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Infopackets Gazette: November 03, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041103.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: XoftSpy: Legitimate or Scam? --> Visitor Feedback: Color Coded HTML Text Editor (Freeware)? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > What kind of person would be interested in the Windows Registry? ------------------------------------------------------------ Is it for techies? Or is it for the curious? The Windows Registry is a database where all the information about your computer is stored: everything from colors, installed applications, or changes you make in Control Panel, are included in the registry database. If you want to extend the customization of Windows, you'll need to understand the Registry, and how it works. Find out now -- no techy skills required! http://www.infopackets.com/articles/systemregistry.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: XoftSpy: Legitimate or Scam? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Diane D. writes: " Dear Dennis, I recently found a program called 'XoftSpy' while browsing the 'net. The web site offered a free download to check my PC, so I tried it. After it ran a check, it came up with 97 registry faults, and 10 file faults. Can you tell me if you have heard of this program, or even given it a try, and what the results were? I am considering purchasing the full program, but would like to know if there is anything similar that does the same job, and comparisons please. " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041103.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > How many potentially disastrous errors are lurking inside your PC? ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Fact: Over time, programs are installed and uninstalled to a Windows PC, and the System Registry becomes bloated with incorrect and outdated information. --> Fact: Many of the attributes in the Registry point to critical system files, called .DLL files. --> Fact: All too often, poorly designed programs make erroneous changes to .DLL references in the Registry. This can cause Windows to behave erratically, produce strange error messages, slow down, or even crash spontaneously. --> Fact: Registry Mechanic is a free download and can resolve all of these issues in only a few simple mouse clicks. How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040727.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Color Coded HTML Text Editor (Freeware)? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Recall -- Last week I asked Gazette Readers for a freeware color-coded Text Editor capable of editing certain file types (such as HTML documents with JavaScript embedded). Gazette Reader Keith B. writes: " I use Notepad2. It's much better than the standard Windows Notepad, and I use it for editing pages on my own web site. From the web site: 'The original Notepad shipped with Windows is probably the handiest program of all times, small, fast, without frills! Notepad2 tries to follow this principle, it's a small, fast and free text editor with syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages.' " ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041103.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > " It freed up almost 1.5 gig of space on my system! " ------------------------------------------------------------ " Dear Dennis, After reading your review, I downloaded and installed WinOptimizer Platinum Suite. So far, it freed up almost 1.5 gig of space on my system. I was impressed. I also happened to come across another program called PowerUp XP Platinum, and was wondering if you would consider writing a review? It looks equally as good. Thanks in advance! PS: I have been enjoying your newsletters for quite some time. They're always informative and to the point. Please keep up the good work! " My response: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040623.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- November 03 Famous people born on this day: --> 1718, John Montague, 4th Earl of Sandwich, inventor of same. --> 1922, Charles Bronson, actor, vigilante. --> 1949, Larry Holmes --> 1952, Rosanne Barr, comedienne and actress. Events on this day in history: --> 1900, The first national Automobile Show opens at Madison Square Garden in New York City. --> 1903, Panama gains its independence from Columbia. --> 1917, First Class Mail now costs 3 cents. --> 1930, Bank of Italy becomes Bank of America. --> 1952, Charles Birdseye markets frozen peas. And don't forget... --> Independence Day, celebrated in Panama. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net FragExt Set of shell extensions to enable the display of per-file fragmentation information for FAT, FAT32 and NTFS volumes. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041103.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Subscription Management ------------------------------------------------------------ To subscribe to our newsletter, or to read past issues: http://www.infopackets.com/windows+newsletter.htm --- To remove or change your subscription information, visit: http://www.infopackets.com/remove+change+email.htm You are subscribed as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
