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301.

Solve : MediaMonkey?

Answer»

Despite the stupid title, this program is ACTUALLY quite powerful even in the free version. This and a few other PROGRAMS are the only way(s) to SYNC to your Ipod if Itunes doesnt support your OS.

But theres to many features to say so here it is.

Enjoy
I've used and recommended MediaMonkey for a few YEARS now. Love it!!I've used it in the past and also recommended it although I'm slowly GROWING tired of the need to purchase (upgrade to mediamonkey gold) this program prompts when attempting to do certain tasks.i love mediamonkey! very good program

302.

Solve : Artrage?

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that one wasnt mine but a good site is www.tutorialized.com
i made some tutorials also but they arnt too good and everyone i made could be found on that site at least how to do teh same thing anyways
Quote from: Ghost_In_The_Machine on January 13, 2009, 09:27:46 PM

Computerruler, no offense, seriously MAN, but that painting you did for an example is SOMETHING a four year old could paint. You should'da recruited someone to paint somethin' a bit more... Artistic... Like Ivy? She seemed to take right to the program... And twenty five bucks? I don't see any point in paying for it when I've seen freeware that can do the same or better. Don't remember what specifically off the top of my head though... Nice find though, if only it where FREE...

Post your artwork....and make sure it's Free.Quote from: computeruler on January 15, 2009, 01:23:42 PM
that one wasnt mine but a good site is www.tutorialized.com
i made some tutorials also but they arnt too good and everyone i made could be found on that site at least how to do teh same thing anyways


I know that tutorial wasn't yours but you directed me to it andit was really helpful.
Thankyou for the second link, I'll just CHECK it out.

Thanks buddy!Here ,

Nice.

But let's see something from Ghost since he seems to be the resident art critic.... ya i wanna see his artwork!this approximates his work:



notice the coy smile that makes an almost full circle.HAHAHAHA!!!! ya looks like thats about rightoh no! I forgot to sign it! Don't go submitting it to exclusive art galleries as your own, it'll be hard to escape the fans.
303.

Solve : SpyBot-Search & Destroy Tools 1.6.2?

Answer»

Uninstall the previous VERSION before updating to the new for the best results.

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Among its bugfixes and new features are support for the latest Opera releases, support for Googles new browser Chrome, fixed support for fresh OLDER FIREFOX installations, improved support for fast user switching while Spybot is running, plus a few more bugfixes.

Download Spybot-S&D!
304.

Solve : Jing?

Answer»

Very nice free software I've been using. Screenshot and SCREEN Capture (RECORDING) capabilities with annotation.

Video:
http://video.techsmith.com/jing/latest/demo/jing_overview_video/jing_overview_video.html
(Note: the video is showing Jing in Mac, but Jing is also available on Windows Operating Systems)

http://www.jingproject.com/Hey man, Listen I TRIED to download JING for windows and my anti virus poped up(avira) Said It was a virus or something. I denyed access, You might want to warn people or take this off. What did your Antivirus say?

Was it saying it WAS a virus, or was it saying the program is trying to contact the internet?
To use it, you have to make a free account via the software itself. Perhaps your antivirus saw this as malicious activity.http://www.virustotal.com/analisis/9c2415650b58639cce4127d8022a0ee5

Antivirus Version Last Update Result 0 of 38
a-squared 4.0.0.73 2009.01.18 -
AhnLab-V3 2009.1.15.0 2009.01.17 -
AntiVir 7.9.0.57 2009.01.17 -
Authentium 5.1.0.4 2009.01.17 -
Avast 4.8.1281.0 2009.01.16 -
AVG 8.0.0.229 2009.01.17 -
BitDefender 7.2 2009.01.18 -
CAT-QuickHeal 10.00 2009.01.17 -
ClamAV 0.94.1 2009.01.17 -
Comodo 934 2009.01.17 -
DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2009.01.18 -
eSafe 7.0.17.0 2009.01.15 -
eTrust-Vet 31.6.6312 2009.01.17 -
F-Prot 4.4.4.56 2009.01.17 -
F-Secure 8.0.14470.0 2009.01.18 -
Fortinet 3.117.0.0 2009.01.15 -
GData 19 2009.01.18 -
Ikarus T3.1.1.45.0 2009.01.18 -
K7AntiVirus 7.10.594 2009.01.17 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2009.01.18 -
MCAFEE 5498 2009.01.17 -
McAfee+Artemis 5498 2009.01.17 -
MICROSOFT None 2009.01.17 -
NOD32 3774 2009.01.17 -
Norman 5.93.01 2009.01.16 -
nProtect 2009.1.8.0 2009.01.16 -
Panda 9.5.1.2 2009.01.17 -
PCTools 4.4.2.0 2009.01.17 -
Prevx1 V2 2009.01.18 -
Rising 21.12.60.00 2009.01.18 -
SecureWeb-Gateway 6.7.6 2009.01.17 -
Sophos 4.37.0 2009.01.17 -
Sunbelt 3.2.1835.2 2009.01.16 -
Symantec 10 2009.01.18 -
TheHacker 6.3.1.5.222 2009.01.17 -
TrendMicro 8.700.0.1004 2009.01.16 -
ViRobot 2009.1.17.1563 2009.01.17 -
VirusBuster 4.5.11.0 2009.01.17 -

305.

Solve : Google Lego?

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crud i THOUGHT this was like that Robolox thing. couldnt GET it since it doesnt support Win 2KQuote from: Ghost_In_The_Machine on January 13, 2009, 09:30:28 PM

You mean by watching your dialup crawl from .5KB/s up to a blazing 1KB/s like a crippled slug?
ROFL!!!

I just recently got DSL, and since it's the first time anything other than dial-up has been available where I live, that brings back some serious memories... then you are going to have a good time on DSL, great speed Oh, man... I can't get enough!

I really missed high-speed internet from college, and since my computer doesn't have a modem, I couldn't use the blazing-fast 56k dial-up (*choke*) available at home. The house is in a major dead zone, so the local wireless internet that one of my neighbors has didn't work either. And since I don't have a laptop, I was forced to haul my entire desktop up to the nearest public library (8km away), just to borrow their Wi-Fi internet for a few hours so that I could get vital updates and READ my email.

Ah, the joys of rural life... hey i live in the rural PART of my town and DSL saved my skin At least you live in a town. I live between two little town.

Got the phone number of one town, but the mailing ADDRESS of the other. that stinks Quote from: Ivy on January 08, 2009, 07:56:02 PM
Good that you didn't cause if your girlfriend would see a pink google on your screen you know what she'd think....................
What girlfriend?


haha Just kiddingnice kinda reminds me of when I was younger.
Thanks for the addon also
306.

Solve : Pandora Recovery?

Answer»

Another file recovery tool:
http://www.download.com/Pandora-Recovery/3...tml?tag=nl.e415



The name Pandora originates in Greek mythology, and it means "all-giving." It's an appropriate name for Pandora Recovery, which can give you back files you've deleted--even those removed months ago.

Pandora functions on NTFS-formatted volumes by SCANNING the hard drive and building an index of existing files and deleted file markers. This, in TURN, allows the dead files to be brought back to life--as long as the file format is currently supported by the computer. Users can browse for deleted files, search for specific ones, preview certain file types like images, and get an estimate on the chance of recovery and the amount of TIME the PROCEDURE will take.

The program offers a guidance wizard to make sure that you're able to find deleted files. Pandora cautions you to recover deleted files to a separate drive from the one which they're being recovered from--sound advice, and the program makes it easy to recover to an external hard disk or portable drive. The interface isn't anything special, but combines Windows XP Explorer-style navigation with its own toolbar for an effective if uninspired layout.

I actually installed in on my computer to SEE how well it does.
It shows estimated completion time on my 500GB hard drive at 3 1/2 hours. It's been running for about 10 minutes, so far, but reviews are pretty positive, so I wanted to see myself
What about setting back the time ala "GoBack"?

i've seen that bring back things from the dead. However in this case i think you would need to know as closely as possible when the mistake took place.

This is not a recommendation; it just worked for me one time on a win98 computer.Grabbed it thanx ! !
I have a smaller (80G ) drive that had issues so i'll run a test on it later.

You keep sending me so much stuff i can't get anything done...6 months later?? Quote from: Kryptonite on January 24, 2009, 05:03:50 AM

What about setting back the time ala "GoBack"?

i've seen that bring back things from the dead. However in this case i think you would need to know as closely as possible when the mistake took place.

This is not a recommendation; it just worked for me one time on a win98 computer.

Don't quote me on this but i do remember this method working once in awhile on Win95/98 machines...
However i don't think it would be as successful on the NTFS file system.Quote from: Broni on January 24, 2009, 09:46:07 AM
6 months later??

Perhaps because I keep linking to this great software.
307.

Solve : VETUSWARE.COM?

Answer» http://www.vetusware.com/
Good, old softwares, not sold anymore, so now, they're FREE...

[RECOVERING SPACE - attachment deleted by admin]You've been very busy today ! !

ProComm Plus.......Yippee ! !

I've been trying to make you happy, all the time....heheheheDone !Why are they able to HOST old versions of DOS though ? ?
Just curious.The server is located in UKRAINE, maybe that's why....?? Ukraine ftw. We always have slightly illegal stuff.
308.

Solve : Link Alert?

Answer» Link Alert - This extension, adds a small icon to your mouse cursor when you are hovering over a hyperlink. This allows you to quickly determine what you will be taken to, be it an image, new WINDOW, or a ZIP file. So it should also make SURE you don't accidentally DOWNLOAD a malicious program.


309.

Solve : KompoZer?

Answer»

KompoZer is a WYSIWYG editor created by the Mozilla Foundation.
It offers FEATURES seen in Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe Dreamweaver.

It's powerful, fast and reliable.

Compatible with Windows.

You may download it HERE.

Installing KompoZer on Windows

1. Download kompozer-0.7.10-win32.zip from KompoZer.net.
2 .Open the ZIP folder in a compression utility such as WinZIP or ZipGenius.
3. Extract ALL files to the Program Files folder.
Note: The compression utility should have extracted it to C:\Program Files\KompoZer 0.7.10\
If this is not the case, extract it to C:\Program Files\KompoZer 0.7.10\ instead.
4. Create a shortcut on the desktop to kompozer.exe.
5. Test to see if the program is running correctly.

Good luck!

--dairymanHi dairyman, down there in Australia. I agree with you about KompoZer; it's basically a replacement for Nvu, as indicated at http://www.kompozer.net/about/, and is QUITE LIKE Nvu. I've recently downloaded KompoZer and think I'll be using it. The interface is nearly IDENTICAL to Nvu, so switching will be easy.

310.

Solve : ExamDiff?

Answer» http://www.prestosoft.com/edp_examdiff.asp

ExamDiff is a freeware Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista tool for visual file comparison. It has a number of simple and convenient features that many users have been asking for a long TIME from a file comparison tool.

Key Features

* Automatically detects file changes.
* ONE push re-compare function.
* Drag and drop support.
* Easy editing of the first and second files, by SPAWNING an external editor of choice.
* Saves the file differences in a standard UNIX DIFF file.
* Easy navigation through the differences.
* "Search" command.
* Fully customizable.
* Adjustable pane splitter with smooth synchronized scrolling.
* Extensive command line interface.


[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]winmerge has most of the same features, plus most that are included in the pro version of examdiff... and it's all open source. It can compare multiple files at once or directories...
http://winmerge.org/
311.

Solve : Stylish?

Answer» STYLISH is a Firefox, Thunderbird, Flock, SeaMonkey, MOZILLA Suite, and Songbird EXTENSION that allows easy management of user styles. Customize the look of your BROWSER or MAIL client, or just have fun.

http://userstyles.org/stylish/
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2108

Screenshot from my Gmail page.

312.

Solve : FixMyMovie?

Answer» HERE

When online video first started to become popular, we tolerated watching videos that weren’t exactly of the highest quality, but thanks to advanced technology, we’re now starting to expect that high-definition video should be delivered to us online, and anything LESS than that just isn’t good enough. Of course, if you’re like me, you probably never record videos that look amazing. The devices that I use to record video aren’t even close to being high-definition, so I usually end up with video FILES that look grainy and blocky. However, all is not lost because FixMyMovie can take your videos and clean them up for you.

You can’t exactly expect this service to miraculously make your videos look amazing, but it does do a great job cleaning them up. Check out the samples on the main page to get an idea of what you can expect. Needless to say, you’ll probably SEE some pretty BIG improvements. Once FixMyMovie has received your video and enhanced it, they’ll post the cleaned up version for you to watch, download, and SHARE just like you would with the original file. When it comes to video, a little bit of polish can go a long way.

Hey...isn't that Street1's bug-eyed Internet baby ? ? ?

Oh, I didn't know, it was shot at his place...LOL
313.

Solve : Ping Test Easy?

Answer» HERE

A handy, powerful, visual ping & IP scan utility for system administrator to check network connection. Intuitive and graphical interface lets you easy to watch the states of network and test the connection speeds of various LOCATIONS. It can save IP addresses and hosts name; intuitive interface shows the route, hosts, packet loss percentage, and min/max/average response times. The ping results can be copy to the clipboard or export to a text FILE. Tracert, IPCONFIG, Netstat, and Nbtstat utility lets you easy to verify the states. It is an excellent replacement for the DOS ping utility that comes with Windows.

314.

Solve : DAZ Studio?

Answer» HERE

83.3MB

Publisher's description of DAZ Studio
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DAZ Studio is a feature rich 3D figure posing and animation tool that enables users of any skill level to easily create stunning digital imagery. Whether youre a 3D newbie or an avid 3D artist, you'll find DAZ Studio is the perfect tool for designing unique digital art and animation with VIRTUAL people, animals, props, vehicles, backgrounds and more. Experience total creative freedom with DAZ Studio and express yourself in 3D like never before.

Editor's review of DAZ Studio
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From the makers of the popular scene rendering program Bryce comes DAZ Studio, a powerful freeware 3D modeling and CAD program that looks great, but is a resource HOG and can be sluggish for the average user.

The publisher recommends at least 256MB of RAM, but we found that to be wishful thinking. The program runs choppily on anything less than 1GB, although some of the more complex rendering was processed more slowly than others. It also requires an OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 128MB of RAM onboard, so machines built before 2003 will certainly struggle. This isn't unusual for this kind of program, though.

DAZ offers up a wide array of built-in models and tools and for CREATING, animating, and recording life-like scenes. Users can purchase additional models through the publisher's Web site. Free tutorials on the site take a BIT of the edge off the learning curve, although it's still steep. The feature set is nothing short of incredible: You can take a model, manipulate it, add detail and texture, have it interact with other models, and manage your art files. The tool panels on the left and right navigation bars can be hidden, to maximize screen space, and all the tools have mouse-over labels to help newbies learn what's what. There are also components for easy export to other programs like Photoshop.

According to the publisher, the program is compatible with WINDOWS Vista, however, we were unable to install it on our Enterprise edition. Also, all users must register on the publisher's Web site to get the free serial number for the program.

315.

Solve : iTuneskeys?

Answer»

This is a fantastic program that i found after a lot of searching.
You can assign any keys (including media HOTKEYS) to alot of iTunes functions e.g. play/pause, next, previous, VOLUME etc.
It can also dispplaay the current playing song and artwork as a POPUP for a COUPLE of songs.
It's a GREAT app which uses around 15mb RAM.

Get it HERE
316.

Solve : Fight Back Against Spammers?

Answer»

Just found this. I stuck ONE on my blog.

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All you have to do is link to this page so that whenever a spammer's robot scans your page, it will be sucked into this one. To link to this page, just use this simple code:


Here >> Anti-Spam - FIGHT Back Against Spammers | bulk unsolicited unwanted junk email

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These links will redirect email HARVESTING BOTS to trap sites that will feed it with an almost infinite loop of dynamically generated fake email addresses, mostly on known spammer OWNED domains! This will render their harvested lists practically useless and of no commercial value.
Interesting! I'll have to try that!wow that is cool ^_^
317.

Solve : CCleaner v2.07.575 (4-28-08)?

Answer»

New update to one of the most reliable free daily use tools out there. You can use the internal UPDATER only be sure to look for and uncheck the 'Install Yahoo Toolbar' option if to avoid installing it. If you don't use it, you should!

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This RELEASE ADDS Firefox 3.0 support including history and cookies which had been moved into a more complex database structure. Additionally we've add a good range of performance tweaks and bug fixes for foreign language versions.

CCleaner v2.07.575
  • Firefox 3.0 support added.
  • Fixed bug where figures were missing for KB/MB sizes.
  • Fixed bug where some IE cookies were being missed.
  • Improved scan time accuracy.
  • Internal memory management improvements.
  • Registry settings moved to HKCUSoftwarePiriformCCleaner.
  • Fixed bug where CC could get locked in System Tray.
  • Renamed MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger.
  • Added MS Office Picture Manager to applications.
  • Fixed uninstaller tool bug on 64-bit OS.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.
CCleaner Slim (No Toolbar) 2.07.575
CCleaner (With Yahoo Toolbar) 2.07.575
CCleaner Portable 2.07.575

Installing and using CCleaner
  • Double click on the ccsetup.exe file to start the installation of the program.
  • Select your language and click OK, then Next.
  • Read the license agreement and click I Agree.
  • Click Next to use the default install location.
  • Under Install Options, choose all the default settings
  • Click Install then finish to complete installation.
  • Double click the CCleaner shortcut on the desktop to start the program.
  • On the Windows tab, under Internet Explorer, uncheck Cookies if you do not want them deleted. (If deleted, you will likely need to re-enter your passwords at all sites where a cookie is used to recognize you when you visit).
  • If you use either the Firefox or Mozilla browsers, the box to uncheck for Cookies is on the Applications tab, under Firefox/Mozilla.
  • Click on the Options icon at the left side of the window, then click on Advanced.
    uncheck Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours.
  • Click on the Cleaner icon on the left side of the window, then click RUN Cleaner to run the program.
  • Caution: Only use the Registry feature if you are very familiar with the registry.
  • Always back up your registry before making any changes.
  • Exit CCleaner after it has completed it's process.
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318.

Solve : Process Lasso?

Answer» I didn't try it, but it looks like an INTERESTING idea...

http://www.bitsum.com/prolasso.php

Process Lasso is a unique new technology intended to automatically adjust the allocation of CPU cycles so that system responsiveness is improved in high-load situations. It does this by temporarily lowering the priorities of processes that are consuming too many CPU cycles, there-by giving other processes a chance to run if they are in need. This process priority optimization is useful for both single and multi-core processors. No longer will a single process be able to bring your system to a virtual stall.

In addition, Process Lasso offers capabilities such as a system responsiveness graph, default process priorities, default process CPU affinities, termination of disallowed processes, and logging of processes executed. With Process Lasso you essentially create rules to manage processes running on your system.

Process Lasso does all this while consuming almost no system RESOURCES thankscode, using native win32 APIS complimented with NT native APIs for process management (instead of toolhelp or psapi). Also, we used advanced data structures to TRACK processes in the most efficient way possible.

* Process Lasso Functions AUTOMATIC out-of-control process restraint*
* Foreground boosting
* Default process priorities
* Default process affinities
* Auto-termination
* Process launch logging
* System responsiveness calculation and graph
* And more...

* Restraint means temporarily adjusting process priorities. It does NOT mean that processes are slowed, stopped, or the CPU is used less. The way the CPU is shared amongst processes is simply changed so that the system overall is more responsive to user interaction. See the faq for more details.

For more information, browse the documentation on-line.

Remember:Process Lasso is a great process priority optimizer, NOT a task manager replacement, even though it does have some task manager capabilities.





319.

Solve : WinPatrol 2008?

Answer» ONE of the best just got BETTER!

What's New with Version 15.0.2008.0
Download WinPatrol 2008 I SUGGEST donating....a fine product that just KEEPS improving.
Keep it Free !
320.

Solve : File Type Manager?

Answer» http://frank.neatstep.com/?q=node/1

FILE Type MANAGER is a Windows utility program that allows you to manage Windows file TYPES, actions and SHELL EXTENSIONS. It offers far more functionality than similar programs or the built-in Windows tool. Apart from that it is one of the only programs available that allows you to manage shell extensions.

New features in version 2.0 of File Type Manager:

* updated user interface
* faster performance
* search feature
* support for file type flags
* support for new shell extension types
* documentation
* and much more...

321.

Solve : PURCHASING A LAPTOP?

Answer»

WHAT WOULD BE THE MOST FOR THE MONEY WHEN WANTING TO SPEND AROUND $500 to $700. Depends on what your needs are...
Post some more INFO on where you are in the WORLD and what your main USES would be.

Welcome Aboard.do you want to PLAY video games on your computer? Do you want to watch videos on your computer? Do you want to do video editing on your computerR? Or do you want to just surf the web, do some word processing and that would be merry for you?

322.

Solve : AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0?

Answer»

Basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only.

Download Page

The computer I was trying to install this on kept getting an error that it couldn't create a Registry key. I tried twice and that was enough. The machine now is running Avast! Home Free.

My recommendation is if you have AVG antivirus and are thinking of upgrading to the new 8.0 version save yourself the TIME and install Avast! Home Free instead. Besides the bad decision by AVG to include the Yahoo! "Security Toolbar" the makers of AVG are in my opinion heading down the same road as Symantec and steadily creating a bloated product that will eventually slow many computers down to a crawl. Thanks for the years of protection Griftsoft, but I am now using and recommending only Avast!.I tried it today, and I got some problems...
...and after spending an hour, trying to solve the problem, I went back to 7.5.
I'm on Vista here.
This is what happened...
Just to be on a safe side, I created new Restore Point.
I uninstalled 7.5,, restarted computer, and went with 8.0 installation.
At first, I got a warning about another AV present on my computer.
What the heck?
I thought, maybe AVG was complaining about ThreatFire, so I stopped installation, uninstalled TF, restarted computer, and tried to install again.
Same warning.
This time, I went ahead with installation, and I had another warning about AVG not being able to INITIALIZE Window Firewall (which I don't use).
I disregarded this warning, as well, and finally AVG said, it was installed successfully.
But, when I tried to run it, I got this:
The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect
I did a lot of search. Someone suggested uninstalling Visual C++, which I did.
No dice.
Finally, I got tired of this crap, and I went back to 7.5

I may give it another shot over the weekend. I suspect, 7.5 left some leftovers, which were screwing 8.0 installation.I don't know. My problem was AVG cannot create registry key...... I uninstalled both AVG antivirus and antispyware with Revo Uninstaller prior to the install and it didn't help.

Strange as I did install and briefly use the AVG 8.0 Security Suite on the same computer when it was early Beta. I'm not trying again. I have been leaning towards using just Avast on everything for some time now. It's final!Aloha Guys

I down loaded AVG Anti-Virus Edition 8.0 (PAID version) and I use their fire-wall. Downloading and Installation went like clock work. So far I like it. It does a full scan much faster than 7.5. It is annoying to have to remove the Yahoo Tool Bar from FIREFOX though. I sure hope they don't go the way of Symantec.!!!

Good Luck

Aloha

ED67% through a full scan with the newly installed Avast and it has found two threats in system restore points that AVG didn't find.evil, you tried to install it on XP, or Vista?
I've heard about some problems with paid AVG 8.0 version, but I thought, I was immune....LOL

hiloed
What your Windows version?XP here.I keep reading on the web about 8.0 problems, and solutions seems to point to 7.5 leftover after uninstall, which reminds me...what did you say? Norton?...I hope, not.
However, I can't see any single post about my other error:
The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrectI used Revo to uninstall it then ran CCleaners registry cleaner for good measure. There shouldn't have been anything left over that would stop a registry key from being created. I'll keep a lookout for that error and post if I see anything about it.I saw number of posts, where people used cleaning tools, and installation was still complaining about some other AV installed.
I really don't want to spend another few hours fighting with simple installation. I'm gonna stay with 7.5 for now.AVG installed fine on windows vista. I uninstalled the Avast first.

I hear they said AVG has a lower detection rate % than the AVAST back in 2007's test but I wonder if AVG is fine, as it updates every day like any modern AV should do.

Plus side of the AVG is that you don't need to go to the website to register for a key (even though avast's key registration is simple) and I hope it's safe enough that your computer is clear in the present....

Now how's AVG paired up with the commodo firewall instead of the AVAST or is someone gonna say that I should have stuck with AVAST?I have Comodo, and I wonder now, if it has something to do with AVG installation.AVG Free - Checks for updated once every 24hours
Avast! Free - Checks for updates every two hours. Better chance of being current.

AVG - 45.5 MB download
Avast! - 20.7 MB download

AVG used to only be about 5 MB larger then Avast. Now it's more then double! Bloated!!!and well AVG has an anti threat feature for websites. For example, searching through google, AVG will auto scan websites to tell you if it's malware linked or not (sort of like anti phishing)

AVAST checks updates every two hours. But usually you don't get so much updates so once a day should be plenty IMO.

And how do you determine whether or not a program is bloatware just by looking at file size?!!!
I odn't care much about once a day, or more often, but the size, and installation problems are not good.

323.

Solve : GreaseMonkey - Rounded Forms?

Answer»

But.....What if my 91 add-ons are incompatible No problem here.
If you just upgrade without uninstalling FF2 (like I did), those not compatible add-ons will still show up in add-ons list, just grayed out.
Every time, you restart FF, it'll check if any update is available.
I still have couple of add-ons waiting to be un-grayed.The text on the search button at Opensubtitles was one thing I noticed. Also, the language dropdown says *ENG when the script is enabled, and English when it isn't, which I don't understand. I'll post some more tomorrow.

Enabled...



Disabled...



http://www.opensubtitles.com/en/subtitles/3128753/reinas-enI can't even check, because Opensubtitles gives me server error.Quote from: Broni on July 12, 2008, 07:03:28 PM

I can't even check, because Opensubtitles gives me server error.

Strange, because I go there every day looking for subtitles. That link worked fine for me just now as well. Perhaps your ISP is blocking it?

C:\>ping www.opensubtitles.com

Pinging www.opensubtitles.org [78.46.35.174] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 78.46.35.174: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL=54
Reply from 78.46.35.174: bytes=32 time=37ms TTL=54
Reply from 78.46.35.174: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=54
Reply from 78.46.35.174: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=54

Ping statistics for 78.46.35.174:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% LOSS),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 33ms, Maximum = 37ms, Average = 34ms

C:\>tracert 78.46.35.174

Tracing route to web3.opensubtitles.org [78.46.35.174]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 9 ms 6 ms 10 ms 10.9.192.1
2 7 ms 8 ms 7 ms 62.30.64.35
3 10 ms 8 ms 7 ms aztw-t3core-1b-ge-010-0.inet.ntl.com [80.1.240.129]
4 10 ms 11 ms 12 ms bir-bb-b-so-110-0.inet.ntl.com [213.105.175.161]
5 11 ms 12 ms 12 ms nth-bb-a-so-100-0.inet.ntl.com [62.253.185.105]
6 10 ms 11 ms 14 ms nth-bb-b-ae0-0.inet.ntl.com [62.253.185.118]
7 19 ms 14 ms 12 ms tele-ic-1-as0-0.inet.ntl.com [62.253.184.2]
8 53 ms 16 ms 13 ms 193.159.225.237
9 30 ms 30 ms 32 ms f-ee2.F.DE.net.DTAG.DE [62.154.15.14]
10 33 ms 33 ms 36 ms dtag-gw.hetzner.de [193.159.226.2]
11 36 ms 35 ms 35 ms hos-bb1.juniper1.rz8.hetzner.de [213.239.240.240]
12 33 ms 34 ms 33 ms gi.4.2.rs3k2.rz8.hetzner.de [213.239.242.52]
13 35 ms 35 ms 39 ms web3.opensubtitles.org [78.46.35.174]


Anyway, here's another from Le Monde. See how the radio buttons & associated text are partly obscured.

http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2008/07/12/meurtres-de-londres-l-enquete-s-accelere_1072811_3224.html?xtor=RSS-3208





Also I disabled it on Google because although it looks very nice, it kills Google Suggest in the Customize Google addon.
Quote from: Dias de verano on July 13, 2008, 02:27:04 AM

Also I disabled it on Google because although it looks very nice, it kills Google Suggest in the Customize Google addon.


Now fixed (12th July). IMPROVED handling of dropdown tags.How did you fix it?

I also noticed couple of sites where some words are off, but I can live with it. I really like this rounded "thingy" Quote from: Broni on July 15, 2008, 07:40:15 PM
How did you fix it?

I didn't. I meant that the author of the script provided an updated version on 12th July, which I downloaded. Oh, OK. I installed that update. THANKS.
324.

Solve : GreaseMonkey - Userscripts Updater?

Answer» http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/26062

It adds "Update scripts" clickable link at http://userscripts.org/:



To enter your existing scripts into UPDATER database, you NEED to REINSTALL your scripts. Over the top works.

Edit...
After reinstalling all scripts, this is what I'm getting upon clicking on "Update scripts" link:


325.

Solve : GreaseMonkey - Anti-Disabler?

Answer» http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/30096

it restores CONTEXT MENUS on SITES that TRY to disable them.
326.

Solve : Freewarelist.net?

Answer» http://www.freewarelist.net/

This is one of the best (if not the best) sites I have found for FREEWARE.

And let's face it, everyone loves freeware EVEN if it is the most useless program you can get!looks like a good site SAFE search says its ok just make shure to READ the EULAs to make shure you arnt getting adware installed on your PC from the program
327.

Solve : Aardvark - Firefox add-on?

Answer»

Are there any ads on GOOGLE?Oh, I see....LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLIt makes WEB browsing more EFFICIENT.

What can I do with CH....On the other hand, I've noticed, that some ads are actually embedded into some pages main frame, so you can't remove them without removing WHOLE frame.
I can't find an EXAMPLE right now. I saw it last night on IMDB page.Quote

It makes web browsing more efficient.
I love this feature. It gives me huge pleasure to kill those ads...LOLIndeed it does.Just make sure, you don't kill my avatar....LOLYou just hope I don't get carried away. You better....
328.

Solve : Avira AntiRootkit Protection Beta?

Answer»

Looks LIKE Avira is trying to keep pace with AVAST and *COUGH AVG in GIVING free AntiRootkit protection.

Quote

Avira AntiRootkit Tool

Avira AntiRootkit Protection recognizes active rootkits. HOWEVER, there are rootkits, which are used legally in programs. Avira AntiRootkit Protection also detects those. Please note that using reported rootkits is at your own risk and it can cause program errors.

http://www.free-av.com/en/tools/4/avira_antirootkit_tool.html

329.

Solve : Support for earlier versions of Spybot about to end?

Answer» Safer Networking Forums - Announcement

Quote
With regret, we have to announce that update support for DATED versions of Spybot-S&D is going to end.

Fighting malware is a task that constantly requires new approaches. Some of these, we will make available through updated versions of tool libraries or plugins, but some make updates of the full software necessary. For those INTERESTED in a detailed technical background, see the OpenSBI wiki, which shows some of the changes in structure.

Users with very old hardware, and users of Windows 95 who could not use Spybot-S&D 1.4, chose to stay with very old versions of the software, and we tried to accomodate them by still offering them the updates, with the LIMITATION that Spybot-S&D would complain about a lot of incompatible detection patterns and results would have to be used with extra care.

While we regarded that as a service for the aforementioned GROUP of users, using current detection patterns in old software versions is getting too dangerous if that extra care is not applied, which we simply cannot expect from every user. We therefore decided to restrict updates to the current software version, and during version switches, as will appear next week, the last version for a short while.
330.

Solve : Firefox - Extension Manager Extended?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2195

Use the Addon MANAGER to VIEW the id, date installed, COMPATIBLE application versions, and the FOLDER of an extension or theme.

331.

Solve : CCleaner 2.08.588?

Answer»

New Update to CCleaner.

CCleaner Slim (No Toolbar) 2.08.588

Release notes.

CCleaner v2.08.588

  • Added Startup tool enable/disable checkbox.
  • Fixed problem with Vista "low" folders being removed.
  • Improved index.dat detection on multiple scans.
  • Secure deletion improved with IE History index.dat files.
  • Added OS detection to INI files.
  • Added Vista Thumbnail CACHE cleaning.
  • Added ImgBurn cleaning.
  • Added Secure deletion to "Recent Documents" cleaning.
  • Improved Vista "Recent Documents" cleaning.
  • Fixed bug with Chkdsk chk files not being removed.
  • Added "Select all" checkbox to header of Registry cleaner.
  • Added sorting to Startup tool listview.
  • Fixed Vista 64 issue with Startup tool.
  • Added CROATIAN translation.
  • Minor tweaks and GUI improvements.
Piriform - The best software is free!Finally!

And thanks for making this post. Now I can link here when suggesting CCleaner 06-26-2008

CCleaner Slim (No Toolbar) 2.09.600

* Added full support for Internet Explorer 8.0 beta.
* Improved OPERA 9.5 support to fix cache cleaning.
* Improved interface for Startup tool.
* Changed memory management ROUTINES to reduce footprint.
* Fixed rare 64-bit performance issues.
* Added splitter BAR to interface.
* Fixed repaint issues with certain themes.
* Fixed Spybot cleaning detection.
* Internal code optimizations.
* Updated installer engine to fix icon bug.
* Minor GUI tweaks. This is way better than all the System Tools combined.
And my comp is not as sluggish anymore. Thanks evil for suggesting this.
332.

Solve : Angry IP Scanner?

Answer»

I SAW a post recently with a request for something like this. I can't seem to find the post again so here it is in case someone remembers.

Angry IP ScannerNice tool. I've been USING it for a COUPLE years.
Symantec ANTIVIRUS doesn't like it though. It calls it a "hack tool" and quarantines it.

333.

Solve : holiday shopping?

Answer»

well guys , I'll be COMING over to the states in September for a WEE holiday
I'll be staying in the disney resort "pop century" orlando
can anyone RECOMMEND any good computer HARDWARE STORES in that area

334.

Solve : Firefox - HostIP.info Geolocation Plugin?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/663
Displays geolocation information while HOVERING over the LINK. GOOD for phising SCAMS:

335.

Solve : Network query?

Answer»

There was a neat UTILITY posted that burrowed for all NETWORK settings and was able to COPY the INFO to a file...anyone remember ? ?

336.

Solve : Desk Pins?

Answer» KEEP other windows on top of others.
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/DeskPins/deskpins.html

This is a neat little program I found a while BACK. You can pin other windows over other windows. For EXAMPLE, you can be tying up your home WORK in Microsoft Word and have a small window pinned up with a movie.Nice find, does look like a nice feature that I'm surprised Microsoft hasn't included in their OS.That's what I was THINKING.
337.

Solve : New Version: Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6?

Answer» Spybot Search & Destroy Home

Quote
To KEEP up with the latest threats, and solve some issues and feature requests users had, we're proud to announce Spybot-S&D version 1.6. Some of the features include:
  • Improved Scan Speed
    Reported a few weeks ago as one of the big issues users face, Spybot-S&D 1.6 integrates parts of the future 2.0 file scanning engine to speed up the on-demand scan.
  • Up-to-date browser support
    Both immunization and the on-demand scan are able to access a dozen different browsers, which now includes the latest revisions of the most popular ones, Firefox and Opera.
  • Easier On-Access Use
    Until now, our on-access part was able to block bad entries, but at the same time, confused many novice users by asking for confirmation on changes of other MONITORED system entries as well. While this is a great feature for all experienced users who want full control over their systems, we decided that we need to make this easier for the average user, and integrated automated decisions based on the system entry database built through our RunAlyzer, containing more than quarter of a million decisions.
  • OpenSBI
    Safer Networking also announces OpenSBI, our attempt at opening up the fight against malware to anyone who wants to participate. OpenSBI means we've published documenation and tools that anyone can use to create their own malware detection patterns for use with Spybot-S&D, and share those with other Spybot-S&D users.
      Diversity - everyone can create detection templates for any SOFTWARE, without depending on a central authority to acknowledge its threat.
      Neutrality - we cannot be bought to remove detections from our database, but if you do not believe us, you can simply PUBLISH your own rules against some malware.
      Continuity - OpenSBI ensures that you'll get updates as long as someone is interested in updating the database (which does not mean we intend to do less work in adding new detections).
      Flexibility - as a system administrator using the network edition, you can make sure that working time is not wasted by employees playing the latest Moorhuhn clone if you add your own detection for it. Keep in mind that some relaxation is said to even improve work results
    [/LIST]
    338.

    Solve : Phun?

    Answer»

    Fun Physics

    It's pretty HARD to explain so I'll let YOUTUBE do it for me.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H5g9VS0ENM

    http://phun.cs.umu.se/wikiThat looks like fun! downloaded.
    hmm... for some reason the word downloaded looks really funny right now. After READING your POST, I'd have to agree with you. hmm. weird.

    339.

    Solve : Iconize?

    Answer» HERE

    Iconize is a SIMPLE tool, that allows you to minimize any window or application to an icon in the SYSTEM Tray. Simply right click on the Iconize tray icon and select the program to minimize from the list. It ALSO allows you to Minimize, Maximize, Restore, or Close all applications at once.

    Nice BRONI! Gonna try it out.Because you know you can NEVER have to many notification icons
    340.

    Solve : Prevent Automatic Reboots In Vista?

    Answer» http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2008/07/03/prevent-automatic-reboots-in-vista/

    Windows Update is a lifesaver for those of us who are not diligent in keeping our COMPUTERS up-to-date with the latest fixes, patches, etc. However, the dialog box that constantly POPS up after an update is installed reminding me to restart my computer is an annoyance, especially when I’m in the middle of something.

    Eventually though, Windows gets annoyed with me and simply indicates that my computer will reboot in 5 minutes. To prevent this from happening, without having to temporarily disable Windows Update, you can disable automatic reboots from happening when a user is logged on. To accomplish this in Vista:

    1. Click Start, type regedit.exe and press Enter.
    2. Navigate to the following location:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Policies \ MICROSOFT \ Windows \ WindowsUpdate \ AU.
    3. Create a new 32-bit DWORD value named NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers and give it a value of 1.
    4. EXIT the Registry Editor.

    This will now prevent any automatic reboots from occurring when users are logged on.Interestingly, on my machine Auto Update (AU) folder is located here:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate
    I just created that key, but I'll have to wait until Update Tuesday to see, if it works.
    341.

    Solve : Use Copy As Path Feature In Vista?

    Answer»

    Credit: http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2008/06/27/use-copy-as-path-feature-in-vista/

    Have you ever needed to copy the path to a file into a document or an email and ended up having to type out the details? Fortunately, Vista introduces as easy way to copy file and FOLDER paths.

    The Copy as Path context menu option is a built-in option in Vista. You will not see the Copy as Path option by simply right clicking a folder or file because it is included in the hidden context menu. To copy the file or folder path, PRESS the SHIFT KEY, and right-CLICK on a file or folder. Click the Copy as Path option from the context menu. The object’s (file or folder) full path is now copied to the Clipboard ALLOWING you to paste into a document, email, etc.

    342.

    Solve : DexPot - Multiple Desktops?

    Answer» http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Dexpot/dexpot.html

    I found this program quite RECENTLY and it's pretty USEFUL when it comes to school



    Quote from: Website Description
    Dexpot allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops to increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is INDEPENDENT from the others and can have its individual wallpaper, resolution, and icons (or no icons at all). You can easily switch between desktops from the tray icon, or via hotkey, or even use an automatic desktop slideshow that ROTATES all virtual desktops....

    I was a bit nervous about installing this kind of software but no problems so far.

    The reviews are what got me to download it.
    http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/Dexpot/Dexpot.htmlI use this as well...top notch program...and helps me to KEEP my desktop organized.
    343.

    Solve : Firefox BBCode Extension?

    Answer»

    Quote from: Broni on June 08, 2008, 10:05:20 AM

    Minor thing, but I winder, if you guys experienced same thing.
    When I' writing reply, and I want to make part of the text BOLD, I highlight the text, then go right click>BBCode>Bold, the text highlights, but then there is a second, or two before I can click again on ANYTHING. It's like 1-2 SEC freeze.

    Yes, I get exactly the same thing. THANKS. I thought, it was me.
    I wonder why slow reaction?Quote from: Broni on June 08, 2008, 11:02:57 AM
    Thanks. I thought, it was me.
    I wonder why slow reaction?

    I don't know, but I noticed -- my pc is very quiet -- that I could hear two disk accesses: when I highlight some text then I right click that selection & choose BBcode, I hear the first disk selection, then I choose e.g. bold or quote or WHATEVER, the tags such as [bold][/bold] get added, then there is the pause, during which I cannot type, and then I hear a second disk seek and at that same moment I get the cursor back and I can type again.



    Quote
    the tags such as [bold][/bold] get added, then there is the pause
    Exactly same thing.Quote from: Broni on June 08, 2008, 11:31:34 AM
    Quote
    the tags such as [bold][/bold] get added, then there is the pause
    Exactly same thing.

    [update]

    I uninstalled it and installed this very similar one called BBCodeextra 0.2.5.6

    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/491

    And I don't get the freezes
    Let's see
    Nice find. Works much better. Thanks.Your post made me slightly uneasy. That is a very long pause, time to do all kinds of things! Also the guy who posted the link hosted an image on a page with *censored* ads. Not a crime in itself, but still... I went to the extension writer's home page and it looks OK, but anyway BBCodeXtra 0.2.5.6 seems to have as many, if not more features...

    Could the first one be malware or just badly coded?

    Running an AVG scan just to be sure...




    Probably bad code. I just ran HJT, and it's clean.
    344.

    Solve : Fraps - Game Recording Software?

    Answer» http://www.fraps.com/

    This is a pretty nice program if you're interested in recording gameplay like in CounterStrike, Halo, World of Warcraft, Command and Conquer, ect...

    It's free but you can only record 30 seconds at a time. (you can START again after the 30 seconds.)
    You get unlimited recording time if you buy it though.

    It also has the ability to take screenshots and save them automatically.


    Image from www.fraps.comThe ability to only record for 30 seconds is new to me, past versions didn't have this from what I recall. The program can slow down your system if you've GOT a lower end computer. ESPECIALLY if you're barely meeting the requirements of the game as it is. Here is a video of my playing my Mage in Wow on Kel'Thuzad BACK in 2006. But other then that one potential drawback the program is really easy to use and when not recording doesn't take up much resources.

    Link



    345.

    Solve : Dead Pixel Buddy, and Dead Pixel Fixer?

    Answer»

    I tried RUNNING PIXEL buddy on a PROJECTOR on friday. I'm not sure if I ran it long enough THOUGH. Anyone know what the average runtime is to be EFFECTIVE?

    346.

    Solve : Debut Video Capture Software?

    Answer» http://www.nchsoftware.com/capture/index.html

    Debut is a program to capture video from a Webcam, the screen, or some other capture device (videocam, etc) by using a USB capture device or TV capture card. It supports 8 popular video formats (AVI, WMV, FLV, ASF, MPG, 3GP, MP4 & MOV), optionally records audio, multiple video & audio encoder settings, ability to adjust resolution & FRAMERATE of the output video, color settings & video effects for the output video can be changed, transmit video files via the internet using FTP, send video via email once the recording is completed, and more. This is a sensational video capture tool that can capture and record almost anything that can be played or displayed on a computer screen. By using a USB capture device (like EasyCap -- which requires at least Windows XP) you can EVEN capture raw video directly from a video camera, or use it to grab the video stored on a camera. Unfortunately, Debut does seem to have trouble with the widescreen format and is probably best used in 4:3 mode.
    If you use the default output settings you can achieve 25 to 30fps but, if you expect it to perform at a larger resolution, the framerate will slow ACCORDINGLY. The first time you use a particular output format you are likely to be faced with having to install the codec that supports it. This is done automatically if you are connected to the Internet though, if you wish to download all individual COMPONENTS offered by the author, the TOTAL download is about 10MB. We were most impressed with Debut. It can capture virtually any video (streaming or file) that the computer can display. It is perfect for, say, capturing video on a videocam, converting it to FLV format, and uploading it to YouTube. You can also use it to create a screen capture video (complete with snapshots).
    347.

    Solve : Trick out your Control Panel?

    Answer» Kel's CPL All-in-One v8.2.4

    http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=337

    This PACK contains:

    BootSafe v1.0.1002
    Bootvis
    ClearType PowerToy
    CPU-Z v1.45.0
    Dial-a-Fix v0.60.0.24
    DirectX 9.0c CPL
    Expired Cookies Cleaner v1.02
    GPU-Z v0.2.1
    HD Tune v2.55
    HWmonitor v1.09
    MemTest v3.6
    Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard
    Microsoft TIMEZONE <-- Requires .NET Framework
    Microsoft Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel v2.1
    MSI CleanUp Utility 4.4
    Nero INFO Tool v5.2.3.0
    New MSConfig
    Regedit
    Startup v2.8 CPL
    Services and Devices v2.7
    TweakUI PowerToy v2.10.0.0
    Windows Task Manager
    WinUpdatesList v1.21
    User Accounts 2 CPLInteresting...might give it a try.downloaded has some pretty usefull stuff Quote from: computeruler on June 10, 2008, 08:49:07 PM
    downloaded has some pretty usefull stuff
    Agreed.Looks useful and I like the idea. What I didn't like based off what I saw in the screen shot is the icons. The big stars really make things look messy. I'd rather have very little stars shown or no stars at all. I understand why they'd want to make things look different. Just think it COULD be done a lot cleaner.I like this program.

    The stars in the screen shot were added just to mark the new items. The real icons do not have stars.
    That's what i was thinking...also shell32.dll has more icons than you need if you want to customise...
    348.

    Solve : Google Sketchup?

    Answer» http://sketchup.google.com/

    Google Sketchup isn't one of those random Google PRODUCTS but a very useful program when you like to express yourself in a 3D environment...or you are just very bored.

    Here is my latest project, a variation of the Halo 2 Battle Rifle:





    There's also a 3D Warehouse where users everywhere can upload their projects for everyone to download.
    http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/


    Here is an example of what Google Sketchup can do. (Model not MINE):




    This Mercedes SLR is only 1mb in filesize.


    Sketchup GETS easier the more you use it I've had SketchUp for ages. Pretty useful.
    349.

    Solve : PFE Text Generator?

    Answer»

    Quote

    It is DEDICATED to build 3D text USING any font you like.
    PFE is user FRIENDLY and can be handy for programmers, WEB DESIGNERS and artists.
    PFE outputs still jpeg images, VRML 3D models or OpenGl source code.

    http://membres.lycos.fr/pfeweb/Heh, 3D text. Ya!! Wow!
    350.

    Solve : Paint.NET?

    Answer»

    Paint.NET is the new and improved version of Paint.

    http://www.getpaint.net/Got it Great program, very useful for image editing.
    Can be slow to load on older systems though.Yes, there are a lot of great EFFECTS on it. But, it can be quite frustrating - sometimes you cant find the tool you want.

    I found out about it in a computer magazine!

    EDIT: Calum, how come you have only 12 posts? My post count was reset to 1 yesterday by ADMIN on my request.Alright, I was just wondering.@Calum: Does that mean your banned from DB&G? I use paint.net for quick edits but nothing (for FREE) compares to The GIMP. www.gimp.org


    Quote from: michaewlewis on June 25, 2008, 09:58:37 AM

    @Calum: Does that mean your banned from DB&G?
    Hah, as if.
    I may be a rookie, but I'm STILL a moderator, no doors are closed to me (well, some are, but not that one).
    EF, I don't like the GIMP, I did use it for over a year but just never felt comfortable with it. I find PDN a lot easier to use.