Re: [CGUYS] Restore Points

2010-08-23 Thread Frank Sestir Jr
In Windows 7 you can configure restore points or set them by: Left Click on Start Right Click on Computer Left Click on Properties Left Click on System Protection Left Click on either Create or Configure On 8/20/2010 4:39 PM, B. wrote: I just got a new desktop machine with Windows 7. Is

Re: [CGUYS] Wireless Expander

2009-10-05 Thread Frank Sestir
response. John Duncan Yoyo wrote: On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 1:07 AM, Frank Sestir fses...@verizon.net wrote: Thanks for your help. I was contacted by email, obviously I couldn't read the f 'in manual Tom. But I did get online to linksys and read their instructions. They were very similar

[CGUYS] Wireless Expander

2009-10-04 Thread Frank Sestir
I have a friend using a Mac Power Book computer. They purchased a Linksys Wireless G Expander. Any suggestions on how to connect this to make it work with their wireless router. They were told by the store they purchased it from that all they had to do was to plug it in and it would work.

Re: [CGUYS] Wireless Expander

2009-10-04 Thread Frank Sestir
online it says that the autoconfig doesn't work if security is set up. The expander has to be set up manually. I find it amazing that some people can't be helpful and civil at the same time. John Duncan Yoyo wrote: On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Frank Sestir fses...@verizon.net wrote: I have

Re: [CGUYS] Power strip

2009-08-30 Thread Frank Sestir
Not exactly a power strip but has the multiple on / off switches. They are grounded outlets. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Kensington+Masterpiece+Plus_armrs=1_from=_ipg= http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Kensington+Masterpiece+Plus_armrs=1_from=_ipg= Chris Dunford wrote: Does anyone

Re: [CGUYS] Slow Dell startup

2009-08-21 Thread Frank Sestir
Is it possible you have an antivirus program or another program running before windows loads? Do you have another LED that indicates drive activity? Chris Dunford wrote: Chris--What model is it? The flashy light is likely a trouble code. Yeah, it's not that kind of flashy light.

Re: [CGUYS] On line backup programs

2009-07-24 Thread Frank Sestir
I have been using Carbonite for over a year now no problems with backups and restores. I presently have 111GB backed up with them without any complaints. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: I am looking at the online backup programs. Which ones do you folks prefer Carbonite or Mozy?

[CGUYS] Best Web Camera for Remote Internet Monitoring Access

2009-07-23 Thread Frank Sestir
Any suggestions for the best web camera to purchase with a reasonable price (under $225)? It needs to be wireless and able to have its own IP address for remote access. Looking for something with a clear image. Thanks in Advance Frank

[CGUYS] XP Media Center Problem

2009-07-01 Thread Frank Sestir
I am working on a Toshiba Satellite L35 with XP Media Center on it. I have a problem where most programs will attempt to run, but just hang. I don't get a not responding and task manager says they are running, but they never really execute. I performed a factory reinstallation from the

Re: [CGUYS] XP Media Center Problem

2009-07-01 Thread Frank Sestir
No, Task Manager shows that almost no cpu cycles are being used. I am doing a delete partition and reformatting the HD again. Then I'll try another reinstall. The HD is a 100GB disk and takes a real long time to format... I'm thinking that this may be the culprit. Chris Dunford wrote: I am

Re: [CGUYS] XP Media Center Problem

2009-07-01 Thread Frank Sestir
. Running out of ideas. It might be time for a new notebook. When it was working, Task Manager didn't show anything outside of the ordinary. Andy Gallant wrote: How's your physical memory percentage? Frank Sestir wrote: No, Task Manager shows that almost no cpu cycles are being used. I am

Re: [CGUYS] XP Media Center Problem

2009-07-01 Thread Frank Sestir
The problem appears to have been the RAM. All appears to be working fine now with the 2-256MB chips. Thanks to all that responded with their suggestions. Frank I am now on my third time reinstalling to factory build. It now no longer goes past the Windows XP setup screen. I'm giving up

Re: [CGUYS] XP Media Center Problem

2009-07-01 Thread Frank Sestir
I will do that, but this at least let me find the problem. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: You need to see about getting new larger chips. Put in the max your system will handle. Stewart * ** List info, subscription

Re: [CGUYS] Win7 Stampede?

2009-06-25 Thread Frank Sestir
Versions below Win7 Pro don't give you WinXP Mode. You might want to consider that when choosing. Tony B wrote: Interesting. I think I'll get one for my own system. Instead of arguing, I wonder if we could discuss which version I might want for prosumer use at home? PS This link was broken

Re: [CGUYS] Win7 Stampede?

2009-06-25 Thread Frank Sestir
Try here: Compare Win7 Versions http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions at the Microsoft site. mike wrote: Got a link for this? Googling it I can't verify it. Can you? On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 7:19 PM, Frank Sestir fses...@verizon.net wrote: Versions

Re: [CGUYS] Spiteful Win7 Release

2009-06-16 Thread Frank Sestir
XP Windows update still expects you to be using IE, but you can use the IE TABS to get it to work in Firefox. John Duncan Yoyo wrote: On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 1:51 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Windows update doesn't use IE anymore...hasn't for over two years. Since vista came out.

[CGUYS] Webhosting Question

2009-04-27 Thread Frank Sestir
Any favorites out there for webhosting? Anyone use Inmotion Hosting? Looking for an inexpensive but reliable site. Thanks * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness,

[CGUYS] AntivirXP08

2008-08-11 Thread Frank Sestir
My brother in law did a video update from CNN this morning and ended up with AntivirXP08 problems. Does anyone have a simple cure? Is this really where the problem came from? Any help in ridding this from his computer (short of reinstalling WinXP, etc) would be appreciated. TIA Frank

Re: [CGUYS] Free antivirus to replace AVG?

2008-06-22 Thread Frank Sestir
Where did you get this information? Randall wrote: In a few days AVG's free antivirus software will be defunct, requiring an upgrade to a paid version. Are there any other free or low cost anti-virus programs or is the paid AVG as good and comparably priced as any? Thanks Randall Please

Re: [CGUYS] Forced to Vista?

2008-06-17 Thread Frank Sestir
I have a Dell Notebook running Vista Home Premium with a Bluetooth mouse. What are you using for a bluetooth device? Robert wrote: I ran the upgrade adviser and it shows only 15 of my applications won't work with Vista -- better than I had expected. There were no device problems except for

Re: [CGUYS] Asus EeePc: anyone used one?

2008-05-27 Thread Frank Sestir
I am working on one right now for my brother-in-law. I'm not a Linux user and find it difficult to add software (my lack of ability). It doesn't come with any external drives (A:/ or a CD Drive), but accepts USB externals. It connects wirelessly right out of the box. Keyboard is a little

Re: [CGUYS] Not recognizing the slave drive

2008-02-03 Thread Frank Sestir
I might be mistaken, but that is not necessarily true, my Seagate 500GB SATA 300 drive has a jumper that you can put across two pins to make it recognized as a SATA 1.5 GB/Sec . This might be what he's talking about. Anyone else jump in on this to tell me if I'm correct. Fred Holmes