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Solve : How long for a download?? |
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Answer» Quote from: Broni on April 11, 2009, 10:05:02 AM There is no info on it, but my feeling is, it may be at no cost. I assume, Comcast is simply replacing their network with fiberoptic. I may be wrong though. Well, they may be doing so at no cost. Sometimes, the best way to save money is by spending it. Many of the older copper lines are broken, worn out, or otherwise damaged by weather and other conditions. For example, we've had a large number of service calls here because of the damage to our local cable terminal/box/thing. If they replaced the faulty thing with an updated system, they would save a large amount of money on service calls.That may be it...Trust me...their not going to give anything away for Free...I did some digging: http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRelease/PressReleaseDetail.ashx?PRID=741 Quote The new 50 MBPS / 5 Mbps speed tier will be offered at $149.95 per month.Go to *CENSORED* Quote from: Broni on April 11, 2009, 10:08:48 PM I did some digging: http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRelease/PressReleaseDetail.ashx?PRID=741Go to <censored> Does this beat Verizon's FIOS service where you can download up to 50 Mbps / Upload up to 20 Mbps for $144.95 per month? http://www22.verizon.com/Residential/FiOSInternet/Plans/Plans.htmI downloaded the link and installed it Broni. Now I can try it out and see if there is any changes. Now what to download Hmmmm !!!I don't know, if you ever tested your internet speed before the patch, but check it out anyway: http://www.speedtest.net/Thanks Broni, Yes I did.... I didn't record the results but they were in the thread above. Soon as I get a chance I'll give it a run and post the result. Maybe you might be able to advise me on some other tweaks .... to refine the process. Another tool WORTH to run... Download, and install TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php Open it, and put a checkmark in Optimal Settings. Click Apply changes button. Restart computer.Check out the half open patcher, see the link here http://lifehacker.com/5213712/half+open-patcher-speeds-up-bittorrent-downloads I did apply the patch, tested out torrent downloading and I saw speed increases especially for downloading multiple files at once. That's me though, don't know about what you'd get since everyone's different.From my experience... Before the patch, the fastest torrents were hovering just above 100kB\s, after the patch, good torrents fly easily at 300-400kB\s. I had a couple running at over 600kB\s.and I, on the other hand, consistently get 1.5 megabytes a second for a torrent BEFORE the patch. I think its taking too much time for downloading because movies are too heavy.LOL. That reminds me, I BETTER delete some files form my external drive, it's getting too heavy to carry around.Holy Hokies Broni, I can only dream of 300 - 400 Kb/s.. I had a couple of downloads @ 160 ..... but more the rarity, than the norm. Im yet to get more time to dedicate at this time to the computer, these months April & May are busy with birthdays for me, and of course I've decided to paint the HOUSE inside and out right now too x2543, is this patch much the same as the one Broni showed us?, or particular to torrent downloads only? Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 17, 2009, 10:45:49 AM my external drive, it's getting too heavy to carry around. BC_Programmer, you could put wheels on it. |
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Solve : lost all outlook emails? |
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Answer» HI all...i did a format on my c drive and re-installed windows xp...i BACKED up all my data but forgot to back up my .pst FILES.....now i really need them urgently and have no idea how to get them back..the emails are not on the exchange server EITHER...i have tried various different data recovery utilities and softwares...pls HELP!!Gone. Search the backups for *.pst though you may get lucky... |
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Solve : Lock button in Vista? |
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Answer» Well this is a preventative question. I bought a new computer (Dell Inspiron 530) a while back and it is using Vista which I am getting used to. I noticed a small lock button and Lock in the START menu which I obviously have not used. My wife uses this computer also and I am afraid that either she or I will hit that button accidentally since it is on the same list as switch users. Can that lock be removed from the system or can you at least tell me what to do when we hit it, (it will happen). We each have admin ACCOUNTS but neither have passwords. I hate typing it in every time I log in. An administrator account does not show up in the accounts list. Is there one that I should assign a password or does it matter. Your best ADVICE would be appreciated before I am locked out one day. Thanks everyone.How to Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Vista: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/120503-lock-computer-enable-disable.htmlI pasted gpedit.msc into the start button prompt and got a window but it looks like a normal explorer window with docs, pics etc. Do I navigate some other place once the window opens? I am a little intimidated to go into the registry to try that method. thanks again.You don't need to go into the registry. To avoid doing so, FOLLOW the "Through a Download" approach under Method TWO on the link Broni provided. |
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Solve : How to change shortcut Icon?? |
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Answer» I know normally I can change a shortcut ICON by right clicking, going to Properties and click on "Change Icon", but on one program Serif Photoplus 10 the "change Icon" BOX is blanked out. Anyway to change this Icon please? |
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Solve : Flash folder? |
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Answer» I have the following files in my Flash folder with the path C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\ |
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Solve : outlook 2007 and outlook web access help!? |
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Answer» hi all...i have an outlook 2007 installed and CONFIGURED. Before i had joined the company due to a problem, they had some users use outlook web access instead of outlook 2007. Now it says in outlook web access that they have their inbox quota full. so i reconfigured the outlook 2007, did a send and RECEIVE and GOT all of their emails from outlook web access to outlook 2007..now they are able to receiev emails on outlook 2007 but are not able to send for some reason. AND also, they are not able to receive emails to outlook web access.....but they can send it from there..any ideas??..THANKS. |
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Solve : half loaded programs on desktop? |
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Answer» Have you tried changing the background image? |
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Solve : problem on adobe activation? |
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Answer» EVERY TIME i OPEN the adobe acrobat there is something that pups-up. that is adobe activation. but when i activate, this WOULD be the result activatiom unsuccessful. i can print because it pups-up. help me please.You'll need to contact Adobe DIRECTLY for this issue. http://www.adobe.com/support |
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Solve : PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME DESPERATELY WITH MICROSOFT WORD AND ENDNOTE REF PROB? |
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Answer» Hi I have a problem. I am writing up my thesis and I use microsoft word 2003 on windows XP. I put my references in using ENDNOTE and WHILST doing this I have accidently pressed the UNFORMAT CITATIONS button. I have since done FORMAT BIOLIOGRAPHY to reformat, but my references are now inserted in the field code format which is BASICALLY a load of jiberish. I have to highlight my TEXT after every citation and right click the mouse to then select toggle field codes to then put them in normal format in my text which is BLOOD style. |
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Solve : Not enough disk space when scanning? |
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Answer» This problem may be related to my earier question. My C: drive has 156Gb free space. I get the warning before I have to specify where I'm going to save the image.i want dis computer todaysend it to me todayIt must be some Arcsoft Photo glitch. However... I checked their site pretty well, including forums, and there is no single reference to such an error. Did you try to email them?Quote from: Broni on December 05, 2007, 08:49:23 AM It must be some Arcsoft Photo glitch. Just a shot in the DARK, since I don't know what brand this scanner is, but HP's website DOES have a reference to such an error. The reason I came back and ASKED what brand it was. Really should have done that in the first place. Here's what HP has to say: Quote http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/fastFaqLiteDocument?lc=en&cc=uk&dlc=en&docname=bus05570 Don't know if it's even relevant, haven't heard back from the OP on what brand it was. He has this posted on several forums, so maybe he found an answer somewhere else.Nice find.My scanner is a Canon Canoscan 8800F, connected via USB. I Use Vista Business. According to Computer, my C: drive has 157gb free (169,630,883,846 bytes). Am I misreading/misinterpreting this?Quote 157gb free (169,630,883,846 bytes). Am I misreading/misinterpreting this?No. 8 bits(b)=1 byte(B) 1024B =1KB 1024KB=1MB 1024MB=1GB 1024GB=1TBI tried to contact Arcsoft via their e-mail support address but you have to specify your product from a very limited selection which doesn't include Photo Studio, Elements or Scan Gear. I have sent my question via their customer feedback address. I have posted this query on other forums without any luck. I'm fairly sure that lots of other people would have the same problem and I have a nagging suspicion that the SOLUTION will turn out to be terribly obvious. |
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Solve : disabling of dictionary using javascript? |
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Answer» Hi |
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Solve : converting downloaded tv shows to mpeg or avi?? |
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Answer» I've been downloading a series that's been on tv because I keep MISSING the episodes through bit torrent. I want to put them onto dvds so they can be played in dvd players, but I'm not sure what type of files the videos are. I use VLC media player to play them because when I click on the file it asks what I want to open the file with. Do I need to know what type of file the videos are to do this?Yes.well you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg. BUT if you have a dvd burning software like nero or sonic, and the program recognizes your file, all you'd have to do is burn it to dvd. burning software will convert your file automatically to mpg2, standard dvd file type, so that it can burn properly. You should check the software settings first to be sure it is ok. Quote well you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg.Really?i figured it out...KINDA DUMB too, i used dvd flick and instead of having it show "useable" files, i told it show show all files and they showed up and dvd flick didn't show an error and it burned it to the dvds perfectly.Nice going Quote from: Broni on December 03, 2007, 09:07:44 PM Quotewell you just download codecs. K-Lite codec pack or something like that would help. Then, you can convert to avi or mpg.Really? Well, sure. WinAVI couldn't convert things unless I had the right programs installed. Like quicktime was a no go unless I had quicktime stuff installed. But DVD burning software like Nero or Sonic don't necessarily require anything mroe than a dvd burner and the software and everything else will be taken care of by the software itself once you configure it right. Looks like you got it solved. I would also SUGGEST the program mediacoder. |
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Solve : Upgraded old 98 to windows 2000 but installed OS twice?? |
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Answer» when my computer boots up, it now makes me make a choice between two different WINDOWS 2000 OS. I recently upgraded my windows 98 to 2000, and it seems to have installed twice, how do i get rid of the one I don't use? THANKS, CTo install Window so it it's the only OS you have to do a clean install which includes formating the HARD drive. |
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Solve : mobile? |
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Answer» PLEASE helpI used this: and it TOLD me to vote for #1Users Manual. If you do not have Acrobat DLoad and install FOXIT to READ it...it's a PDF document. |
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Solve : java errors? |
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Answer» Hi Thank you very much for your guidance. Don't forget to put -Xmx in front of that number.Thanks a lot, will have to try it another time, will post back with results. OK. I'd also download, and install Firefox to see if same thing will happen there.1 last question if you don't mind, I have .99GB of RAM, what is the value I should start with. I am not sure of the MB to GB value translations.It's listed as .99GB=990MB, so most likely, you have 1024MB. Start with 512MB.Thanks again, will do.....tomorrow. Have a great evening.Bring me good news |
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Solve : Msn not functioning? |
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Answer» My Windows Live Messenger is not functioning properly. Each time I sign in computer freezes. Strange thing is that other users with a different account can sign in no problem from my computer. FURTHERMORE I can sign in on any other Windows Live on other PC's. |
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Solve : Please help! Losing hard drive space!!? |
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Answer» I have an hp PAVILION notebook with vista that is about a year old. In the past week, I've noticed that I'm almost out of disk space. Its a 105gb hd that only has about 300mb left. I started uninstalling programs with the uninstall feature but would end up with even less space. I've run spyware scans, and virus scans with numerous different programs. I've used disk cleanup and defragment. I've removed all pictures, movies, and songs, but I'm still showing low disc space. I've got a few small programs left on there but they are essential ones. I've run regedit and I do still find items from old programs in there that I delete, but the disk space is still low and doesn't increase even after uninstalling programs. My c: drive is showing that it is working properly. I don't know what else to do besides wipe it all out and start over. Please help!!! Its a 1gb hd that only has about 300mb left.I'm trying to recall when was the last time, I've seen 1GB hard drive?? Windows 95? Certainly, not with Vista.Thanks for pointing out my typo. Its a 105gb drive.Get Disc Space Reporter: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Disc-Space-Reporter.shtml, and SEE what's taking space.I'll try that thank you!I tried to download it and it SHOWS Error Diskspacereporter.exe is not a valid win32 application. You certainly have some OS problems. Is the laptop still under warranty?Yes it is. I did find another version and it downloaded and is running. Even though I've run avg and bitdefender numerous times, could a virus be the problem with the hd? Download HijackThis: http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download Click on Download HijackThis Installer Post HijackTHis log.Okay I ran report disc space and found the problem. I've been messing with this daily for the past two WEEKS and it took a few minutes with help from you to figure it out. THANK YOU! I found movies on there that I had burned and had deleted from the computer drive but they are still in the burn program. They are all showing up in the report. Your great, thanks again!!!Glad to help |
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Solve : virtual machine and ghost? |
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Answer» Hello everyone. |
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Solve : Pointing an Executable to a different target? |
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Answer» Well, I'm assuming that I'll be around longer than ten years! Anyway...here's to the 'chase!'CD's were NOT given a "Death sentence" from DVD's or HD-DVDs. |
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Solve : java help neened? |
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Answer» Quote from: manadude2 on July 10, 2009, 04:04:22 PM Those aren't HARDWARE specs."ram 128 , 29% free , processor is 1300 mhz" is part of his hardware specs. Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 10, 2009, 08:33:37 PM 1300Mhz CPU and 128MB of RAM.Yes, 128MB is just too little RAM to run Win XP with satisfaction for most users. Win XP may run on 128MB but it would be a frustrating experience. One other component which hasn't been mentioned but which is significant in terms of Win XP performance is the display adapter/video card. Some helpful information REGARDING that computer and where it stands with regard to the possibililty of RUNNING Win XP can be obtained by runing this: http://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/ |
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Solve : play key for other media players? |
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Answer» i am wanting to know how to get the play key on my keyboard to work on other media players e.g vlcAutoHotKey can do it. |
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Solve : Windows Live Mail cannot display emails? |
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Answer» Whenever i open Windows Live Mail, i get a message saying 'folder could not be displayed' (see picture below) its nothing to do with low disk space or memory, it has never done this before and i've not installed any new software recently. Also it wont download my EMAILS i just get an error message (see second picture below). What can i do to fix this, please help. Thanks. |
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Solve : How to make icons larger....? |
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Answer» I can make the whole toolbar LARGER vertical, but cant figure out how to make the actual icon larger. Is it possible? Go to Start>settings>control panel>Display>Appearance>Advanced>Select Icon on drop down menu and adjust size. Ok...that was perfect for my DESKTOP. Now, after I open up Firefox, an icon opens up at the bottom of my screen. Its that icon in which I'm trying to make larger. Thanks again Right-click anywhere on the Desktop (as long as you're not on top of an icon) -> Personalize -> Adjust font size (DPI), change it to "Large size." -> reboot. That will usually change the size of everything on the taskbar as well. |
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Solve : Two operating systems, how do I delete one?? |
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Answer» Okay, I'm sorry if this is being posted on the WRONG forum topic. full NTSC partition or a "quick" version of that, or a FAT partition. Tell it you want to do a full NTSC partition Darn, and all this time, I've been using PAL format. Quote from: patio on July 11, 2009, 08:54:40 AM I'll never understand people's reluctance to a wipe and clean install... I think there are several schools of thought on this one. I know someone who wipes his PC every 60 days. I'll never understand why, but it works for him... Many people view a wipe and clean install as a "cop-out": they never find out what the real problem is, so they decide to resolve the problem and learn something in the process. Of course some have poor-to-nonexistent backup procedures, so they'll ALWAYS be reluctant to wipe and reinstall. As for myself, it depends on how much time it takes to figure out or resolve a problem. Since consultants charge by the hour, wiping and reinstalling can often be more cost effective than cleaning off 100+ Trojans. Vista Service PACK install failures are almost always a wipe-and-reinstall in my book, since there are just too many variables with something like that...In this case since the conditions are self-inflicted i don't see how it would be a cop-out... |
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Solve : Help printing only selected items from a PDF doc.? |
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Answer» HELLO to all. I have been trying to print only selected text and icons/pictures from PDFs and not the background of the page as this is never plain and always has some embeded image and colours. After printing the PDFs i do not want any backgrounds just my chosen text/pictures on plain white paper. One thing i tried while in Adobe Reader was to access "layers" tab(view/navigation panel/layers)but the options are always greyed out and not selectable, i think this is because under the "security" tab "DOCUMENT assembly" is "not allowed". What i have been doing upto this point is just highlighting the text i want to print and copy/paste to "notepad", ARRANGE and then print. Long windin way and i only have the text from the PDFs and none of the pictures/icons. I have Microsoft WORD 2007 installed if using this in some way could do the trick, i didnt know. Any HELP on this most welcome, thanks. If you want to get pictures/images from a PDF into your other document for printing, you'll definitely need to use Word. As you've seen, Notepad won't do that. But, you can copy images from a PDF into Word. |
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Solve : Steam, anyone else ahving trouble?? |
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Answer» Hey guys, any gamers out there will have noticed that more and more games run on Steam. Other than what comes out of my kettle, what the heck is "steam"?http://store.steampowered.com/ One of Valve's brilliant ideas . For downloading games, digital rights management (copy protection), and multiplayer stuff. Not that I'm against copy protection or anything, but a lot of people have issues with Steam. Personally, I've only ever had one issue, which I have yet to rectify, but that's another story. (Of course, I only own one Steam game. Refuse to get another at this point.) Nyir, 1. Exactly what games are you having issues with? Is it ALL Steam games? Certain ones? Please provide a complete list of what Steam games you have, which ones install ok, and which ones fail. 2. Are you trying to install the games over their old, existing directories? If you are, don't. Back up any save files you want and delete the old installations. Trying to install any game over an old installation will often RESULT in errors overwriting certain files or a failed installation. 3. Have you completely deleted, rebooted, then reinstalled Steam? 4. Is ANY other non-Steam game or program giving issues at all?Alright, as it stands, I intend to re install Dawn of War II and Empire: Total Wars. As for installing over the old directories, I'm not sure, though that would probably make sense if that is the problem since the restore didn't work properly. I recently deleted steam because it was driving me insane (wasn't letting the system shut down properly), so I'll try installing it again. It seems that only the Steam games are having problems. Installed several other non-steam games without any trouble. Quote from: Nyir on July 14, 2009, 03:17:56 AM Alright, as it stands, I intend to re install Dawn of War II and Empire: Total Wars. Yeah, I had the same problem with Steam on my XP system, wouldn't shutdown properly as long as Steam was running. Never bothered finding a solution, since Steam won't let me play Dawn of War II because it says my cd-key is already registered to someone else. I find that interesting since I got the game brand new directly from the distributor. Long story, not relevant. Like I said, try completely removing Steam and any games associated with it. Completely remove any directories/files associated with either. If you're comfortable enough, check for and remove any registry entries pertaining to Steam or Steam powered games. Reboot, then try again. Steam is horrible. It's got to be one of the worst things I've ever seen a game COMPANY do. I thought SecuROM was annoying, but Steam definitely takes the cake.Hahaha, yeah, steam is rather irritating. Thanks for all your help, it has been greatly appreciated. |
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Solve : Trying to find something? |
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Answer» I'm not sure where I should post this QUESTION. |
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Solve : Transfer data to HDD - New MoBo? |
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Answer» Hello All! I'm GOING to install a NEW MoBo.... I know I must install my OS (Vista) and then the New MoBo CD with drivers on the clean HDD..... My question is.... Do I use the latest backup I have and install those files on that HDD..... If So, how do I do that properly..... I've used ACRONIS Migrate 07 with success, but never changed out a MoBo.... The old adage applies.... "When not SURE "HOW" to do something....DON'T - just ask those who know!..... THANKS |
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Solve : did a recovery 2 months ago and now...? |
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Answer» I did a recovery on my laptop about 2 months ago, then I was STILL having issues with the pc and took it to the computer shop and had it fixed sort of. I go home and I realized about a few weeks later that my Microsoft software was not there anymore. Now I need my MS Word and Perfect and all the rest back. Is there a way to do that without purchasing again at the store? I have an Acer Notebook with Windows Vista Home PREMIUM and it came with Microsoft Office 2007 but don't know which one, I think Standard. Thanks.If it shipped with those products liscensed and installed one option is to use the hidden recovery partition to RESTORE the machine to Day One status... Contact Acer for some replacement CDs... Agreed. And ask them how to access the hidden recovery partition...if you re-do it PROPERLY all those programs should be there. |
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Solve : caps lock? |
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Answer» i use a wireless keyboard, hence no light to show caps lock on, for example when i put in passwords, you cannot see that you have type in capitals or lower case, so you only know when the message tells you your caps lock is on, this is frustrating, does any one know if it is possible to have a setting so you know the caps lock is on, for example a setting that will show up on your screen to say caps lock is on. You may like this: hello there, you did not tell me your web site in your reply, many thanks. Allan It was removed by a mod to prevent spam. I'm surprised some manufacturers do this. Not the first time I've SEEN it though.Actually the link was direct to an .exe... That and the WOT SCORE for the link wasn't that healthy either.Quote from: allan1957 on April 28, 2009, 03:47:59 AM i use a wireless keyboard, hence no light to show caps lock on...I wireless keyboard can, indeed, have a light. However, it may be on the wireless receiver UNIT rather than on the keyboard. So, take at look at your receiver unit. And, depending on your keyboard software, you may be able to enable on-screen display when Caps Lock is turned on or off. My Logitech software has that feature; the on-screen display of "Caps Lock On" or "Caps Lock Off" stays on screen for about 3 seconds and then disappears. You might ALSO like a audible tone when turning Caps Lock on or off. To enable it, go to Control Panel, open Accessibility Options, and check the box for ToggleKeys. |
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Solve : Changing Windows start up wav? |
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Answer» Just for grins I would love to swap the sound file (wav?) that PLAYS as windows XP starts off after booting. Anyone know where I would need to go and what file would need to be removed/replaced/swapped out to accomplish this?You want to change the Windows XP startup sound? If so .... do the following ... 1. Open up your Control Panel If you want to edit the sound that you currently have, then these can be found in the “C:\Windows\Media” DIRECTORY. I would copy the file to an easy to access location and rename the file before starting just so you have the original STILL in place and then have your edited file copied back to the "C:\Windows\Media" directory when finished. Thanks that's too cool!your welcome. Hey, a holloween themed windows wouldn't be bad for October 31st. LOL |
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Solve : Cluster Help? |
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Answer» Am I right in that FAT 16 can only support up to a 2. GB Hard Drive? # FAT12: The oldest type of FAT uses a 12-bit binary NUMBER to hold the cluster number. A volume formatted using FAT12 can hold a maximum of 4,086 clusters, which is 2^12 minus a few values (to allow for reserved values to be used in the FAT). FAT12 is therefore most suitable for smaller volumes, and is used on floppy disks and hard disk partitions smaller than about 16 MB. Then there's this one with a table showing OS/FAT compatibility. OK I think I know ware I am geting lost on FAT 16 and FAT 32? If you use FAT 16 on a Big or Small Hard Drive it must cover the whole Hard Drive with Cluters RIGHT??? So if you have a small Hard Drive it will not be able to put 65,526 Cluters because it will not be able to fit them all on the Hard Drive RIGHT??? So it will put down a diferant number of Clusters but it still must cover the whole Hard Drive RIGHT??? Quote So if you have a small Hard Drive it will not be able to put 65,526 Cluters because it will not be able to fit them all on the Hard Drive RIGHT??? No, the cluster number remains the same but the cluster size diminishes. See the table here and NOTE how the cluster size increases as the disk size also increases. Quote If you use FAT 16 on a Big or Small Hard Drive it must cover the whole Hard Drive with Cluters RIGHT??? You haven't defined what you consider to be Big or Small. Fat16 is not supported (cannot be used) on disks (partitions) larger than 2gb (see here) and see my reply to your post here. What I ment is this. If you use FAT 16 on a Hard Drive that is 2,048 M.B. It will put 65,526 Clusters down and every Cluster will be 32 kB Now what I don't get is if the Hard Drive is 720 M.B. it will put down less Clusters. And the Cluster size will not be 32 kB Now I do get that the max number of Cluster is 65,526 not that it will put that many on every Hard Drive. This it what I ment??The cluster size will always be 32kb...... Do the math to find out how many clusters will be created on any size drive...FAT16. For a logical drive of 720mb the cluster size will be 16k not 32k The table below is extracted from kb67321 Quote Drive Size FAT Type Sectors Cluster Quote from: Dusty No, the cluster number remains the same but the cluster size diminishes.OOPSIE, I boobed on that statement, the cluster number obviously must also diminish. Doing the math shows that on a 720mb logical drive with a cluster size of 16k there will be approx 45,000 clusters. Sorry about the error. Ok I have the chart you sent me on FAT 16. So if you have a Hard Drive 512 M.B. in size the Clusters will be 16 kB in size and it will need 32 Sectors to make every Cluster. And if you have a Hard Drive 1024 M.B. in size the Cluters will be 32 kB in size and it will need 64 Sectors to make every Cluster. So I see that the Cluster size changes because every Setor is 412 Bytes in size and it may take more or less of them to make every Cluster RIGHT???Quote So I see that the Cluster size changes because every Setor is 412 Bytes in size and it may take more or less of them to make every Cluster RIGHT?Huh?? I don't know where you get the idea that every sector is 412 bytes in size but I'll assume that it's a typo for 512 bytes - so YES!!! Every sector is 512 bytes in size and the number of sectors per cluster and the number of clusters per logical drive can vary with the logical drive size. The maximum number of clusters per logical drive using the FAT16 system is 65,526.Ok I got the chart for FAT 16 and all the diferant size Hard Drives it supports and Sector per Cluster and Size of Cluster. Do you have a chart for FAT 32 like that??OK I have it and I think I have put everything down for FAT 12 FAT 16 FAT 32. Please go through my list to see if I have it correct? And you will see some things BLANK because I did not know and can not finde what to put. If anyone know please fill in my chart and past it in the reply thanks. F.A.T Type = 12 Maximum Partition size = 16 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = 4,086 Cluster Size = 4. k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 8. F.A.T Type = 16 Maximum Partition size = 16 M.B. / 127 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = 65,526 Cluster Size = 2 k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 4. F.A.T Type = 16 Maximum Partition size = 128 M.B. / 255 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = Cluster Size = 4. k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 8. F.A.T Type = 16 Maximum Partition size = 256 M.B. / 511 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = Cluster Size = 8. k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 16 . k.B. F.A.T Type = 16 Maximum Partition size = 512 M.B. / 1023 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = Cluster Size = 16 k>B. Sectors Per Cluster = 32 F.A.T Type = 16 Maximum Partition size = 1024 M.B. / 1047 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters = Cluster Size = 32 k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 64 F.A.T Type = 32 Maximum Partition size = 32.52 M.B. / 260 M.B. Maximum number of Clusters Cluster Size = 0.5 k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 1. F.A.T Type = 32 Maximum Partition size = 260 M.B. / 8. G.B. Maximum number of Clusters Cluster Size = 4. k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 8. F.A.T Type = 32 Maximum Partition size = 8. G.B. / 16 G.B. Maximum number of Clusters Cluster Size = 8. k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 16 F.A.T Type = 32 Maximum Partition size = 16 G.B. / 32 G.B. Maximum number of Clusters Cluster Size = 16 k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 32 F.A.T Type = 32 Maximum Partition size = 32 G.B. / 2. T.B. Maximum number of Clusters Cluster Size = 32 k.B. Sectors Per Cluster = 64 I am sorry for asking but do I have it yet? I do not know if I had a Reply my Computer was acting up with the posts THANKSDo you have what You have a table showing Logical Volume Size and Cluster size, just divide the Logical Volume size by the Cluster Size and you have the approximate number of clusters on that volume. You didn't really expect one of us to do that for you |
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Answer» I have just recently reinstalled my MS Office 2002, and I've noticed that when I attempt to open OUTLOOK, I get the gray screen that says Unable to display the folder. I am running Windows XP Prof. version 5.1. I must have clicked on something that I shouldn't have. Could somebody please tell me how to get my display back? If you need more info. for this problem, please LET me know. Thanks a bunch. DaveyboyUninstall and reinstallAllan, |
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Solve : you have an older version of flashflayer or your Java is turned off?? |
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Answer» Previous information about whether "jusched.exe" is RUNNING I got from him and may not have been correct. I am on the problem PC now and do not see jusched.exe running in task manager with either IE or FF. |
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Solve : Outlook mail needs to be rebuilt ??? |
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Answer» In outlook, it will show that it receives messages for the day, but when listed in order from TODAY to OLDEST there is nothing showing in the messages. However, when listed oldest to today, I can see the messages. This just STARTED. Can someone help me clear this up. |
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Solve : Excel date of birth help? |
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Answer» Hi, Does anyone know how to convert Date of Births to an actual age in the column next to the DOB's?? I want to not have to manually figure out what each persons age would be currently for example in a spreadsheet of peoples DOB's. DateDiff ...Where did you get that function? It's not in my Excel 2007. Here's my solution for a person 30 years old: DOB Current Date Age 9/15/1978 9/24/2008 12:11 30 With forumulas displayed: DOBCurrent Date Age 28748=NOW() =(B2-A2)/365.25 Note: I used 365.25 as the divider to account for leap years. Quote from: soybean on September 24, 2008, 10:11:23 AM Where did you get that function? It's not in my Excel 2007. Visual Basic For Applications. My mistake though- I thought that all the global VBA functions were available in formulas.Okay that was a huge help thank you, but I have about 80 DIFFERENT DOBs going down a column, is there are way to just drag the formula down the age column while having the numbers of the rows change (i.e. in the formula =(b2-a2)/365.25, change the b2-a2 to b3-a3, without having to type the formula 80 times??Quote from: amsmit09 on September 24, 2008, 12:36:27 PM Okay that was a huge help thank you, but I have about 80 different DOBs going down a column, is there are way to just drag the formula down the age column while having the numbers of the rows change (i.e. in the formula =(b2-a2)/365.25, change the b2-a2 to b3-a3, without having to type the formula 80 times?? The Fill Down COMMAND. if you paste the selection in the topmost column, select that column to the end of your list. Then (in Excel 2003, anyway) select the EDIT->Fill->Down command. I just tested- and in my version, it also allows you to simply paste the formula. Excel adjusts the references accordingly.Your a genious, you just saved me an hour a day!!! I got Excel for dummies and it didn't tell me all that! Thank you so much Your Welcome! That's what we're all here for Actually one last thing...is there a way to delete the column with the =NOW() date without ruining the ages. Or maybe a way to copy that column without the formulas. I have to use a certain format to import this into another program and it has to GO column 1:DOB, Column 2: Age. Do you know what i mean? Thanks againRegarding the TECHNIQUE for copying formulas down, it can be several ways, like many tasks in Excel. In addition to The Fill Down command, dragging the "fill handle" is another way; see How to use the Auto Fill Options button in Excel. Copy and Paste can also be used; multiple rows can be selected for the paste command.Quote from: amsmit09 on September 24, 2008, 12:54:23 PM Actually one last thing...is there a way to delete the column with the =NOW() date without ruining the ages. Or maybe a way to copy that column without the formulas. I have to use a certain format to import this into another program and it has to go column 1:DOB, Column 2: Age. Do you know what i mean?Will that other program import directly from Excel, or do you need to save the Excel data in a different format before you can import? I believe you need to keep all formulas in your main Excel file; otherwise, you'll have to recreate it each time you want to update it. If you only want import the age column, you could use Copy and Paste Special | Values to paste the values, not the formulas, from the age column to a separate Excel workbook. Then, you could save that file as Text (.txt) or Comma Separated Value (.csv), or whatever works best for the import procedure. Edit: Just for the info, I'll be away from my computer for awhile. Ok thank you Copy, Paste Special worked for me and then I was able to delete the other columns with the formulas. It was not the formulas behind the numbers that mattered, but the fact that I was deleting a column that the formula was using so then is messed up the Values. Thanks!!!! so what if i need to convert the whole column for example DOB Age 02/09/90 ? |
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Solve : phone dialer help? |
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Answer» I need some HELP finding a program that is free and I had it before. |
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Solve : OpenOffice.org saving as wrong file format? |
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Answer» My OPENOFFICE KEEPS saving what is supposed to be an .ODT as a 'file'. |
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Solve : Converting a numbered list into paragraph form automatically? |
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Answer» I have made a LONG list that I want to quickly CONVERT to one long PARAGRAPH instantly because it would take to long other WISE. Can you help me out?!list is in list.txt |
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Solve : built a com now stuck? |
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Answer» I decided to try and build a com.i am using BIOSTAR A760G M2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard...AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX......OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N800SR4GK.these 3 parts came as a package deal.when i turn on the system and i get a screen that says windows was not started successfully because of a power failure or it wasn't shut down correctly.on the same screen it gives you a few choices....to start in safe mode....runs windows normally and a couple other options.after not selecting any of those it goes to a blue screen and this is what it says: |
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Solve : true crypt help? |
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Answer» I put truecrypt on my COMPUTER and would like to know if any one knows if there's a way to BOOT up without having to enter my enormous code I MADE up.I just want to encrypt my computer against hackers not my HOUSEHOLD. |
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Solve : How to send a message to network computers? |
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Answer» How to send a message to network computersThere are two general ways to send a message to network computer(s), the "Windows Messenger" Service is disabled by default in XP SP3, Vista, and Windows 7 so net send won't work with those as recipients. I haven't tried it but is it correct that this windows messenger is for computer network messenger like an upgraded net send? thanks |
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Solve : Windows Media Player error msg? |
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Answer» hi! If this was typed in legible English instead of txtspk you probably would have gotten many more replies... there r many genius here, so i thought zat zis language wud hve been more appropriateIt's not.try reinstalling your sound card driver if it did not fixed then try installing codec. Im using media player codec pack. its what I am using, pretty effective. |
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Solve : Cannot empty recycle bin in the normal way? |
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Answer» XP Home, SP3, IE8. Any ideas?Yes, make sure you have backups. It may be just something simple. But your don't know. So first order is to have a usable backup. After thank you can tweak the system. Or look for malware.Thanks for replying GEEK. I've run all the suggested checks for malware,spyware,viruses, hijack this etc and all is clear which is why l thought l'd start on this forum first. I've tried a restore prior to when l thought the problem started, but this doesn't cure it. When you say backups, backups of what? The items in there are "rubbish" so do not require backups. l do however have the original XP SP1 install disk, but as l now have SP3 and IE8 there is no way l'm going through all that again just for this, l'll live with it! Tweak the system? Yes please, but l've got no idea where to start hence my question. RegardsWhat I was trying to say is this: When software begins to behave in ways that we do do recognize, there is the possibility that any part of the structure is damaged. Although Windows is a robust system, it can not and does not generate error messages that give a clear WARMING about a problem. Many of the error events and just tucked into the event log and most users do not bother to look there. So you need a FULL backup of everything you have that is important to you. In some cases you can not do a repair of the system. The only fix is to restore the whole system from a backup of a week ago. This is not the same as the 'system restore' thing in XP. A popular method is to "clone" the whole hard drive onto another drive and remove it from the machine. Some users do this once a week. Backups are like underwear. You need them, but people don't often talk about them. Thanks Geek, Gotcha! Sorry, bit slow on the uptake there. Actually, will probably need a new hard drive soon. The one l have is a tad old now, and not very great on the gigabytes front! Will have a look around at larger drives/prices etc. Thanks for your input. Regards |
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Solve : the screen shows thorugh to another screen? |
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Answer» When I open any PROGRAM the screen only partly opens so that I can see another program that is also open. If I only have one program open, the screen does not fully show the bar at the top with the minimizer and closer. If I pass the mouse over the MISSING part of the screen sometimes it comes into view as LONG as the mouse is hovering at the missing spot. Another example: in outlook express the message shows, but the words that are part of the outlook program does not show, but where the words are located are holes in the page that show any other screen from a DIFFERENT program that is open. I'm mystified at this and cannot FIGURE out how to fix it.Sounds like Vista with Aero Glass enabled... |
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Solve : CD Copy Protection? |
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Answer» Hey Guys, Does anyone know a copy protection program , which can PROTECT up to 700MB of Files except WTM cd protection?TrueCrypt...Does this WORK with CDs or do i NEED another program for CDs |
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Solve : Acronis 2009 "Automatic consolidation" question? |
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Solve : Master Boot Record help? |
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Answer» I need help understanding how the Recovory Console in win xp works?? If an invalid or nonstandard partition table signature is detected, you will be prompted whether you WANT to continue. If you are not having problems accessing your drives, you should not continue. Writing a new master boot record to your system partition could damage your partition tables and cause your partitions to become inaccessible. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_fixmbr.mspxWell even if your MBR is invaled or anything how can it make a NEW one??? Your MBR is maid at instalation right ??Quote Your MBR is maid at instalation right ??The MBR is created when the drive is partitioned. The old fdisk program did this in Windows 98. If the MBR was damaged somehow, we would fix it with: FDISK /mbr The was often needed after playing with the early distros of Linus a few years ago. Normally there would not be a reason to have the MBR damaged. Some kind of Toot Kit might try to alter the MBR. Some third party PROGRAMS do it. With Windows 2000 and XP it was a case of programs like System Commander or Partition Magic that messed up the MBR. Now with Windows Vista and Windows 7, we have to learn it all over again. The new thing is now the GUID. Please don't ask me what I know about GUID, becasue I will be very embarrassed to tell you how little I understand it. I know that can be fixed via recovery console. use your installation cd to boot and choose recovery console... If you need help you may type help on the recovery console to give you list of command available... good luck. Quote from: nymph4 on September 11, 2009, 07:29:22 PM Well even if your MBR is invaled or anything how can it make a NEW one??? The fixmbr command in Recovery Console writes new MBR code to a hard disk. Thus it "fixes" (repairs) the MBR. |
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Solve : would like help with cleaning my computer of programs that are not needed? |
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Answer» computer running slow |
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