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7501.

Solve : I'm new to Linux...?

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...but I'd like to install some version on my virtual partition to play with it.
What is the easiest to handle version? Free, if possible.
Thank you.I suggest Ubuntu. I don't know much about it yet, but I belong to a computer users' group and they have a SIG (Special Interest Group) on Linux, and Ubuntu seems to be the favorite flavor of Linux AMONG the group.

Some resources:
http://ubuntuforums.org/
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing
http://www.pcmech.com/article/installing-ubuntu-linux/
http://www.ubuntu.com/communityThank you very much. I just started the download.Fun, fun, fun....a lot of new things to learn. It's almost like seeing a computer for the first time....LOL
The best thing....I don't have to look at Internet Explorer icon....heheheOnce in my life I had linux (ubuntu version) but I felt it was wierd! I don't mean it's that bad but it does have some things I'm not liking.

You have to use the "terminal" to do things? It's like you need to know how to write in "terminal" language like you do with MSDOS (aka command PROMPT or DOS)


It sort of reminded me of the early macs that my ELEMENTARY school actually used back in the day almost 10 years ago!

But I do wish windows were stable like linux seemed to be in the short life it existed in my computer while i was waiting for my copy of windows to reach me.Well, to me, it's just new learning experience, nothing more. I'm not gonna switch to Linux, but since virtual partition gives me an option to install it, and play with it, why not?yeah go ahead. I'd do it too if I were to just have a virtual partition or VMWare or some program like that VMWare is exactly what I use. I installed already XP, 2K, and 98SE on different virtual partitions. It's mostly for reference. Instead of firing up couple of other computers, I have all those OSes in one place, and they load very quickly (no extra baggage).that's cool ^_^Quote from: Broni on February 08, 2008, 05:39:32 PM

VMWare is exactly what I use. I installed already XP, 2K, and 98SE on different virtual partitions. It's mostly for reference. Instead of firing up couple of other computers, I have all those OSes in one place, and they load very quickly (no extra baggage).

Not in the installation category, nor will they load as fast - but you did mention "play with", and live cds are very HANDY for that.

VISIT http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php for a long list.

I think that in other threads, you've said that you have a fast connection to the 'net.
You could d/l various different live CD distros, burn 'em, and play with them at your leisure, exploring the different look and feel of them.


Also, put www.linuxquestions.org on your list of places to visit.
Like CH, it has a very active forum. Like CH, there is a LOT more to the site than just the forum.

I've got some other handy urls too, if you want them.

Wow!. Thanks Willy for the links...Now, I just need time. Where to find it?...LOLQuote from: Broni on February 10, 2008, 01:19:33 PM
Wow!. Thanks Willy for the links...

You're welcome. Enjoy.


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Now, I just need time. Where to find it?...LOL

http://www.time.gov

Told ya I had more urls!! LOL
7502.

Solve : Unbootable drive... data recovery?

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Here's my PROBLEM... I have a 150 GB hard drive that had a 130 GB NTFS partition with Windows XP on it and 20 GB unpartitioned space. Recently, xp became unbootable and when i use the win xp cd to look at the partitions LIST it appears like this:

c: Partition 1 [Unknown] - 130 GB
Unpartitioned space - 20 GB

How can i recover the data from Partition 1?

I tried creating a new partition and install xp on it, but it TELLS me to format c: first.

ThanksThe only hope you have for data retrieval would be to hook up that drive as a slave in a working machine and use it to copy/save/burn your data...
Let's hope your attempts to re-partition has not wiped your data. Partitioning is just as destructive as formatting...QUOTE from: patio on January 03, 2008, 11:28:50 AM

Let's hope your attempts to re-partition has not wiped your data. Partitioning is just as destructive as formatting...

But either one can be recovered so long as no other data has been written to the disk.
check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_recovery

Also: http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/info.htm?language=1Sometimes...
7503.

Solve : User Interface Failure?

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In an attempt to set up my sisters computer for her Zune, I deleted the DLLogon. Now, as I TRY to turn the computer on, it says to contact the computer admin to restore the DLL, but I can't get on the computer in the first PLACE. I need help please! She's going to be home soon, and she loves this computer!!!This is the message I'm getting

USER Interface Failure

The Logon User interface DLL C:/WINDOWS/System32/BCMLogon.dll failed to Load.

Contact your system administrator to replace the DLL, or restore the original DLL.

Please, I really need helpMore info needed.
Version of Windows?
Do you have an Windows installation disc for the version in QUESTION?
What is the exact filename of the file you deleted?
Why did you delete it?Quote

She's going to be home soon, and she loves this computer!!!
Make sure, you have good kevlar vest on you.
7504.

Solve : Re: Can someone use my ip address and send an email?

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Can someone hack my computer and SEND an email and MAKE it look like it CAME from my ip address even if i didn't actually send it??? PLEASE someone let me know!Short ANSWER... Yes.
If you don't mind me asking, what exactly have happened since you're asking this question?

7505.

Solve : computer turns on but no monitor, mouse or keyboard?

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this is an Antec dual CORE processor powered by bfg TEC,,, with a GFORCE 8800,,,
I have no beeps on post and all FANS run but nothing elseEmmm... is it ok to provide more detail? we seem to stuck here

7506.

Solve : Ad Aware SE Personal?

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Unfortunately he won't know until support ends and it can be determined whether it will work or not...
But i will KEEP you posted.
He's a True Win98 JUNKIE... Quote

And Welcome ABOARD...
...but no more fake news....just KIDDING...LOL

Quote
He's a True Win98 junkie...
I really liked that thing. STILL in my closet on working machine.Quote from: patio on January 04, 2008, 01:55:21 PM
...
But i will keep you posted.
...

Great!
Thanks
7507.

Solve : Open proxy??

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Someone I know was told by their internet provider they have an open port or proxy. They were basically told they have to fix it themselves or they will be charged for a service visit or have their internet disconnected.

How WOULD this be RESOLVED? What would the steps be?

Thanks Is your friend heavy downloader (torrents, P2P)? Did he/she play with port forwarding?I'm not sure truthfully. I know she works with computers.

I know that an open port could be USED to make a zombie computer, but that's as far as my knowledge goes.

Port forwarding?Some people tweak their routers, by opening some ports in order to achieve better download speed, thus breaking download speed cap established by their ISP.
I've read about cases, where ISPs complained about it, that's why I asked, if your friend is heavy downloader.An open proxy could be an indication that the computer is infected with a TROJAN. Nefarious persons could direct their internet activity through such a proxy in order to avoid having their real IP showing up on any LOGS. Maybe you should take the computer in question through the steps listed here?

7508.

Solve : Getting BIOS prompt when starting?

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When i turn on my computer. Im getting the POST or BIOS prompt. I follow the instruction of hitting DEL to take me to BIOS screen. But the next screen is telling me the details of the intel core size and MB. It finishes with "initialising the USB controllers......DONE"
I then wait........then try hitting the DEL key....other keys......more keys!! and nothing happens.

I recently got a complete crash so gave it to a techo computer guy and he re installed windows etc. It worked for about two weeks and crashed again.

Im really not happy about it all (i do have my laptop to do work) but my family dont have networking because the main PC is down.

Can anyone help me. Im not ready to give it to the computer guy again as im not paying anymore money out. Is my computer fixable? its only 12-18mths old.Welcome to the CH forums.

Would you call a VEHICLE mechanic and ask him for advice on a breakdown WITHOUT telling him what kind of vehicle he's supposed to be advising on?

We need information so that we can try to visualize your problem which could be hardware or software related, or both.

Please read this and post back with info.

Thanks.ALL I KNOW IS THAT ITS

MSI mainboard - G31M2 Series
intel Core 2 Duo Processor

with Windows XPQuote from: Motherbored

Im getting the POST or BIOS prompt. I follow the instruction of hitting DEL to take me to BIOS screen
What happens if you DON'T hit Del It just stays on the 1st wakeup screen. MSI intro. no sound. no movement. Its still on now. been going for 30 mins. so i hit DEL or TAB and it goes to that descriptive screen LIKE i said telling me what size it is etc. and the only keys that work is Control, alt DEL which takes back to intro screen.Have you checked your boot sequence in bios? If it's not set to boot first from the hard drive then please alter it to do so.

hOW DO I ALTER IT WHEN I CANT GET TO ANY SCREEN? iVE TAKEN THE SIDE OF UNIT OFF. TURNED OFF.
7509.

Solve : two hard disk?

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i have two hard disk one act as a MASTER & other as slave and three OPERATING system win 98, xp, linux but YESTERDAY boot loader was corrupted & i was unable to OPEN xp or linux .so i REINSTALLED xp but now my system doesnt show slave hard disk, but it shows in bios set up

7510.

Solve : Video file size comparisons??

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Hello

Does anyone know of a link to a video format comparison chart/graph whereby I can compare different video formats sizes/quality etc?

I basically want to know what the smallest size is to store video files on my computer, but without to MUCH loss of quality.

Thanks in advanceThe guys at Doom9.org have MADE the most comprehensive codec comparisons I've SEEN. They judge the image quality of different codecs at a fixed file size. Unfortunately they haven't made one since December 2005 so it's a bit out of date. But here you go anyway.
http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/codecs-main-105-1.htmAnother one:
http://www.videohelp.com/oldguides/comparison
More tables there...

[file cleanup - saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Guys that's just what I was looking for, thanks to you both!You're welcome Hey that's the Polish flag right?

Did you watch the worlds strongest man? Mariusz Pudzianowski won again! he's awesome!

You drink Vodka aswell? I love Vodka! Quote

Did you watch the worlds strongest man? Mariusz Pudzianowski won again! he's awesome!
Yes, I did.
How did you recognize Polish flag?From watching football/olympics? I dont know....

I'm English so we have the same colours, red/white... pretty boring though I think...Quote
football
Ahhh...noting better. I do watch EPL all the time.
7511.

Solve : Trouble opening pages?

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Hi, I NEED some help. My computer STALLS about half way when opening PAGES. I have to stop the download and try again and then it will usually open. This is very frustrating. New things that may be causing this.....we just got hdtv cable that comes in on our same cable our computer is on......a new router for my son's wireless computer. Thanks for any help you can give! It's nice to ask questions of people who understand computers and their workings!Windows version. What browser?Windows xpQuote

What browser?
Microsoft internet explorer. I hope this is a browser! I USE the computer a lot but don't know the name of everything. Thanks.Download Firefox, and see, if same thing will happen.
How is your computer connected? Through the router?YES, it is connected through the router and then the modem. Is firefox another browser? Will it affect Explorer in a negative way? Quote from: baxley31513 on January 05, 2008, 06:32:21 AM
Is firefox another browser?
Yes

Quote from: baxley31513 on January 05, 2008, 06:32:21 AM
Will it affect Explorer in a negative way?
The only negative effect is that you might not want to go back to IE once you've tried Firefox.
Ha!!!! That is sooo funny. I'll check it out. Thanks.Alright.....this is a serious question. If I'm downloading Firefox and it stalls halfway through the download.....what should I do? Is all that download just sitting on my hard drive and I need to delete it.......or if I start the download again, does it start from where it stalled. I know I'm computer dumb but I've always wanted to know what to do if a download isn't successful. Thanks.Quote
I need to delete it.......or if I start the download again, does it start from where it stalled.
When you download it again, it'll overwrite previous download, unless you're using some download manager. Then, it may pick up from the point, where it left.
7512.

Solve : Compressed Air????

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I was cleaning my computer with compressed air and it tilted down and the watery cold kind hit my finger, I also have a cut on this finger, is this OKAY? Has ANYONE ever had this happen?
you will be fine, as long as you DONT keep your finger under the LIQUID air until it BECOMES frost bitten.

7513.

Solve : how to open .LIC extension file?

Answer» DEAR Users
Which PROGRAM OPEN that FILE .LIC extension file
ThanksThis is a license file.

Click here for INFORMATION.
7514.

Solve : 8GB Flash Drive for 99c! (It's true)?

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Free shipping, supports WINDOWS 98, ME, 2000, XP MAC OS 9.x or higher, Plug-n-Play, 30 day money back guarantee AND it ships worldwide!

Get it --Link removed by dairyman--I'm never buying a flash drive on eBay. I've seen too many stories on sellers faking the storage CAPACITY on drives or infecting the drives with trojans (or even combinations of both).Ditto...

But Thanx anyways...Quote from: dairyman on December 21, 2007, 04:37:01 AM

Free shipping, supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP MAC OS 9.x or higher, Plug-n-Play, 30 day money back guarantee AND it ships worldwide!

Get it here.
Obviously, you don't know how the ebay auction works. $0.99 is simply the starting price. Bidding on this item doesn't close until Dec 27, six days from now. Quote from: Deerpark on December 21, 2007, 04:47:17 AM
I'm never buying a flash drive on eBay. I've seen too many stories on sellers faking the storage capacity on drives or infecting the drives with trojans (or even combinations of both).

That's why you first plug them in to a linux box and wipe out everything and repartition it to remove the hidden/locked partitions and files. If there is a VIRUS, linux doesn't care......
I had to do this with my sandisk cruzer mini because sandisk puts their lame AUTOPLAY software on a hidden partition that windows can't delete.I'm not really that worried about virus... I can take care of that. But not even Linux can help you if your spanking new 8 gig drive turns out to be a 128 mb drive in disguise. They actually fiddle with the partition table to make them report whatever size they want them to be.Deerpark, I would agree with you that caution must be exercised when purchasing on ebay. But, the feedback system and feedback rating used by ebay is an effective tool to help buying make decisions and, in this case, I think one does not have much too worry about. This seller has accumulated 2457 feedbacks, with a 100% positive rating. And, if you look at the details of the feedbacks, you'll find where customers have already bought 8GB flash drives from him and left positive feedback. So, he looks like a trustworthy seller.Oh I'm not accusing this seller of being bad and with the amount of positive feedback he has the drives are probably alright. I'm just expressing my general attitude towards buying flash drives on an auction site. There are just too many uncertainties for my liking.

For some things I just prefer shopping in places where I know I've got a good chance of getting my money back if the product doesn't live up to my expectations.
Besides at my local MicroCenter they are giving them away like candy this shopping season...sometimes all you have to do is smile at someone who works there and is tired of stupid questions.

Quote from: Deerpark on December 21, 2007, 12:16:26 PM
For some things I just prefer shopping in places where I know I've got a good chance of getting my money back if the product doesn't live up to my expectations.

I have to admit that flash drive looks about as generic as anything can be. So, I think I'd be asking the seller a few questions about it if I were thinking about bidding on it. And, if I bought it, I'd do some testing right away to confirm it's an 8GB drive, has normal transfer speed, etc. He does state on his auction, "30 Day money back guarantee." So, I'd check it out thoroughly soon after getting it and be sure to contact the seller within that 30 day period if problems arise.

Having said that, I, like you, would rather get a flash drive from regular sellers. My first flash drive, a PNY 256MB drive, developed a defect after I had it for about 11 months. The inner part came loose from the outer casing. It was under a 1 year warranty. I contacted PNY; they replaced it.

I saw patio's comment about MicroCenter. Best Buy has also had some good deals during the holiday season.Just remember...keep SMILING !I have learned a lot from here. Thank you all for your replies.Quote from: michaewlewis on December 21, 2007, 10:51:16 AM
That's why you first plug them in to a linux box and wipe out everything and repartition it to remove the hidden/locked partitions and files. If there is a virus, linux doesn't care......
I had to do this with my sandisk cruzer mini because sandisk puts their lame autoplay software on a hidden partition that windows can't delete.

That is quite annoying, isn't it? Thankfully, there is an uninstaller available on the U3 site...
http://www.u3.com/uninstall
7515.

Solve : Who should be the next US president??

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Well,I believe in the fair tax idea and abolishing the IRS.

I voted for Huckabee.This would also cover my pro-life
stance.

I would also rather listen to him than the others, because
I am southern ,and fancy talk confuses us down here in
Georgia.

Hope y'all understand my reasoning folks...

If you don't understand my reasoning...See my signature
below.If Hillary doesn't win, she'll probably sue the citizens of the US for *censored* discrimination... after all, it is the democratic way to sue when you don't get your way.
Quote from: patio on February 07, 2008, 03:23:57 PM

" People get the Government they deserve"
Thomas Jefferson

I liked that one from the first time I read it. There's a lot of truth there.


Quote
"Anyone who doesn't vote should live where they cannot vote"
Me

What happened to me, was a realization - many years ago.
Ever get in the booth, go over the ballot looking for the names you've already decided upon, get done, double check it before you finish.... and see something over on the side that you weren't expecting?
It happened to me.
It was some mundane issue. Some goofy thing involving a county far away, and I wondered why it was even on our ballot. I read it. Decided not to vote on it, since it was something I didn't care about.

As I was leaving, it hit me! I didn't vote (on that one thing) because I didn't care, and that would make sense as to why so many people choose not to vote.

So I came to:
"If you don't care, don't *censored* about it LATER"

And that applies whether is about a tax ditch two counties away, or the President.


.... my two cents worth....


I am hoping John McCain will win.
More information about McCain and the other candidates can be found here.Either Obama or Clinton, I prefer Obama - too many people hate the Clinton name.

McCain is so out of touch, he risked the lives of 100 of our troops last year just so he could tour a market and declare it 'secure'. 2 hours later someone bombed it.

As for Huckabee's tax strategy - you do realize that it's a sales tax so the burden will be shifted from the rich and ONTO the middle class and poor. Just like the Bush and Reagon Tax cuts did - and why we have a Multi - Trillion dollar deficit.

Currently a billionair like Warren Beatty (not the actor - a CEO) pays %15 income tax. His secretary earning 90k pays %30. Do you think that's fair?

Quote from: karidrgn on February 07, 2008, 10:15:13 PM
Either Obama or Clinton, I prefer Obama - too many people hate the Clinton name.



Obama has a first cousin in Kenya And he caused a GENOCIDE there. Also his cousin was RUNNING for President of Kenya, AND used same slogan as Obama, He lost that is why he started Genocide. Tell me Why they used same slogan? coincidence
Quote from: karidrgn on February 07, 2008, 10:15:13 PM
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As for Huckabee's tax strategy - you do realize that it's a sales tax so the burden will be shifted from the rich and onto the middle class and poor.

You prefer it to be unequal - percentage-wise? Because the rich have more ability to pay?

hmm... sounds like "From each according to his ability...." by Karl Marx.


Quote
Just like the Bush and Reagon Tax cuts did - and why we have a Multi - Trillion dollar deficit.

and here I THOUGHT it was because of all the money that ALL the politicians -
i.e. Congress - no matter what party, piss away like water.

Quote
Currently a billionair like Warren Beatty (not the actor - a CEO) pays %15 income tax. His secretary earning 90k pays %30. Do you think that's fair?

Did you mean Warren Buffet?


Warren Buffet....

He knows how to use money so he should be president... LOL

WillyW I like the avatar'HELP!" LOL
7516.

Solve : help for my sister please?

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she has just rung me in a panic as when she turns on her computer the windows appear with all the icons then the screen freezes!! she cant move the curser arround or anything, she cant even shut it down, she has to turn the computer off at the MAINS!. She did a virus SCAN on it about 2 weeks ago when she was last on it and all was fine back then??? any ideas?
MANY thanks xWhat Windows version?
Will it boot fine into Safe Mode?hi,thanks for replying, she has windows xp, what is safe mode, so sorry, am thick with computers!!, we did another virus scan check today with latest norton and nothing identified. When again we went to turn it off, it took ages for the screen to shut down, it did eventually, then we booted it back up and it ran another check, that was fine too!!. Its just very sluggish. The only thing I can think of is to save all her files to disk and re set the whole computer back to default, as ? a virus in a file??To boot into Safe Mode, keep tapping F8 key, while computer starts, until menu appears.
If it boots into Safe Mode fine, and shut downs fine, that will TELL us more.1. download ccleaner and run it to clean computer of junk files.

2. download a registry cleaner and have it clean your computer. (regcleaner is one that seems ok, but like always, have the program backup files before cleaning) http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm

3. Maybe download ad-aware, A-Squared free or Spybot SnD (only one should be enough but update before SCANNING)

let us know if u get something more

7517.

Solve : deleting the deleted items folder?

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I am running windows MAIL with windows VISTA. I put my e mail into the deleted ITEMS folder and cannot delete the mail out of deleted items. When I try to delete it shows UNKNOWN error has occurred.

In the window where the e mail should be it is showing message COULD not be displayed.

How are you trying to delete the mail out of deleted items?

7518.

Solve : Sony screen out?

Answer» SONY Vaio PCG-GRV550 screen went out. Can I replace it and is it worth the $ to replace the screen?I suspect you would have to TALK to Sony about the REPLACEMENT. It's hard to say if it's worth the $; we don't yet KNOW how much it will cost and I don't know how FOND you are of this device.
7519.

Solve : Playing DVD+R on laptop?

Answer» HI,

I've a feeling that this is in the wrong section but didn't know which section was appropriate.

My problem is--

I used an Imation DVD+R to record a tv programme- I played the DVD back and the recording was successful. I then put into into the disc drive of my laptop as I WANT to make screencaps of the programme. My laptop is a Dell INSPIRON 6400- it should be compatible with this type of DVD, i think, because on the disc drive it has logos for CD rewritable ultra speed, DVD+R and DVD R/RW.

However, the following window pops up -
all the options are related to blank cds etc, not playing the dvd.

Where am I going wrong? Do I need to download something first?

Thanks for your time SEE your other post for a POSSIBLE solution...
7520.

Solve : Video editing help please?

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Ok, so I ripped a DVD usind CladDVD as for some reason FreeDVDripper crashes right near the end (rather frustratingly I might add) & then I used VOBtoMPG converter, but the MPG failed to import into WINDOWS Movie Maker due to an 'unexpected error'. So I used VirtualDubMod to convert the VOB to AVI (no compression) & then I imported the AVI into WMM which took like an hour as the FILE is like 354,385,835,830,580,538kb in size (slight exageration).

After all this, when I think I finally managed to import the movie, I play the AVI in WMM & it stutters & pauses & it's just not usuable.

So I'm thinking the AVI is too big for WMM to handle so I tried to re-convert the VOB to AVI using VirtualDubMod again but with various compression/codec settings - all of which FAIL to import in WMM (just get a box showing 'importing' but no progression).

I basically want to convert a VOB to an AVI format or any format which is not huge in kb (as it takes too long to import) is compatible with WMM & preferably the option to rescale the size of the video to a smaller 400x250 dimension.

This has seriously been TESTING my patience now for nearly 2 days & so any help will be greatfully recieved...

Thanks in advanceIs it a copyrighted dvd? If it is, you may not be able to solve the problem legally.
If it's not, check out mediacoder.sourceforge.net. Media Coder is a pretty robust media converter, but it has a learning curve... It may be able to help.

7521.

Solve : Help! nurse about to throw computer out of window!!?

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hi peeps, really hope you can help. Im TRYING to do my professional developement portfolio. I purchased a template ( microsoft word) programme which when the pages load up I can fill the blanks in i.e education,previous posts etc.. however when I do that the boxes all go out of shape any everything moves down the page looking messy . I have been told today that I might overcome this by saving the document as a "form", how on earth do I do that, I am not very computer literate so please answer in words of one syllabul .
Many thanks for you help.xxWe need more info. Please click HERE. our computer has microsoft windowsxp. Erm, its a dell dimension 3100. The cd I purchased is for word - windows xp. When I load it up on word it comes out as a 62 page document which I can amend in the boxes. But when I write in the boxes if I write too much the boxes go out of alignment moving everything else on the screen See if there is an option to turn on "wordwrap"...hiya, there is no option like that on the disc. When I go to file and "save as" it wont let me do anything like that either. Am stuck :-(. There must be something that I can do to stop the boxes GOING out of shape when I type lots in them???when I go into word, I pressed the top icon that said "help" on the search engine I typed wordwrap and it came up with changing borders etc,. I clicked in on that then it STARTED on about changing cells is this correct? however I cant click on the side of a cell that im typing in and drag it to make it bigger if you know what I mean.Im hopeless :-(ANYBODY?? Sorry, but your template issue is outside my realm of experience. You might try just typing up your own document using the fields in the template as a guide. I know that doesn't solve your problem though. (It's what many of us geeks refer to as a work-around. ) It's alos hard to give you any hints WITHOUT being able to actually see what's happening. Sorry. Hi egodeath, sorry Im not that good on explaining stuff, am pants with computers!!. is there anyway I can download it on here for you to look at??You could try taking screen shots. Press the Print Screen button on your keyboard. This copies the image DISPLAYED on your monitor to the system clipboard. Open Paint, then click File -> Paste. You can save those pictures (preferably in the .jpg format) and post them here.

7522.

Solve : ACER LCD 19 in wide screen Monitor?

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This LCD monitor has 1440 X 900 resolution.
My Dell GX150 only support 1280 x 1024 resolution.
Please help !
Can you GET updated drivers from the Dell website?

Monitor information required...When you'll install monitor drivers, it'll CHANGE monitor resolution options under Display Settings.
In your case, the highest possible resolution will be 1280x854

7523.

Solve : Dataflow Diagram (DFD)?

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Some description of my Web-Based Advising System: In every page of my system, there is a "log out" COMMAND button.

Here's my question:
Is it PROPER to include the "log out" as a process in my DFD?

RSVP. Thanks!Yes, in my opinion a link should be REPRESENTED between every process and the exit box.
I asked all my class mates and they have the same view.

7524.

Solve : Spy Sweeper (Webroot)...anyone uses it? Because...?

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Spy Sweeper (Webroot) is giving away a free 1 year license for Spy Sweeper.

To get it go to http://www.webroot.com/activate
Give them your name and email and they'll send the license to your Email.

I wanted to know, if it's any GOOD.I'm not sure how large its database is, but from my experience, it seems to be a pretty good program. Its quick and easy to use and at least worth CHECKING out. If you can get it free for a whole year, you might as well give it a chance and see what you think.Thanks, Chris.
The PROBLEM is, I already have 2 programs running in REAL time (full version of a-squared, and Superantispyware), and my computer stays clean, so I'm not sure, if I want to add 3rd one, unless it's something exceptional.i use it along with the other TWO you metioned i like it it does it your host files up to date Thank you

7525.

Solve : Using TV as Monitor...?

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Alright I am getting a new computer and im going to be using a TV as a monitor, I will be using for most FPS GAMES. So could you guys tell me if this would be a good TV for that type of usage...


22" HD LCD TV From Element..

• Aspect ratio: 16:10
• Resolution: 1680 x 1050
• Brightness: 400 cd/m2
• Contrast ratio: 700:1
• Response time: 5 ms
• Viewing angle: 160 x 170



Just putting information that will be needed.

Computer I will be using for this:

XPS 420
Intel Core2 Duo PROCESSOR (3.0GHz)
3GB RAM
-512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-



Just a quick FYI:
TV's are not necessarily meant to be for monitors, and it may be hard to read text on the TV screen. I had this issue on my TV with an S-Video cable connection, its extremely difficult to read text. Rendered images (those in a game) should be fine.

Take a LOOK into the different output types of your computer, and the different cables your TV will support. Alright thank you..check to see if the tv has a dvi or vga input. http://www.elementelectronics.com/pages/products/flx_2210.asp

Inputs/Outputs:
• HDMI input
• VGA (D-sub) input
• Component video input (YPbPr)
• S-video input
• Composite video input
• RF antenna input
• 2 audio inputs
• VGA audio input
• Composite audio output
• Headphone jackQuote

• Resolution: 1680 x 1050
Very nice.

I'm little bit disappointed, it doesn't have DVI input.Quote from: Broni on January 07, 2008, 11:37:40 PM
I'm little bit disappointed, it doesn't have DVI input.

I've never noticed any difference between vga and dvi inputs... In my opinion, there isn't enough of a difference to matter. At work, I have one lcd plugged into the dvi and the other into vga and there is no degradation in quality whatsoever.
And besides, you can almost always convert dvi into vga if necessary.
7526.

Solve : computer bag for my 17"?

Answer»

Hi, I am seeking some advice. This is not a tech question so I apologize and I APPRECIATE any one who will take the time to read my plea for for assistance. I bought a laptop built on an ASUS chassis. The dimensions are 15.5 X 11.5 x 1.5. I have scoured the net for a laptop backpack for it. I have called Jansport, High Sierra, Ogio and North Face and none of them say they have a bag to fit my computer. I did find the Spire Meta and the Skooba Shuttle and a Targus (that my HUSBAND has and neither of us likes the design of the compartments so, are there any other choices out there that I am missing? Or, does anyone have a back pack that they like that I can PUT the computer into that has more than one large compartment so I can separate my computer from the other things I carry?

Thank you for reading.Quote

I have called Jansport, High Sierra, Ogio and North Face and none of them say they have a bag to fit my computer.
That's hard to believe. ebags.com has a JanSport Rockridge listed on their website and the product description says it Fits laptops: 11.5" x 16" x 2".

I have backpack that would hold a laptop the size of yours. I received it as a door prize at a meeting. The only logo on it is "intel", EMBROIDERED on the front. I don't know whether Intel actually sells a backpack or it's just some generic bag with that logo on front. Thank you soybean, I have gone to view the Rockridge. I am surprised that the WOMAN at Jansport did not mention this bag as an option. I hope to find several other options to choose from but I do like this option and it may be my choice. I appreciate your time.
7527.

Solve : Burning DVD?

Answer»

Quote

If you want ENTIRE video on 1 disk, maybe get dual layer dvd (DVD DL) with the 8.4gb of space
He'd have to have a burner, which will handle them.Quote from: Broni on FEBRUARY 06, 2008, 06:53:10 PM
Quote
If you want entire video on 1 disk, maybe get dual layer dvd (DVD DL) with the 8.4gb of space
He'd have to have a burner, which will handle them.

Yes, your burner must be compatible with burning the dual layer disks. So if you have one, it's good. Most modern computers should come with a dvd drive capable of burning to DVD/DL media as well as the standard dvd single layer media.

My COMPUTER, which came out in 2005 did come with one and so I expect any laptop or desktop that you buy preconfigured by MANUFACTURER (which HAS a dvd burner drive, should be able to do it)

Well to OP, good luck.
7528.

Solve : PSP memory stick?

Answer»

Does anyone know the largest SIZED memory STICK that the PSP will RECOGNIZE? I'm thinking about getting one, and I want a pretty big memory card.I don't think, there is a limit. Sony just INTRODUCED 16BG monster.Thanks

7529.

Solve : Internet Windows??Help!!?

Answer»

Everytime i try to open up an additional window it immediatly closes the window im currently looking at and opens up the new window in its place.. ALLOWING me to look at only ONE window at a time... does any body know what i need to do to fix this?? Thanks in advanced!!What browser are you using?
What version is it? Click Help > About to find the details

What operating system are you using?
im using internet explorer 7.0, version= 5.1.2600 service pack 2 build 2600, and miscrosoft windows xp Pro. (?) Any Ideas??Initial window actually closes down, and new one opens, or it's just replaced by second window?HMM well the initial window closes down.. the second window then is the only window up (does that make sense at all?)Was it always like that?no SOMEONE was messing with some settings and accidently did this..? is there even a place where you can control this type of thing that you know of?OK. In IE, go Tools>Internet Options>Advanced tab.
Click on Reset button.
Restart computer.

Note: Clicking Reset button will return IE to its original state, so if you have some important bookmarks, back them up, first:
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_i_backup_my_internet_explorer_favorites_in_windows.htmlalright thanks i guess i'll give it a tryhmm before i do though... is there any potential danger that i COULD lose more than just my favorites?IE add-ons is another thing, but nothing outside IE.Hey! thanks everything works fine now, i really appreciate your help!Great!!!
Happy computing

7530.

Solve : No signal to keyboard or monitor?

Answer»

I have a problem with the computer failing to SEND a signal to the monitor and keyboard. This usually occurs after several hours of use. I can be in the middle of a game or working on college papers and my monitor will go blank and I get a message that says "no signal." When this happens my keyboard also stops functioning. When this happens, I have to manually shut down the computer; afterwards, it takes several hours before the computer will send a signal to the monitor and keyboard again. Usually on restart, the power does come on. I can hear the hard drive start up, the fans run, and everythng seems ok except the lack of signal. Then again, SOMETIMES it starts up with no problem. I have taken it to two different technicians who can find nothing wrong.

Can anybody give me any good advice or suggestions.It sounds to me as if you have a heat issue...
Remove a side PANEL and place a small desk size fan blowing air into the machine...if the symptoms go AWAY that machine needs more cooling.
Check to see all fans operate properly
Move the machine if it's in a CLOSED area.
Consider adding another case fan.

7531.

Solve : Help Removing extra dividing line in context menu?

Answer»

Hello

Can ANYONE tell me how I can remove this extra 'divide' in my contect menu please?



I could live without it, but I'd rather not!

Thanks in advance guru's!Ah... it's only present when I right click an item pinned in my start > all programs menu

So I'm not too fussed about removing it... sorry to WASTE your timeContext Menu Editor will do this...but i recommend backing up the registry FIRST. It's hard to undo any changes so be careful.Thanks PATIO i'll give it a whirl...

7532.

Solve : Webcam chatroom plugin??

Answer»

Hey guys, So I was trying to get on these webcam chatroom sites, but when I tried to login It went real slow and then a warning message would appear and say saomething like "Adobe flash player is running slow because of a script, if you dont abandon the script it might stall you COMPUTER" So I installed the LATEST version of Adobe Flash player and still I couldnt get on to some of these sites.Is there a plugin that I need?I tried with both firefox and internet explorer, but still no luck.Any help is welcome.I'm not a user of chat rooms; I do have Yahoo! Messenger installed and TOOK a brief look at some chat rooms, using it. I BELIEVE it would be helpful if you can say what software or chat room you're using. Is it one shown here?: http://www.chatterhead.net/big-chat.html

7533.

Solve : Vista - Windows Explorer right click very slow?

Answer»

It's been bugging me for some time.
Whenever I right clicked on any file in Windows Explorer, it took 15-20 seconds to populate.
Same applied to right click on Start>COMPUTER.

Finally, I found the solution.
I installed ShellExView: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html, and I started to disable one, non-Micro$oft, right click ENTRY (Context Menu) after another, and disabling RXDCExtShlExt Class (Roxio Creator Shell Extension), it did the trick.
Now, right click menu opens right away.

I hope, it'll help someone else.Just got Vista on this new computer no problems so far but THANK you, do you also SUGGEST any other downloads that will make it better? as what are the most problems with it.. Im having none Shhhhh, if it WORKS...LOLOH i mean , its not working right??? That the response loll Just don't tease the devil...LOL

7534.

Solve : help, I've no idea which section to use!?

Answer»

Can anyone help? My Dell computer will not start! After the normal WINDOWS logo pops up, a black and white screen appears asking me to select a mode ( SAFE mode or normal windows mode) but after EVERYTHING I try, the computer just reverts back to switching on again! It counts down the seconds to re-boot and when it gets to 0, the screen freezes for a while and then the whole thing just starts again! I don't know what has happened and don't SEEM to have any access to any controls or anything to do anything. Please help!

Moved from "Off Topic" to Others by ZylstraCan you tell us the specifications on the computer or provide us with a model number?
What version of windows are you using?
When did the problem start and what happened prior to this? Have you added or REMOVED software/hardware or noticed any strange behavior?

7535.

Solve : WEB PAGES THAT SUCK?

Answer» http://www.webpagesthatsuck.com/

Well, is there anything ELSE that I can explain that the
web address hasn't already? This website is where you learn
GOOD Web design by looking at bad Web design. LOLOLOLOLOL!!!

This I've gotta see...This web page SUCKS but it's FUNNY.-->Here
7536.

Solve : how to make my own community on orkut?

Answer»

Dear users
How to MAKE my own COMMUNITY on orkut
GOOGLE knows how
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=orkut+create+community&btnG=Google+Search&aq=fThanks Deerpark

7537.

Solve : A rather newb question?

Answer»

I've noticed that others are posting pretty hyperlinks: Someone might type "Click here" and "www.newbsRus.com/backhandslap/index.html" is linked to the UNDERLINED "here". My URLS are exposed and ugly and I feel inadequate. :-( Would someone be so kind as to share the secret of modest hyperlinks? Paste the link, like yours (I USED "code" wrap, so it doesn't show as a link):
Code: [Select]http://www.newbsrus.com/backhandslap/index.htmlThen click on this:

Your link will get wrapped with Code: [Select][url] brackets, like this:
Code: [Select][url]http://www.newbsrus.com/backhandslap/index.html[/url]CHANGE it manually to:
Code: [Select][url=http://www.newbsrus.com/backhandslap/index.html]HERE[/url]It'll display as link "HERE"List of BB codes.Thank you both. My newbishness is diminishing by the minute! Stay here, and one day BG will call you for some advice...hehehe

7538.

Solve : Photoshop for Linux?

Answer»

Pixel is a new image editing app WRITTEN for Linux.
An impressive list of features and more flexible than GIMP it will also be able to work directly with Photoshop images as well.

Although not Free as most opensource apps at $38.00 U.S. sounds like a bargain to me.

DLoad Trial Here

The trial version is fully functional except it does watermark any images saved.Closed source apps on Linux? Sacrilege!!!

Quote from: Rob Pomeroy on January 10, 2008, 10:14:15 AM

Closed source apps on Linux? Sacrilege!!!



I thought it wasn't even allowed.
Part of the GPL license that covers Linux... or SOMETHING like that. Obviously, I'm fuzzy on it.Maybe they'll RENAME the Category "semi-open source" ...

Has anybody used Pixel Image Editor YET? How is it?Quote from: patio on January 09, 2008, 03:46:55 PM
Pixel is a new image editing app written for Linux.
An impressive list of features and more flexible than GIMP it will also be able to work directly with Photoshop images as well.

Although not Free as most opensource apps at $38.00 U.S. sounds like a bargain to me.

DLoad Trial Here

The trial version is fully functional except it does watermark any images saved.



It's not open source???!!!?!?!Nope.

NOTE: The PRICE will be set at $89.99 after the First Edition is finalised...
7539.

Solve : IT and Finance?

Answer» HELLO all...

"What important functions have IT provided to the finance INDUSTRY and what ADDITIONAL ADVANCES would you expect IT to CONTRIBUTE?"

It's for a job interview at a bank, not homework

Any ideas?Automated calculation----->more retrenchment?!!

Just an ideaI've done it now.
7540.

Solve : Problem booting from CD?

Answer»

I'm having problems booting from my CD. I am trying to repair my windows xp. When I get to the part where it says "Press a key to boot from CD" I press a key and nothing HAPPENS. I've pressed many different keys and still nothing. I am 100% SURE the keyboard works, I am using it to type this and I can use it to acsess BIOS on the PROBLEM computer.

Any ideas? Thanks.Is it a PS/2 keyboard (old style) or USB keyboard?
Do you have a PS/2 keyboard that you can try to use instead?
Did you try using a different key to enter the setup? Eg: Instead of pressing Enter, press the H key (since, you can, after all, press "any key")
I have a USB keyboard, and I have tried SEVERAL different keys. I use the delete key to acsess BIOS but when I need to boot from CD even that key doesn't work. I don't have another type of keyboard to use, I have tried others but they are all USB.Often these keyboards come with an USB to PS/2 adapter. If you got one you can CONNECT an USB keyboard to a PS/2 port.I borrowed a PS/2 keyboard from my friend and that worked, thanks.Everyone should have one in their closet...along with a PS2 mouse.Or at least an PS/2 adapter for your keyboard/mouse. That'll work too.

7541.

Solve : Excel will not open spread sheets?

Answer»

unless you open excel first and use the open file tab. This doesn't sound to horrible but the person who uses this PC is illiterate when it comes to these things and cannot FIND the spreadsheets using this method. Can anybody help? She has already TAKEN it to a "professional", he couldn't make it work.
Thanks in advance
DJ9086tooMaybe you can try this

Right click on the actual excel file, click properties

change the 'open with" to excel program located in office folder

or

just double click the file, LET the pop up of "open with" come out, choose excel program in office folder; remember to tick the always open with this program CHECK list

Do feedback if this work?

7542.

Solve : new beginner?

Answer» HELLO EVERYONE...i 'm a BEGINNER...
WELCOME Hello
7543.

Solve : DivX on KU990?

Answer»

Hey guys,
How you all doing, long time no post.
Right, so ive got an LG Viewty, some of you might know it as a KU990 or if your in the States a NYX. It has a DivX player but for the love of me I cant find a decent converter that will convert my .vob files into DivX. Does anyone have any that they recommend?!
Ive tried 'Imtoo' but the quality was horrific, and many more, but they are all either trial versions that only encode upto 5 minutes worth or deliver horrid end results. By the WAY the files are MOVES about 2 hours in length.
Can someone PLEASE recommend one?
Thanks

ChrisTry Super. It should handle all your converting needs.Yea ive tried that one, but it doesn't have an option to convert to DivX.

ChrisI don't understand. Where do you have those .vob files? On DVD?Quote from: chriscool9 on February 03, 2008, 01:51:51 PM

Yea ive tried that one, but it doesn't have an option to convert to DivX.
Yes it does.
Set the Output container to AVI and Output Video Codec to Divx.Sorted, cheers bud!!!
By the way BRONI I had ripped a DVD on to my HDD.

Thanks Deerpark!
7544.

Solve : IPCONFIG and renewing my IP?

Answer»

I am having problems connecting to the Internet. When I try to repair my connection, it fails at RENEWING the IP and when I go to cmd.exe I can't use ipconfig to try and fix anything, so I think that is the problem. I have Charter HIGH speed if that matters at all. I also run Windows XP.

When I try to use ipconfig I get this message

Windows IP Configuration

An INTERNAL error has occured: The system cannot find the file specified

Additional information: UNABLE to query host name


I'm pretty sure that means I'm missing the file, does anyone know what went wrong or how I can fix it? ThanksDo you have any errors in Device Manager?

If not, try LSP-Fix: http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

7545.

Solve : Broken email ??

Answer» HELLO everyone i am hoping i can FIND some help here i am having trouble with my email i can log in and delete EMAILS but that's it i cant CLICK to open them and i can't open SETTINGS or help once I'm in does anyone have any ideas on what i can do

Thanks
What email program is it? What Windows version?
7546.

Solve : Windows Explorer stop and closed?

Answer»

Hi EVERYONE..

Can somebody help me. I have a Desktop Hp pavillion a6262d core 2duo 2.2Ghz 2Gig ram and Windows Vista Home Edition. When i'm using windows explorer and the other program such as Internet Explorer and then when im opening another program its suddenly close "Windows Explorer stops working".

PROBLEM signature:

Problem Event Name:APPCRASH
Application Name:Explorer.EXE
Application Version:6.0.6000.16386
Application Timestamp:4549b091
Fault Module Name:StackHash_8d13
Fault Module Version:0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp:00000000
Exception Code:c0000005
Exception Offset:f18b56ec
OS Version:6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.2
Locale ID:13321
Additional Information 1:8d13
Additional Information 2:cdca9b1d21d12b77d84f02df48e34311
Additional Information 3:8d13
Additional Information 4:cdca9b1d21d12b77d84f02df48e34311

Read our privacy statement:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=50163&clcid=0x0409










Could you hold down the WindowsKey and press R (then let go)
and TYPE:

sfc /scannow
(make sure you have your Vista disc ready if needed)

Are you using a piece of software called"Get Right"? or software by the company "Headlight Software"?

Have you installed any CODECS software? If so, PLEASE uninstall it.

Do you know when the problem started?
If so, you can press the WindowsKey on your keyboard and start typing:
system restore

Click System Restore, and run through the wizard, restoring to be point before when this happened.

7547.

Solve : auto shutdown?

Answer»

when i TURNOFF my computer, it doesn't shutdown AUTOMATICALLY. what should i do?
It does what, INSTEAD? What Windows VERSION?What make and model is this computer? Has it always done this? You're having to press the power BUTTON to turn it off, right?

7548.

Solve : Bittorrent software?

Answer»

Can anyone recommend a good bittorrent program that isn't loaded with spyware/adware? (for WindowsXP)The only BitTorrent programs I know about are uTorrent and Bityrant.Well, I finally downloaded Bittorrent 6.0 from Bittorrent.com. I was using Frostwire to grab bittorrents, but it seems to corrupt larger files.

Bittorrent 6.0 seems to be doing the job though.Bittorrent 6 is based on uTorrent so it should be alright.Dear User
Try Bit comet i think its the best speed giving
Download from http://www.filehippo.comI use BitLord. It's clean, too.
http://www.utorrent.com

Small - 215KB
No install, just download the .exe and run it.
Simple.
Quote from: WillyW on January 11, 2008, 05:08:28 PM


http://www.utorrent.com

Small - 215KB
No install, just download the .exe and run it.
Simple.


So it'll run from a flash drive ? ?Quote from: PATIO on January 11, 2008, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: WillyW on January 11, 2008, 05:08:28 PM

http://www.utorrent.com

Small - 215KB
No install, just download the .exe and run it.
Simple.


So it'll run from a flash drive ? ?


How would this affect running from a flash drive?


But to answer - I don't know. I don't have one to try it with.


I was thinking in terms of portability....being able to run it on another machine for example without installing it...uTorrent portable is your answerQuote from: patio on January 11, 2008, 09:17:08 PM
I was thinking in terms of portability....being able to run it on another machine for example without installing it...

I would expect it to run fine, as there is no install at all. Like a good ol' DOS program - you just run it. No Windows Install pops up, no inclusion on the ADD/Remove software list, etc.
Searching the registry with Regedit FINDS no instance of "utorrent".

However- having seen Broni's post, and this being a new day, the gray matter here is clicking again.
I remembered something that would have been of INTEREST to you, I think.


utorrent, when run, creates this directory:
C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\uTorrent
(Win98 here)
In it, I see a few files with extension of .dat , along with what appears to be a copy of any loaded torrent file.
Time/Date stamps on the .dat files are current.

This looks like a working dir for utorrent to find its config.
And that jives with the info Broni provided. That page tells how to get utorrent to look at a dir that travels with it, when portable.

I suppose that when one wishes to 'remove' utorrent from a computer (not being used as portable utorrent), one must know to go find that dir and delete it, along with simply deleting the .exe .


Interesting... thanks for bringing it up.

Broni - Thanks for the link.



If you try it - the portable way - let us know what you think of it.







I think I'm gonna try some of the other ONES. Since installing and using BitTorrent 6.0, my computer has randomly restarted 3 times (just stop and reboot, no shutdown) in the last 24 hours while the program is running. Never happens when the program isn't running and only started when I got that.
7549.

Solve : GFX-Masters.com?

Answer»

Chellow YOUNG Padawan =P

Just wanted to let you know about this PHENOMENAL forum called GFX-masters.
It's mainly graphic related business like forum signatures but we also have tutorials, and professional Photoshop users to HELP you if you're interested in learning about Photoshop.

Just visit www.gfx-masters.com and have a look, you won't regret it !

Also, post a thread in Introduction so we can WELCOME you (;

Sincerely, Phallan - Proud MEMBER of GFX-Masters.

7550.

Solve : comupter audio?

Answer»

I was wondering if there is a way to split the AUDIO in my computer so that I could listen to music on one set of speakers while someone else could PLAY a game on the pc and not mix the sounds?What operating system are you USING?

I THINK (I will check later) that VISTA can do this, but, I do not believe XP can. I don't believe this can be done with any OS...