a copy of a sent email on PC and laptop?

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This MAY be a very dumb question but is there a way to have a copy of an email sent from my laptop (for instance) also show in my Sent folder on my PC?  I know how to get my incoming emails in both places but if I send a message, it only appears in the Sent folder of the machine it was sent from.

Thank you.The only way i can think of is you're using a web-based e-MAIL client such as Yahoo or gmail or another...
That way no matter what machine you log in from all your data is there...including the Outbox...
Others here may have some more ideas.The only THING that works for me is one of these three methods.
1. USE a web mail service that can be run on any PC. AOL is just another example. But I like gmail.
2. If you can your own web site with cpanel, you can set up the mail server to use the alternative to pop-3, IMAP, or modify the pop-3 settings to keep the mail on the server.
3. Use a redirect to send a copy to another e-mail account you have.

The #3 is nest CHOICE, IMO.Lots of Google hits for "synchronize email" which look like what you're after.

2358.

Solve : Any free software to completely hide and password protect folders??

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Any free software to completely HIDE and password PROTECT FOLDERS?

I have some office data which is very confidential.

I know "WinAbility MySecretFolder" software can do this well. But, it is not a free software.

Could you please suggest me any free software like "WinAbility MySecretFolder".Have a look here: http://www.snapfiles.com/downloadfind.php?st=password+protect&action=s&search=Find+it

Here are two:
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/androsa-fileprotector/t_androsafileprotect.html
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/SaveIt/saveit.htmlhttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/444905/password_protect_folders_and_make_files_invisible/TrueCrypt...
It may not hide the folders but noone but yourself willl be ABLE to access them unless they are a DEFCON level hacker and have a few weeks of  time to spare...Thank you all

2359.

Solve : Word 03?

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I TRING to get my pshyology notes typed an thing is that I have it in an outline.  Thing is that I had to take word out of it an just have them as that not points A,1 or anything.  I try to get it back to were it will be D but I cant get it too.  It comes up wanting to start with A again an what not.Perhaps a screenshot would be useful.better yet 

[attachment deleted by admin]Any ideas then?Since the document was not that long, I just USED the backspace key to remove letters, numbers, and indentations.

[attachment deleted by admin]I could of DONE that, which is what I asked.  I wanted it to be how it was on the board. Quote

I wanted it to be how it was on the board.

What board?once again, a topic about something that ends up being both nothing and everything while at the same time making very little sense and a lot of people confused.cause its physchologyYour original request was not clearly stated.  I tried to help based on what I understood.

My MISTAKE.  I tried to MAKE it clear enough, appearntly you didnt understand is allI misunderstood.  Indeed?  Let's look at this.  No, on second thought, let's not.  You stated your problem.  I offered a solution.  You didn't like my solution, so you stated that I misunderstood you.  Fine.  In order to avoid further misunderstanding, I offer a more elegant solution.  It is a solution which I've been pondering for weeks, but have been trying to avoid due to altruism, and trying to treat someone the way I'd want to be treated. 

I simply block your posts from those I see.

[Moderated Message: As soon as this topic reaches 2 pages, I'm locking it.] Quote from: Aegis on September 08, 2009, 06:51:25 AM
I misunderstood.  Indeed?  Let's look at this.  No, on second thought, let's not.  You stated your problem.  I offered a solution.  You didn't like my solution, so you stated that I misunderstood you.  Fine.  In order to avoid further misunderstanding, I offer a more elegant solution.  It is a solution which I've been pondering for weeks, but have been trying to avoid due to altruism, and trying to treat someone the way I'd want to be treated. 

Eh, what the heck, I'll move this a notch closer to the 2nd page. 

Quote from: squall_01 on September 08, 2009, 03:55:01 AM
I tried to make it clear enough, ...
That so often fails to happen!     As BC_Programmer said:

Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 07, 2009, 12:30:41 AM
once again, a topic about something that ends up being both nothing and everything while at the same time making very little sense and a lot of people confused.

Quote from: squall_01 on September 07, 2009, 01:04:54 AM
cause its physchology
This reply was totally pointless.  The fact that your document pertains to a physchology is quite irrelevant.  Your question is about how to do something in Word, not a question of physchology.   


Does this put it at 2 pages?
2360.

Solve : Outlook 2003 macro to send multiple e-mails with different attachments?

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Is there a way to do this?  I've created an Excel macro to consolidate commission reports and to create a separate Excel workbook for each salesperson.  Now I want to create an e-mail  that attaches a workbook and sends it to the correct salesperson using a macro in Outlook 2003.  Or is there a way to do this in Excel 2003?

Can anyone give me the code to do this?

Thanks!
TrishMail merge techniques come to mind here.  But, I think your requirements are more complicated than a typical mail merge where, let's SAY, a certain Word document is sent to a list of recipients in an Excel file or an Access database. 

If I understand you correctly, you have a separate Excel file for each salesperson.  Is that right?  Are the NAMES of those files based on the name of the salesperson? 

How would Outlook get the names to send to?  Are all salespersons in an address book or Contacts list that includes no one else?  Do you have contact info for the salespersons in a separate Excel file or an Access database?

I don't know whether I can offer a SOLUTION once you answer these questions, but I think the answers are probably necessary before anyone can help you.Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post.  Yes, I have several Excel files --each named the same name as the salesperson ID.  I don't currently have the salespeople in a distribution list, but that could be done.  The only hitch is that there may or may not be a report to send to each salesperson in any given month.

I'm really looking for the easiest solution to mail these out.  I tried recording a macro in Excel to create an e-mail attachment of each salesperson's workbook and send it, but it did not record the Outlook piece.  Since posting my original REQUEST I've found some code that calls the Outlook application directly in Excel, completes the e-mail fields with variable results, and attaches a workbook, which may solve my problem.  I've already configured Excel to process through a unique list of salespeople who had activity for that month to create the spreadsheets, so I'm going to add the code I've found to that and see if I can get it to work.   

Now I just need the command to send the e-mail, and I think I'll be set.  I'll post the finished code here in case anyone else has any desire to do the same thing.

2361.

Solve : outlook.pst cannot be opened (upgraded from outlook 2000 to 2007)?

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I recently upgraded to Office 2007 and I am trying to import my old .PST file.
I get the following error message: "outlook.pst cannot be opened"

any ideas?You NEED to point outlook to the .pst file you want it to use. In Outlook click on File - Data File Management - Data File Tab - Add New and then point it to the file you want it to use and then click on "set as default".landa321, when you tried to import, did you select "Import a file from another program or file" from the list of import sources?  Did you follow the procedure outlined at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP030737381033.aspx? Quote from: soybean on September 07, 2009, 09:19:18 AM

landa321, when you tried to import, did you select "Import a file from another program or file" from the list of import sources?  Did you follow the procedure outlined at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP030737381033.aspx?
He doesn't need to import anything.That may be true but I believe an import is the normal procedure for transferring Outlook data from one computer to another.  Clearly, that's what the import command on Outlook menu is for and MANY references can be found about this.  Your suggested method may work fine; I just believe an import would be the normal way to do this. Quote from: soybean on September 07, 2009, 12:16:15 PM
That may be true but I believe an import is the normal procedure for transferring Outlook data from one computer to another.  Clearly, that's what the import command on Outlook menu is for and many references can be found about this.  Your suggested method may work fine; I just believe an import would be the normal way to do this.
I've done this LITERALLY dozens of times. He doesn't have to "import" anything.Thank you. I was actually trying both of your suggestions without luck prior to posting.  The problem ended up being that my pst file was CORRUPT. I repaired the pst file using Recovery Toolbox and it worked fine after that. Okay - thanks for posting back. Glad you got it working.
2362.

Solve : Opening external hard drives in cmd.?

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Hi. While attempting to get rid of a virus, I think I accidentally deleted NECESSARY files. Now I can only run my XP in safemode with command prompt. when I did copy, It only copied the files, and not the directories in my music directory. I have lots of subdirectories of all the ARTISTS in my music FOLDER, and it would take forever to do them ONE at a time (only ...music\song.mp3 copied, when I need ...music\artist\song.mp3). How do you copy the directories and all their files? Sorry if I don't make much sense, I'm new to using command prompt. Thanks!I really don't follow your post too well, but why not just do a repair INSTALL of XP?

2363.

Solve : installing issues?

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Hi all,
I ran JAVARA, and manually uninstalled, but I do have ONE in the program files - JRE that it will not let me delete.   I tried offline to install java from java.com  stops every time.  My name is Deb and having some issues with my computer.  I can not install Java  Error 25099 (unzipped core file)  I have tried everything on the net and nothing is working.

Then I find an error in the Event Viewer:  from Advast:   Error 90
HTML script-inf has been found in QUESTIONABLE Link removed...
any help would be appreciated

deb

Please DLoad the latest java ONLY from a trusted site...
patio.
Did you fully uninstall java, reboot and install a new COPY from the DOWNLOAD site?
http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
also try to clear registry Quote from: Maksimus1200 on September 12, 2009, 09:13:40 AM

also try to clear registry
Do what? Quote from: Maksimus1200 on September 12, 2009, 09:13:40 AM
also try to clear registry

This step can be safely dis-regarded...
Might want to remove that link... http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/2009-version.org
2364.

Solve : Help needed in picking out GIF maker software/utility?

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I was WONDERING if anyone knew of any good free animated GIF makers?

I am looking to take say 5 jpg files and use them as frames 1,2,3,4,5 and loop, and I know that this can be done by creating an Animated GIF, but I have never created an animated GIF before so I am looking for help in what software to use that is free or if not free inexpensive maybe.

I know that this could be achieved using Java Script, but concern there is loadtime, where if it were 1 Animated GIF the complete image size I would assume to be less than that of 5 jpgs to load with a java script loop to display for x-many seconds and then increment to load next photo to achieve same affect.

Java script to me seems like making more work for myself to achieve what an animated GIF could do. Also I try to avoid making websites that warn visitors of security blats that I seem have have whenever I IMPLEMENT javascript into my pages. I feel some people may be deturred to back away from a page that warns of security, and an animated GIF wont do that.

Or if someone can show a java script that will display 5 IMAGES at timed INTERVALS that does not warn of security at the top of the web page I am interested in FINDING out how to make that happen, since java script does offer so many more possibilities than just an animated GIF.


ThanksYou might try this freeware tool for making animated gifs: http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/UnFREEz/UnFREEz.html  I haven't used it but I see some favorable user reviews on the website.

2365.

Solve : recovery software for formatted drive?

Answer» HI need help with my problem, the case is i formatted my hard disk drive. and i kinda forgot to back up my files. i wanna recover them. i tried scavenger but that didnt work i only supported deleted files. also wondering the difference in recovering files from both fat and ntfs drives. using windows vista.can you please help me with my problem.hope you can...THANKS alot.Chances are slim. Try here: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/24/top-10-free-data-recovery-software/if its formattedd you have no chance without spending big $$$ for professional software
because formatting actually all traces of the files is eraseBest tool for recovering data from formatted drive is:
Ontrack EasyRecovery Professional

Also if you need to recover data from DAMAGED cd/floppy, then try http://www.softeza.com/datarecovery/I realize this is an older post, but just to correct something.... formatting does not ERASE all traces of anything. It simply deletes the master file table. All files remain on the disc, but the system no longer sees them. THUS, the data can be recovered relatively easily as LONG as nothing has been overwritten.
2366.

Solve : Java and NET Framework problems !?

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Ive got two problems


Problem 1:

Problem with Java, I downloaded Java from Sun Micro systems a while ago and it worked fine. But I haven't used it for a while now and when I try to play a game that requires Java the Window just freezes and I cannot do anything. Ive been DOWNLOADING the automatic updates for Java and Ive tried to uninstall Java and Re-install it, but it still freezes.
Currently using Java 6 Standard Edition Update 15
How can I fix this and start playing my games again?


Problem 2:

Im currently trying to install Microsoft Framework 3.0 but it is not letting me. I currently use Framework 1.1. When I start installing Framework 3.0, its starts the set up fine, takes about 2 minutes for the installation but the it stops the installation and comes up with a
Step Up ERROR:
"An error occured during setup. Installed files have been removed from your computer. For known issues and troubleshooting information, see online Readme. For error information, see Error Log."

and also a window pops up.

"Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 x86 has encountered a problem during setip.
Setup did not complete correctly.

Send Report..." etc.

When I click the Error Log it comes up with:
"[09/11/09,17:36:18] Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: [2] Error: Installation failed for component Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. MSI returned error code 1603
[09/11/09,17:36:36] WapUI: [2] DepCheck indicates Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed."

What do I need to do to set up Framework 3.0?

2367.

Solve : Uninstall trial windows 2007 without uninstalling full version?

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I bought a Trial version of Word 2007 about a year ago.  I later upgraded over the PHONE to the full version.  For the sake of saving space, I tried to delete the trial version only but my full version was taken away with it.  I have no problem with RELOADING bother versions.  The problem is that I want to take out only the trial.  Is that possible or do they have to leave together?UNLESS disk space is really limited for you, just leave them both in.I really do need the space.
Try seeing if the upgrade will install without the original, it may only ask you for the disk to prove ownership.

Otherwise try other options for freeing up HDD space, or purchase a new HDD, they aren't that expensive anymore. Quote

Otherwise try other options for freeing up HDD space, or purchase a new HDD, they aren't that expensive anymore.

And if they get any CHEAPER that will come in every third box of Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal. 

On www.eBay.com search hard hard drives under $25 including USA shipping. Quote from: Geek-9pm on September 09, 2009, 05:30:46 PM
And if they get any cheaper that will come in every third box of Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal. 

*censored*, I've been buying Cheerios.maybe you can try getting the trial back onto your computer and just convert it to full version with the full version key, seeing that you ALREADY have a full version key available.
2368.

Solve : pop up?????

Answer»
I'm not sure if i'm posting this in the right place, but anyway.........

When i boot up the PC (HP Pavillion a1429.uk) there is a pop up which is labeled 'Internet Explorer Script Error' and this 'file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/All%20Users/Application%20Data/yahoo!/YOP/yop.html'

Does anyone know what it is and how do i get rid?Do you have the Yahoo toolbar installed ? ?
If so remove it.
No Yahoo toolbar. I'll just check 'Add and Remove software' but i know that i haven't.It is the Yahoo ONLINE protection app...garbage.
DLoad install and run StartupCPL from Mike Lin...
Then LOCATE it in ths STARTUP folder and disable it.....

This BTW is a very handy small app that uses very little resources.
It will insert a Startup applet in your Control Panel.
I've installed it but it isn't in the control panel.

I'm still looking for it

Found by changing to the classic view. Doh!!! 

Thanks PatioAs always...you're more than Welcome...

PS. He's got a few other neat little apps you may want to check out.
Yeah, thats a really cool site. Nice one!!!  I got a million of 'em....
2369.

Solve : how much protection do I really need?!?

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I have read that having more than one anti-virus/mal/SPYWARE, etc. running at the same time isn't good.  At this point, I have Windows Defender, AVG-free, Windows Firewall, and Registry Mechanic running.  My e-mail provider also uses Barracuda.  Do I need all of these?  Which are best choices?  Thanks!Lets start by getting rid of some stuff, windows defender isnt that good from what I hear.  Not sure what antivirus you have but I would get Avast its a good strong free anti-virus. 

I would get Ccleaner,spybot an maleware bytes.  Ccleaner will remove tempory files an what not which will clear up a little bit of space.  Quote from: squall_01 on SEPTEMBER 07, 2009, 07:18:12 AM

Not sure what antivirus you have.... 
He has:
Quote from: tnkgrammy on September 07, 2009, 05:19:53 AM
AVG-free
Quote from: tnkgrammy on September 07, 2009, 05:19:53 AM
I have read that having more than one anti-virus/mal/spyware, etc. running at the same time isn't good.  At this point, I have Windows Defender, AVG-free, Windows Firewall, and Registry Mechanic running.  My e-mail provider also uses Barracuda.  Do I need all of these?  Which are best choices?  Thanks!
I see no major problem with sticking with what you have.  But, I would probably drop Registry Mechanic and use CCleaner for registry cleaning.  CCleaner is very safe; more aggressive registry cleaners, like Registry Mechanic, can sometimes be too aggressive in removing registry entries and then cause problems. 

I'll second sqaull_01's suggestion of getting Malwarebytes.  what makes you think that its a GUY?  The only thing I seen was windows defender that some dont like here.  Avast is slightly better but AVG is user friendlySquall, I think you should stick to criticizing other people's ideas instead of coming up with them on your own.


Quote
I have read that having more than one anti-virus/mal/spyware, etc. running at the same time isn't good.
You are indeed right there. Having multiple antimalware software running in the background may bring up false positives, miss threats, or just hog all computer resources.  what??  He said Quote from: soybean on September 07, 2009, 08:59:50 AM
He has:

The username is techgrany Quote from: squall_01 on September 07, 2009, 02:03:11 PM
what??  He said
The username is techgrany

No...it isn't. Quote from: tnkgrammy on September 07, 2009, 05:19:53 AM
I have read that having more than one anti-virus/mal/spyware, etc. running at the same time isn't good.  At this point, I have Windows Defender, AVG-free, Windows Firewall, and Registry Mechanic running.  My e-mail provider also uses Barracuda.  Do I need all of these?  Which are best choices?  Thanks!
Okay, you're getting a lot of input here and some of it is even relevant to your question, but not all of it is good. So let's start at the beginning.

1) As Carbon Dudeoxide said, just one av is all you want.
2) You should not use ANY registry cleaners, including Registry Mechanic or ccleaner
3) I'm not a fan of Windows Defender for a number of reasons (I used it for more than a year on a number of systems and was never crazy about it). Instead I'd recommend weekly scans with Malware Bytes or Super AntiSpyware. Also download and install Spyware Blaster and update it weekly.
4) I don't care what Anti Virus utility you use (as long as it's not McAfee), but you must make sure it is ALWAYS resident and is set to automatically download the latest definitions at least daily.
5) Windows Firewall is fine. And if you use a router that's even better (combined with Windows Firewall).
6) Most important of all - practice smart computing. Know what sites you visit, never open emails unless you know the sender, never open email attachments unless you know for sure what they are, never provide anyone with your PASSWORDS or system username, etc. Quote from: patio on September 07, 2009, 02:09:58 PM
No...it isn't.

I must of missed that, I'm used too seeing that username.  It still says grannyNice job ADG...

squall:
Quote
tnkgrammy

It's at the top of the page... Quote
It still says granny
No...it doesn't.I've never heard of a single problem with ccleaner, have you had any ADG?

Windows (XP) firewall didn't block outgoing traffic, I'm not sure if that's still the case but if it is I wouldn't recommend it for that reason.I've never heard of a single problem with ccleaner, have you had any ADG?

Not in the way you mean, no. But it does offer the option to delete FONTS, applications, help files, cookies, index.dat, etc. Inexperienced users may not want cookies or the index.dat deleted and may, accidentally, delete things they didn't mean to. IMO there is no reason to use ccleaner. It's easy enough to delete temp files, etc manually.

Windows (XP) firewall didn't block outgoing traffic, I'm not sure if that's still the case but if it is I wouldn't recommend it for that reason.

I do recommend it. Personally, I don't care that it doesn't block outgoing traffic (what is it I should be concerned with here?) and it does a fine job at blocking incoming threats. AND it's free, it's built in to the OS, and it's easy to use. And as I said, when combined with a router it's almost perfect
Quote from: Fed on September 07, 2009, 02:53:11 PM
I've never heard of a single problem with ccleaner, have you had any ADG?

Windows (XP) firewall didn't block outgoing traffic, I'm not sure if that's still the case but if it is I wouldn't recommend it for that reason.

Not sure where your getting that there is  I run Avast!, TeaTimer (Part of Spybot S&D), Windows Firewall/Defender and I have an inbuilt firewall on my router. Thats all I use and need.
2370.

Solve : Please help me FIX this issue with DiskDefrag!?

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Hello Guys!

Am facing this trouble with "Auslogics Disk Defrag" utility & this ERROR Message POPS up while I close/Exit this application.

Please help me DECIPHER the exact cause & ofcourse the Resolution against the same!

THUMBS up..!

[attachment deleted by admin]You can contact Auslogics Technical SUPPORT on this site.  Be sure to give a lot more info than you've given us in your POST...

2371.

Solve : realplayer sp issue?

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I just updated realpayer 12 I THINK to this new sp VERSION, thing is that I cant get my YOUTUBE videos like I could orginally when I used 12maybe its a setting
but i am sticking with RP 10
you could always uninstall and downgradeI gusse but they probably wont have it on there page any more.http://www.oldversion.com/RealPlayer.htmlokay  , I think I may have a copy of it some were if I update it, will it just ask for it to go to sp?  Not???  Unsure? Quote

okay   
That page shows you previous versions of RealPlayer. I posted the link because you implied that you wanted to uninstall v12 and downgrade to a different version.I'm aware of that just saing it dont seem to be from the MAIN site.What main site? real.com?

oldversion.com is a safe site.yeahIt asked me too update back to it an its working for some reason know.
2372.

Solve : Super compress GaMeS with Compressors?

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I use UHARC , LAME for compression
I need help with Audio\video compression and with batch filesDue to inescapable FACTS of nature of compression algorithms, it is useless to try compressing material that already is compressed; examples: JPEG, mpeg, DivX, wmv, mov, mp3, etc. For help with batch files post in DOS section of Windows forums.
Quote from: Salmon Trout on September 07, 2009, 11:23:13 AM

For help with batch files post in DOS section of Windows forums.
Salmon Trout (aka fish man)
the dos section is not on the windows forum
and you can compress the compressed
try putting mp3 or wmv in a zip archive
you will see it will reduce in sizeHardly at all... Quote from: patio on September 07, 2009, 01:37:38 PM
Hardly at all...

Max compression:

Code: [Select] Directory of S:\Multimedia\Music\Adam GREEN - Sixes & Sevens

12/11/2008  18:30         2,798,646 18 Bed of Prayer.mp3
07/09/2009  20:38         2,789,939 18 Bed of Prayer.zip

You beat me to it
Quote from: smeezekitty on September 07, 2009, 01:33:50 PM
Salmon Trout (aka fish man)
the dos section is not on the windows forum
and you can compress the compressed
try putting mp3 or wmv in a zip archive
you will see it will reduce in size

however it is futile, in 90% of cases where you use an adequate compression algorithm twice, the reduction will be both insignificant and possibly also redundant due to the overhead of whatever file headers are being used.

While using two different compression algorithms can sometimes bring a further reduction in size, to be frank such reductions are so small as to be insignificant.

You can even end up with increases in size, several steps down the line.
Quote from: smeezekitty on September 07, 2009, 01:33:50 PM
the dos section is not on the windows forum

I meant the Microsoft forumBy the way I paid for that Adam Green
Salmon :
i can tell your trying to INCREASE your post count Quote from: smeezekitty on September 07, 2009, 01:52:05 PM
Salmon :
i can tell your trying to increase your post count

This is ludicrous coming from someone who went from zero to a thousand posting rubbish like this....
Please refrain from these offhand comments in the future.

patio. Quote from: patio on September 07, 2009, 01:57:13 PM
This is ludicrous coming from someone who went from zero to a thousand posting rubbish like this....
Please refrain from these offhand comments in the future.

patio.

Patio,

You forgot to mention that he did it in less then a month and a half. Quote from: mroilfield on September 09, 2009, 05:56:24 AM
Patio,

You forgot to mention that he did it in less then a month and a half.

He has got 43 thanks so far though. Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 07, 2009, 01:40:26 PM
however it is futile, in 90% of cases where you use an adequate compression algorithm twice, the reduction will be both insignificant and possibly also redundant due to the overhead of whatever file headers are being used.

While using two different compression algorithms can sometimes bring a further reduction in size, to be frank such reductions are so small as to be insignificant.



It's actually higher than 90%, it's far closer to 99.9%.  I've never run across a file that will get smaller by compressing it twice.  The second compression is ALWAYS larger than the original compression.if you use two different algorithms- take for EXAMPLE Zipping an MP3.
2373.

Solve : What software can i use??

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Hi guys,

I am new on this forum and i hope my question is in the right place.

I am a Law student INTERESTED in developing a hub of law reports that can be used on individual computers. My friend has one where the user starts up a program and from there they can search for CASES by typing in an input, for example, "Saboi v Matthews" and links to that appear. My question is, what SOFTWARE can i use for that?

The one used on my friends computer is folio builder but that is too expensive. Any alternative you may know of?

Thanks guys

SaboiI'm not sure if this is the kind of thing your looking for

http://www.edutools.org/compare.jsp?pj=16&i=543Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I followed the link and yes, i need a program such the one you MADE reference. However, it must be one that runs offline.

I use this program to bring together all the hundreds of legal documents i have so that there just be one point of reference. That one file must then be search able. I need a software to be able to do that.

Any other IDEAS?

Thanks you.Lets see

Folio builders
Hi,

Thanks. This does indeed do what i want it to do. It is the one that one of my friend uses.

Do you know of any substitute to folio builders? I am considering costs as well, folio builder is expensive.

Thanks, any alternatives?

Saboi

2374.

Solve : Scanner Issue?

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I use photoshop too scan everything in this machine, but as of late it still giveing me the same message this function cant be preformed cause another device has control of it, close the program...... any how that is the only thing that is useing it an its been occuring for a good while.  I tried reinstalling had issues an didnt get it to work till recently an same thing is still happening.  HP PSC 1510 all in wonder.  Dell dimension 4100, 2k + SP 4 an semi recent updates.  Not sure why its not working.Open msconfig and on the general tab choose "selective startup" (disable everything from loading) and reboot. Now try scanning - what happens?Any other thoughts or should I try that an see? Quote from: squall_01 on September 09, 2009, 01:57:07 PM

Any other thoughts or should I try that an see?

You are one arrogant little $#it.  He gives you advice and you TOSS it aside?  You really need to grow up a bit.no, the kind of disable every thing kind of made me wonder.  Disable all startup items....the reason why I would then do it is cause he said that it would be fine or based on what is there.I d Quote from: squall_01 on September 10, 2009, 06:11:38 AM
the reason why I would then do it is cause he said that it would be fine or based on what is there.
I don't mean to be rude, but I'm just curious - am I correct that English is not your native language?again with this stuff, NO IT IS.  THE FACT OF TTHE MATTER IS THAT MOST ARE INCOMPINATE HERE AN DECIDE TO REPORT IT. Thats all.  Huh?you seem like someone I can explain it too.    I NEVER really had a regular english class for the most part so I never learned like nouns,verbs, adjectives an what not.  Most of MINE was more like stories an what not baywolf an what not.  Thing is that I am having too TAKE an english class know in college for it an this is my five time. Help any?

[Moderated Message: If this does not get back on topic, it will be locked.]Okay, thanks for explaining. I just have a very hard time understanding your posts and I saw that you are in college - at least now I can appreciate why. Again, didn't mean to be rude and thanks for the explanation.

And sorry to take this so far off topic.the reason I havent mentioned is cause they simply are uncaring an like to blaster people when they dont have an understanding.
2375.

Solve : dual boot gone bad?

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Ok, so after making a ubuntu cd and trying ubuntu out on it, I decided it would be a good idea to try and dual boot my old laptop with windows xp home edition and ubuntu 9.04. First i tried to partition the hard drive, but that did not work, so i researched it and decided to use wubi instead. I went through that process and put aside 6 gigabytes for ubuntu to run off of. The process went well, and for a while both systems WORKED together. After awhile, though, windows would not run untill I did like a "clean disk process?" or something. I believe it erased something important to the ubuntu booting system, because now ubuntu will not run, it only goes to a shell, and when i select windows to run, it only restarts the computer and displays the "chose which operating system to run" window again, making it run in a continuous circle. I am only able to post this because i am using the ubuntu cd that i made earlier. It is my goal to have ubuntu off the computer and to have windows back running again. could someone please help? i promise to never mess with this sort of thing again... any advice would be much appreciated. Also is there any way to do this without the windows cd? i lost mine.. thanksBefore you install Ubuntu, or any other OS, you should have some kind of back up that is something other that the same hard drive.
You should be able to get windows XP back to its original state by doing a "repair" install. Or MAYBE the 'Recovery Console'. Both are well DOCUMENTED features of the standard retail version of XP and most, if not all,  of the OEM versions.

Here is just one of many LINKS:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
Or search this forum for 'XP Repair' and see how others did it.

2376.

Solve : Buying tower, will I be able to load windows??

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Hi all,
 Thanks for any and all help. Daughters computer went out and was looking at buying another. See below...

Memory: 4 GB
Processor Type and Speed: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.5GHz
DVD+RW: Integrated
Video/Graphics Card: Integrated
Sound Card: Integrated
Modem: 56K
Ethernet: 10/100
USB Ports: 6 USB
O/S INSTALLED: None
O/S License
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Items Included:
desktop pc
o/s license
 
 Items NOT Included:
keyboard
mouse
power cord
o/s installed
restore partition
restore discs
manual
speakers
original box
 
This is part of the discription on alot of the ebay sales... Where it says "Not Included" I see o/s installed and restore partition. These COMPUTERS have been wiped by DOD standards. Given this info, will I be able to load windows off my disk? Thanks again,bbDo you mean will you be able to install Windows from your existing Windows CD? Yes, of COURSE. Not sure why you might THINK otherwise.Because in my bright wisdom, I once wiped all partitions off a laptop, I had. This removed all drivers in the process, which meant the disc drive was unable to load the xp disc back to my pc...lol Been very careful of anything that says anything about restore partitions being removed...lol Quote

Do you mean will you be able to install Windows from your existing Windows CD? Yes, of course. Not sure why you might think otherwise.

That is, IMO, not good advice.
Here us what may help.
A retail version of Windows XP has to be registered on line with MS. Now if it has already been registered with another motherboard you will get a message to the effect that you can not register automatically. You have to call the support number and explain what your are doing. The support person may speak eastern English. Quote from: Geek-9pm on September 07, 2009, 06:36:25 PM

A retail version of Windows XP has to be registered on line with MS. Now if it has already been registered with another motherboard you will get a message to the effect that you can not register automatically. You have to call the support number and explain what your are doing. The support person may speak eastern English.

Geek- that's not entirely accurate. you could change the motherboard three times before it stopped activating.

Besides, what are you suggesting? they buy a new copy just to avoid POSSIBLY talking to somebody with an accent? Quote
Besides, what are you suggesting? they buy a new copy just to avoid possibly talking to somebody with an accent?
No, I would not suggest that.

Ask Microsoft if that is what they expect.
2377.

Solve : burning dvd movies?

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I have a BUNCH of MOVIES that were downloaded from a website and would like to find a good SOFTWARE to burn them on dvd's. Hopefully a free software. please GIVE me some ideas. Thank youDownloaded from a website? Can you be more specific?Sorry bud. Read the rules. We don't assist in piracy.

Topic Closed.

2378.

Solve : Audacity lame?

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1. I have Audacity to record my own spoken material. To convert it to MP3 I NEEDED Lame. I have installed it, following the step-by-step program. However, when I want to convert a recording to MP3 I get the pop up Could Not Open MP3 Encoding Library. I have repeated this quite a few times, always - not surprisingly - with the same result. Any good advice?

2. I want to sell these recordings together but separated from  my book through various internet outlets (click bank, paypal / payloadz etc). Is there anyone who has experience in it (I haven't): What is advisable MP3 or wav; zipped or unzipped (each recording is at most for 30 MINUTES)?
Please help!

Quote from: henner on September 03, 2009, 05:56:53 AM

1. I have Audacity to record my own spoken material. To convert it to MP3 I needed Lame. I have installed it, following the step-by-step program. However, when I want to convert a recording to MP3 I get the pop up Could Not Open MP3 Encoding Library. I have repeated this quite a few times, always - not surprisingly - with the same result. Any good advice?

2. I want to sell these recordings together but separated from  my book through various internet outlets (click bank, paypal / payloadz etc). Is there anyone who has experience in it (I haven't): What is advisable MP3 or wav; zipped or unzipped (each recording is at most for 30 minutes)?
Please help!


are you using windows, linnux or mac?
for #1 try going http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=9976&9976
for #2 they would have to be compressed or they would be vary vary largeThanks for that, Smeezekitty
 
I checked your advice for my #1 question and found to my great relief that it was not my ignorance that created this problem, but that there were quite a few inquiries for the same problem. I still find it quite cumbersome, but at least I can now do wav and mp3. - BTW I use Windows.

#2: daft question: compressed is the same as zip, is it? Do the buyers of my material have to have unzip / de-compress software? SEE, I want to make it as easy as I possibly can for them.
Thanks again. Quote from: henner on September 05, 2009, 02:50:36 AM
#2: daft question: compressed is the same as zip, is it?

No it is not. Not daft question, smeezekitty is right; For sound files, mp3 is a compressed format; wav is not; 30 minutes mp3 stereo at 192 kbps is around 40 MB; 30 mins wav is around 300 MB. wav is a totally pointless format for web distribution.

With spoken material you could use a much lower bitrate than 192 kbps and maybe mono and get even smaller mp3 files.

No point in compressing mp3 files in a zip archive, as not much size REDUCTION is possible if files are already compressed.
Thank you Salmon Trout; you took a weight off my shoulders!
You might be able to answer my second question: I will put a downloadable / printable book for sale on the internet. It's about 1Mb PDF. Zip or not? Bearing in mind that I want to make it as easy as I possible can for the buyer.
Thanks in advance.Using maximum zip compression in WinRAR, I did a test for you (you could have done this yourself!)

Code: [Select]26/07/2008  19:56         1,968,333 mg_barcelona.pdf
07/09/2009  10:08         1,937,667 mg_barcelona.zip
So not much. PDF files are like mp3, wmv, mpeg, and jpg files; already compressed, so that no compression algorithm can find any big savings to make. I even downloaded a "free" "pdf compression" program and the output file was 100% of the size of the original.

So the answer is, don't bother; PDF format is already optimized for web distribution, and using zip will only INTRODUCE an un-needed step that your customers will have to take, making the process less easy, for no good reason.
Once again thank you so much Salmon Trout; that's another weight off my shoulders - still a few more to go.
2379.

Solve : Help can't uninstall Program from add & Remove programs?

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I have an HP desktop with windows XP home edition.I've tried to uninstall  James Bond 007 Nightfire from add & remove programs,but it won't uninstall.I've found the file on computer in program files,but how do I make it uninstall from my programs?
Thanks,What happens when you try to uninstall it?
Also, try Revo: http://www.revouninstaller.com/Hi Broni.when I try to uninstall it,a message comes up that the file can't be opened.I haven't tried the program you suggested yet.
Thanks,Try to reinstall the program and then uninstall it. If it still doesn't appear in ADD/REMOVE it may not install through the registry, in which case you can just delete the program folder.It is in the add and remove programs,and I don't have the James Bond program any longer.Is there any other way to uninstall this program besides through the add and remove programs.
Thanks,Look in the program folder. There may be a file named "uninstall.exe" or "unwise.exe. If either of those files exists, double-click it. But you can try revouninstaller as Broni suggested.There is also a chance, Add\Remove entry is just orphaned leftover.
As ADG said, see, if you have James Bond folder in Program Files.
You have plenty of options now.Yes Broni the James Bond 007 is in program files.What NEXT??
Thanks,We gave you some options, and we asked some questions.
Does James Bond folder exist in Program Files folder? Does it have any files? If so, can you see something like "uninst.exe", or "unwise.exe"?
Did you try Revo?
We can't do this for you.Well I fully understand that any of you can't do this for me,and I already TOLD you that James Bond is in program files with other files pertaining to it.No I haven't tried the Revo yet,as I haven't had time,but will get back to you as soon as I do.Just got back from the dentist, and reading this thread I feel as though I'm still there  Hahahaha....Hey guys,I just installed the Revouninstaller ,and you guys were right,it removed the James Bond 007 from my pc.Thanks to all that has helped,and I would recomend this installer to all who has problems in add and remove programs.I need to ask one other QUESTION,would it be ok to remove all Java past updates and keep the new ones?
Thanks,guys ,you have been very helpful. Very well

Regarding Java...yes.

Please download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder

  • Run JavaRa.exe, pick the language of your choice and click Select. Then click Remove Older Versions.
  • Accept any prompts.
  • Open JavaRa.exe again and select Search For Updates.
  • Select Update Using Sun Java's Website then click Search and click on the Open Webpage button. Download and install the latest Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version for your computer.
Note 1: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.

Note 2: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. If you don't want to run another extra service, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.


Ok,will do and thanks again for your help.
Thanks,
2380.

Solve : Bios setup utility - need help please?

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I bought a new COMPUTER. I am trying to put an operating system onto it.   I cannot boot from my CD or USB DRIVE   It will not even load Vista 64. I have considered putting in a A drive and feeding in the 6 windows XP Pro boot disks to load Xp Pro but would it help? I have resent defaults  to no avail.  When I boot up normally all I get is a black screen.  When I look at dir in DOS it shows everything in A  with no C mentioned  I have tried FDISK

When a boot disk is in the drive the computer tells me my drives are not active.

In the bios setup utility my boot setting configuration the devices are all in brackets.   The note on the side SAYS a DEVICE enclose in parenthesis has been disabled int eh corresponding menu.  Is a bracket the same as a parenthesis?

How do I enable my devices?   



In the bios GO to the boot order setting and move the cd to the top of the list. Save and exit, boot to your cd.

2381.

Solve : Outlook 2002 not able to use my address book?

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I have Window XP.  My laptop recently crashed, so I had a new HARD disk put in, recovered the data, and reinstalled all the software.  Today I tried to send out an EMAIL (through Outlook) and whenever I tap on "To:" or "CC:", I got a message saying

"The address book can not be displayed.  The Contacts folder associated with this address list could not be opened; it may have been moved or deleted, or you do not have permissions.  For information on how to remove this folder from the Outlook Address Book, see Microsoft Outlook Help."

What's going on?  I can see/edit all the contacts on my address book without problem.  Actually I also have problem with a distribution list.  I can see the contacts in my distribution list, but I can not "add member", the exact same message listed above appears.  I appreciate any light you may GIVE me.I think Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook have a special type of archives for the address book. If you backup these files you must recover with no problem.

Are you the same user ? . PAY attention you have the same permissions.

2382.

Solve : do you know of any other programs like these?

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do any of you know any programs like rocketdock and objectdock i tried rocketdock I used a lot FSL launcher.

Now less. I am using now Power Tray.

Another INTERESTING launcher I used intensivily is Launchy.

But the greatest program launcher I have with all types of interactivity help is Goldmine (a CRM, and from the records I launch every THING).
Sometimes I like use excel, or word MENU to launch specific programs or utilities that are profusedly explained in the comments or the descrption given in excel/word.



2383.

Solve : Sims 2 clean installer?

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I am unable to use my sims 2 clean installer.  I even tried to uninstall and REINSTALL it.  I get a pop up window that says this on it: "Application has GENERATED an exception that could not be handled. Process id=0x9f8 (2552), Thread id=0x13e0 (5088).  Click OK to terminate the application. Click CANCEL to debug the application."    Now, I tried clicking on cancel to "debug" the application but nothing happened.  I have windows vista and avg antivirus software.  I tried turning off the firewall and that didn't help EITHER.  What is going on?Sounds to me like a hack which we don't do here...
Visit their site instead for assistance.

Topic Closed.

2384.

Solve : ALL Divx?

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I've had a previous version of Divx player INSTALLED and it worked fine but after I upgraded to v.7.0 it froze as soon as I OPENED it and that happened every TIME. So I re-installed - same result. Then downloaded several previous versions and the same problem occurred. As soon as I open it "stops responding" and has to be CLOSED. No other error messages. Suggestions?Klite codec pack, set media player classic to open all your video files. divx player is bloated and not needed. reccomend you uninstall it.

http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm Quote from: eyes_only on August 27, 2009, 09:26:17 PM

Klite codec pack, set media player classic to open all your video files. divx player is bloated and not needed. reccomend you uninstall it.

http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

Klite codec pack is good. The codecs from the klite codec pack is supported by the Windows Media Player, if you prefer to use that. But if you want to be able to watch divx VIDEOS on websites, you'll need the divx web player, which you can download from this link.
2385.

Solve : Topic: Using windows password recovery CD for XP problem??

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I recently bought a WINDOWS password recovery CD for XP, I have a gateway pc and i have forgot my password to my user name, The CD sais simply pop it in and turn on your pc and it will find your password after searching for it, but it either wont READ the disc or wont boot from it &still goes to the log in page, i even SET it to boot from cd but it still goes to the log in page...

I don't know if this would make a difference but my DAD about 8 years ago did have the hard-drive and cd drive UPGRADED, would that be why?

Please help, I've tried literally everything to get back into my PCDouble Post

Topic Closed.
See your other thread for replies.

2386.

Solve : please please help. downloading Windows xp?

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I was WONDERING if i download windows xp to utorrent, do i burn it to a cd or dvd. Or does it MATTER? Quote from: IronFamilyman on August 23, 2009, 08:44:56 PM

I was wondering if i download windows xp to utorrent, do i burn it to a cd or dvd. Or does it matter?

We will not ASSIST you with PIRATING software. Read the rules.

Locked.
2387.

Solve : Original uxtheme.dll .?

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SP2 ---> SP3 screwed my uxtheme.dll , anyone got an original uxtheme.dll for win xp sp3 ?You're going to continue to have ISSUES until you GET SP3 properly installed...
Do you have a GENUINE XP CD ? ?Na , this time i screwed it up myself . Quote from: varbagavitt on August 23, 2009, 05:09:04 PM

Na , this time i screwed it up myself .

Do you mean you don't have a disk, or that you fixed it and it works now?
Or do you mean that you doubt that's a problem with the update? Quote from: Quantos on August 23, 2009, 05:12:21 PM
Do you mean you don't have a disk, or that you fixed it and it works now?
Or do you mean that you doubt that's a problem with the update?
Umm I do have a genuine win xp cd , but it's SP1 .

And I messed the uxtheme.dll file up myself . Patching it with SP2 patcher , when i had SP3 and so on , now it's corrupted file and I'm forced to use win xp classical theme , because it ain't allowing me to use any other .

Anyways , all I would need is an original uxtheme.dll for win xp sp3 . :>
copy it from dllcache... or even better, use SFC /scannowThank you , it worked .

<3 u guys for the help .
2388.

Solve : Mozy Online Back-Up Problems?

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I installed MOZY FREE Backup software on my computer by following their instructions.
After installation, my computer kept freezing and then I got the Windows Blue Screen of Death!
Basically, MOZY FREE Backup CRASHED my computer.  I could not even do a system restore. I had to restore my computer from scratch.  I am still in the PROCESS of putting back all my programs and FILES, this is very time consuming.

Furthermore, after I BACKED up my files, I could not retrieve them using another computer. It kept telling me that I had to register and install MOZY Backup, it just would not retrieve my previous registration.
I am still not able to retrieve my files.  Luckily, I kept local BACKUPS on some DVD's. MOZY may be free, but there is always a catch.  Please be aware Mozy free backup could crash your computer?
 Maybe that's how they get you; then they tell you have to purchase one of their plans???
FYI:  I have 2GB of RAM and a 2.0 GHz AMD processor and it still CRASHED it!Well i DLoaded and installed on both an XP and a Vista machine and i couldn't reproduce your RESULTS...
It's possible you have other issues with that machine.

2389.

Solve : How can i get a vbscript to write in a text file.?

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Trying to make a vbscript to write in text file, lets say i have C:\example.txt how can i modify this script to write in that text file?

Dim objFileSystem, objOutputFile
Dim strOutputFile

Const OPEN_FILE_FOR_APPENDING = 8

' generate a filename base on the script name
strOutputFile = "./writefile.out"

Set objFileSystem = CreateObject("Scripting.fileSystemObject")
Set objOutputFile = objFileSystem.OpenTextFile(strOutputFile, _
  OPEN_FILE_FOR_APPENDING)

objOutputFile.WriteLine("Hello world (" & Now & ")")
objOutputFile.Close

Set objFileSystem = Nothing

WScript.Quit(0)i am not very good at vb
i think that BC_programmer will help here
but i think you change strOutputFile = "./writefile.out"
to
strOutputFile = "./example.txt"
I somewhat figured it out, it'll add text to the file only if it is near it. For example, if the VBS file was located in my documents folder then the text file i am adding has to be there as well. Is there anyway to change it so it will add text to a file in a different location. Anyone?use the full path. right now your using .\, which means the current directory.That's really weird, i could of swore i tried that and it didn't WORK and then i just tried it again after i read your post and it did.

Well anyway, thanks alot BC!oh yeah, I almost forgot, is this a virus?

ha ha, just kidding.  Quote from: BC_Programmer on August 23, 2009, 04:25:33 PM

oh yeah, I almost forgot, is this a virus?

ha ha, just kidding. 

Whoosh.  I don't get it.I had a long argument in a previous post because some GUY thought i was developing a virus. BC is just messing around. Quote from: shrshr429 on August 23, 2009, 04:39:24 PM
I had a long argument in a previous post because some guy thought i was developing a virus. BC is just messing around.

Ah, you are referring to this thread.

Now I get it.i anoy evreyone
salmon anoys evreyone
salmon anoys me
i anoy salmon so thereThat's not true.

salmon doesn't bother me in the slightest.  I prefer it smoked, but.... Quote from: Quantos on August 23, 2009, 05:07:21 PM
I prefer it smoked, but....
hahaha
thats very funny
and carbon dude DONT get to mad for me GOING off topic again Quote from: smeezekitty on August 23, 2009, 05:05:21 PM
i anoy evreyone
salmon anoys evreyone
salmon anoys me
i anoy salmon so there

What are you saying here ? ? Quote from: patio on August 23, 2009, 06:42:45 PM
What are you saying here ? ?

Something about his Salmon being narcoleptic, I think. But how could you tell anyway- fish don't close their eyes when they fall asleep. Quote from: patio on August 23, 2009, 06:42:45 PM
What are you saying here ? ?

You really want to know?
2390.

Solve : Windows XP freeze on Compaq Presario 2500 why??

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My friends laptop now freezes at the blue Windows XP window. IIt has Windows XP Home Edition and this is on an old Compaq Presario 2500 laptop. It doesn't even get to the logon window and the task bar, task manager now longer work/appear. This has happened after she downloaded some family photos from a cd but was ok prior to this.
I have reset, removed the battery & ac adaptor and reset, safe mode, safe mode with command prompt, but none of this fixes it. What else can I do? I don't know anything about BIOS so if this SOMETHING else I need to look at I would need idiot instructions.
I hope someone can HELP me with this please.

ThanksIt's unclear from your POST if you can get to safe mode. If you can, run a full AV and Malware scan from there and see if that helps. If not, open MSCONFIG and choose "selective startup" (disable everything from loading) and reboot. Does that work?gots da windows xp cd?

2391.

Solve : Downgrading SP3 to SP2 .?

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Umm , I read that I just gotta uninstall this bullcrap from Add or Remove Programs . After I run the uninstaller for SP3 , it gives me an error that it cannot find a SPECIFIC file to uninstall .

Is there any other way to downgrade ? SP3 is a loads of crap imo .http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249You should always have the most current service pack installed. The fact that you are experiencing some issues does not mean the update is problematic. Clearly it is not.It's just that after installing SP3 my PC slowed down , internet browsers lost sound , 50% of my programs installed are working with errors , my favorite mmorpg ain't working , MSN crashes like million times a day . ( :

EDIT : Added this picture .

[attachment deleted by admin]Have you run any spyware scans?....use malwarebytes and superantispyware......at least see if that's what's causing your slowdowns....Don't post any logs here...but if you do find problems post the logs in a new thread in the spyware forum.Okay, but just upgrading to SP3 wouldn't cause that or you'd see everyone complaining. Something else is at work. Have you done full system scans with your AV and a good malware utility (such as MalwareBytes)? Hey look - it's your system - if you want to uninstall to SP2 that's your choice, but if it were me I wouldn't. Also, for future reference, before making any such major system change you should create an IMAGE of your system drive with a THIRD party utility.My money is on you being infected prior to the install of SP3....
This has been known to cause issues. Quote from: patio on August 22, 2009, 10:02:45 AM

My money is on you being infected prior to the install of SP3....
This has been known to cause issues.
+1 ^ Quote from: ADG on August 22, 2009, 09:42:42 AM
Okay, but just upgrading to SP3 wouldn't cause that or you'd see everyone complaining. Something else is at work. Have you done full system scans with your AV and a good malware utility (such as MalwareBytes)? Hey look - it's your system - if you want to uninstall to SP2 that's your choice, but if it were me I wouldn't. Also, for future reference, before making any such major system change you should create an image of your system drive with a third party utility.

Umm I'm pretty sure everything happened when i installed SP3 . Last time I installed SP3 , gettin rid of Vista and installing XP on my system , it deleted all my files on desktop and all my pictures . >_<

Quote from: patio on August 22, 2009, 10:02:45 AM
My money is on you being infected prior to the install of SP3....
This has been known to cause issues.
..... ? What ? XDbump ? Quote from: varbagavitt on August 23, 2009, 05:08:30 PM
bump ?

Don't bump your own posts, this is moderately rude, especially after only an hour.Emm thats " Posted on: August 22, 2009, 04:05:11 PM " and " Posted on: August 23, 2009, 05:08:30 PM ". You hours seem like days to me . :> Quote from: varbagavitt on August 22, 2009, 04:05:11 PM
Umm I'm pretty sure everything happened when i installed SP3 . Last time I installed SP3 , gettin rid of Vista and installing XP on my system , it deleted all my files on desktop and all my pictures . >_<


yes. that's part of what "reformat/reinstall" happens to do.

Getting rid of Vista and installing ANY SP of XP will entail a clean install. Quote from: varbagavitt on August 24, 2009, 06:35:32 AM
Emm thats " Posted on: August 22, 2009, 04:05:11 PM " and " Posted on: August 23, 2009, 05:08:30 PM ". You hours seem like days to me . :>

Good catch.  Quote from: BC_Programmer on August 24, 2009, 06:41:52 AM

yes. that's part of what "reformat/reinstall" happens to do.

Getting rid of Vista and installing ANY SP of XP will entail a clean install.
Read what I said PLEASE . AFTER installing Vista .. Then I had a perfectly good XP SP2 on .

But anyways , I got what I needed from you guys . Thank you so much for your help , I really appreciate it .
2392.

Solve : installation failed for Java and Adobe updates?

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error MESSAGE is "could not ACCESS network location %APPDATA%/."what if you go here
http://www.java.com/en/download/inc/windows_upgrade_xpi.jsp
I've ALREADY tried that.

2393.

Solve : Please help with this Issue of FastCache!?

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Hi Folks!

I have downloaded & installed the 'Latest Version' of FastCache on recommendation of Dahlarbear.

However, I have already made 2 desperate attempts to uninstall & re-install this Software only to find its Icon not appearing in the System Tray?

I have enabled its 'Start-up' Entry & could see a "Blank Space" within the System Tray b/w other Icons; indicating FastCache on pointing the mice Cursor!

Iam unable to access the "Configuration Window" as well & the icon within the Installation Directory is sort of 'Naked'. If I try to access the same, it shows up a message::::" Only Single Instance of this application can run".

Please follow-up with the attached sequential screenshots & help me decipher an exact cause of this ISSUE & a resolution for the same!

[attachment deleted by admin]When you uninstalled it, did you restart the computer?Yes I did so. In fact, I shut down my PC & started it again after half an hour afresh!

So the PROBLEM is you cannot see the systemtray icon?Restore the system to the day before you installed.

Alan <><  Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 05, 2009, 07:24:46 AM

So the problem is you cannot see the systemtray icon?

& neither Iam able to access its 'Configuration Window' through the icon available within its Installation Directory.

Its icon as well is a sort of 'Naked'.Just check-out the Screenshot.

I can co-relate the looks of this icon with that to 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool'!

[attachment deleted by admin]Hi all!
I searched all the internet (!!!) to find someone who posted the same problem that I have here.
Is the same thing happening here, the blank space, indicating the fastcache icon. In previous versions of fastcache I had no problems. But the curious is that I found a previous version of the program but the problem is happening again!
I think the "naked" icon of the program .EXE is the cause of the problem.

Someone know what can we do?

Tnx a lot!Yes Yangson!

You have landed onto a "Right Place"!

I couldn't find the resolution & eventually I gave up!

HOPE some angel will come in to Resolve this issue.

However, though...I'll try it some other day...What you can do is "Try Installing this Program in the SAFE MODE"......perhaps this'll Click for you?![/b][/U] Quote from: yangson on August 21, 2009, 08:18:15 AM
Hi all!
I searched all the internet (!!!) to find someone who posted the same problem that I have here.
Is the same thing happening here, the blank space, indicating the fastcache icon. In previous versions of fastcache I had no problems. But the curious is that I found a previous version of the program but the problem is happening again!
I think the "naked" icon of the program .EXE is the cause of the problem.

Someone know what can we do?

Tnx a lot!

You need to start your own thread for support yangson.I'm left wondering why FastCache was suggested in the first place...Hi all!
I got the answer! To be honest its quite easy...
Just get the previous version of fastcache! I searched something and found the address:

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23249-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html

There is the link of the old version of fastcache. Just downloaded and I got it going with no problems now!
The other thing I did here (I don't know if really worked in this case) is at the installer properties I disabled the visual themes. There is a background image, different from the newest version of fastcache, and the program was installed correctly. That's it!


Tnx Saurabhdua for this topic! Hope you read it!

Bye!Yes Yangson!

Thanks for posting the Resolution!

Nevertheless, you turned out to be that Angel...Great! There is something very similar between the last two posts... Anyone care to guess? Quote from: kpac on August 24, 2009, 01:10:28 PM
There is something very similar between the last two posts... Anyone care to guess?

They're the same person.And 1st prize goes to the man with the red glasses!
2394.

Solve : Where did my command prompt go??

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I know that the command prompt should be found in Accessories but it isn't there and I'm positive of that. I tried doing a computer search and didn't find it. I also checked all the other places in my start MENU and it is simply gone. Is there a keystroke I can use? What can I do to find it? What could be the issue? If this is a computer you are using at work or school/college, command prompt may have been disabled by the system admin. You could try Start, Run, cmd.exe.
Well, this is a HOME computer but I just noticed that there's no run command in my start menu either. I do use a disk cleaner that can wipe the start menu shortcuts and whatnot so maybe I messed it up that way but I don't think it would have done this.Very possibly a virus, I suggest you post in the malware section for the experts to advise.
Try this novadl . Cursor in the task bar and right click>click on properties> click start menu tab>click customize> click advanced tab>scroll down to where it says "run command". There should be a check mark in the box next to "run command". If not check that box then click OK, then click apply.
Hope that works for you.  Thanks!  That worked. I don't have the command prompt in Accessories still but now at least I can access it. Thanks a lot for your  help!I just noticed that I can't run the command prompt as administrator which is what I need to do. Is there a way to do that if I can only open the prompt this way?When you right click on command prompt does it not give an option of "run as administrator?No. I can't really right click on it since there's no icon. I just get the command prompt window and I can't use the run command to open the prompt as an administrator. I guess I need to figure out how to get my command prompt icon back unless theres a way to open it as an administrator using the run command.Can you find CMD in C:\Windows\System32?

cmd.exeThank you! I found it in my system32 FOLDER. Now I can run as administrator. Thanks a lot for all the help.  Anytime. heres how to get it back in accessories
click start
click programs
right click acessoiries and click open
a window should pop up keep that CLOSE by
now click start run type in C:\windows\system32
a window should pop up set that next to the other one
now in the system32 window
right click on drag the cmd.exe to the other window
and release
then click create shortcut here
close the system32 window
now right click the shortcut you made and click rename
type Command Prompt
close the window and check your
to see if command prompt is back Quote from: novadl on August 22, 2009, 08:23:40 PM

Thank you! I found it in my system32 folder. Now I can run as administrator. Thanks a lot for all the help. 
Quote from: smeezekitty on August 22, 2009, 11:31:33 PM
heres how to get it back in accessories
click start
click programs
right click acessoiries and click open
a window should pop up keep that close by
now click start run type in C:\windows\system32
a window should pop up set that next to the other one
now in the system32 window
right click on drag the cmd.exe to the other window
and release
then click create shortcut here
close the system32 window
now right click the shortcut you made and click rename
type Command Prompt
close the window and check your
to see if command prompt is back

That worked. Thanks. Too bad what I needed it for didn't fix my other PROBLEM. I posted a question about that too. I can't get Adobe Photshop to install without errors. If you know something about that, post on the other question. Thanks again for all the help.
2395.

Solve : Mobile phone unlocking software please?

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Hi. My wife WOULD like to ADD unlocking mobile phones to her list of computer services. There are no unlocking services within 30 mile radius of our town and we feel it would give us some more rewarding work. Please could you give me some ADVICE and exactly how it is done. Do i need to download software and where to purchase. I have done MANY searches but but it SEEMS to be a bit mind boggling(etc)

Best Regards
ChrisTry Google.We don't assist with any types of hacks/revisions or circumventing any measures previously installed

2396.

Solve : How can i combine .exe files??

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How can i combine them to make one .exe file, allowing both .exe files to run simultaneously when you run it. I know i can make a batch file to automatically open both of them. I just want one .exe file instead of two.I don't think what you're asking for is possible.

What are these two executables?One is a setup.exe and the other is a batch file that i converted to a .exe. I just want to combine them so when the setup file runs the other .exe file runs. The reason i am doing this is because when i try to INSTALL the setup.exe file from a CD on vista it asks for permission and when i run the other .exe file it doesn't even ask for permission it simply doesnt run. I then have to RIGHT click on it and choose run as administrator. I want to combine the files so when u click setup and it asks you for permission the other .exe gets access as well.heres the C code compile this and you get an executeable to run 2
Code: [Select]#include <stdlib.h> \
HEY BC_PROGRAMMER
int main(){
system ("EXE FILE ONE HERE");
system ("EXE FILE TWO HERE");
return (0);
}
it will compile with almost any C compiler
Quote

I want to combine the files so when u click setup and it asks you for permission the other .exe gets access as well.

Is this desirable? Sounds like a way of creating malware.
I think you misread the question, Smeezekitty. Shrshr429 wants to combine the two executable - which is not possible.

Shrshr429, is it too hard to right click and Run As Administrator?IF there is no way of combining the .exe files. Do you guys know how to ask uac for permission. The reason i am asking is because i made the other .exe file autorun off the cd but it doesn't even come out to ask for permission it just doesn't run. Is there anyway to make the .exe file ask uac for permission to run.What is the EXE?A batch file that i converted in an .exe.Its a very simple batch file, it just copies some pdf files from the cd on the. Mostly instructions on how to install.Very simple, trying to get a program .exe or a batch file to autorun off a cd. Ask for permission or not. As long as it runs. Its not a virus or malware so i don't care if it asks for permission.For me, SOMETHING does not add up. If it's "just a simple batch file", that "just copies some pdf files", why did you bother to CONVERT it to an .exe? What is the point? Especially if you have to go through all these shenanigans.So...whenever the CD is put into a machine, a bunch of PDF files are copied to the computer?

You're right Salmon Trout, I smell a virus.
you can make an exe that runs the files
but you cant combine the exes
it just doesnt work that way
2397.

Solve : Extension CLSID Verification Host?

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It HAPPENED RECENTLY and now all the time.  Everytime I go to a DIFFERENT webpage it shows this message Extension CLSID Verification Host Has STOPPED Working.  It only used to do it when I went to my favorites, and since today when I reinstalled my Microsoft Office HOME and Student 2007 it now does it all the time.  How can I fix this issue?  Thanks.Plenty of hits on Google. Did you try them?
http://www.google.com/search?q=Extension+CLSID+Verification+Host+Has+Stopped+Working&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

2398.

Solve : Errors installing Adobe Photoshop?

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Everytime I try to install Photoshop CS3 or 4, my computer fails to accomplish the task. It always fails to install both the Photoshop program and Adobe AIR. It says, "Error 1603," when I try CS4 and simply says, failed to install for CS3. I've heard that it could have something to do with certain programs so I uninstalled everything that wasn't necessary. Then I removed extra space on the hardrive so I have plenty of room. I cleaned the registry and temporary folders with multiple programs and made SURE to remove all Adobe files other than Reader and the Media Player. I restarted the computer. I even used the task manager to shut down any unnecessary tasks before INSTALLING. It still won't work. Can anyone help?

I have:
WINDOWS Vista Home Edition
6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 build 6001
HP Pavilion
System Model GX613AA-ABA a6300f
System Type x86-based pc
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Nvidia Graphics card
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2180Couple of links which may help.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834484

http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/understanding-error-1603-fatal-error-during-installationThanks for the links! I hope something works.

2399.

Solve : screen help?

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I have very very Bad Eye Site and I use a program called Zoom Text Extra 7.11

When it is turned on I use the ALT Key and the + or -  Keys to make the SCREEN size niger or smaller.

Then I use the Mouse to move left to right and the screen will move  almost as if I am holding a Book and READING it.

And is worked ok for YEARS and still does but  everytime a new Motherboard and Chipset comeout or Video Card  it is a Bigg pain to get it to work right.

And I do but it is just so mutch work.

I wanted to know if there is a FREE program that I can use to make the things on the screen BIGER???

I know I can go into windows Display settings and Custtom settings and but it does not LET me ajust the size of every  thing.
This is why I need a program that can enlarge the screen.

Please help
ThanksHere ya go.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897434.aspx

Give that GUY a try.

Thank you a LOT Zoomit4 is just like my Zoom Text but one thing.

When I turn it on I can use the Mouse to move across the screen and the screen will move and I can see everything.

But when I want to Click on something with the Mouse I don't see the Mouse Pointer.
And I not useing it right???Hmm... It looks like ZoomIT is meant for presentations, so that draw tool comes up instead of the mouse. Pity... it doesn't look like there's a way to use the mouse while zoomed in. Soory about that  Well what I ment is when I turn Zoomit4 on I can use the Mouse to zoom in and make the screen biger and then I can use the Mouse to move across the screen to diferant spots.
I don't have a Draw tool that comes up

2400.

Solve : Photobucket changed their format!?

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Does anyone KNOW how to download multiple files? It says to press Ctrl,but nothing happens. Downloading one at a time is annoying! Thanks..Hold down the ctrl key while you select multiple files.It TOOK me a few minutes to figure it out,but I got it. Thanks a lot. I don't know why companies have to CHANGE things that already work well. Quote from: bravofan71 on August 22, 2009, 04:02:34 PM

It took me a few minutes to figure it out,but I got it. Thanks a lot. I don't know why companies have to change things that already work well.

No problem.

They just do it to KEEP us on our toes