Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
AFAIK that is how you do it. I would keep a standard tuner around for that if you really want to rely on it for audio. For better information on this look around http://www.dbstalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=f310ea4cceef69389b92d0010603b9fff=82 or if you have a TiVO you can go here http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7. I'm guessing you have either an R15 or HR20 and I don't know much about those machines. On Feb 12, 2008 7:58 PM, mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently upgraded my standard receiver to a DVR. I use this one to feed my tv card on my computer and I was recording audio from cspan for example to mp3 for later listening on my ipod. With a regular receiver I could set the unit to change to a station at a certain time, with the dvr I can of course set it to record to hard drive at a certain time, but I need it to actually change the station for the audio feed to pick up. The only way I've found to do this is to set two stations to record to occupy both tuners as to force one to change to the station I want. Anyone know how to just get the tuner you are actually watching to change? Mike * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] AVG Anti-Rootkit
I have. Nothing found, so nothing to report. You have to invoke a scan manually and check for updates, though it doesn't seem as there have been any in the past year or so. Take a look at Threatfire (free): http://www.threatfire.com/ It looks to be a better product for blocking rootkits and the like. -Original Message- Has anyone tried out AVG's Anti-Rootkit tool? Comments please. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in England -Thanks for the reassurance
buy the thing here. you'll spend too much time in uk trying to find one. if you are just going to use the laptop for generic purposes, there are a huge number of large compounds to connect and monitor email. easy comes to mind. the plug is quite big. you can look at one on ebay by searching for uk adaptor plug At 12:07 PM 2/12/2008, you wrote: Daniel Else wrote: I have been told that I just need a plug adapter (3 prong UK to 3 prong US). My HP charger is rated 100-240 volts so that seems OK but the wire from the wall outlet that plugs into the charger says 120 volts! Do I need to get a new wire? Can I get it at Radio Shack? Radio Shack should have plug adapters for travel through Europe and the UK. There may be different plugs in different locations, with the UK being the most idiosyncratic. Your US wiring is fine - in fact overengineered - for 240 volts. The lower the voltage, the bigger the gauge needed to carry the necessary current, so you will notice that European wiring seems awfully flimsy. The critical thing is the transformer. I've never seen a computer power supply that could not handle both voltages, 120 for here and 240 for virtually everywhere else. All you need should be the plug adapter. Buy the travel set. And happy traveling! Dan * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows Explorer, instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, can someone send me the instructions? tia. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in England -Thanks for the reassurance
buy the thing here. you'll spend too much time in uk trying to find one. One more thing. Be sure to take an assortment of adapters. Plug types are not standard in the UK. I recall staying in a room once in Cambridge that had 5 different, incompatible plug types scattered in various locations. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows Explorer, instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, can someone send me the instructions? tia. Don't believe everything you hear from a tech. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
Hi. I can't comment on what's faster, but here's a partial answer on instructions for starters. 1. One way to get to the command line is Run cmd. 2. Type: help xcopy. See also http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb491035.aspx or search for xcopy in your favorite search engine. Good luck. -Andy David Turk wrote: WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows Explorer, instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, can someone send me the instructions? tia. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
Actually I believe it is xcopy32. Back in 95-ME I used to use a command line xcopy32 command to mirror a new Harddrive. However if you are not doing a mirror it is faster to use copy within explorer. Do not use move. It slows it down by a ton. Stewart At 08:27 AM 2/13/2008, you wrote: Hi. I can't comment on what's faster, but here's a partial answer on instructions for starters. 1. One way to get to the command line is Run cmd. 2. Type: help xcopy. See also http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb491035.aspx or search for xcopy in your favorite search engine. Good luck. -Andy David Turk wrote: WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows Explorer, instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, can someone send me the instructions? tia. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
Dan, I am going to Spain next month (240v). I noticed my tiny Toshiba power supply says input: 100-240 volts, output: 19v. Are you saying that I do NOT need a step-down transformer? How does the transformer detect and switch modes? - Brian * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
David, Under XP, the DOS box is interpreted... meaning it is running ON TOP OF the XP operating system. Each instruction from a program running in this box is translated through XP, just like it would when you use a graphical interface. Maybe he meant that he can type commands faster in a command line interface. In this case, it would be slower for you, since you are not familiar with the old way of doing things in DOS. - Brian - Original Message - Subject: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS WinXP--I have an external hard drive with 300GB of files. The tech who delivered the drive said he doesn't transfer files using Windows Explorer, instead transfers them using a command line. I haven't done anything with DOS in about 10 years; is this faster, can someone send me the instructions? tia. david * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
The transformer is actually your power supply. Most laptops have a power supply that is also a power transformer that converts 120-240 VAC into 18 (aprox.) VDC which then plugs into your laptop. You can buy the plug adapters (which is what they are) at most big box store along with Radio shack and others. Notice these are only plug adapters. If you want to use any other equipment you will need a transformer. (Or as someone suggested car plug ins) IGO makes a line of adapters that is really handy. You buy one adapter then you buy multiple tips for all your appliances. I have one in the car for my bluetooth, and two different phones. I even bought a spliter which allows me to charge two devices from one plug in. Stewart At 10:15 AM 2/13/2008, you wrote: Dan, I am going to Spain next month (240v). I noticed my tiny Toshiba power supply says input: 100-240 volts, output: 19v. Are you saying that I do NOT need a step-down transformer? How does the transformer detect and switch modes? - Brian Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
It's magic. Seriously, the 100-240v designation on the power supply indicates that it can handle both voltages, sensing the input voltage and automatically stepping it down to the much lower voltage used by the computer. By building this sensing and switching capability into a single power supply used in all of its computers, the manufacturer doesn't have to keep track of where in the world the machine is to be used - other than supplying a cord with the correct plug at one end. As for exactly how the sensing and switching is handled, you'd have to get a techie with a wiring diagram to explain. Dan :-) Brian Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/13/2008 11:15 AM Dan, I am going to Spain next month (240v). I noticed my tiny Toshiba power supply says input: 100-240 volts, output: 19v. Are you saying that I do NOT need a step-down transformer? How does the transformer detect and switch modes? - Brian * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
Interesting ... I did a little digging, and xcopy32 isn't part of (at least my) XP Pro-based DOS. It seems that xcopy32 was in Win95, Win98 SE, and some later versions. Here's a problem and warning (for 95 and 98) excerpted from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/134772. /begin excerpt/ SYMPTOMS When you use the XCOPY32 command to copy files, you are not prompted before it overwrites files that are already present. CAUSE The XCOPY32 command is not designed to prompt you before overwriting existing files. NOTE: Xcopy32.exe is an internal helper program that is not designed to be run directly from the command line. It is designed only to be run as a helper by the main Xcopy.exe program. RESOLUTION Do not run the Xcopy32.exe program directly. Instead, use one of the following methods: • Use the XCOPY command. The XCOPY command prompts you before files are overwritten, provided the COPYCMD environment variable has not been set to the value /Y. If you set this environment variable, you can force overwrite protection by changing the command to: SET COPYCMD=/-Y • Use Windows Explorer to copy files. /end excerpt/ I'm not an expert. I would try Windows Explorer unless something went wrong or if I had to a situation where I needed to try a batch file. Again, good luck. -Andy Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Actually I believe it is xcopy32. Back in 95-ME I used to use a command line xcopy32 command to mirror a new Harddrive. However if you are not doing a mirror it is faster to use copy within explorer. Do not use move. It slows it down by a ton. Stewart /snip/ * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
Actually it has been around a long time. Your power supply on your desktop has always been able of doing the same things. Look at it, it has a switch on it for 110-240. All it took was a different cord, with the correct end on it for the plug in the wall. Many of our toys actually use DC which requires a transformer of sorts to convert AC into DC. So manufacturers got smart and in some cases made their power supplies dual voltage. (Cheaper than making one for one country and another for another county.) Routers and such usually are shipped with the correct power supply. I have bought foreign marketed equipment and simply use a US version of the power supply and it works. Stewart At 11:51 AM 2/13/2008, you wrote: That's Brilliant! And magical! Somehow I was not notified when this innovation materialized. Thanks, Brian Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
I knew about the power supplies with mechanical switches, and have seen these switches on laptop power supplies in the past. I presumed that they had discontinued this feature to make 'em cheaper, and to make travelers purchase 2 power supplies. You have restored my faith in mankind! - Brian - Original Message - From: Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain Actually it has been around a long time. Your power supply on your desktop has always been able of doing the same things. Look at it, it has a switch on it for 110-240. All it took was a different cord, with the correct end on it for the plug in the wall. Many of our toys actually use DC which requires a transformer of sorts to convert AC into DC. So manufacturers got smart and in some cases made their power supplies dual voltage. (Cheaper than making one for one country and another for another county.) Routers and such usually are shipped with the correct power supply. I have bought foreign marketed equipment and simply use a US version of the power supply and it works. Stewart At 11:51 AM 2/13/2008, you wrote: That's Brilliant! And magical! Somehow I was not notified when this innovation materialized. Thanks, Brian Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1276 - Release Date: 2/13/2008 9:41 AM * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring files using DOS
I do not use it all anymore. I would never recommend it at all. As I said earlier I used it way back when, but the OS has outgrown it's usefulness. Use explorer or one of the after market shells to do this. Or use a migration program to make backups etc. Stewart At 11:22 AM 2/13/2008, you wrote: Interesting ... I did a little digging, and xcopy32 isn't part of (at least my) XP Pro-based DOS. It seems that xcopy32 was in Win95, Win98 SE, and some later versions. Here's a problem and warning (for 95 and 98) excerpted from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/134772. /begin excerpt/ SYMPTOMS When you use the XCOPY32 command to copy files, you are not prompted before it overwrites files that are already present. CAUSE The XCOPY32 command is not designed to prompt you before overwriting existing files. NOTE: Xcopy32.exe is an internal helper program that is not designed to be run directly from the command line. It is designed only to be run as a helper by the main Xcopy.exe program. RESOLUTION Do not run the Xcopy32.exe program directly. Instead, use one of the following methods: Use the XCOPY command. The XCOPY command prompts you before files are overwritten, provided the COPYCMD environment variable has not been set to the value /Y. If you set this environment variable, you can force overwrite protection by changing the command to: SET COPYCMD=/-Y Use Windows Explorer to copy files. /end excerpt/ I'm not an expert. I would try Windows Explorer unless something went wrong or if I had to a situation where I needed to try a batch file. Again, good luck. -Andy Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
Not exactly on topic, but are any of CSPAN's podcasts the same as what you're recording? http://www.c-span.org/podcast/ Can you set timers with the on-screen guide? I 'autotune' any station and program I want to view that way. We have DirecTV. Do other services have those settings? Betty I recently upgraded my standard receiver to a DVR. I use this one to feed my tv card on my computer and I was recording audio from cspan for example to mp3 for later listening on my ipod. With a regular receiver I could set the unit to change to a station at a certain time, with the dvr I can of course set it to record to hard drive at a certain time, but I need it to actually change the station for the audio feed to pick up. The only way I've found to do this is to set two stations to record to occupy both tuners as to force one to change to the station I want. Anyone know how to just get the tuner you are actually watching to change? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
That's Brilliant! And magical! Somehow I was not notified when this innovation materialized. Thanks, Brian - Original Message - From: Daniel Else [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain It's magic. Seriously, the 100-240v designation on the power supply indicates that it can handle both voltages, sensing the input voltage and automatically stepping it down to the much lower voltage used by the computer. By building this sensing and switching capability into a single power supply used in all of its computers, the manufacturer doesn't have to keep track of where in the world the machine is to be used - other than supplying a cord with the correct plug at one end. As for exactly how the sensing and switching is handled, you'd have to get a techie with a wiring diagram to explain. Dan :-) Brian Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/13/2008 11:15 AM Dan, I am going to Spain next month (240v). I noticed my tiny Toshiba power supply says input: 100-240 volts, output: 19v. Are you saying that I do NOT need a step-down transformer? How does the transformer detect and switch modes? - Brian * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] USB drivers missing
This morning an ice storm hit my house and the power went out. After it was restored, my computer wouldn't boot because the setup menu was all changed (hard drives not recognized, etc.) I restored everything but now can't get the USB ports working. The driver is not found in Device Manager. Upon booting Windows XP SP2, a found new hardware message is received. A wizard then tries to find the USB driver on the internet but then reports that none can be found. What do I need to do to restore USB function? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. - Brian - Original Message - From: gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus? i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
If Device Manager won't tell you what driver it thinks it is using, then you might use device manager to un-install the USB ports, re-boot, and let the boot process see truly new hardware rather than what it likely sees as old hardware for which the device driver is either missing or unspecified. Maybe you need to do a system repair from the Win XP product disc? This is one good reason to purchase (download) DriverGuide Tookit (Google it). It will store a separate record of all of your drivers, and the drivers themselves in a separate folder on your hard drive. Then keep a backup of that folder on removable (and removed) media. (I am sure there are competitors to this product, but I tried this one first and liked it. Fred Holmes At 01:14 PM 2/13/2008, Robert wrote: This morning an ice storm hit my house and the power went out. After it was restored, my computer wouldn't boot because the setup menu was all changed (hard drives not recognized, etc.) I restored everything but now can't get the USB ports working. The driver is not found in Device Manager. Upon booting Windows XP SP2, a found new hardware message is received. A wizard then tries to find the USB driver on the internet but then reports that none can be found. What do I need to do to restore USB function? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
The lower case L looks like an I in the task manager. He mentioned that AVG did not see it as a threat. Unless his machine is acting strange, he should not worry about it. - Brian - Original Message - From: mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus? But he said isass.exe, not lsass. isass.exe comes up as a trojan or virus from http://www.liutilities.com. This is where I normally go to check processes I want to find out about. They create a product called wintasks pro that catalogs windows processes. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
But he said isass.exe, not lsass. isass.exe comes up as a trojan or virus from http://www.liutilities.com. This is where I normally go to check processes I want to find out about. They create a product called wintasks pro that catalogs windows processes. http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/isass/ That's the link to the page. Mike On Feb 13, 2008 12:04 PM, Brian Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. - Brian - Original Message - From: gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus? i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! The trick is that most displays use a sans-serif font where it is tough to tell an l (low case L) from an I (up case i). So you have to be very carefil about this one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
Well with a regular receiver you can autotune...with the dvr you record but it doesn't change the sation, it can record it in the background. So i have to record using both tuners up so one will actually change the output. Some of the podcasts are the same but mostly not. I go thru saturday/sunday book tv schedules and record anything interesting. They all don't show up on podcasts. Mike On Feb 13, 2008 10:41 AM, b_s-wilk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not exactly on topic, but are any of CSPAN's podcasts the same as what you're recording? http://www.c-span.org/podcast/ Can you set timers with the on-screen guide? I 'autotune' any station and program I want to view that way. We have DirecTV. Do other services have those settings? Betty I recently upgraded my standard receiver to a DVR. I use this one to feed my tv card on my computer and I was recording audio from cspan for example to mp3 for later listening on my ipod. With a regular receiver I could set the unit to change to a station at a certain time, with the dvr I can of course set it to record to hard drive at a certain time, but I need it to actually change the station for the audio feed to pick up. The only way I've found to do this is to set two stations to record to occupy both tuners as to force one to change to the station I want. Anyone know how to just get the tuner you are actually watching to change? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
The USB drivers are included in WIN XP. They will install automatically. It almost sounds like maybe you have a USB device plugged in that may have been damaged or changed by the power fail/surge. Try unplugging all USB, then reboot to see if you get the message again. Then plug in each USB device to see which one no longer has a device driver associated with it. That will be your culprit. If you get the message without any USB devices plugged in, then: go to your DEVICE MANAGER (right click MY COMPUTER, choose PROPERTIES, then the HARDWARE tab). Expand the USB controllers, then right click on each item in this list and delete it (if it will allow you to). You must have at least power user privledges to do this. Reboot, and XP will detect and reinstall fresh drivers for each USB root. Finally, plug in your devices and watch for errors. If XP cannot install drivers for the USB ports, then the USB section on your Motherboard may be damaged. Purchase an aftermarket USB card and pop it into your slots. Get one with the latest firewire port for good measure. You mentioned that the BIOS had changes in it... check it again to see if the USB ports may have been disabled (this could cause the message you are seeing). Not all BIOS can disable the USB ports, so don't worry if you don't see them. If you BIOS was changed during the power surge, you might want to blast a new image into your BIOS... Either use the 'RESET BIOS' sequence or download the latest BIOS upgrade from your manufacturer. (be VERY careful to get the right one!) Good Luck! - Brian - Original Message - From: Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing This morning an ice storm hit my house and the power went out. After it was restored, my computer wouldn't boot because the setup menu was all changed (hard drives not recognized, etc.) I restored everything but now can't get the USB ports working. The driver is not found in Device Manager. Upon booting Windows XP SP2, a found new hardware message is received. A wizard then tries to find the USB driver on the internet but then reports that none can be found. What do I need to do to restore USB function? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
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! lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. - Brian - Original Message - From: gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus? i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Mac X family tree program needed
Can anyone recommend a program that will read and generate GEDCOM files. Mac OS 10.39 Free a Plus Not looking for bells and whistles. TIA , John * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
gerald wrote: i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? *isass.exe* is registered as the Optix.Pro virus which carries in it's payload, the ability to disable firewalls and local security protections, *... Google is your friend. John * * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Mac X family tree program needed
http://www.lanopalera.net/Genealogy/AboutPAWriter.html Personal Ancestry Writer II On Feb 13, 2008, at 2:27 PM, John H. Davis wrote: Can anyone recommend a program that will read and generate GEDCOM files. Mac OS 10.39 Free a Plus Not looking for bells and whistles. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
That is why I like the comic fonts - they feel more natural and are to my eye less confusing. On Feb 13, 2008, at 2:46 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! The trick is that most displays use a sans-serif font where it is tough to tell an l (low case L) from an I (up case i). So you have to be very carefil about this one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
It is called a switching power supply. It works very differently from the traditional transformer-rectifier power supplies (linear power supplies) you may be familiar with. In simple terms it is an oscillator that produces a high frequency square wave going from zero volts to some positive value (the value depends of the output voltage you are trying to get). This square wave is then filtered to provide the desired DC voltage. The output voltage is monitored and a feedback loop turns the oscillator on and off to keep the output voltage at the desired value. One advantage of this system is that it will accept a wide range of voltages and frequencies. The feedback loop determines what comes out. Another advantage is that it can be made small and lightweight because the oscillator's transformer runs at high frequencies. Such transformers are small and light. Such a system also does not produce much heat because it does not have to burn off excess power. It simply shuts off when the voltage is the desired value and turns back on as the voltage drops. The on-off switching occurs many times per second. I am going to Spain next month (240v). I noticed my tiny Toshiba power supply says input: 100-240 volts, output: 19v. Are you saying that I do NOT need a step-down transformer? How does the transformer detect and switch modes? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Mac X family tree program needed
On Wed, 13 Feb 2008, John H. Davis wrote: Can anyone recommend a program that will read and generate GEDCOM files. Mac OS 10.39 Free a Plus Not looking for bells and whistles. I currently use a program call Gramps, and though I use it on Linux, there seems to be a Mac OSX version as well... http://gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page -- Vicky Staubly http://www.steeds.com/vicky/[EMAIL PROTECTED] * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Highlighting PDFs
I might be ordering PDF files of medical journal articles and might have to highlight them to support statements in text of an article that I am working on. I have a Windows XP computer. But first, here is Adobe's FAQ about highlighting with Reader: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/acrrfaq.html Q. Can I edit a PDF file using Adobe Reader? A. No. You cannot make permanent changes to PDF files using Adobe Reader; however you can perform many edit-like functions using Adobe Reader if the author has enabled these functions using Acrobat 7.0 Professional. For example, you can highlight text and add comments on sticky notes. If you're looking to create and exchange documents, collect and compare comments, and tailor file security to distribute reliable and polished Adobe PDF documents, look into using Adobe Acrobat software. Q. Can I mark up and review files in Adobe Reader? A. Yes, if this functionality has been rights-enabled by the PDF author. Adobe Acrobat or Adobe LiveCycle software lets PDF authors turn on special commenting tools in Adobe Reader on a document-by-document basis. This capability enables Adobe Reader 7.0 users to easily review and mark up PDF files with a variety of commenting and markup tools. You can add sticky notes; indicate text edits; and highlight, cross out, or underline text. You can also add premade or dynamic stamps. I've learned about the following alternatives to Adobe Acrobat: Foxit PDF Editor www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/pe_intro.php PDF Annotator www.ograhl.com/en/download.php?Product=pdfannotator ScanSoft PaperPort www.digitalriver.com/v2.0-img/operations/scansoft/site/html/paperport11/pport_ overview.html Comments, anyone? I want do to it easily without having to learn new software. Thanks, Michael Michael S. Altus, PhD, ELS Intensive Care Communications, Inc.(R) Biomedical Writing and Editing Baltimore MD; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
For expert help on malware, try majorgeeks.comsupportmalware: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35 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! lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. - Subject: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus? i have a process named isass.exe at 1252kb running. is it a virus. google replies seem to think maybe. avg does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Highlighting PDFs
Mike, if you have someone in the family who qualifies for the Adobe Acrobat Education pricing structure, I'd recommend that you go ahead and purchase AA Professional. It is a terrific discount. That will allow you to do anything you want to a pdf. Dan * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
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 does not see it. when i download the download this program soultions to remove isass, they go through my registry and state 500 bad entries and want to delete all 500 entries. i am not comfortable with wacking 500 registry entries using some freeware. is this a virus, and if so, how do i remove it? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
Many thanks, Tom. Now I know why my studio flash works so seamlessly in Budapest, Prague, Warsaw and here in the US. Square waves. This is miraculous engineering. When I was a child in France, transformers weighed as much as today's SUV's. Chad Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
I followed your advice about unplugging the USB devices. I also unplugged the power supply even tho some were switched off. As I plugged them back in, some became active and some didn't so I repeated the operation for the ones that were still not active. Eventually all became active again. Brian Jones wrote: The USB drivers are included in WIN XP. They will install automatically. It almost sounds like maybe you have a USB device plugged in that may have been damaged or changed by the power fail/surge. Try unplugging all USB, then reboot to see if you get the message again. Then plug in each USB device to see which one no longer has a device driver associated with it. That will be your culprit. If you get the message without any USB devices plugged in, then: go to your DEVICE MANAGER (right click MY COMPUTER, choose PROPERTIES, then the HARDWARE tab). Expand the USB controllers, then right click on each item in this list and delete it (if it will allow you to). You must have at least power user privledges to do this. Reboot, and XP will detect and reinstall fresh drivers for each USB root. Finally, plug in your devices and watch for errors. If XP cannot install drivers for the USB ports, then the USB section on your Motherboard may be damaged. Purchase an aftermarket USB card and pop it into your slots. Get one with the latest firewire port for good measure. You mentioned that the BIOS had changes in it... check it again to see if the USB ports may have been disabled (this could cause the message you are seeing). Not all BIOS can disable the USB ports, so don't worry if you don't see them. If you BIOS was changed during the power surge, you might want to blast a new image into your BIOS... Either use the 'RESET BIOS' sequence or download the latest BIOS upgrade from your manufacturer. (be VERY careful to get the right one!) Good Luck! - Brian - Original Message - From: Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing This morning an ice storm hit my house and the power went out. After it was restored, my computer wouldn't boot because the setup menu was all changed (hard drives not recognized, etc.) I restored everything but now can't get the USB ports working. The driver is not found in Device Manager. Upon booting Windows XP SP2, a found new hardware message is received. A wizard then tries to find the USB driver on the internet but then reports that none can be found. What do I need to do to restore USB function? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Highlighting PDFs
Daniel Else wrote: Mike, if you have someone in the family who qualifies for the Adobe Acrobat Education pricing structure, I'd recommend that you go ahead and purchase AA Professional. It is a terrific discount. That will allow you to do anything you want to a pdf. Dan, Not anything! Turns out that the creator of a PDF file can lock it in such a way as to prevent any markup even by a recipient who uses Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8, the highest version of Adobe Acrobat. I confirmed this with Adobe's sales. Or do you have a different experience? I'll be purchasing articles and then might have to highlight them. That's why I want to be able to highlight. I might have to print out and highlight hard copy. Thanks, Michael Michael S. Altus, PhD, ELS Intensive Care Communications, Inc.® Biomedical Writing and Editing 3626 Fords Lane Baltimore MD 21215 410-585-1522 (voice/fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
Are these the ones onboard of your motherboard? If so check and see if the Motherboard has some special drivers you can install. Otherwise it is possible they got zapped. That is one thing on USB ports I notice, they are vulnerable. Stewart At 12:14 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: This morning an ice storm hit my house and the power went out. After it was restored, my computer wouldn't boot because the setup menu was all changed (hard drives not recognized, etc.) I restored everything but now can't get the USB ports working. The driver is not found in Device Manager. Upon booting Windows XP SP2, a found new hardware message is received. A wizard then tries to find the USB driver on the internet but then reports that none can be found. What do I need to do to restore USB function? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
Yes, there is now no error message. Brian Jones wrote: Has your error message disappared? - Original Message - From: Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing I followed your advice about unplugging the USB devices. I also unplugged the power supply even tho some were switched off. As I plugged them back in, some became active and some didn't so I repeated the operation for the ones that were still not active. Eventually all became active again. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain
Be aware that you may not even require any type of plug adapter. When I was in China last year I found the outlets in my hotel rooms had a cross-shaped slit capable of connecting Chinese appliances (horizontally oriented plugs) AND American plugs through the vertical slits. I used a Canon camera charger and my laptop with no special plugs or adapters. BTW, the Internet in Beijing smokes! Way faster than in most US hotels. Photo uploads, Skype, both rocked. -Mike __ Michel David Lowe -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of chad evans wyatt Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 4:20 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Using Laptop in Spain Many thanks, Tom. Now I know why my studio flash works so seamlessly in Budapest, Prague, Warsaw and here in the US. Square waves. This is miraculous engineering. When I was a child in France, transformers weighed as much as today's SUV's. Chad ___ _ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
Now that my USB problem appears to be solved on my Windows XP desktop, a further question. I earlier mentioned that I had to reset the Setup because after the power failure there were no drives were found, the date and time were wrong, the RAID controller had be switched on, etc. I restored these as best I could, but I'm not sure if I did it correctly. The computer seems to work OK, however. Will you please comment if anything is wrong? This is how I have configured it now. This I don't understand this at all from the setup menu: Hard Disk Drive Sequence: 1. System Bios 2. Unknown device (not installed) 3. USB device (not installed) 4. Unknown device (not installed) This I think is OK, but not sure: Drive Configuration: Diskette Drive A: SATA Raid: Off SATA Primary Hard Drive: On SATA Secondary Hard Drive: On Primary Master Drive: Off Primary Slave Drive: Off Secondary Master Drive: CD-ROM Secondary Slave Drive: CD-ROM IDE Drive UDMA: On The computer has two internal SATA hard drives installed, and two internal optical drives. According to computer specs, it is possible to add a third internal hard drive but not an SATA one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
Nice font Matthew. Thank-you. Matthew Taylor wrote: That is why I like the comic fonts - they feel more natural and are to my eye less confusing. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
All that looks OK but you may have a problem with the BIOS battery being dead. You should not loose your settings that easily. I have had my system shut down due to power failures (Sometimes weekly here) and not lost my settings. There is a pancake battery on your motherboard that may need to be replaced so you do not loose your settings again. Stewart At 05:35 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: Now that my USB problem appears to be solved on my Windows XP desktop, a further question. I earlier mentioned that I had to reset the Setup because after the power failure there were no drives were found, the date and time were wrong, the RAID controller had be switched on, etc. I restored these as best I could, but I'm not sure if I did it correctly. The computer seems to work OK, however. Will you please comment if anything is wrong? This is how I have configured it now. This I don't understand this at all from the setup menu: Hard Disk Drive Sequence: 1. System Bios 2. Unknown device (not installed) 3. USB device (not installed) 4. Unknown device (not installed) This I think is OK, but not sure: Drive Configuration: Diskette Drive A: SATA Raid: Off SATA Primary Hard Drive: On SATA Secondary Hard Drive: On Primary Master Drive: Off Primary Slave Drive: Off Secondary Master Drive: CD-ROM Secondary Slave Drive: CD-ROM IDE Drive UDMA: On The computer has two internal SATA hard drives installed, and two internal optical drives. According to computer specs, it is possible to add a third internal hard drive but not an SATA one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
OK, I can open the case and try to find the battery. If I remove the battery to see what it is, will everything be lost from the BIOS once again? If not, how long do I to replace it without losing the BIOS settings? BTW, I ran Lavalys Everest and it reports no battery info. My computer is now 5 years old. Where might the battery be located? In plain sight, or hidden inside a cover? Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: All that looks OK but you may have a problem with the BIOS battery being dead. You should not loose your settings that easily. I have had my system shut down due to power failures (Sometimes weekly here) and not lost my settings. There is a pancake battery on your motherboard that may need to be replaced so you do not loose your settings again. Stewart * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
Well with a regular receiver you can autotune...with the dvr you record but it doesn't change the sation, it can record it in the background. So i have to record using both tuners up so one will actually change the output. Some of the podcasts are the same but mostly not. I go thru saturday/sunday book tv schedules and record anything interesting. They all don't show up on podcasts. Do you have more than one receiver? We have two and decided against getting a DVR. Instead we bought a Samsung upconverting DVD recorder, http://tinyurl.com/2s647c and 15 Maxell DVD-RW disks. This way we can use the receiver to autotune and the DVD recorder to record with its timer. No, I can't record and view on the same TV, but we rarely record anything when we're at home anyway, unless it's in the middle of the night. We can always record on one TV and watch the other. Thanks for the info. I'm glad we got the DVD recorder instead of the DVR. Betty * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
The newer batteries are in plain sight. Look for a battery that looks like a quarter As long as you do not turn off the computer you will not loose the info. It is there to keep the info intact when it is not on. (Its purpose is to keep the CMOS/BIOS information intact when the computer is not on.) Stewart At 06:23 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: OK, I can open the case and try to find the battery. If I remove the battery to see what it is, will everything be lost from the BIOS once again? If not, how long do I to replace it without losing the BIOS settings? BTW, I ran Lavalys Everest and it reports no battery info. My computer is now 5 years old. Where might the battery be located? In plain sight, or hidden inside a cover? Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
Or put it in alphabetical order.. Mike On Feb 13, 2008 4:00 PM, gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can I change the tahoma or whatever that ms uses for display to some form of serf font(san-san-serf font.)? At 03:04 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: That is why I like the comic fonts - they feel more natural and are to my eye less confusing. On Feb 13, 2008, at 2:46 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! The trick is that most displays use a sans-serif font where it is tough to tell an l (low case L) from an I (up case i). So you have to be very carefil about this one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Highlighting PDFs
Can the file be printed? On a Mac you can print to Preview, then save again as a PDF. Is there a Windows equivalent you can use? Daniel Else wrote: Mike, if you have someone in the family who qualifies for the Adobe Acrobat Education pricing structure, I'd recommend that you go ahead and purchase AA Professional. It is a terrific discount. That will allow you to do anything you want to a pdf. Dan, Not anything! Turns out that the creator of a PDF file can lock it in such a way as to prevent any markup even by a recipient who uses Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8, the highest version of Adobe Acrobat. I confirmed this with Adobe's sales. Or do you have a different experience? I'll be purchasing articles and then might have to highlight them. That's why I want to be able to highlight. I might have to print out and highlight hard copy. Thanks, Michael * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
What does the HD dvr run? Mike On Feb 13, 2008 5:33 PM, b_s-wilk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well with a regular receiver you can autotune...with the dvr you record but it doesn't change the sation, it can record it in the background. So i have to record using both tuners up so one will actually change the output. Some of the podcasts are the same but mostly not. I go thru saturday/sunday book tv schedules and record anything interesting. They all don't show up on podcasts. Do you have more than one receiver? We have two and decided against getting a DVR. Instead we bought a Samsung upconverting DVD recorder, http://tinyurl.com/2s647c and 15 Maxell DVD-RW disks. This way we can use the receiver to autotune and the DVD recorder to record with its timer. No, I can't record and view on the same TV, but we rarely record anything when we're at home anyway, unless it's in the middle of the night. We can always record on one TV and watch the other. Thanks for the info. I'm glad we got the DVD recorder instead of the DVR. Betty * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Highlighting PDFs
There are various tricks of the trade to recreate files that have various reproduction restrictions. I don't have Adobe Reader on the computer, but with Professional I can print a PDF to an Adobe PDF printer, which may be what is referred to with the Mac. This prints the document to a new file. Does Adobe sales say that a document created in this manner transfers the security restrictions? I'd be willing to play with one of your documents if you want to send it to me outside the listserv (I have Adobe Acrobat 8 running on Windows XP Pro). Dan b_s-wilk [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/13/08 7:46 PM Can the file be printed? On a Mac you can print to Preview, then save again as a PDF. Is there a Windows equivalent you can use? Daniel Else wrote: Mike, if you have someone in the family who qualifies for the Adobe Acrobat Education pricing structure, I'd recommend that you go ahead and purchase AA Professional. It is a terrific discount. That will allow you to do anything you want to a pdf. Dan, Not anything! Turns out that the creator of a PDF file can lock it in such a way as to prevent any markup even by a recipient who uses Adobe Acrobat 3D Version 8, the highest version of Adobe Acrobat. I confirmed this with Adobe's sales. Or do you have a different experience? I'll be purchasing articles and then might have to highlight them. That's why I want to be able to highlight. I might have to print out and highlight hard copy. Thanks, Michael * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] is isass.exe a virus?
this I/lsass falls between explorer and MDM..exe. that is an i and an L in that first word. i am certain that mac does it better...maybe they use a different alphabet. At 07:46 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: Or put it in alphabetical order.. Mike On Feb 13, 2008 4:00 PM, gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can I change the tahoma or whatever that ms uses for display to some form of serf font(san-san-serf font.)? At 03:04 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote: That is why I like the comic fonts - they feel more natural and are to my eye less confusing. On Feb 13, 2008, at 2:46 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Lsass.exe, not isass.exe! The trick is that most displays use a sans-serif font where it is tough to tell an l (low case L) from an I (up case i). So you have to be very carefil about this one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
At 07:23 PM 2/13/2008, Robert wrote: OK, I can open the case and try to find the battery. If I remove the battery to see what it is, will everything be lost from the BIOS once again? If not, how long do I to replace it without losing the BIOS settings? The battery is almost certainly a CR-2032 button battery. Same battery as used in automobile door lock zappers. About the size of a quarter. It's been standard for more than five years now. With the machine turned off, but still plugged into the wall, so that there is still 5-volt power to the motherboard, change the battery very carefully. Use a plastic or wooden spatula to dislodge the old battery, instead of a metallic screwdriver. Or use a metallic screwdriver if you have a steady hand and the battery is located where you can see it clearly. The 5-volt power to the motherboard will sustain the CMOS RAM settings no matter how dead the battery is. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] USB drivers missing
It won't help you in this instance, but you can back up and restore your CMOS settings with: http://www.sharewareplaza.com/CMOSSave-download_51631.html I haven't used this version, but I have used an earlier version with good success. Something everyone should do. A Google of CMOSSAVE will find some of the older versions as well. You need a DOS boot disk to provide the OS from which CMOSSAVE.COM, CMOSCHK.COM, and CMOSREST.COM will run. FreeDOS will do. You don't need any drivers because you aren't trying to access any hardware except for the CMOS RAM and the video in 80 x 25 text mode. Since the CMOS RAM holds settings for a lot of things, including processor clock speed/multiplier, bus clock speed/multiplier, RAM timing, etc., it's really important to save these settings in a manner in which you can restore them from backup. Lots of things can blow away your CMOS settings, including installing software that turns out to be incompatible with something already on your machine. I've had that happen many times. Fred Holmes At 06:35 PM 2/13/2008, Robert wrote: Now that my USB problem appears to be solved on my Windows XP desktop, a further question. I earlier mentioned that I had to reset the Setup because after the power failure there were no drives were found, the date and time were wrong, the RAID controller had be switched on, etc. I restored these as best I could, but I'm not sure if I did it correctly. The computer seems to work OK, however. Will you please comment if anything is wrong? This is how I have configured it now. This I don't understand this at all from the setup menu: Hard Disk Drive Sequence: 1. System Bios 2. Unknown device (not installed) 3. USB device (not installed) 4. Unknown device (not installed) This I think is OK, but not sure: Drive Configuration: Diskette Drive A: SATA Raid: Off SATA Primary Hard Drive: On SATA Secondary Hard Drive: On Primary Master Drive: Off Primary Slave Drive: Off Secondary Master Drive: CD-ROM Secondary Slave Drive: CD-ROM IDE Drive UDMA: On The computer has two internal SATA hard drives installed, and two internal optical drives. According to computer specs, it is possible to add a third internal hard drive but not an SATA one. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
What does the HD dvr run? It's not HD. It records in standard def, and upconverts to 1080i. Picture on 37 LCD and 42 plasma TVs is quite good. I like being able to re-use the DVD-RW disks. You can get HD for a lot more, but for recordings that we intend watch but not always save, this works well. The Samsung DVD-R135 was one of the few DVD recorders available when we wanted to buy, and at the right price; as long as you use quality disks [Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, etc.] the results are excellent. What do you mean run? It records, then plays, like a DVR, but with multiple disks. The tuner is in the satellite box. Betty * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] direct tv dvr
Run as in cost. You said it up converts...but if nothing is HD what is there to up convert? Up converting dvd players take dvds and push them to 480p AFAIK. But if your source is standard 480i, then it's never going to be better then that. Do standard directv boxes do 480p? Mike On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 9:32 PM, b_s-wilk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does the HD dvr run? It's not HD. It records in standard def, and upconverts to 1080i. Picture on 37 LCD and 42 plasma TVs is quite good. I like being able to re-use the DVD-RW disks. You can get HD for a lot more, but for recordings that we intend watch but not always save, this works well. The Samsung DVD-R135 was one of the few DVD recorders available when we wanted to buy, and at the right price; as long as you use quality disks [Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, etc.] the results are excellent. What do you mean run? It records, then plays, like a DVR, but with multiple disks. The tuner is in the satellite box. Betty * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] ditto Rush
Who wooda thunk he loves Macs? This is quite entertaining, but I'm not sure just what El Rushbo's problem is, perhaps someone can tell me? Chad Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
