Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning

2008-07-07 Thread Ralph
Of course, it depends on what the warning says, but it sounds like your anti-virus program... Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source?

Re: [CGUYS] GPS nav for winXP

2008-07-07 Thread rlsimon
I have a Holux CF GPS receiver GR-271 which is working fine in the CF slot of my thinkpad x31 ...now I need navigation software ...recommendations (free, I hope, cheap old me!!) ?? Also, I would like to try it using my PocketPC2002 IPAQ 3635 ...same question?

Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning

2008-07-07 Thread Tony B
Ya, you completely forgot to tell us what the notification is. Presumably it's just telling you a network connection is unavailable, which can be normal as long as it isn't the one you're using for the internet. You should be able to right click it and go to Properties and uncheck the box Notify

[CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week http://tinyurl.com/6sx4hb * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at

[CGUYS] Disable Outlook

2008-07-07 Thread Richard P.
Is there a way to prevent Outlook from running, short of uninstalling it? The Fuji Fine Pix Viewer software defaults to Outlook when sending a picture via email, resulting in an entirely too cumbersome process. Before Outlook was activated, the Fuji program would use Outlook Express, which was

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Steve Rigby wrote: Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week In response to my own message, another parallel article states that most of the computers go missing at the security checkpoints. I would therefore hazard a guess

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Every time I have flown you must take your laptop out of the bag and put into one of those bins. From what I read in the article it seems many folks forget to pick their laptop back up, and then proceed not to ask for it or search for it. It sounds more like forgetfulness, than theft. I am

Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Richard P. wrote: Is there a way to prevent Outlook from running, short of uninstalling it? The Fuji Fine Pix Viewer software defaults to Outlook when sending a picture via email, resulting in an entirely too cumbersome process. Before Outlook was activated,

Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook

2008-07-07 Thread Tony B
What did Fuji tech support say when you called? On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 12:33 PM, Richard P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: simpler process which I would like to go back to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within the Fuji program.

Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?

2008-07-07 Thread Jennifer Hiebert
On Jul 5, 2008, at 3:46 PM, David K Watson wrote: When you ran the hardware check, did you do the extended memory test? If you don't have an old DIMM to check the memory, that is the next best thing. Tell us about your system. What PCI cards do you have? Do you have a hardware accelerator,

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Every time I have flown you must take your laptop out of the bag and put into one of those bins. That is the procedure. From what I read in the article it seems many folks forget to pick their laptop back up, and then proceed not

Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook

2008-07-07 Thread mike
http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=enanswer=15054 That's how to change your default email program in xp. It's not a fuji program problem, fuji sends a call to your os to use the default email and your os indicates to use outlook. Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 9:33 AM, Richard P.

Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:39 PM, Jennifer Hiebert wrote: Thanks for the additional advice. I did do the extended mem test, and then, just for anyhow, I guess, a 5-loop Rember test on Saturday. All passed, though I know that doesn't guarantee solid hardware. The system's pretty much as it came

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Tom Piwowar
Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy,

[CGUYS] cancelling Comcast

2008-07-07 Thread gerald
anyone have experience cancelling comcast. both internet and TV. I have had comcast since the day they arrived in my area a few years ago. it finally works. i have decided to go to FIOS. i had verizon high speed internet at my factory. they answered the phone better than comcast. lead

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread gerald
that number sounds about right. i get to DCA an hour ahead of my flight. i hear the call for the passenger to pick up their computer at tsa once every 2 or 3 times i sit. i have never heard a call for abandon computer at DFW(dallas). At 02:38 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: Study says more than

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. An even worse scenario. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy **

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 3:06 PM, gerald wrote: that number sounds about right. i get to DCA an hour ahead of my flight. i hear the call for the passenger to pick up their computer at tsa once every 2 or 3 times i sit. So, how in the hell does one go about forgetting their computer,

Re: [CGUYS] cancelling Comcast

2008-07-07 Thread Larry Sacks
You just call the regular Comcast number - 1-800-COMCAST (I've got it memorized I've had to call them so many times). One of the voice mail choices is to cancel your service. That's when the fun comes in. They'll ship you off to the Customer Retention Department - they'll offer you lower rates

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
Yes and no. With the current way Insurance works on many sides there is no effort needed to get reimbursed. I happen to value my Laptop and would not want to loose it no matter what. Stewart At 02:28 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: On Jul 7, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually 10,000

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
TSA is not the one required to contact you if you leave something. Does the motel call you if you leave a piece of clothing in your room when you travel? I lost a very nice sport coat last summer in a very nice high class expensive hotel. Forgot it in my room. Last it was seen. Items

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 4:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: TSA is not the one required to contact you if you leave something. According to a recent post here on this subject, TSA will make announcements about forgotten computers, at least at Dulles International. Does the motel call you

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Tom Piwowar
So, how in the hell does one go about forgetting their computer, especially as many times at it apparently occurs? And then to make so little effort to retrieve it? Have we, as a society, actually developed that much of a throw away attitude toward relatively expensive things? If so,

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Rigby
On Jul 7, 2008, at 5:33 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you must have. I would not make any effort to get it back. I would be thinking that I might get a replacement that maybe, just

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread gerald
i think that to be incorrect. the life of corporate individual is within the carried computer. At 06:36 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: On Jul 7, 2008, at 5:33 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you

[CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.

2008-07-07 Thread Q. Fisher
I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and an XP computer (#2) via Linksys wireless. All software updated, all firewalls and antiviruses disabled. All in the same workgroup, all permissions to share the C: drives. All can get on the internet. Computer #2 can

Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.

2008-07-07 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
What is the boot sequence of these computers? I know that sometimes this affects which one can see which one. My suggestion is Vista first than XP. If that fails reverse. Stewart At 06:44 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and

Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning

2008-07-07 Thread Michael S. Altus
I wrote: Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source? Tony B replied: Ya, you completely forgot to tell us what the notification is. Presumably it's just telling you

Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning

2008-07-07 Thread Tony B
No. You completely missed the rest of my message. I had already assumed that was the error you were referring to. To reiterate, Windows is just telling you there's no connection on that device. But unless something has broken, you can safely ignore it. Or disable the message. On Mon, Jul 7,

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread mike
What's funny is, knowing Tom's insecurity with his computer choice I knew exactly where he was going...you've been around long enough too...you should have known this would work to some kind of pc slam. Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread mike
Well all the mac owners all have higher IQ's are better dressed, drive faster better cars, travel in first class and also have anywhere from 3 to 16 assistance helping them remember their laptop. It's just not fair to those dumb pc people! Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Tony B
Even including thefts, this just doesn't sound plausible. Can anyone find the *actual study*? Following a bunch of links they all just seem to link to each other. On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Steve Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports

Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.

2008-07-07 Thread Tom Piwowar
Computer #1 cannot even see computer #2 - Access denied error # 0x80070005. Is this correct? Access denied is a response to a connection request. I don't see how you could get to access denied if #1 did not see #2, try to connect, and then get told to buzz off. An suggestion where to start? I

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-07 Thread Chris Dunford
Even including thefts, this just doesn't sound plausible. Can anyone find the *actual study*? Following a bunch of links they all just seem to link to each other. Here it is. The study was sponsored by Dell. http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/services/dell_lost_laptop_study.pdf It says,

Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.

2008-07-07 Thread John DeCarlo
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Q. Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and an XP computer (#2) via Linksys wireless. All software updated, all firewalls and antiviruses disabled. All in the same workgroup, all permissions to

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 7 Jul 2008 - Special issue (#2008-414)

2008-07-07 Thread David K Watson
I am also getting rid of Comcast for Verizon FIOS. I am scheduled for Friday, July 18 for the FIOS install. Verizon told me to wait until I was completely sure that the FIOS install was done properly before canceling Comcast. I figure that the weekend will be long enough for me to see if

[CGUYS] Sorry (should have been Re: cancelling Comcast)

2008-07-07 Thread David K Watson
Expletive it! That is the second time in a row that I have forgotten to edit the subject line to reflect the message I was replying to. Even worse, when I tried to correct myself last time, I discovered I'd sent the message to myself! Too much vacation, I guess. I'll try to be more

Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?

2008-07-07 Thread David K Watson
Actually, that reminds me: I recall that I got a number of kernel panics just before my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer failed. The panics had to be due to the mouse because I noticed that they always occurred after I clicked on something after the mouse had warmed up, and the panics went away