Re: [CGUYS] Camera query. Just curious.

2009-04-16 Thread Richard P.
While I prefer the viewfinder, the digital zoom only shows up in the LCD screen. I've seen people miss their zoomed-in shot by only looking through the viewfinder. Richard P.  Digital camera folks!  Which manner of viewfinding do you use and/or prefer?  Camera held out in front of you

Re: [CGUYS] Disabling balloons poopng up over Windows XP taskbar icons

2009-04-16 Thread Richard P.
One could always go into the Task Bar Properties and select Always Hide for each item in the task bar. A second way is to Autohide the TaskBar in properties. Just a couple of options... Richard P. I wrote: When I mouse over icons on the Windows XP taskbar, balloons pop up that provide words

Re: [CGUYS] RAID for the uninitiated

2009-04-15 Thread Richard P.
Well done, thanks. I was waiting for someone to chime in about how we really didn't need RAID : )) Richard P. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:54 PM, .com wrote: http://fizzlechat.com/2008/11/11/raid-explained/ * **  List info

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Search 4.0 - search box

2009-04-13 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for the tip! I had also uninstalled Windows Search for the same reason. Now it's back and out of the way, thanks to your advice. Richard P. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 11:53 PM, Chris Dunford ch...@covesoftware.com wrote: Is there any way to remove the very intrusive search box that Windows

[CGUYS] IE7 Internet Access Problem

2009-04-10 Thread Richard P.
the same issue. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Richard P. Windows XP SP3 Zone Alarm 8.0.298.000 Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 AVG Antivirus Spy Sweeper Antispyware * ** List info, subscription management

[CGUYS] Upgrading to Office 2007

2009-04-08 Thread Richard P.
in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *

Re: [CGUYS] Upgrading to Office 2007

2009-04-08 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for the feedback. I've installed it and everybody shows up as planned. Richard P. In its setup, Office 2007 appears to offer an option of keeping most of Office 2003 (except for Outlook), while installing the 2007 products. Does anyone have any experience to offer with having both Office

Re: [CGUYS] Verizon Speed Test A Fraud

2009-04-05 Thread Richard P.
So what was the problem with the router? Richard P.♠ Our DSL connection has been miserable the last couple of weeks and has now dropped to levels that make me pine for the good old days of dial up. Simple web pages are taking minutes to load. P.S. Traced the problem to my router. I still

Re: [CGUYS] PC to Mac printing

2009-04-02 Thread Richard P.
Is this something a novice can install/set up? A friend wants to be able to print from either a PC or a Mac. Thanks in advance, Richard P. Which print server do you have or recommend for $30? I've used the Linksys PSUS4. It is $31

Re: [CGUYS] Audacity problem

2009-04-02 Thread Richard P.
While technically this is correct, this is more of a problem over long runs in areas of interference. I've seen this configuration in many AV studios where it didn't present a problem. You just had to be aware that if a problem presented itself, to remember to look there first. Still, those

Re: [CGUYS] FYI - Google's Gmail Autopilot(TM)

2009-04-01 Thread Richard P.
Well said! I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to start another debate. Richard P. FYI, Gmail now includes Autopilot(TM) settings to make email easier.  There are examples and an FAQ.  Is it possible that recent postings on this list were the results of pre-release field testing

Re: [CGUYS] Windows 7 *user* reviews [Was: Office 2007]

2009-03-29 Thread Richard P.
I think Asus was making some monitors which were wide than normal to accommodate the sidebar. Don't know if they were a hit or not, or if they still exist. Richard P. The problem with putting gadgets anywhere is keeping them visible. If you keep them all on one side, at least you can try

Re: [CGUYS] Office 2007

2009-03-24 Thread Richard P.
Just curious, what is the experience level and age range for the people who loved the new interface? Richard P. It took me a few weeks to finally track down the problem, event viewer didn't offer any real clues, but while I was troubleshooting, I offered to roll them back to Office 2003

Re: [CGUYS] CanSecWest

2009-03-19 Thread Richard P.
You really do know this list (grin!) Richard P. (I await my education as to why none of this matters, which I assume will be forthcoming shortly.) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy

Re: [CGUYS] Audio Quality (was: [CGUYS] Audacity)

2009-03-18 Thread Richard P.
drastically in the public mainstream. Unfortunately I don't see anything being done about it due the the cost effectiveness of crappy audio. Richard P. It's unfortunate that the standard of audio reproduction is now the built in speakers on a laptop or the earbuds on the rack at Walmart. It's far

Re: [CGUYS] Update: Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound

2009-03-17 Thread Richard P.
System Restore? Richard P.  I have downloaded and reinstalled the latest version of WMP (did it again today).? No difference. I went to the sound card driver site and downloaded and reinstalled the latest drivers (Creative SB Live! 24-bit) and here's the result: 1. No fix to the sound

Re: [CGUYS] Meanwhile... Windows Media Player sound

2009-03-16 Thread Richard P.
FYI, there is an Add/Remove component if you click on Add/Remove Windows Components in the left side column in the Add/Remove Programs window. There you can uncheck WMP and reboot. Richard P. That's really pretty difficult to do for a Windows component. When I try it, I can only find an old

Re: [CGUYS] cricket cell phone...a new twist

2009-03-10 Thread Richard P.
Finally, a keypad I can see without glasses :-) Richard P. It looks like cricket is about to release one of the biggest advancements in cell phone technology since the iphone.  They have completely thought out of the box on this one, putting in traditional touches with a new twist

Re: [CGUYS] Just When You thought You Could Like Symantec Again.....

2009-03-10 Thread Richard P.
servers. Also, PIFTS.exe does not collect or send any of our users' personal information. We will be posting a technical write-up to the forum soon with further details on the data PIFTS.exe collects. Tony Weiss Norton Forums Administrator Symantec Corporation Richard P. From The Washington Post

Re: [CGUYS] Backward Compatibility?[Was: For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

2009-03-08 Thread Richard P.
that meets the USB-IF's specs for USB v1.1 is also USB 2.0-capable. The USB-IF never issued any updated specs specific to USB 2.0. The trouble is that there are a lot of cables out there that do not even meet USB 1.1 spec. Richard P. Wish to note that there is nothing in the printer start up guide

Re: [CGUYS] Interesting sound problem (Win XP)

2009-03-06 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for letting us know so we don't get caught in the similar fix. The same thing could easily happen to my keyboard and it could easily be missed except for the on-screen display indication anytime the controls are changed. Sounds like you need a bigger desk :-)) Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] passive gas heaters [Was: DSL answering machines/

2009-02-27 Thread Richard P.
Years ago a friend put one of the ventless heaters in a small trailer she was renting. When she got home on a cold winter day, everything was soaked inside from the water vapor. Obviously, it wasn't a good fit for that type of installation. Richard P. On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM, b_s-wilk

Re: [CGUYS] Norton revisited

2009-02-26 Thread Richard P.
in the ZoneAlarm Extreme Security suite, if it ever gets reviewed and tested. Richard P. Thanks for the heads up. Looks like a major rewrite, which it very much needed. Hopefully it is no longer junk. Multiple recent reviews are giving Norton Internet Security 2009 top ratings, so I thought I'd make

Re: [CGUYS] DSL answering machines/DSL phone service

2009-02-26 Thread Richard P.
which was crowded with stranded homeowners. Richard P. Let's be realistic. If you have no power for a week, you're not going to stsupplied ay there. I mean, no phone is minor compared to the hassles of no refrigerator, hot water, no heat, etc. Are there third party solar battery backups

Re: [CGUYS] Norton revisited

2009-02-26 Thread Richard P.
Good point. I'm sure I'll have to jump through hoops to get rid of it. I'll let you know how it goes. Richard P. To my surprise, the new Norton is extremely unobtrusive in its bootup times and operation. snip Let's see how it goes when the subscription expires or you try to uninstall

Re: [CGUYS] DSL answering machines/DSL phone service

2009-02-26 Thread Richard P.
Our neighbor has that natural gas whole house generator system which was installed by the power company and works pretty well. I'm still trying to figure out how many amps I'll lose by running a 1000-foot extension cord to his house :) Richard P. Down here a lot of folks opt for the whole house

Re: [CGUYS] DSL answering machines/DSL phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Richard P.
would include POTS in their TV/Internet/Phone package, I would have signed up with them long ago. Richard P. 1) POTS will go out too during emergencies, as it too is a trunked system, relying on having only a few users on at a time. 2) On a day to day basis, how often do catastrophes happen

Re: [CGUYS] DSL answering machines/DSL phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Richard P.
Plain Old Telephone Service, also known as analog. Richard P. POTS?? Remember that with VOIP if the power goes out... VOIP will tend to go out too while POTS tends to be the last comm. service standing.  And in times of regional crisis, cellular is typically out too.  For a period after

Re: [CGUYS] DSL answering machines/DSL phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Richard P.
While cellphones don't usually go out with power, they did in the DC area several years ago after high winds came through. The power for the local cellphone towers went down for a couple of days but POTS still worked the entire time (thank you Verizon!). Richard P and cell phones usually don't

[CGUYS] Open DNS Tip

2009-02-17 Thread Richard P.
10.5, type dscacheutil -flushcache and press Enter. In Linux, /etc/rc.d/init.d/nscd restart (you may have to do this as root). Saw this on Geeks.com email. Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules

Re: [CGUYS] Computer Question

2009-02-15 Thread Richard P.
as needed while you gently push down. I would suggest using a brass tube rather than aluminum so the metal doesn't transfer over to the gold pins. Take the CPU in with you when you go for sizing. Good luck. Richard P. On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: I

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Installation disk with new computer?

2009-02-08 Thread Richard P.
Also keep in mind that the installed files on the backup partition may not always be correct. My Compaq image was defective and after working with tech support for three months, someone was able to figure that out and sent out new recovery disks which resolved the problem. Richard P. Our cheap

Re: [CGUYS] Harrware recommendations for video editing

2009-01-29 Thread Richard P.
Mac Pro with two 500G external storage drives for starters, plus 2 Apple Cinema displays. A lot will depend upon how much video you will have to load at any one time, how much stock footage you will keep permanently loaded and whether it will be standard or high definition. Richard P. We

Re: [CGUYS] Problem

2009-01-26 Thread Richard P.
Is it a lack of system resources? I've seen similar on mine until I upgraded the memory to 2G. Richard P. On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: In the last little while I have been getting screen remnants. I will pick some command from something

Re: [CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-26 Thread Richard P.
or dual processors. Unless I'm missing something, they are the exact same motherboard with different limitations imposed on them. Just trying to figure this thing out although I will probably take the advice to leave it alone unless I replace both CPU/MB. Richard P. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Rev

Re: [CGUYS] Problem

2009-01-26 Thread Richard P.
When the problem occurs, is the processor maxed out? Also, the file remnants that are left on screen, are they only from a single program? Just some ideas... Richard P. On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net wrote: Am there. Stewart At 03:06 PM 1/26

Re: [CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-25 Thread Richard P.
I don't even get a screen to prompt anything. I wondered if the BIOS would be affected but don't know how to change it if I can't access it after installing the processor. FYI, I am going from a single core to a dual core processor. Richard P. I always replace motherboards and ram along

Re: [CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-25 Thread Richard P.
The MicroCenter geeks claim it is compatible. How would I confirm this independently? Motherboard manufacturer's name: ASUS A8M2N-LA Richard P. I don't even get a screen to prompt anything. I wondered if the BIOS would be affected but don't know how to change it if I can't access it after

Re: [CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-25 Thread Richard P.
Both are AM2 sockets. Here's the MB link: http://tinyurl.com/abeoja Richard P. The new CPU uses the AM2 slot, the old is 939...square peg, round hole. Not going to work, almost always best to replace mobo/cpu's together. I bought an AMD Athlon X2 5200 processor to upgrade my computer

Re: [CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-25 Thread Richard P.
be unlocked or is it a permanent thing. Thanks to all who weighed in on this. Richard P. On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Jeff Wright jswri...@gmail.com wrote: You most likely need a BIOS update. If you haven't already, pull out the new CPU and install the original CPU. According to this page

[CGUYS] AMD Processor upgrade problem

2009-01-24 Thread Richard P.
Windows XP SP3 Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *

Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

2009-01-23 Thread Richard P.
to be a lot of complaints come transition day. One thing about the converters, they will make 16x9 picture fit into a 4x3 screen, resulting in a very small picture overall. I don't think anyone has been told about this, at least sufficiently. Richard P. In our neck of the woods it basically means

[CGUYS] Microsoft profit declines, software maker to cut 5,000 jobs

2009-01-22 Thread Richard P.
surveyed by FactSet Research. In premarket trades, shares of Microsoft sank as much as 7%. End of Story Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map

Re: [CGUYS] (CERT) Computer Emergency Response Team, US Govt. I

2009-01-22 Thread Richard P.
://safety.live.com It is a less than obvious tool which apparently does provide some protection. Richard P. Alright, having looked into this further I see that anyone with auto updates ON is protected. Apparently all the new infections are coming from corporate systems that have not yet

Re: [CGUYS] (CERT) Computer Emergency Response Team, US Govt. I

2009-01-22 Thread Richard P.
So if I disable AutoRun in Windows, will that create any problems synching iTunes or downloading pictures from a camera? Each program is launched and transfer started upon connection to their individual device. Richard P. Attack via autolaunch is particularly troubling to me. This happened

Re: [CGUYS] suggestion

2009-01-19 Thread Richard P.
. At least if you're not going to give it up, take it off list. On New Years Eve, I briefly thought about posting something like this for the New Year. Maybe I should have sent it anyway. Thanks for putting it out there, Andy. Richard P. Folks, reading some of these messages is getting, well

Re: [CGUYS] Memory

2009-01-09 Thread Richard P.
Crucial guarantees their memory selections to work in your computer which takes the worry out of the whole process. Richard P. Only Crucial did not have the PC2-4200. The others did. If Stewart's perspective is accurate, maybe Crucial moves out older, slower memory faster

[CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone

2009-01-09 Thread Richard P.
? They are GSM/GPRS, and TDMA compatible. http://reviews.cnet.com/Siemens_S46/4505-6454_7-20650345.html Thanks in advance. Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness

Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone

2009-01-09 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. GSM and CDMA seem to be the most prevalent with some small (Nextel, and local carriers) pockets of other. I was told that my carrier, T-Mobile will work with any unlocked GSM phone. You can order a To-Go SIM from their online store for $7 (includes overnight delivery and xx minutes

Re: [CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?

2009-01-09 Thread Richard P.
Adobe Photoshop starter edition has a red eye repair function although I've not used it yet. Also, if you want to get real involved, you can use Paint.net to edit your pictures. Both programs free. Richard P. With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other

Re: [CGUYS] Siemens S46 Cellphone

2009-01-09 Thread Richard P.
Thanks, I will investigate both possibilities. Richard P. On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: Any suggestions on where to go or who to use? I am in the DC area so a bricks and mortar shop would be preferred. I've never gone through the unlocking process so am

Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy PC memory?

2009-01-07 Thread Richard P.
Crucial also offers a range of discounts, depending on whether you are a repeat customer, business/reseller, etc. Richard P. I highly recommend crucial; very good service and excellent quality of memory. I have probably bought about half a terabyte of RAM from them over the past 5 years

[CGUYS] Steve Jobs

2009-01-05 Thread Richard P.
will continue as Apple's CEO during my recovery. Apple's board of directors said in a separate statement it supports his actions. End of Story Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy

Re: [CGUYS] Good Time to Buy Zunes

2008-12-15 Thread Richard P.
Three Zune, one iTouch here Richard P. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 12:01 PM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: Two out of five are zune on mine. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM, John Duncan Yoyo johnduncany...@gmail.comwrote: Funny thing is that I am reading this in gmail and all four sponsored

Re: [CGUYS] MS Share Drops 19% YOY

2008-12-14 Thread Richard P.
to first go to their home page and then do my search. It required an extra step that others might not want to go through. Richard P. So why are so many people still using MS Search and who are these people? I have never seen anyone using MS Search. I even know people who use Dog Pile, but nobody

Re: [CGUYS] Problem accessing Comcast.net from Verizon

2008-12-13 Thread Richard P.
, AOL or other ISP based email accounts. This simply means you should not set your email account to auto forward emails. You will still be able to compose your own email to ISP users, and you will be able to forward an email to those users from your mailbox manually. Richard P. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008

Re: [CGUYS] ;-)

2008-12-12 Thread Richard P.
So do the CGuy's have to buy a license for publishing the Wink in the previous email? I would put a wink after this question but I don't want to double the fine. Sarcastically yours, Richard P. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 6:49 AM, Chris Dunford ch...@covesoftware.com wrote: A Russian businessman

Re: [CGUYS] Computer backup software

2008-12-11 Thread Richard P.
You raise good points. The backup would essentially be for only My Documents although at some point I would like to start backing up the image on a daily basis too. Never planned on trying to backup the operating system. It's too much fun reinstalling it :) Richard P. On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 8

Re: [CGUYS] speedtest

2008-12-11 Thread Richard P.
at the pole and a shorting out cable, both problems outside. Get a technician out there. Richard P. what can I conclude from these results for my comcast sold as 768up speed basic internet via cable? speedtest.net 1867u/145d NY.NY speedtest.net 1195/116 Newark,DE (listed preferred) frontier.net 1115

Re: [CGUYS] web cams

2008-12-10 Thread Richard P.
opinion... Richard P. PS What's a DD? And DGS's? I've seen DH too lately. Where did these come from and is there a definitive list somewhere? ok, now i'd like recommendations for a web cam for my DD her family. Purpose: to be able to have a video-conversation with my young DGSs

[CGUYS] Computer backup software

2008-12-10 Thread Richard P.
Any recommendations for scheduled data backup software for Windows XP? Free would be good too. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness

[CGUYS] Cox Phishing Alert

2008-12-05 Thread Richard P.
all in their filtering. Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *

Re: [CGUYS] Apple pushes anti-virus for Macs

2008-12-03 Thread Richard P.
has been removed, Apple did not tell customers to absolutely not protect themselves. Since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running anti-virus software may offer additional protection, said Evans] Thanks for the corrective followup. Richard P. On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Tom

Re: [CGUYS] LP to CD turntable?

2008-12-03 Thread Richard P.
Audacity also allows you to do that, but as Tony mentioned, it requires some audio editing skill. The automatic function only works some of the time, so you end up doing it manually. Richard P. One thing that would be useful but I don't know if it's available is some way to insert track

Re: [CGUYS] Lie Online, Go to Jail

2008-12-02 Thread Richard P.
I hope this doesn't start a trend here. I really would hate to find out after all this time that Tom has a secret shrine of Bill Gates at home :) Richard P. Full Disclosure: 1) My photograph listed in the CGuys.com location map was captured on another day. I have changed slightly every

[CGUYS] Apple pushes anti-virus for Macs

2008-12-02 Thread Richard P.
/7760344.stm Published: 2008/12/02 11:06:39 GMT (c) BBC MMVIII Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *

Re: [CGUYS] USB 2

2008-12-02 Thread Richard P.
on the web. Richard P. A friend of mine wants to know if the USB ports on his computer are USB 2 or USB1. Is there any easy way for him to check this out? His PC is around 4 years old and runs XP. * ** List info

Re: [CGUYS] Steve Mobs was: [CGUYS] EFF chastises Apple

2008-12-01 Thread Richard P.
This really is great but I can't help but think of some of the C-guys while I watch. Sorry. Richard P. wrote: I think this is the youtube link; watch it before (if) it gets removed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkTMeczyHtE The Simpson's TV show was running their episode yesterday

Re: [CGUYS] TuneUp Utilities

2008-11-29 Thread Richard P.
While I understand that always backing up is a good thing to do, how would this have helped in the quoted example? Just trying to understand if there's a way to boot to the original registry. Richard P. CAVEAT: i had run a similar program a couple years ago. it found some 200 errors in my

Re: [CGUYS] Disconnecting...

2008-11-28 Thread Richard P.
and generally it's big, ugly, and sticks out from where it plugs in. Richard P. Sorry to ask...but what is a wall wart?... If for example your router has a separate power supply, then we call the separate power supply a wall wart

Re: [CGUYS] Help - very slow loading....again!

2008-11-26 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. \ but my computer is once again taking forever to load every page. This, with FireFox, including with creating a new profile. Last time, creating a new profile seemed to help; now it doesn't. Further, can't even seem to use IE as alternative which worked previously. Trying IE just

Re: [CGUYS] EFF chastises Apple

2008-11-26 Thread Richard P.
Are the edited versions indicated as such or are they passed off as the real and original recording? If the edited versions are being passed off as original, then that is deception. Richard P. Not strictly true. They require artists who wish to sell via their store to provide edited versions

Re: [CGUYS] MB/CPU Bundle

2008-11-25 Thread Richard P.
. The interesting thing is that when buying component parts, they come with a better warranty than buying a system (3years MB/CPU, lifetime memory). Be aware that buying a MB/CPU bundle may only have a 1 year warranty; check first. Richard P. By the time you figure in the cost of the MB, CPU, new

Re: [CGUYS] MB/CPU Bundle

2008-11-25 Thread Richard P.
Are you saying there are circumstances in which if your motherboard goes bad, that you are not allowed to replace it and use the same operating system? Is this something that is automatically checked or you just have to know? Richard P. Staying with XP was a prime motivator for upgrading rather

Re: [CGUYS] MB/CPU Bundle

2008-11-25 Thread Richard P.
Product activation worked fine. Richard P. Are you saying there are circumstances in which if your motherboard goes bad, that you are not allowed to replace it and use the same operating system? Is this something that is automatically checked or you just have to know? Product activation locks

Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping

2008-11-23 Thread Richard P.
I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? Thanks, Richard P. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

Re: [CGUYS] is this update safe XP-KB958644-x86-ENU

2008-11-23 Thread Richard P.
I installed that one month ago and haven't had any problems with it. Richard P. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Elaine Zablocki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Recently some folks reported severe problems after installing a windows update. I'm not sure exactly which update it was... I know people

Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping

2008-11-23 Thread Richard P.
I'm assuming that the speaker would be on the motherboard. Would it be readily apparent? Richard P. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Both. Many do not have speakers on board or anyway to give you a beep code. Second they may also be dead

Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping

2008-11-22 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Tony B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. I thought Staples had a computer repair service. Am I thinking of Best Buy? I dunno, as I do this type of work myself. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may prefer to take

[CGUYS] Technology Failure Report

2008-11-21 Thread Richard P.
Details Link: http://pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Tech_Failure.pdf Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *

Re: [CGUYS] Checking for service

2008-11-20 Thread Richard P.
We're still here... Richard P. We've been having email issues, I haven't seen anything from the list since 6:25 am. Just checking... * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy

Re: [CGUYS] news fyi: Microsoft to offer free consumer securit

2008-11-19 Thread Richard P.
Windows Defender is free but I don't know that it has had any impact on similar types of malware protection. How will a free MS Suite wipe out the competition? Richard P. The point is that they want to give it out for free, thereby putting everyone else with such a product out of business

Re: [CGUYS] better

2008-11-19 Thread Richard P.
and entering a password), it at least demonstrates to me that for my circumstances, there isn't any appreciable difference. Just my observations... Richard P. I did it. I did not need a stopwatch to see the difference. A computer that the user hated to use instantly became normal. Improvement

Re: [CGUYS] better

2008-11-19 Thread Richard P.
I had some concerns about my increasing boot time over the past year so I wondered if this might help. Obviously it didn't so I need to look elsewhere. Richard P. Good that you ran the test but you are still absolutely missing the whole point of the discussion. Normally you don't see

Re: [CGUYS] quad core graphics?

2008-11-18 Thread Richard P.
Is there a way to monitor the separate CPU's? Richard P. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been working with multi-processor and multi-core computers for years and commonly switch among them throughout the day. The only benefit I have ever seen

Re: [CGUYS] avg

2008-11-18 Thread Richard P.
04:07PM Support for AVG 7.5 Free Edition is planned to end on 31st August 2008. No more virus updates are planned for after that date. Note that no more 'program' updates are due! Only virus updates will continue until the end date. AVG 7.5 Paid version will be supported until 31/12/08. Richard

Re: [CGUYS] ZoneAlarm Pro 24-Hour Giveaway

2008-11-18 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for the heads up. Richard P. On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:47 PM, Jeff Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check Point Software Technologies is celebrating its 15th anniversary today by giving away free copies of its vaunted firewall software ZoneAlarm Pro 2009. The promotion runs for 24 hours

Re: [CGUYS] quad core graphics?

2008-11-17 Thread Richard P.
I can understand video editor limitations, but wouldn't the rendering time be faster? Richard P. Okay, I can't let this pass. Our video editors don't edit one whit faster on a multi core system, so what is it about this guy that makes him think he can finish projects quicker? I mean, can he

Re: [CGUYS] Slightly OT--Taping over Mini DV cassettes

2008-11-17 Thread Richard P.
destructs. Keep in mind the quality of the recorded tape is also dependent on the condition of the record/playback equipment. Richard P. Got an A/V question. We're conducting focus groups, videotaping them with a MiniDV camera. After taping, I download the footage into iMovie, burn A DVD

Re: [CGUYS] delivery/read receipts

2008-11-16 Thread Richard P.
Same for me. About the only receipts I ever returned were in response to an email from my boss or someone that I was dealing with professionally. All others got a message in return. Have you tried sending a message to yourself (at an address other than Gmail), to see if it works? Richard P. I

Re: [CGUYS] tagging photos

2008-11-13 Thread Richard P.
Today's Washington Post has a small review comparing Picasa and Elements latest programs: Photo Programs Add Tools but Still Need Sharpening http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/12/AR2008111202651.html?nav=rss_technology Richard P. Today I got a brief demo from

Re: [CGUYS] IE 8 Beta

2008-11-13 Thread Richard P.
no usable options. Again, before installing IE8 Beta, there were no issues with IE7. Any other ideas? Richard P. On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:16 AM, John Settle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richard P. wrote: I uninstalled IE 8 which left IE 7 already installed but IE 7 didn't have any toolbars, nor any way

Re: [CGUYS] IE 8 Beta

2008-11-13 Thread Richard P.
properly. Richard P. After uninstalling IE8, IE7 does not show any tabs so I'm unable to right-click to the right of the current page tab. The only thing it shows is a links toolbar, but right-clicking on that provides no options. I also have a title bar and an address bar but right-clicking

Re: [CGUYS] iPhones Everywhere

2008-11-12 Thread Richard P.
Do you have to pay extra for that coverage? :) Richard P. Ah... you're probably not in the SF Bay Area. Here, we've got ATT's No Bars in More Places coverage. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules

[CGUYS] IE 8 Beta

2008-11-10 Thread Richard P.
, the toolbars were OK in IE 7. I ended up having to restore back to IE 8 to get it functional again. Any ideas on how to get back to a fully functioning copy of IE 7? Downloading IE 7 and reinstalling made no difference. Win XP SP3 Thanks in advance, Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] IE 8 Beta

2008-11-10 Thread Richard P.
I think it's a little more complicated than that if you are suggesting the help file. The actual icon which allows one to access and check toolbars to be displayed is not even on the browser. There's nothing I can even right click to get a menu bar to show. Richard P. On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 5

Re: [CGUYS] iPhones Everywhere

2008-11-09 Thread Richard P.
So why does an iPhone sound so good and my Nokia/Cingular service sound so awful? Is the difference primarily in the carrier or the phone? Currently, I dread having to talk on the cellphone versus a landline because the cellphone quality is so poor that I miss half the conversation. On Sun, Nov

Re: [CGUYS] Odd Time Stamp Problem

2008-11-04 Thread Richard P.
My XP Media Center (PRO)/SP3 changed time automatically OK. Richard P. Speaking of time stamp ...windowsXPhomeSP3 refused to start Monday and when it did the time was off by 2 hrs and I had to go into the time/date utility and tell it to check the time with which everything was fine

Re: [CGUYS] cannot delete device from device manager

2008-11-03 Thread Richard P.
You might want to try download.com, which has a couple of utilities which supposedly will analyze for missing drivers. Richard P. On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:20 AM, rlsimon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dunno...the zip drive shows in disk management as a removable disk and functions properly. Today

Re: [CGUYS] Real Player download mngr.

2008-11-03 Thread Richard P.
Not sure what Real's Update Manager is but in Windows, Real Player has an option to turn off AutoUpdate. If this will help, it's: ToolsPreferencesAutomatic ServicesAutoUpdate, and then uncheck Automaticallydownload and Install important updates. Good luck. Richard P. An an iMac running OS

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