asked me how I wanted to control the program.
Update: at this point, ZA's official workaround is to uninstall MS's
Update. It looks like they are throwing the ball back into MS's court.
Richard P.
Can you explain in more detail what this means? I have nothing in the Programs dialog of the Zone
was a much simpler process which I would like to go back
to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within
the Fuji program.
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Actually, as of the Feb. 2009 transition, only 2 Washington, DC
stations, 7.1 and 9.1, will broadcast on VHF as digital signals.
Channels 4, 5, 7, and 9 will go still away along with the rest of analog
channels. The rest of the DC digital lineup will still be UHF.
Richard P.
Looks like we
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I think that this will be quite a surprise for all the people that went
out and spent $ on UHF installations, only to find that they will have
to spend more $ on VHF/UHF installations. It won't make the broadcasters
look good.
Richard P.
I just spoke to one of the local TV station's
Anyone else having trouble with updating AVG Free this morning? I am, as
is a relative 1000 miles away. Just looking for verification.
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I just checked again and it finally went through OK. It's been down
since 10:00AM. Thanks for the verification. I was getting concerned that
it was internal.
Richard P.
Steve at Verizon wrote:
Yes. Mine went through several iterations of installing updates with
the last one requesting
It will still be a digital signal on VHF/UHF channels, which you won't
be able to see on your analog set without a converter box.
Richard P.
Does this mean that my emergency, battery-operated analog TV set will in fact
continue to work on the VHF channels? When we're having a hurricane
This article about Internet speeds and traffic throttling was on the BBC
site:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7483675.stm
Richard P.
BBC NEWS
Virgin rapped on broadband speeds
*A complaint lodged by BT about the speeds of Virgin Media's broadband
service has been upheld
Can anyone recommend a biometric (thumb print preferably), flash drive
that they've had experience with?
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channel assignment, come Feb. '09, which should
improve reception tremendously.
Richard P.
John Duncan Yoyo wrote:
Check out antennaweb.org for a chart of what you can expect to receive
from your location with an outdoor antenna.
On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 10:14 AM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED
The limit of security that is needed in this case is if the flash drive
were lost, will the finder be able to get to the information by easily
defeating the biometrics?
Richard P.
Can anyone recommend a biometric (thumb print preferably), flash drive
that they've had experience
How much RAM does the computer have? As the programs automatically get
bigger and more complicated, the computer requires more memory just to
keep up with the same speed.
Richard P.
Ranbo wrote:
Also, thought sites were loading slowly due to FireFox, because seem to load
somewhat faster
AVG Free 8.x does have an Anti-Spyware component with its Anti-Virus. I
don't don't how comprehensive it is as I supplement my system with
Webroot's Spy Sweeper. I do know that AVG 8.x scans for and finds a lot
more things than 7.x.
Richard P.
mike wrote:
Am I mistaken or is there only free
Virginia Tech has been putting together a map which shows/compares
Internet Speed Tests for different regions, which is enhanced through
users entering their own data. Probably worth a look:
http://www.ecorridors.vt.edu/maps/broadbandmap.php
Richard P
Agreed. You can also search for coverage. Here's one interesting example:
http://cellphones.lovetoknow.com/Cell_Phone_Service_Area_Comparison
Richard P.
I doubt large parts of Montana actually have any cell coverage. If
they're going camping, they'll need a satellite phone
are not affected by this blended threat.
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I was referring to point-and-shoot digital cameras that have the lag.
It's good to know that DSLR's don't have this issue, but until their
price gets down to a more reasonable level, I'll have to wait. Thanks
for the clarification.
Richard P.
Are we talking DSLR's or point and shoot
:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/technology/7417496.stm
Published: 2008/05/24 12:04:03 GMT
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I would start by looking at Windows Task Manager while in a normal
startup mode and see if anything is using too much CPU power. Also, are
you getting any error codes when it freezes?
Richard P.
Every time I start the computer (Dell running XP), the computer freezes as
soon as any activity
at this time. In the meantime, everything is working properly
so I'll pass on Driver Agent for now.
Thanks for the advice.
Richard P.
John wrote:
Has anyone used Driver Agent? I tried it and it reports that 7 drivers
(21%), are not up to date. But when I go through the individual driver's
National
Hospital.
It's a different world out there...
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Are you behind a corporate firewall and/or on a networked computer? If
so, the IT department may have rules set up to filter the mail.
Richard P.
I did; also have the automatically add people I email to Safe Senders.
david
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Computer Guys email coming in marked
Sounds like good advice, especially for troubleshooting. I wonder how
many cable/components have been replaced along the way that might have
been saved by wiping the contacts as you did.
Richard P.
I want to pass on a helpful hint that I uncovered recently. My
external FireWire/USB hard
$1.8 billion. The acquisition will make CBS one of the 10 most
popular Internet companies in the United States, with a combined 54
million unique users per month, and approximately 200 million users
worldwide, CBS said. Shares of CNet closed at $7.95 on Wednesday.
Richard P
steps and let me know the results at your
earliest convenience.
I questioned whether I needed to also address this issue with Compaq,
but haven't heard anything back from MS, nor do I expect to. I imagine
the debate between MS and HP is only just beginning.
Richard P.
Not sure if you
Are you speaking of Windows Sound Recorder or something else:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Recorder_(Windows)
If you are looking for a simple sound recording program, what about
Audacity?
Richard P.
I am trying to record old reel-to-reel tapes, on to CD. I did a
search on the Net
What's the best (easiest), way to check all of the drivers? Or do I have
to go through them one by one and try to update each one individually?
When I went to Compaq's website for my model, I didn't see anything
which indicated that new drivers were available:
http://tinyurl.com/5aco9c
I
Any comments or experiences about installing SP3? It popped up on my
Windows Update. Pros/Cons will be appreciated.
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Richard P.
Installed using the stand alone installer, worked fine, no problems. Only
issue I've heard is that it is not a good idea to create a slipstreamed xp
installer with sp 3 on a vista box. Other then that...no issues.
Mike
Any comments or experiences about installing
when guessing at whether one should click or not.
Richard P.
Have them upgrade to AVG Free 8.0. AVG puts this warning up every time
they do a major upgrade. The links they provide tend to steer you
toward the pay product but you can find the free version if you dig
around a bit. I upgraded
which is corrupting what is being written? While I have
no experience with Eudora, I would think that because you received
emails from several people correctly, that the problem might originate
from the incorrect email sender's computer/program. Good Luck.
Just my opinion,
Richard P
Will this Macromedia link help: Flash Settings Manager:
http://tinyurl.com/5kjv3
Also, Global Notifications Setting Panel:
http://tinyurl.com/ypwak
There you can set how often to check for Flash Updates
Richard P.
Ralph wrote:
WinXP, Firefox
First of all, I assume the Shockware Flash I
don't end up with too much left over. Hopefully, some more
experienced travelers will weigh in with their suggestions. FYI,
remember that Britain still is on it's own standard, if you end up going
there.
Richard P.
Does anyone know if the best way to get spending cash in the EU while on
travel
Has anyone tried out Skype for computer-to-computer calls? Comments please.
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provides a positive experience for
our Internet users.
Thanks Tony.
Richard P.
Tony B wrote:
Yet another reason to use OpenDNS.
http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/04/isps-error-page.html
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This article about the Flash Malware passively attacking visitors to USA
Today's website was in this issue of Windows Secrets. Another good
reason to use Flash Block:
http://windowssecrets.com/comp/080417
Richard P
As has been previously discussed in this forum, Flash done well and
responsibly is indeed a beautiful and useful thing. Flash done
carelessly and incessantly distracts from the information being sought
in the first place.
Richard P.
This article about the Flash Malware passively attacking
Not enough memory? Try shutting down other programs to see if the noise
diminishes or goes away.
Richard P.
When I launch a SuperFax 6.0 software program on my Windows XP computer, I
hear hard-drive activity. I had not heard this before. Any suggestions
.
Richard P.
Ralph wrote:
What decided it for me was I didn't want to leave the unit mounted, in
my car, where it might temp thieves.
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the first reinstall, I didn't waste my time with it the second
reinstall.
Richard P.
/snip/
I checked the MS Knowledge Base and got some OE-related hits that
looked, well, interesting.
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917288: Error message when you open
the Windows Address Book or you
are available at an
upcoming exit, including restaurants, hospitals, etc.
There is a subscription service available which offers much more, but I
haven't found a need for it yet.
Richard P.
Hi All! It's been a very frustrating spring. So far I've replaced my TX
because the touch screen stopped
It's all part of the hidden costs which have gradually been shifted over
to the consumer. Permanent copies of manuals, statements, and CD's which
used to be included with the product, are now having to be recreated by
each individual consumer. How's that for efficiency?
Richard P.
Which
hope that this behavior is an
overlooked bug and not a feature.
Richard P.
Someone that makes the mistake of not un-checking Photo Shop will end up
with a nasty surprise when they put their data flashdrive in, only to find
out that now they can only see images and their data is nowhere
It is interesting to note that just because someone mentions that they
don't like having pre-checked add-on software that has nothing to do
with the original program which they are updating, that they suddenly
get thrown into a group called not typical as well as Apple haters.
Richard P
to deal with Adobe's pre-checked add-ons.
Richard P.
A quick Google reveals this to be one very unpopular component to an
otherwise much appreciated program.
I guess you are supposed to right-click on the Adobe Photo Downloader
icon in the Taskbar and select either disable or exit from its menu
Un-checking the Auto Launch Adobe Photo Downloader on Device Connect
in the Preferences option does not show up in Adobe Photoshop Starter
Edition 3.2. It would be great if it did.
Thanks for your research.
Richard P.
This should do it...
http://images.zatz.com/websites
?
Richard P.
It is interesting to note that just because someone mentions that they
don't like having pre-checked add-on software that has nothing to do
with the original program which they are updating, that they suddenly
get thrown into a group called not typical as well as Apple haters
So did you get my resume yet ;-) ?
Richard P.
What a strange interpretation.
Why should Apple assume and encourage rejection? What you are demanding
is unproductive and silly. It would be like saying I sent you my resume.
You don't want to hire me do you? Only a sick mind would do
This is Win XP SP2 and I don't have a Mac to compare with. The Safari
add-on has only started appearing last week, so maybe is hasn't shown up
elsewhere yet. I don't know if it's Windows specific.
Richard P.
While I use and enjoy iTunes, I too am annoyed at all the pre-checked
software add
what I don't want.
While pre-checked add-ons are obviously becoming a trend with more and
more company's software downloads/updates, I thought Apple would show a
bit more class than to jump on the band-wagon.
Richard P.
The last version of itunes I installed (last summer I think) was
malware
on their computer, whether it be
Critical Updates or optional toolbars, Spy Blockers, Search Engines,
Shopper's Tools and so on.
Richard P.
While I use and enjoy iTunes, I too am annoyed at all the pre-checked
software add-ons that come with the updates. Now they are pushing Safari
downloads even though I
only see images and their data is nowhere to be found. This
is supposedly a reputable company who's program takes over a user's
flash drive and won't allow data to be seen. The program shouldn't have
been part of the update in the first place.
Richard P.
Apple provides a consilidated updater
It all looked pretty good until I tried to sign up ;-) Thanks Tony.
Richard P.
Tony B wrote:
Gmail to allow you to set a custom time when your emails were sent.
Internet explodes.
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html
Just left-click+hold and drag the pinned icon of your choice to where
you want it and then release. It will show where it is going to land
with a black bar.
Richard P.
is there any way to rearrange the pinned programs on the start menu (the
one that comes up when you press the 'start' key
or do I have to back it up and import it manually?
I've never done this so any advice would be welcome. FYI, Firefox seems
to be working normally.
Windows XP SP2
Firefox 2.0
Thunderbird 2.0
Thanks in advance,
Richard P
Yes, there are 4 SD card slots (which I've not used), which might
explain the 4 drives which have no removable media attached.
Thanks,
Richard P.
My best guess is that F-I are slots for memory cards like SD cards. I
only ever use the SD card reader but it has four slots for different
kinds
According to this article, it looks like he tried that route last year
but wasn't satisfied with the result:
http://tinyurl.com/252787
Richard P.
Snip... Once he could direct organizers to
a website, Miller put into place things he had been working on for a
month or more -- things he could
are these F-I disk drives?
Richard P.
Tom Piwowar wrote:
When you start up an application in Windows, the operating system needs
to know where to find the various components. If you happen to locate
some components in other than the default locations,
Studying many years in the school
, which isn't an option for the Wizard.
How can I get my J external drive to show up in the transfer wizard
defaults? It doesn't allow browsing for my selection and when I try to
change the J external drive letter, F, G, H, and I are not listed as
an option.
Thanks in advance,
Richard P.
Win XP
Worked like a charm, thank you!
Richard P.
Admiral Harris wrote:
format the external in NTFS
Then do your backup
I tried backing up to a 160GB Seagate external drive but it stopped
at 4GB, which apparently is the limit for FAT32
,
Richard P.
Tony B wrote:
Yes, just buy a new hard drive and install to that. Keep the whole old
drive as a backup.
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of the installed programs other than being able to reinstall them
all. If imaging solves this problem, then that's great.
Thanks for the advice on the second harddrive, I'll go that route.
Richard P.
Tony B wrote:
Yes, just buy a new hard drive and install to that. Keep the whole old
drive
will be appreciated.
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Richard P.
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Does the disk image include the operating system or is it everything but
the OS? It does sound like the way to go.
Richard P.
Tony B wrote:
No. A disk image is a snapshot of ALL the data on that disk partition.
An image _is_ a backup, but a backup only saves selected data.
Norton Ghost
that you had reissued it because the topic had drifted away from
the original question.
Richard P.
Tom Piwowar wrote:
Is it the list acting funky or my email? I sent this message days ago and
now it is freshly in my mail box once again? Is anybody else having
flashbacks?
Subject: Re
Is the same true for POTS alone on a copper wire? If so, when did this
change?
Richard P.
POTS no longer supplies your phone power as they can't figure out a way
to pump electricity down the fibre line
it? FYI, this is more for my own learning in conjunction with my
IT classes, rather than trying to salvage an old computer. Currently it
is operable but I haven't been able to upgrade it to SP2.
Thanks in advance,
Richard P
still and video is that video has 30 still pictures
per second.
Just a thought,
Richard P.
David wrote:
I've been thinking about getting some IT training/education, with an eye towards
possibly changing careers, would appreciate any suggestions (I realize this will
probably open a huge can
While I don't have personal experience with these with regard to what
you want to do, here are a few that are used:
scottrade.com
marketwatch.com under tools and research
finance.yahoo.com
I'm sure that cnbc also has one as well as any financial newsletter such
as Morningstar.
Richard P
If Gayley just wrote to the list, I never saw it on the list until Tom
replied. Did her message get bumped too or was it a PM to TP?
Richard P.
Tom wrote:
Hi - I am not getting emails from CG list. I just tested and am
subscribed as...
I'm also replying to the list because
Typo's, typo's typo's! Thanks for solving the mystery. That will teach
me to cut and paste without looking carefully.
Richard P.
Brim wrote:
Could it be that whatISmyip.org returns the white page with the ip address,
but whatSmyip.org (no i) brings up the web page with the Obama add
page. It is an unexpected result, to say the least
but I don't know why. Perhaps it magnifies how one needs to be even more
careful about what they plug into the address bar. This is the first
time I've seen this.
Richard P.
FWIW, I don't see anything but my IP at that url.
Very interesting
In Firefox, Alt-Enter automatically adds the http://www. at the
beginning and the .org at the end to what ever is in the address bar. In
this case, all I had to type in was whatsmyip instead of the whole URL.
Richard P.
no matter which i do, I get the page with Obama in upper L (aslant
For what it's worth, while Datamem has good prices, it's memory finder
can't find my Compaq computer's memory. Crucial's memory finder was able
to find it easily and the memory is guaranteed to work.
Richard P.
I just compared CC to DataMem. DataMem had a good memory finder and was
$29
as the
machines supporting us sputter and break.
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If you are confused, you are not alone. For the primer, try the official
website:
http://www.dtv.gov/
Other, more direct answers will arrive from the list soon.
Richard P.
trying to sort out the new (to me) TV definitions/specs etc.
are all LCD high def? HDTV?
are they all digital
Tom, from what you've seen, that your camera might work in a protected
carport? The neighborhood cars just got hit this weekend and police have
no evidence or clues.
Richard P.
I think the whole Panasonic package is well thought out from the
standpoint of doing a useful job. They got the big
The only problem would be getting it attached to the vandal in question ;-)
Richard P.
You got me thinking.
There are many modern day Animal cameras. These are used to capture
pictures of animals out in the wild. Proximity detector triggered,
good lenses and use SD type cards to capture
Looking for any reputable vendor recommendations for Compaq V6000 Li-Ion
laptop batteries. Also, does it make sense to go with the 12-cell which
is apparently 5/8 higher than the standard battery and raises the back
of the laptop slightly. Thanks in advance.
Richard P
We see you.
Richard P.
Jordan wrote:
My posts don't seem to get through lately. Would someone please just
comment if you see this?
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To the person who asked this question originally, for what it's worth,
we were at a friends house where they are getting excellent HDTV OTA
reception from 62 miles away, although they do live on a very high hill.
Richard P.
I'd like to hear from people who have antennas that can pull in HD
DOS = Huckabee
Richard P.
How's this?
Windows = McCain
Mac = Hillary
Linux = Barack
In the interest of full disclosure, I voted for Barack in the recent primary.
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Agreed, upconverting really does make a difference. I use an
upconverting DVD player and while it doesn't look as perfect as 1080i,
it is still quite impressive. It certainly looks a whole lot better than
some of the 720 stuff that is being broadcast as HDTV.
Richard P.
You said it up
For expert help on malware, try majorgeeks.comsupportmalware:
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Richard P.
gerald wrote:
you are correct. is not an I, but an l . better, is an ell, not an eye...
thanks
At 02:04 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote:
Lsass.exe, not isass.exe
MajorGeeks.com Malware Forum will help you identify and remove viruses.
You'll have to do the work on your end while they do the diagnosis using
HijackThis files.
Richard P.
wrote:
i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem
to think maybe. avg
Has anyone tried out AVG's Anti-Rootkit tool? Comments please.
Thanks in advance,
Richard P.
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Please explain. As I understand it, any .exe has the potential of being
a security risk.
FYI, The only main folder on D is the RECOVERY folder.
Richard P.
mike wrote:
How could data on a HD be a security risk?
My concern is that Secunia is flagging outdated software (even though
Agreed, thanks for the clarification.
mike wrote:
Only data executed is a dangerdata just sitting on a HD is just...data.
Please explain. As I understand it, any .exe has the potential of being
a security risk.
FYI, The only main folder on D is the RECOVERY folder.
mike wrote:
When was the last time the folders were compacted? I encountered a
situation where the emails wouldn't load in a folder (such as inbox),
and after compacting the folder, the emails returned. Ended up going
through and compacting all of the folders for prevention. Just a thought...
Richard P
Compacting folders is pretty much the same thing as deleting the .msf
files. See Mozilla link:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Compacting_folders
Richard P.
Judy wrote:
didn't there use to be something about deleting ??.msf?
don't remember the other part of the filename
After looking into it, I see that AVG uses virus signatures as well as
Heuristic Analysis. All definitions are up to date and have been updated
daily and scans done daily since computer was new.
Richard P.
Mike Sloane wrote:
To my knowledge, Panda is heuristic, but AVG depends on daily
,
Richard P.
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Obviously, this is still a work in progress. It can't locate 400 North
Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Richard P.
Another interesting Google maps mash up is CrimeReports.com
I'm impressed that it is so up to date. I see incidents from last
week around my office in DC. Two
I think the bad stuff happens 1 block south :-D
I'll try the site later. Thanks for letting me know.
Richard P.
Obviously, this is still a work in progress. It can't locate 400 North
Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Is that a crime center? I thought the bad stuff happened
of a preloaded program). If
it has to do with AOL, it probably would be seen as a hazard but I'm
just guessing.
I don't know how AVG does it's detection process.
Richard P.
Does AVG detect virus based on a heuristic model where it finds Virus
like behaviors. It may not know which virus
Does anyone know if the converter boxes have their own power supply? If
they are passive, then they might work with an existing a NTSC AC/DC TV.
Richard P.
Here is a link for the forty dollar coupon for a TV decoder for your
analog sets. https://www.ntiadtv.com/home.cfm
And btw
will
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Richard P.
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This looks good. I had a lot of fun trying it out last night and it's
comforting to know that I have the choice of keeping the files off-line.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Richard P.
We use Quicken.
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You
Thanks for the deals!
Richard P.
Staples deals - buy Turbotax [$10 rebate], get Quicken 2008 free
[after rebate], plus lots of other F.A.R. software to choose,
http://snipurl.com/1ypw7. Staples rebates work well, and you can do
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