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McAfee -- The Chief, 14:11:03 05/07/08 Wed [1]
We just upgraded to McAfee, and I have to say I'm not happy with it's seemingly random blockage of photo images. Collages on the HB, photos on news sites, all manner of images have a blank space filled with McAfee in big red letters (as if I was being warned - what WAS in that collage from the other day anyway? LOL).

I tried poking around in the McAfee settings and my "tools" settings, but not sure what to do to turn on ALL pictures. What's the magic trick?

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I officially hate Vista. -- Cece, 07:48:05 04/19/08 Sat [13]
To be fair, it's probably not Vista's fault. It's most likely my fault as I'm too lazy to figure it all out. But that's the point. I shouldn't have to figure it all out this late into computer technology.

I LOVE my new computer (Sony Vaio with the cpu right in the monitor, and wireless keyboard that you can fold up. It looks like the monitor screen is floating.)It's gorgeous. But the operating system? Not so much. I've had this computer for 3 1/2 months, and every day, I give up on something or other.

Today it's You Tube. I can't get any of the videos. Yesterday, it was Flash...I have to download it all over again.

Posting on the HB is dead slow. I'm just totally irritated. I don't WANT to be asked if I'm allowing an email to be sent. Of COURSE I know I have email in my Outbox. I just hit SEND! Why would I need to give two instruction?

I know judi is not having a problem, or if she is, she figures it out right away. But I'm fast losing interest. Is anyone else finding Vista a tad annoying?

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- My friend had it and it starting to find it ok but does like the new Office 2007. I plan to avoid Vista for as long as I can with all that I hear about it. (NT) -- Hope, 06:16:31 04/20/08 Sun
- I really really want to buy myself a laptop, but I really really don't want to have to deal with Vista. I'm thinking of buying a used one with Windows XP, even though they are phasing XP out now. (NT) -- SeaBeth, 06:51:00 04/20/08 Sun
  - I don't want to put anyone off Vista for the wrong reasons. I spoke to judi about my probs and she doesn't have those problems with Vista at all. So she wants to take a look at what I'm doing wrong. I have ZERO patience. It would probably take me just a little time to sort it all out. PLEASE don't go by what I say. Vista is not that bad, and maybe not bad at all. JUDI, please post to tell your side of the story. (NT) -- Cece, 10:51:17 04/20/08 Sun
- Vista is inevitable - until Bill Gates decides to change OS's yet again. It's not awful, but it's a hog - a big hog. XP ran ok in a half a gig, but Vista needs at least 2gb though Microsoft says it only needs 1gb. Inside... -- judi, 11:36:53 04/20/08 Sun
  - Thank you judi. My beautiful computer only has 2 gig memory, which should be enough, but obviously isn't. I'm sure I need to clean up my hidden junk, to optimise. Fortunately, I have a nerdy pal who knows what she's doing around pooters...lol. (NT) -- Cece, 11:45:32 04/20/08 Sun
  - Judi, thanks very much for the advice. I will probably bite the bullet and purchase a new computer with Vista on it. (NT) -- SeaBeth - who finds keeping up with new technology somewhat wearing, 20:36:55 04/20/08 Sun
    - Just make sure you get enough memory. (NT) -- judi, 00:18:36 04/24/08 Thu
  - And Cece -- I have Vista (and I'm getting used to it!) ... but I don't use MS Outlook for e-mail..... so I don't get Vista asking me inane questions like you do. I connect via Verizon FIOS and I go through their website to do e-mailing. I have Norton and I do all the Wibndows downloads for Security ... but since so many nasty surprises seem to be able to come through via e-mail, I feel a teensy bit safer. But then, maybe that's stupid and I just don't understand how it works! (NT) -- MichelleB, 12:21:01 04/24/08 Thu
- Well, DH is the biggest computer geek I know, and he hates Vista. Several times he has uninstalled it and put XP back on his computer. Then, he tries Vista again, and gets frustrated again. Just last night he was talking about going back to XP again. But then again, he is running a lot of stuff on his computer that normal people aren't: like World of Warcraft and all the fancy hardware that you need to optimize that game. Shrug. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 04:47:36 04/23/08 Wed
- I'm not having any trouble with my Vista. My laptop is almost a year old and my desktop about 6 months, so I guess I'm just used to it now. The few times I've borrowed my old computer (I gave them both to DF who is having more problems with getting used to XP than I am Vista). As to the videos, I was never able to figure out how to download them until I got my Vista. I downloaded RealPlayer and now get an option to download videos when I watch them. (NT) -- kstorm, 10:20:01 04/26/08 Sat
  - OK...guess I didn't finish that thought. It should read The few times I've borrowed my old computer, I've had more trouble trying to refigure out XP than I ever had getting used to Vista. (NT) -- kstorm, 10:21:24 04/26/08 Sat
- You can still buy new computers with XP on them. Just try the "small and medium business" section on Dell or Gateway. You have your choice of Vista or XP plus the computer'll come without a lot of the pre-installed stuff the home versions do. You don't have to have a business to purchase from that section. (NT) -- Sarahsue, 19:50:07 04/26/08 Sat
Help!!! Can somebody tell me how I can change the font size and colour when I post to Voy. I would like to be able to jazz up the rugby pool. TIA -- Katiegirl, 19:28:25 03/10/08 Mon [3]

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- Here's a good, easy-to-understand website that will help you with HTML, which is the coding to write on the Internet and make the text different in any way - http://www.annabella.net/basics.html. (NT) -- Araninda, 23:15:51 03/10/08 Mon
  - Thanks Araninda, this will help a lot. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 13:18:22 03/11/08 Tue
Disappearing files under a specific user.......Inside for details -- Kimster, 20:06:16 02/25/08 Mon [7]
About 6 months ago, I logged onto my desktop and all of my icons were gone, email was empty, it was as thought it was a brand new user account. I was able to recover the emails and files and copied them over into a new user. This weekend, I came home and the samething happened again to the new account I created 6 months ago, only this time, the "my document" folder was completely empty, and she files were moved into a temp directory. By the time I made a new user and was ready to copy over the temp folder, everything was gone. All my school files, saved FF's everything was gone. I was able to recover the emails, but no files. Even system restore didn't help. I did have a backup and could restore from that, but I'm afraid I have a worm or something that neither Norton or Mcafee is picking up, and I'm going to have this same problem again. There are two other users on this computer and nothing has happened to them.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Kimster

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- Sorry kimster wish i could help you out i will ask my friend who is well up on computers maybe she could help you i will ask her to post it on the board if she can help you okay. (NT) -- Bev uk, 13:08:43 02/27/08 Wed
- Thanks, all of my IT friends are stumped! (NT) -- Kimster, 20:26:55 02/27/08 Wed
- Hi kimster dont give up i spoke to my friend and she is looking in to it for you okay, she is the best lol so i have faith in her and i think she will do her best to help you out. (NT) -- Bev uk, 04:49:40 02/28/08 Thu
- any luck yet? (NT) -- kimster, 19:21:12 04/01/08 Tue
- I hate to even suggest it but the two other users.........are they beyond suspicion? (NT) -- Peggy C., 17:08:19 04/04/08 Fri
  - They would be my teenagers, and my user is password protected and the administrator and they have limited rights, and I made sure the password was something they would never figure out, so I didn't reference HARM at all. (NT) -- Kimster, 17:16:40 04/04/08 Fri
Got an ethical sort-a question -- Carrotts, 17:14:50 02/04/08 Mon [16]
I used to live in the middle of no-where where my only option for cable was DirecTV and my only option for any type of high-speed internet was an aircard. Well I did have another kind of high speed internet for a while (till the b$#%S changed their system and I couldn't get the signal) and with them I did the wireless thing through the house and connected through linksys, so that software is on the computer. Well now I've moved and I live in a subdivision and this aircard has a feature that if it finds another connection better than itself it attaches my laptop to that. Somebody here has Linksys and ...dude...they've got a kickin high speed internet connection. Better than my aircard ever was. Should I track down the new neighbor and uhm...say thanks may I continue? Or oh crap, find a way to over-ride that feature and make the aircard use itself? Or just sit back fat and happy and remain a leech? (I like this one) I really do like having that aircard as it has come in handy when I've traveled and there has been no wireless about - so I don't want to switch to a broadband connection at the house just yet....tell y'all tell me I should...because leechs are scum. Don't mind being a leech. Don't want to be scum.

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- Carrots, I would try to find out your aircard's penchant for riding this neighbor's coattails causes said neighbor either a rise in rates or a drop in service.... if the former, the right thing to do is to offer to pay them for a percentage (probably cheaper than getting your own). If it causes a disruption or slowing of their service, then you should probably bite the bullet. Otherwise, I say ride it as long as you can. You're probably not the only one in the neighborhood doing it. And if you see strange cars parked along the streets with people tapping furiously on their laptops, you'll know you're not alone! LOL (NT) -- The Chief, 20:26:39 02/04/08 Mon
  - Okay, but wow - what an introduction..."Hi, I'm your new neighbor and I'm mooching off your broadband. Is that a problem?" LOL! Maybe I'll take some cookies along. (NT) -- Carrotts, who never had neighbor issues in the country, 08:29:53 02/05/08 Tue
    - Oh, and thanks Chief!! (NT) -- C., 08:32:49 02/05/08 Tue
      - Actually, Carrots, mabye you could make an anonymous call to the Geek Squad first - do a little research - so you'll know how it works. I wouldn't say anything about "mooching" just yet! LOL Tho the cookies would certainly help build a bridge ahead of time, in case you have to make restitution! LOL (NT) -- The Chief, 08:27:07 02/06/08 Wed
- I asked DH what he thought and he said that your neighbor is the one who didn't secure his network, so it's his own fault. LOL (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:50:11 02/06/08 Wed
  - uh-oh, I think I've been outed. When I logged on last night the air card used itself. Okay that doesn't sound right, LOL, but that is what happened. If I ever meet my neighbors I think I'll throw in the conversation a mention of a way-ward cousin I had to throw out because she stole stuff. Glad to be rid of her. egadds. (NT) -- soon to be Incarrottnito, 11:19:44 02/07/08 Thu
- Question about this, tho.... CAN you tell if someone is using your WiFi? Does it show on your computer or something? (NT) -- The Chief, 09:21:15 02/09/08 Sat
  - I asked DH, the resident computer nerd. He said there is probably a way, but he's not sure how to do it. However, if your neighbor is using your network and using a lot of bandwidth, it might slow your speed down. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 10:23:36 02/09/08 Sat
- I have high speed internet through cable, and I've got three computers, a tivo, three mouses, and one keyboard all vying for wireless. I'm pretty sure that all that slows me down. Although I'd happily share with Incarrottnito, I'd be pretty ticked off with anyone else mooching and slowing me down even more. (NT) -- Cece.. (It's no use hiding Incarrottnito. Your big Harm t-shirt will give you away!), 15:41:12 02/09/08 Sat
  - LOL! Thanks dear Cece. I think my laptop has a mind of it's own. This morning it used the Linksys, tonight it is using the aircard. I made cookies this evening, but I've just been nibbling a little here and there and for some reason only have two left. Think the laptop ate the others? (NT) -- Guess I'm back to Carrotts, 18:21:05 02/09/08 Sat
- Carrotts, it does slow down the machine. I don't have a password but I'm going to get one tomorrow. I realized this week that someone was tapping into my wireless. Sorry, my veggy friend, it's not polite to use someone's wireless signal without their permission. On the other hand, if you ask, you may make a new friend. And he may be 6'4", with hazel eyes and a body that won't quit with a melting smile. sigh! (NT) -- judi, 01:03:01 02/11/08 Mon
  - ..With my luck SHE'S 6'4, with hazel eyes and goes by the name of Helga the Horrible. LOL! Thanks Ju, I'll try and stop. I think I figured out what is happening. If the air-card has less than a "bar" for service at log-on, it goes out and tries to find something else. The cell phone works just fine so I don't know why that is. I'll give AT&T a call. Dang, I may have to kiss the air-card good-bye...ain't paying for both. (NT) -- Carrotts, 09:34:53 02/11/08 Mon
- Your neighbor should secure their network! I'd probably track them down and ask if it's okay. If it's not, tell them to secure their wireless network then. This is why I'd never do a wireless network, someone can tap into it and get into your computer if you don't secure it properly. (NT) -- Sarahsue--I love my wired network, it's worth the peace of mind, 12:31:54 02/11/08 Mon
  - Got another revelation. It is not the Aircard. It is the Laptop. LOL!!! Just turned it on yesterday to look up a Word document and didn't attach the Aircard. The darn thing hooked right up to Linksys. I think they've bonded. LOL! (NT) -- Carrotts, 09:14:24 02/13/08 Wed
- I have wireless and have it secured. If your neighbor did not secure theirs it is open to anyone whose computer picks up the signal. Your computer will pick up the closest to you. It is easy to secure a router so no one else can use it unless you tell them the password. (NT) -- Jeanaz8, 09:59:00 02/14/08 Thu
On the DJE board, several of us stated that we've lost David's "Hey, come on in" greeting on IE and that some of us have an empty box with a red x . -- ED, 07:29:27 01/29/08 Tue [4]
Cindy suggested that possibly a setting had been changed that made the greeting disappear since the empty box is where the audio player is. How do we check if the setting is turned off? If there is a way of checking, maybe a "SEE HARM DRIVE" could be posted on the DJE board so the others with the same problem can correct it. Thanks in advance for any help

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- See Harm. See Harm drive. Drive, Harm, drive! See Harm drive women wild. Wild, Harm, wild! (NT) -- MizChief, 09:22:42 02/09/08 Sat
  - MizChief - I can see why your "call sign" is MizChief. ROTFLOL - it didn't answer my question, but thought your See Harm Drive bird walk was hilarious. (NT) -- ED, 13:41:04 02/10/08 Sun
    - I don't drop by this board to answer techie questions, ED. I just drop in every now and then to make sure we're not getting too serious. (NT) -- MizChief, 20:14:23 02/10/08 Sun
Please Help ! -- L, 14:12:49 01/18/08 Fri [2]

I was on internet I don't remember on what, when something happened, I decided to switch off directly my computer. When I re - opened it all the icons of all my voy links were and still are indigo blue, with inside some white.

Please help me ! I'm worried

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- Try right clicking the icon, then scroll down to Properties. Click on Properties. Under the General tab, about halfway down, you should see Open With. Click on Change and see if a list of programs will come up. Click on the program name if it is there. Not sure that this will fix your problem, but that is what I would try first. (NT) -- Araninda, 22:45:31 01/18/08 Fri
A co-worker sent me these funny error message examples today. It's kind of big, so I'll put it inside the reply below. -- shygirl, 09:56:06 01/18/08 Fri [4]

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- Inside here --> -- shygirl, 09:56:42 01/18/08 Fri
  - Darn! It had pictures and wouldn't post. Sorry! Please delete the whole darn thread! (NT) -- shygirl .. who apparently needed her own error message after trying post these! LOL, 10:06:09 01/18/08 Fri
    - I did like the ID ten T error. LOL!! (NT) -- Carrotts, 13:45:28 02/01/08 Fri
Block spam? -- CB, 12:23:16 01/16/08 Wed [11]
I could have my penis enlarged over a dozen times already (interesting since I don't have such a thing), could have gotten tons and tons of viagra and am the most popular girl to get bigger breasts. In other words: Spam.

I'm getting lots of spam lately and wonder if you guys had any idea left how to stop them.
Mostly in Outlook Express.

I have the spam blocker at my provider's on heavy but I still get at least about 5 spam emails a day in my outlook inbox.

My yahoo email gets spammed out great. They all go to spam right away so I never get to see them.
But I wanna know if you guys have any idea if there is an option in Outlook in which you can block spam.
I looked around but can't see anything about it.

Is there even such an option in Outlook?

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- BTW, I've also found an option at the provider's where you can fill in which words in the title should be counted as spam. I entered lots of spam titles and yet, the still come through (e.g. 'Name suggests this site' or 'My friend suggested you look at this'.). (NT) -- CB, 12:26:40 01/16/08 Wed
- Is this Outlook or Outlook Express? In Outlook 2003 and later it has a built in Spam(Junk Mail) filter. Earlier versions does not have one would have to setup a rule to filter out based on words or email addresses. (NT) -- Hope, 14:44:44 01/16/08 Wed
  - Not sure which year it's from. It's Outlook Express 6 though. I remember in previous Outlooks I could add words or provider addresses which would be blocked but I can't find this feature anymore. I would throw out OE if it weren't so easy to use and better to maintain. I am not too fond of internet emails and only use them as back up. (NT) -- CB, 14:39:53 01/17/08 Thu
    - Outlook and Outlook Express are totally different. Sorry never used Outlook Express so don't know how it works. Have your tried googling the problem? (NT) -- Hope, 17:27:06 01/17/08 Thu
      - Outlook Express is basically a stripped down version of Outlook. It's similar, but it's missing a lot of features that Outlook has. I use Outlook at work, and OE at home, and sometimes OE drives me crazy when I'm at home and I realize I can't do something I'm used to doing at work. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:13:53 01/17/08 Thu
- My cable company (internet provider) requires acceptance of an Outlook Express (you said it is the one causing you trouble) e-mail address to obtain their service. I hated it. I not only did not use it, I uninstalled it from my computer. Inside -- Jeanaz8, 08:39:17 01/17/08 Thu
- You can buy spam filter software. My laptop came with antivirus/antispam software that was pretty good about catching spam email that my ISP didn't catch. This particular software ran in Outlook Express. I don't use my laptop much, so I can't tell you off the top of my head what the software was, but I know there are lots of different brands that are good. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:19:39 01/17/08 Thu
- Tray a product called Avast! It is a free download and a product we recommend to all our clients (we are an IT company). (NT) -- JAGNikJen, 19:25:46 01/18/08 Fri
  - It's actually an Internet Security software, not specifically a span blocker, but it is way better than Norton or McAffee - no matter what they tell you. (NT) -- JAGNikJen, 19:27:03 01/18/08 Fri
- maybe the enlargement pills would work for boobies? (NT) -- Linda R, 14:29:00 01/26/08 Sat
Need to know if there is some problems with yahoo . Thank you -- L, 13:23:44 01/04/08 Fri [4]

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- Yahoo recently introduced a newer, updated version of itself. If you are using a "My Yahoo" page, you should see something somewhere are the top about upgrading. I can't tell you exactly, because I've already upgraded. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 17:19:27 01/04/08 Fri
  - Thank you, but it there some problems with the e-mails ? (NT) -- L, 09:25:28 01/07/08 Mon
    - I haven't noticed any problems. But then again, my yahoo email isn't my primary email, so I don't use it a whole lot. Sorry. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 20:22:13 01/07/08 Mon
Hey guys, has anyone seen the newest Mac commercial? No not that Mac, the computer Mac. -- doc, an Apple devotee from waaaay back!, 14:04:58 12/02/07 Sun [5]

All of you who hate Vista would love it! It one of those with the �cool� Mac guy & the �nerdy� Windows guy. Anyway, the Windows guy is touting the Vista operating system. He tells you to �give� Vista whatever it NEEDS�new printer, more money, etc., etc. The Mac guy leans in & says, �Wow, you really like Vista.� The Windows guy covers the mic & says, �Not really, I changed back to XP yesterday.�

I howled after listening to all of you �IBM� clone types complaining about Vista. You gotta love the Mac commercials!!! Go Apple!!!

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- LOL! I do love that commercial! You actually can still buy a computer with XP on it if you look at business models. I just configured and ordered a new laptop tonight and went with XP rather than Vista. (NT) -- Sarahsue, 20:54:32 12/04/07 Tue
- Those commercials are brilliant. I actually stop my Tivo to watch them. Love the cool guy, and PC is a very funny commedian. As for Vista, I don't have it on my PCs, but judi just got a new computer with Vista, and I think she likes it. (NT) -- Cece, 18:27:15 12/06/07 Thu
  - What's even funnier is that the PC guy actually kinda looks like Bill Gates on Botox! LOL (NT) -- The Chief - found the ads on YouTube, 11:13:12 01/11/08 Fri
- Those commercials are adorable. I feel so bad for the poor PC-guy! But then, *I* have a new computer with ---- VISTA!!!! I, like an idiot, actually waited to buy a new machine until Vista had been out for a while ... sop the bugs could be worked out ..... yeah right! LOL! But, I don't do a whole heck of a lot on my machine .... and Vista hasn't been a problem; although I am really getting to hate the screen going semi-dark and then being asked if 8 really REALLY want to do something. Yes! Yes, I do! I wouldn't have clicked on whatever if I didn't!!!! Jeez! (NT) -- MichelleB, 18:42:00 12/10/07 Mon
Need some suggestions please about my lap top go inside please. -- bev uk, 04:55:16 11/30/07 Fri [6]
Could someone help me out here my laptop keeps going off after i have been on it for about 20 or 30 minutes yet it comes up that the signal is excellent yet i cannot get on my programmes it is as if it freezes i then switch it off and then put it back on and it works then the same thing happens again my son has a computer in his bedroom and that works ok so i do not know why this is happening so i would be grateful for any ideas thanks.ps my laptop is about 2yrs old and had no problems with it until now.take care bev.

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- Usually a computer suddenly shutting down means it is overheating. Listen to see if you can hear the fan going. If not, pop open the case and gently blow some canned air in there to see if maybe the fan's stuck. If it is the cooling fan, you can get that replaced pretty easily. (NT) -- Sarahsue, 20:56:45 12/04/07 Tue
- Thanks sarahsue i will try that and see what happens. (NT) -- Bev uk, 06:32:53 12/05/07 Wed
- My one year old MacBook sometimes overheats when it's running on battery. If that happens, I shut it down, or I plug in the power. (NT) -- Cece, 18:29:10 12/06/07 Thu
- Thanks cece i have mine on power all the time maybe thats the problem i just do not know . (NT) -- Bev uk, 10:27:16 12/07/07 Fri
- I had a problem with mine old laptop overheating and took it in. The computer repair place showed me how to use canned compressed air to blow on the cooling fan on the bottom and then the heatsink which is on the side or the back. A lot of dust will blow out of both places. Keep the top closed so you do not hit the screen with the air accidently. I do this now about every 2 months and have not had the problem since. You can also blow out the dust and othe stuff from the keyboard, just be sure to cover your screen. (NT) -- Jeanaz8, 04:35:48 12/15/07 Sat
ooh ooh - could it be this easy -- chris k, 16:51:59 11/21/07 Wed [5]

Cleaning out a kitchen drawer I found restore cds for my sons laptop -

He has an acer 5000 series with Windows XP

I have an Acer 3000 series.

the restore CDs say for 3000/5000 series issued with a new Acer Windows XP computer -

SOOOO

my question is - Can I use these to get XP on my laptop instead of Vista??

Slinking away and crossing fingers

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- I just asked DH, the resident computer nerd in the house, and he said it might work, or it might not work. It depends on how Acer set up the disc. The other issue would be the other software on your laptop. That might not be the same either. I personally have never used a "restore" disc. We've always built our own computers and had our own stand alone versions of all our software. So when we upgrade, we start from scratch installing everything by hand. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--sorry, I'm afraid I'm not much help., 17:45:51 11/24/07 Sat
- You will need to wipe your hard-drive first to re-format the harddrive - which will erase Vista. You can absolutely use the restore disk to then put XP on your laptop. Vista is far more demanding than XP anyway, so your laptop should run faster w/o it. (NT) -- RD, 23:10:18 12/01/07 Sat
  - and how exactly does one - wipe the hard drive?? (NT) -- chris k, 06:23:04 12/02/07 Sun
    - I think when you reformat, it erases it at that time. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--I usually let DH do that kind of stuff when we're having computer issues., 11:08:02 12/02/07 Sun
how do I get OUT Of windows photo gallery on Vista -- chris k - who really really really hates vista, 08:47:59 11/18/07 Sun [12]

I made the mistake of opening photo gallery to see if I could resize some photos and now everytime I click on a photo in my pictures - it's in photo gallery.

I hate windows photo gallery - I have no idea what I used to view the photos in before - but I want it back!!! whaaaaa!

can anyone help me??

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- Well, if you could figure out what you used before, that would probably help. LOL Look where all your programs are stored (under "All Programs" in XP (not sure if it's the same in Vista) and look for software that sounds like it could be used for photos. Then open that software and look for something like settings, options, preferences, etc. Hopefully, there is an option to make that software be the default for all picture files, or files that end with jpg, bmp, etc. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 13:14:26 11/18/07 Sun
  - I should mention that DH tried Vista, hated it so much that he reformatted and went back to XP. He's a total computer nerd and knows all about getting updated drivers, etc., but after several frustrating weeks, decided that he would wait until all the Vista bugs got worked out before he would switch. Vista kept crashing his online games, among other problems. And if DH can't play World of Warcraft, then all the world must stop. LOL (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--thankful that the "other woman" is just a computer game. LOL, 13:17:57 11/18/07 Sun
    - oooh- how do I go back to XP???? I would love to junk this vista and get xp again (NT) -- chris k -, 13:55:25 11/18/07 Sun
      - Assuming you have an XP disc that hasn't been activated too many times, you would have to reformat your hard drive (which equates to erasing it--hope you have an external HD to save files to) and start over from scratch. You would have to install and set up everything. On the plus side, that would be the perfect time to partition your hard drive, since a lot of computers you buy in the store come with just one gigantic unpartitioned hard drive. Ugh! (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--depending on how much stuff you have on your computer, it could take days to reformat and start over., 17:03:24 11/18/07 Sun
        
        nope don't have a disc- sigh- and on my old laptop it looks like I open photos in Windows Explorer - is that possible? (NT) -- chris k, 18:34:11 11/18/07 Sun
- This works in XP not sure about Vista. Inside for how to change the default program -- Hope, 10:01:30 11/19/07 Mon
  - this works fine till I get to folder options - I have three tabs to choose from : general, view and search - none of which seem to have anything that resembles file types- sigh - any other suggestions? (NT) -- chris k, 06:34:11 11/20/07 Tue
- Hope you don't mind a lurker chiming in :) I use XP so I don't know if this works in Vista but I figure it�s worth a try! Right-click on the photo and select "Open with". This should display a short list of common programs and, at the bottom, will give you an option to "Choose program". If the program you want is in the short list, select it from there. If not, select �Choose program� and you will get a window that shows a list of Recommended programs to choose from. It also gives you an option to select to always use that program to open that type of file. My pictures open, by default, in the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer that�s part of XP. (NT) -- TracyR, 11:20:08 11/19/07 Mon
  - this works till I get to browse for the default viewer - I can't find anything that looks like windows picture and fax viewer - any idea where it's hiding in my computer? sigh (NT) -- chris k, 06:38:48 11/20/07 Tue
- WELL POOH!! - I just googled microsoft picture and fax viewer and learned that it's not on vista - now they have photo gallery - which for your info- sucks!!! (NT) -- chris k - who really really really wants her xp back (I never thought I'd see the day I'd say that - sigh), 06:43:36 11/20/07 Tue
  - Bummer! Sorry my suggestion didn�t work. Do you have a third party photo program that you can select instead? Maybe the software that came with your digital camera (if you have one). I have my Fuji software and Microsoft�s Picture It! Express that I sometimes alternate between. Good luck :) (NT) -- TracyR ... this just reinforces my decision to stay with XP as long as possible!, 21:51:00 11/20/07 Tue
Sorry, it's again me, with my problems ! -- Laurence, 06:42:22 11/15/07 Thu [1]
Can you tell me if I've to worry ( althought, I already am )

**** First problem ****

I wanted to go in my yahoo mails, but it didn't recognized me 2 times, the 3rd have been the charm

Voil� what I had :

" Sorry the page you regestered, was not found.
Please check the URL for propers spelling & capitalization

If you're having trouble locating

a direct invitation on yahoo!

try visiting yahoo!home page or look trought a list at
yahoo!online service

Also you may found what you're looking for it you try searching below

search

I tried 3 times before it came to normal

not wanted to recognize me

****** Second problem *****

I did a scan for virus, voil� what appeared as results :

File : shell32.dll

Result/Infection : change

Path : c:/ windows/system32/shell32.dll

for the / I know I don't know how to put in the right way in this post

I've nobody at home to explain me or to help me, so I would be very grateful if someone could do something in the hope I better understand.

Thank you a lot.

Thank you very much.

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problem with the btl archive -- shopgirl, 05:58:59 11/11/07 Sun [5]
Hi everyone,
Like some other people I�ve got problems to open the btl archive with every link I tried, at the treasure seekers ebsite is just a big discussion how to handle this problem, though I thought maybe someone here know how we can work it out.
So if someone got an idea please help us, there are so many great fics on this website.

thx in advance

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- I just went there and I was able to open up a few stories without any problems. What exactly is happening when you try? (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 13:49:35 11/11/07 Sun
  - problem with the btl archive -- shopgirl, 03:31:47 11/12/07 Mon
    - Hi, shopgirl, I live in France, I had any problems to open both sith. Hope it will be back to normal for you .... (NT) -- Laurence, 12:15:36 11/13/07 Tue
      - * websites *, there are days like this one... (NT) -- Laurence, 14:50:16 11/13/07 Tue
BIG PROBLEM HELP ! -- Laurence, 20:24:45 11/09/07 Fri [5]

I'm at my 2nd laptop.

When I was on internet, at a given time, about 20 minutes or less, or 1 hour, well at any time, I was disconnected from internet, in having a message who appeared : " you have been disconnected " " yes " " no " .
I had to click of course, on " yes " and have to close internet, so I could re - connect.

It never was found what it was. I changed my laptop, 1, or 2 years ago, and it's re - biginning. I'm VERY AFRAID.

PLEASE HELP ME !

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- I don't think you have to be afraid. Are you on wireless? Often when I boot up, I don't get instant connection on my laptop, and have to click on a box. Then connection is made. When I'm on my wireless desktop, and I get disconnected, I first check the old computer (not wireless) to see if the my server is down. If I can go online on the old computer, but not the wireless, I just disconnect AND unplug the wireless router, and then reconnect and plug back in. Then I get connected again. (NT) -- Cece (I'm not an expert, but I don't think connection problems have anything to do with your computer.), 04:07:57 11/10/07 Sat
  - I agree Cece. There have been lots of times where I've had to "reset" my modem. I think it's just a fact of life. (NT) -- JJ (Ronda)--"You take the good, you take the bad, you take them all, and there you have, the facts of life, the facts of life...", 20:18:32 11/10/07 Sat
- Cece and JJ ( Ronda ) thank you for your help ( inside ) -- Linda, 10:35:09 11/13/07 Tue
  - Am - I losing my mind or what ? I know my given name it's Laurence !!! What that ???? WOW ! I've to worry ! My sinceres apologies Linda ! And the same for the others ! What is - it happening to me ???!!!! Serious problem, here !!! (NT) -- Laurence, 14:43:47 11/13/07 Tue
Help!! -- Gibson, 18:40:09 11/08/07 Thu [5]
I don't suppose anyone has any advice for me. I'm trying to watch a Bones episode from the "Fox on Demand" website. I went there yesterday and was prompted to download some software to view the episode - I did (although I chose to "run" instead of "save" it at the time). It looked as though I was going to be able to view the video no problem after that, although I didn't have time to by that point.
When I went back to the website tonight to watch it, everytime I click on the icon to view the ep, it doesn't prompt me to download the software again, but just after the video screen comes up, a black rectangle pops up on the screen. It doesn't ask anything - it just partially obscures the screen. I can still press the play button, but nothing happens.
I'm running IE, I've tried updating Flashplayer and restarting, but nothing works. I don't even know what that software I ran from the site last night was called so I can't uninstall it and download it again, or can I?

Anyway, I'd appreciate any help - I want to watch Bones!!! Thanks!

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- OK, as an update, I tried it in Firefox too and that didn't work either. Is it possible my virus program is blocking it or something? (NT) -- Gibs, 20:02:34 11/08/07 Thu
- One thing to try is going to Tools | Internet Options and clearing the cache and cookies. Also if have a firewall program maybe turning it off before trying to watch it. I wonder if they are blockling it for anyone outside of the US. Inside for more -- Hope, 06:01:54 11/09/07 Fri
  - I have sometimes been unable to get a show because I'm in Canada. If you can't get it Gibs, maybe someone could send it to you through You Send It. I no longer have it, or I would do so. (NT) -- Cece, 07:42:58 11/09/07 Fri
    - Yeah - I was thinking that before but the last time, I actually got a msg that said I could not view the videos outside of the US. This time it just says error. Weird. Anyway, thanks Hope - I tried your suggestions but no luck - I think I'll just look for them on uTube - thanks though! (NT) -- Gibs, 11:32:07 11/09/07 Fri
HOEXES etc. -- Cece, 11:04:26 11/03/07 Sat [5]
I've just received another email from a friend warning me about a Virus that uses the word "Invitation" in the subject, and also "Olympic Torch." I checked with snopes.com and it's an old hoax that makes its appearance around Olympic game years.

EVERY single warning email I've received over the years has been about a hoax virus. My friends have received the email from their friends and so on and so on. All the email warning sound the same, and use the same wording and offer the same kinds of advice on how to combat the (fake) virus/worm, etc.

What I want to know is what does a REAL warning look like, how are they sent out, and who sends them? These fakes waste everyone's time and often get the receivers into more trouble and costs. So how are we warned about real viruses? Anyone know?

I know one thing, I dump ALL emails from people who don't identify themselves clearly. I don't give them a second thought. I'm just not likely to open an Invitation email from a total stranger.

And when I send emails to people who might not recognize my email name, I state clearly in the subject box, who I am and what I writing about.

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- I just want to add that this latest message said that they checked with snopes. That is all part of the hoax. You have to check out snopes for yourselves. (NT) -- Cece, 13:34:18 11/03/07 Sat
- I don't think there is any emails that get sent out about real viruses. I think most of the junk nowadays is spam and not so much a virus. Rule of thumb don't open any attachment especially exe. Ask who sent it if they did really send it before opening. Do a virus scan on it before opening it also. Also be very careful about following links in an email. I usually don't more than likely take you to a site that will infect you. (NT) -- Hope, 07:20:56 11/04/07 Sun
  - I think you must be right about the emails, Hope. What bugs me is that many people who aren't computer savvy, get taken in. I have a friend who was so upset about the "urgent" nature of her warning email, she passed it on to about 100 friends on two continents. It was hoak and she felt so stupid. (NT) -- Cece, 15:04:46 11/04/07 Sun
- I always know it's real if it comes from Judi! LOL Otherwise, I ignore, delete, whatever. (NT) -- The Chief, 11:20:38 11/08/07 Thu
Transfering a picture/text from one site to another -- ED, 07:59:35 10/31/07 Wed [5]
How does one transfere a picture/text from one site to another - for example, the JAG season 5 box art from the one site to the DJE board as Cindy just did for us? I'm sure for most of you this is an easy process, but...

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- ED, you have to save the data on your own computer, upload it to a website (a photo-sharing site like "photobucket" works), and then link to it. Using someone else's uploaded files w/o permission is called "hot-linking" and is not allowed on any of the JAG boards I'm aware of. It steals bandwidth and is in generally bad taste. ALSO, you need to check with the owner of the image before you post it anywhere else. (NT) -- The Chief (is that the info you were looking for?), 19:10:12 10/31/07 Wed
  - Thanks, I'll give this a try. I am aware of not using pictures that belong to others. It fascinates me at how easily some posters can share articles, pictures. Thanks again. (NT) -- ED, 18:23:32 11/02/07 Fri
    - As Chief said, CHECK first. Better to be safe than sorry. If you have a box set pic, and you know how to scan it and save it to your harddrive, then you can upload it to your personal web site (or Photobucket as Chief mentioned.) Then you can post it. But don't even try to copy it from another web site. Sites, like forDJE fans, are very, very propriatorial, even if the image is a common one. So do it yourself. (NT) -- Cece and Ecec, 10:51:50 11/03/07 Sat
      - I should clarify, you can save anything to your own hard drive. You just can't share it or publish or post everything. (NT) -- Cece, 10:54:25 11/03/07 Sat
Problems seeing Pictures in IE -- Hope, 05:37:55 10/24/07 Wed [4]
I know a lot of people have been having problems seeing posted pics in Internet Explorer. I started to have the same problem with my own pics so I did a search and found a Microsoft article on things to try. The Method 4: Enabling Auto Select worked for me. Here is the link to the article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283807 if any of you are having problems might want to take a look at it and try a few of the things.

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- Thank you for this Hope. It reminded me to delete my own temp files. I hope this helps other posters. (NT) -- Cece, 12:20:44 10/24/07 Wed
- I appreciate the link, I'm always interested in learning/reading something new about computers. (NT) -- usmgrad, 21:02:05 10/24/07 Wed
- Thanks, I appreciate the information - not having the problem now (I did in the past), but I've printed a copy for future reference. (NT) -- ED, 07:55:36 10/31/07 Wed
Changing the desktop background -- ED, 11:29:00 10/21/07 Sun [4]
I have changed the desktop background many times my right clicking with no problem. I have been trying to change it to a new picture, but when I right click, the present background flickers but does not change. What am I missing?
How can I check if I accidently changed a default or something else I really don't understand?

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- I guess I should have added that I use XP Windows (NT) -- ED, 11:36:53 10/21/07 Sun
- Sorry, for being so piece meal, but thinking back, I believe the problem started when I tried to right click on Spudz's "looping" smiling Harm from last Friday. A box appeared that asked about defaults and I thought I just closed the box ,but maybe I clicked on something else. Any help would be appreciated. (NT) -- ED feeling rather computer challenges at the moment, 17:53:55 10/21/07 Sun
  - FYI for anyone else it may help with a similar problem. A relative (computer expert) helped me fix the problem by going to START > ACCESSORIES > SYSTEM TOOLS > SYSTEM RESTORE which will give you a calendar that you can pick a date prior to when the problem started. It worked for me. (NT) -- ED, 04:59:04 10/23/07 Tue
Looking for an ALL - IN - ONES -- Laurence, 15:04:52 10/18/07 Thu [13]

Good Evening,

I come here because I know that I will have some good advices.

I own a simple printer for whitch I would like to change for an All - In - Ones .
The problem it's that I don't want to make an error in buying one, who finally won't responds to my needs.

Doing some drawings and watercolors, I would like that what I scan, be as faithful as possible to my work, on the screen like on the paper.

Thank you very much.

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- I have an HP all-in-one ink jet that is 3 1/2 years old and it scans very accurately to the original. I would expect the newer ones are even better (NT) -- Jeanaz8, 18:21:11 10/18/07 Thu
- I have two HP All-in-Ones. The first one I got a few years ago. We recently bought a new one that is better for printing photos. I don't know much about other brands, but I've been happy with my HPs. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 20:17:05 10/18/07 Thu
- Epson makes a terrific product as well. I use Mac's & like the Epson better. (NT) -- doc, 16:36:32 10/19/07 Fri
- I have an HP Deskhjet All-in-one that I purchased about a year ago and have been very pleased with the easy of use and the quality of the copies. (NT) -- ED, 11:24:20 10/21/07 Sun
- Thank you for your answers and my escuses to answer back so tardively ( inside ) -- Laurence, 13:55:39 10/22/07 Mon
  - They usually sell cartridges where they have the printers and you can compare the prices. Depending where you buy them they can also be more or less expensive. (NT) -- ED, 15:21:40 10/22/07 Mon
    - I asked it because in France since Euro, life is more and more expensive. 1Euro = 6,56 FF (NT) -- Laurence, 16:07:52 10/22/07 Mon
  - It really depends more on the printer than the brand. For example. One of my HPs takes just two little cartridges (one black and one color) that are similar to what you would use for any color printer. However, my newer, fancier photo printer takes a whole pack of cartridges, six in total). I think that is just something to consider when you shop and don't think one brand is more expensive than the other. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 05:01:33 10/24/07 Wed
    - I meant to say that both of my printers are the same brand. The difference is the type of printer. (NT) -- JJ (Ronda), 05:02:29 10/24/07 Wed
    - My newest Epson has 6 cartridges as well. I actually prefer having more cartridges, that way when 1 color runs out I only have to change that cartridge. With the old all in 1 color cartridge, you had to change the whole cartridge when only 1 color needed to be changed. I thnik this more cost efficient. (NT) -- doc, 07:30:54 10/24/07 Wed
- Epson is a good brand. I also love my Canon MP Pixma. (NT) -- Araninda, 14:05:59 10/22/07 Mon
- Thank you everyone for your advices & kindness.As soon as I would have bought it, I'll tell you.Have a good week everyone ! (NT) -- Laurence, 10:29:39 10/29/07 Mon
I'm despritely looking for a copy of the House that aired Tues., 10/9. -- clr, 10:41:05 10/14/07 Sun [1]
I just found out that Amazon Unbox allows you to download S4 eps for $1.83 each but is specifically NOT compatible with Apple computers, which of course is what I have. Is anyone interested in trying to download the ep "97 seconds" that aired Tues., 10/9 and then email it to me? I'd happily pay for all costs involved. Even if not, at least the rest of you know this service is available for a very cheap price. (NT) -- clr, 07:17:21 10/14/07 Sun

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Help setting up a Yahoo email account in Entourage (part of the Office for Mac) -- Colie, 11:48:54 10/11/07 Thu [5]
I have a new MacBook (woohoo! :-)) with the student version of the Office for Mac, which includes Entourage. I have successfully set up two of my email accounts in Entourage (worked like a charm, no thanks to me since it did it all by itself, LOL). Now I tried to add another account, which is with yahoo.com, but when I verify the account settings, it keeps telling me that either my yahoo account name or my password is wrong. But I put them in correctly; I know they are right.
Has anybody encountered this particular problem, or has an idea what else I could do or try out etc.?
Thank you!

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- I'm sorry Colie, I have no idea. Is there an online help line for Office for Mac? I can access my POP and Yahoo emails from my MacBook, but then I can access them from any computor. Can't you get into your Yahoo by just going to mail.yahoo.com, or am I being too simplistic? (NT) -- Cece (who perhaps, doesn't understand the question.), 10:55:43 10/12/07 Fri
  - Uhm, yes I think you are, LOL! I can regularly access my email through the yahoo site, that's not a problem, but I wanted to add it into Entourage (which is like Outlook) so I can access all my various email accounts via Entourage, pulling them off the internet and into my computer. I am just going to have to go bug the geniuses at the Genius bar!! :-D (NT) -- Colie, 13:43:06 10/12/07 Fri
- Colie, I don't use Entourage on my MacBook. When you choose the kind of email server are you selecting for Yahoo? You need to choose IMAP - not POP. IMAP is for emails that reside on the server. POP email downloads it to your computer. If that's not the problem, check out this site that steps you through the process: Click here (NT) -- judi who loves my MacBook too, 10:56:06 10/12/07 Fri
  - Hey Judi, thanks for the tips. It didn't work though, and the tutorial didn't have any new information. Bummer. (NT) -- Colie, 13:37:22 10/12/07 Fri
Spam and "Turing Numbers" -- The Chief, 08:43:21 10/11/07 Thu [9]

After reading Judi's post today on the HB about instituing "Turing Numbers" to protect us from spam, I was wondering if the term was named after Alan Turing, considered the father of modern computer science.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing

A favorite author of mine, Donna Andrews, has written 4 mysteries using the name Turing for an Artificial Intelligence Program that is the main character and crime-solver. They're wonderful, fascinating stories, funny and thoughtful and full of cool computer stuff. Judi, you'd probably love these!! The AIP is named "Turing Hopper". Hopper is for Grace Hopper, a computer scientist and - get this - NAVAL officer! (so there's even a Harm/JAG connection, albeit tenuous) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper

The books are titled: "You've Got Murder", "Click Here for Murder", "Access Denied" and "Delete All Suspects".

Check 'em out!

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- I can totally imagine judi liking these books. I might even try them myself. (NT) -- Cece, 09:46:19 10/11/07 Thu
  - You'll love them, too, CC. The humor is usually dry and very witty! (NT) -- The Chief, 08:23:29 10/12/07 Fri
- Now you tell me. LOL! Well that makes sense to me...if that's it. (NT) -- Carrotts, 12:58:08 10/11/07 Thu
- Chief, I'm going to look up that author. Mysteries + NerdStuff = a great read for me. LOL I LOVE Grace Hopper. Here's a video where she's interviewed by Letterman and does her 'nanosecond' demonstration. Click here for the Letterman interview She's a real female role model. Click here for a brief bio on Grace including finding a real bug in the first computer (NT) -- judi - Never seeing Grace Hopper in person is one of my life's regrets, 11:18:46 10/12/07 Fri
  - That was *delightful* judi! Thanks for the link! Gosh, that episode had to be from the late 80's!! I think they were talking about Reagan still being president! Loved the nano-second and pico-second descriptions, too! (NT) -- The Chief, 07:49:17 10/15/07 Mon
    - Gosh, she even has an Arliegh-Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer named after her - the USS Hopper, nicknamed "Amazing Grace"! Too cool! (NT) -- The Chief, 07:57:39 10/15/07 Mon
- I like Donna Andrews other mystery series even better. RADM Grace Hopper is one my my heros as well - I did hear her speak at a luncheon many years ago. (NT) -- janlaw, 12:12:42 10/12/07 Fri
  - OMG, I am so jealous. I joined a computer group in 1986 and the year before she spoke there. That was the closest I got which wasn't very close. (NT) -- judi, 13:30:19 10/12/07 Fri
A little hint for those who are getting a laptop for the first time. -- Cece, 09:32:29 10/05/07 Fri [12]
I like to describe myself as an infomaniac, and a mouseophile. As such, I had no patience with the slowness of negotiating a keyboard without a mouse. I can use the touch pad, but I find it awkward after years of using a mouse on my desktop.

To me, it wasn't worth the effort. It was like using a screwdriver instead of an elecric drill. So when I got my MacBook last year, I purchase a little mouse with a chord. That presented its own problems, particularly as I am right handed and the plugins are all on the left side of the computer. I really didn't get any pleasure out of using my laptop.

Anyway, I finally bought a wonderful, small wireless mouse and I am beginning to love my Mac. There are many brands available, but the one I got is pretty metalic blue Logitech with a wireless plug in thingy that clicks conveniently onto the bottom of the mouse. It also turns the mouse off as it clicks in.

I love it and totally recommend it (or something similar) for new laptop users who don't want to go through the painful process of using keys and annoying finger pads. Oh and these mouses seem to work perfectly on any surface, even rumpled bed comforters (which I'm using as my mouse pad right now...lol.) It's also light and easy to store wherever you store your laptops.

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- ITA! There's no way I would even think about using my laptop without my little wireless USB mouse. And they're so inexpensive, like, maybe $20 IIRC. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:29:29 10/05/07 Fri
- I wouldnt have been able to use my laptop at all if I hadnt gotten a wireless mouse. I still prefer my old unit, but the laptop is convenient., The only problem is that I have to deal with Windows Vista, and seeing that I'm not that swift when it comes to any program, its been a real challenge. I am having a heck of a time with Microsoft Works, being compatible with other programs. Its nothing like Word and that is all I know. (NT) -- mkim who knows shes whining, 20:15:55 10/09/07 Tue
  - mkim, that's why I haven't bought a laptop yet. I know I'll want a PC and that means getting Vista. I'm really not looking forward to it. (NT) -- SeaBeth, 06:57:57 10/10/07 Wed
    - You can still purchase XP and then format the hard drive after buying it and load XP on it instead. Only thing to be sure of is there are drives for the hardware compents that work in XP (NT) -- Hope, 08:05:59 10/10/07 Wed
      - ooh- how much does something like that cost to do? (NT) -- chris k - who HATES her vista, 10:26:04 10/14/07 Sun
        
        XP can cost about $100 to $200. But like I said before doing it make sure the drivers are avaliable for the hardware for XP or after installing XP might not be able to get everything to work again. (NT) -- Hope, 16:45:22 10/14/07 Sun
- I use the touch pad. After a little use not bad at all and convient if no room for a mouse. (NT) -- Hope, 05:43:24 10/10/07 Wed
- I haven't had a mouse in five years, ever since I moved away from desktops. I got so used to the touchpad that I no longer need one, and if I use one, it makes my neck hurt. I love the little touchpad, so close to the keyboard an'all... ;-) (NT) -- Colie, 22:06:09 10/10/07 Wed
- I use my wireless mouse right on the laptop itself. The way mine is laid out, there is all sorts of space to the right and the left of the touchpad, so I use that blank, flat surface as my "mousepad". It's quite handy that way--I can use the laptop anywhere, even in a reclining position or in a cramped car. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 05:21:07 10/11/07 Thu
  - I can use the pad, but I would happily go up against anyone testing for speed and agility, mouse v pad. I've been able to use my laptop easily without a mouse, when I've been a passenger in the car on a long trip. My husband dictated a bunch of letters, and I typed. However, if I'd had a wireless mouse at the time, I could have used it as it works on any surface, wobbly or smooth. Also, I simply can not draw or do any art or designs, without a mouse. (NT) -- Cece, 09:45:13 10/11/07 Thu
  - i use my mouse wherever - lol- sometimes it's on my stomach if I'm laying in bed, or on the mattress beside me. The new ifrareds work on any surface that isn't multicolored. I use it on the endtable or the sofa cushion if I'm downstairs - I love it. WHen I was at fanfest a few years ago Cher borrowed my laptop and my mouse and drove right out to circuit city to buy herself the same mouse. (NT) -- chris k, 10:28:23 10/14/07 Sun
Just my two cents worth about my web host. -- Cece, 18:41:59 10/03/07 Wed [3]
I've been using Brinkster for the HBX Archives, collages, and videos etc, as well as a couple of personal business sites. But I am SO sick of Brinkster. In fact, this year particularly, it sucks.

I don't have much time to update the archives, so when I get the chance, I want to be able to get into Brinkster, and do the uploading, coding etc.

It's so hit and miss that I can get into the webroot. Yesterday and today, I can't get in to the site at all.

Judi is the webmistress of a couple of sites, and she called for help a couple of months ago. She got nowhere. They blamed cookies, and whatever else that to me, a PAYING customer, is totally irrelevant.

So I DON'T recommend Brinkster to anyone. I think judi is going to look around for another company. She is more than qualified to do her own research, but it would be nice to have some recommendations to throw into the mix. Does anyone have any?

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- I use Globat. Haven't had much problems and if did have a good tech support can chat live with them. I use either windows explorer to connect via FTP or if large or many files to transfer use CuteFTP to transfer them. (NT) -- Hope, 05:50:07 10/04/07 Thu
  - We have people from all over the world who visit this site and they try and speak English, in a most charming way I might add, why can't you people at least try? (NT) -- just wondering techno-idiot, 18:16:10 10/09/07 Tue
Computers on tv.... -- The Chief, 10:43:34 10/01/07 Mon [5]

I was watching a movie the other night that had a guy setting up a bomb + warhead with a laptop. He was typing away like he was e-mailing his girlfriend while the image on the screen updated and changed.

We've all seen many shows and movies where someone using the computer is typing furiously at something when, in all reality, most of us would be pointing and clicking to do the same thing. I also remember Meg in "Shadow" just tapping away at that computer trying to get the password for the missle....

What I wanna know is, do the directors make the characters "type" just to make it look like they're "doing" something - is pointing and clicking BORING?

OR

When it's computer nerds, science guys, or whatever, do they really have programs that REQUIRE keyboarding and not mousing? Or maybe the nerds just ENJOY keyboarding more (I mean, they ARE nerds...)?

So what's the deal, judi?

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- Chief, you can do a lot with a keyboard, but not everything. Arrow keys can take you from field to field, The little start button on your keyboard takes you to start on your screen, clicking the enter button is the same as hitting ok with the mouse; and then there are the function keys. Click here for a list of shortcuts on your keyboard. But yea, I do think they take liberties on tv to save time. (NT) -- judi, 15:43:25 10/01/07 Mon
- First, *I* really think they have characters typing furiously because it can convey urgency more than frantically moving a mouse around and clicking .... there's also the typing-sound-effects! LOL! That said, one *could* argue that it's ONE thing to be using some application to do whatever (clicking on icons) and another to be programming or RE-programming. I usually get the impression (and it's probably because to me, typing furiously suggests actually programming under pressure) that those characters workign against the clock or while a bomb is ticking and pounding on the key board are programming trying to get fix or change whatever and so typing is what they'd be doing rather than "mousing". (NT) -- MichelleB (former nerdy programmer), 18:07:44 10/01/07 Mon
- I'm sure it's all whatever has the most effect. It's like when they used to show people driving, they'd show the driver moving the steering wheel back and forth to give the impression of driving. As for effect, remember the old teletypes? Even the Zulu type on JAGs was a throwback to that, I believe. (NT) -- Cece (Hey, a post with Heather, judi, MichelleB, and Cece! The oldtimers!, 09:05:57 10/02/07 Tue
  - Speak for yourself, CC! I'm still a "Mid-Timer", thankyouverymuch! LOL And thanks for the answers, guys. I figured it was all about FX, both visual and audio. But hey, if it got all of us together on one thread... I suppose it was worth asking! (NT) -- The Chief, 11:47:05 10/02/07 Tue
This isn't really a problem, unless you have a Mac. -- Cece, 09:32:11 10/01/07 Mon [13]
I have two PCs but my laptop is a Mac. Last week, I did a birthday post for Corinne (now at the bottom of the main page.) I forgot to close of the font tags for the large print in the greeting. However, I corrected it right away and all was well.

Later, doc (who has a Mac), did a post and commented that all the big print below gave her a headache. I looked, but it all seemed ok to me.

Some days later, I was scrolling down the board on my Mac, and found that the print below Corinne's post was huge. I tried correcting it, but to no avail. It's still big print on my Mac.

Judi explained that not all browsers are the same, and that maybe PCs are more forgiving of html errors. She also told me that when I do html on the fanfic archive website, I have to make sure I close off all the tags, for the same reason. It may look ok to me, but it might not look ok on other computers.

Have any Mac users noticed any of this or any other problems that appear that we might not see on our computers?

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- Hmmmm the title of your thread sounds like something Harm would say when His Fair Marine would leave the cap off the toothpaste! (NT) -- The Chief (no help at all, unless you need a laugh), 10:45:26 10/01/07 Mon
- Cece, I notice this all the time. The one occasion I bolded the board, I tried to fix it as well, hence the LONG thread from Maddie...each new post was an attempted �fix�. I e-mailed you & asked for help. You e-mailed back that the board looked fine to you & obviously I'd already solved the problem. Yet on my computers (all Macs), the board was still bolded! -- doc, 12:30:49 10/01/07 Mon
 - LOL. I've often wondered why you have problems that weren't apparent to me, doc. However, now I have a Mac as well, things are becoming clearer. I remember having some real laughs at your frustration with posting tags after your name. I did that too, until judi told me to just hit the space bar, and the name posts alone. I like my Mac and I'm still getting used to it. But I still feel more comfortable on my PC. It's what you get used to. (NT) -- Cece, 14:34:38 10/01/07 Mon
- I have a Mac mini that is a year old and didn't notice the problem. (NT) -- Sharon who loves her Mac and won't trade it for a PC., 13:07:41 10/01/07 Mon
- Cece, I have a Mac. I usually use Firefox and didn't notice the problem, but just now I checked out the board using Safari and did see the problem you were talking about. So my suggestion -- use Firefox! ;) (NT) -- lska, 15:12:40 10/01/07 Mon
 - I had the same thing on Safari. Browsers do render HTML differently and IE seems to be the most forgiving. When you write any kind of HTML, JavaScript, etc, make sure you test it on other browsers and OSs (NT) -- judi, 15:33:42 10/01/07 Mon
 - I have only ever used Macs (they're kind of the standard in the ad biz), have both Safari and Firefox but almost exclusively use Safari 'cause I'm more familiar with it. But yes, I have noticed that I see things differently using different browsers (and here I just thought it was me going a little crazy). (NT) -- clr, 20:42:50 10/01/07 Mon
 - Actually, Internet Explorer is the worst browser out there. Unfortunatley it't the most popular so Microsoft doesn't think it needs to bring its browser up to speed in terms of standards and compliance with W3C standards. (Anyone who does web development will have definite opinions on IE!) (NT) -- JAGNikJen, 09:45:43 10/11/07 Thu
- Same here - am currently using a MacBook and was wondering why the print on the board was so big, even though you had said you fixed it, Cece. I never would have thought of it being a browser problem. So I better tag on a question here: Since I will post a few pics of the Midwest meeting, what do I have be careful of when posting the pics with the Safari? I live in fear of bolding the board, LOL! (NT) -- Colie, 21:54:51 10/01/07 Mon
 - Colie, when I bolded the board, I used but didn't end with . Without the end tag, everything underneath the bolded. I posted immediately (it shows up as NT btw), and it worked on the PCs but not on the Macs. Thanks for the tip with Firefox, Iska. I'll try that as I was using Safari. (NT) -- Cece....Btw, the etc. can't have spaces. I had to use spaces here so that it would show up., 00:08:19 10/02/07 Tue
 - WAIT A MINUTE! My error. I don't want to confuse anyone. I didn't BOLD the board, I made the font BIG. Different html. Sorry Colie. Check your email for clarification. (NT) -- Cece, 09:08:51 10/02/07 Tue
- I took Iska's advice and downloaded Firefox for use as an alternative browser. And it worked! When I checked out Corinne's bd post, the font looked normal. Hey, go figure! (NT) -- Cece, 09:11:38 10/02/07 Tue
Internet Connection Problem & Questions -- Sunny, 10:20:09 09/28/07 Fri [4]
I have one PC tower at home, connected to DSL via a modem supplied by my provider. The connection developed trouble the other night. All my usual diagnostics, restarts and fixes did not work. In talking to tech support, who altho being Indian actually DID seem to know his stuff, he walked me all through reconfiguring my local driver, turning off my network driver (with no network, why did I have one - no clue; probably from a previous tech support call 2 years ago). Everything worked great,got right back up on the net, faster than the connections I'd become accustomed to. He had me put a shortcut on my desktop, linking to the new configuration.
Alas, when I went on this AM, that shortcut took me to a DIAL-UP configuration, which rather defeats the purpose of DSL ! I tried going into the control panel and checking out my internet connections. No joy there in finding a problem, but PC prompts me that I do not have an internet connection, unless I designate the dial-up choice. What the heck is going on ???
Any and all help would be most appreciated. And no, I have no idea where the CD for the original driver is anymore. Otherwise I would have already deleted and reinstalled that driver. Sigh....

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- Hi Sunny, is your DSL modem on? Does it turn off when you turn off your computer? I always leave mine on. And if you have a router, leave that on as well. DSL is great when it works. If that isn't the problem, try resetting your DSL modem and rebooting. (NT) -- judi not sure if this helps, 12:33:22 09/30/07 Sun
  - Thanks, judi (and Cec), but I'm afraid we're way beyond the shut off and reset stage. Those were among the first things I did. Nope. Guess I'll have to get ahold of an IT support person who speaks English AND knows what they're talking about......in my spare time, of course. (NT) -- Sunny, 10:45:27 10/02/07 Tue
- I am no help whatsoever as I have cable not DSL. However, what judi said might work. Yesterday I had no wireless connection, but did have internet on the one computer that is plugged in. So I unplugged and disconnected my cable modem, plugged it in and connected it again, and voila! It worked. Sometimes it's the simplest things that work. (NT) -- Cece, 09:24:54 10/01/07 Mon
Maing a DVD from computer -- Lois, 09:09:47 09/21/07 Fri [10]
I downloaded a long video - 1 hour and 15 minutes and would like to put it on a DVD so I can play it on my TV. How do I do it? Can anyone help? Thanks.

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- Do you have a DVD burner? (NT) -- Theresa, 09:39:29 09/25/07 Tue
  - Yes. (NT) -- Lois, 13:29:10 09/25/07 Tue
    - Lois, do you have a program that will burn the DVD? You must make sure to 'finalize' the DVD else it will only play on your computer. (NT) -- judi, 15:04:34 09/30/07 Sun
      - Yes, I have Windows Media Center -- Lois, 12:02:27 10/01/07 Mon
        
        Lois, doesn't WMC only work on tvs to burn DVDs? Do you have any program on your PC to burn DVDs with? (NT) -- judi, 15:47:53 10/01/07 Mon
        
        DVD Burner -- Lois, 19:44:12 10/01/07 Mon
        
        Usually a DVD burning program comes with the DVD burner like Sonic MyDVD or ULead. VideoStudio. (NT) -- Hope, 05:47:34 10/02/07 Tue
        
        Neither of those are on my computer. (NT) -- Lois, 19:57:00 10/02/07 Tue
        
        Try going through all the programs on your PC and try and identify what they are might find one that creates DVDs. (NT) -- Hope, 05:43:11 10/03/07 Wed
Print size of info from internet sites -- ED, 12:54:14 09/08/07 Sat [12]
I know I'm probably missing something very simple, but...When I print information from a site, for example an episode list for the upcoming JAG shows for the next month, the print size is very small. How do I adjust it to a larger print size? I have no problem changing it when I am typing something, but even though I've tried several things, I obviously have not tried the right thing. This happens when I am on IE as well as AOL. The print sized used to be larger, so I know it's possible to adjust it. Thanks in advance for any help.

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- I can't say that I've had that exact same problem, but I have had a problem where not everything on the webpage prints out. What I usually do to get around it is to highlight everything on the page right click copy and paste it into MS Paint or MS Word. Then print from there. I'm sure there is a better way, though. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 18:39:58 09/09/07 Sun
  - Thanks, but -- ED the computer impaired one, 05:49:25 09/10/07 Mon
    - After copying then open word and the right click and choose paste and then it should paste what you copied into Word. (NT) -- Hope, 07:49:26 09/10/07 Mon
      - Amazing- it worked! I got the larger print, but I lost the first 9 letters/spaces on the left. Is there a way to get it all? I know, I ask for alot. Thanks you so much for your help. (NT) -- ED, 09:15:24 09/10/07 Mon
      - I guess, I should have added that it cut the margin on the left so that there is only a 1/4 inch margin in the printed page. I didn't change the setting on Word for the margin. Probably another easy computer fix I'm missing. (NT) -- ED, 09:19:41 09/10/07 Mon
        
        You probably do need to widen your margin in Word. This is the kind of thing I just play around with until I get it to work. So, unfortunately, I can't give you step by step instructions. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 16:33:33 09/14/07 Fri
        
        Thanks, I'v even tried taking the margin to 0" but still lost the first letters. I solved it this time by changing the print out to landscape instead of protrait. I'll try different settings to see if can get it resolves. Glad others had the same problem so I don't feel so computer illiterate. Thanks for the suggestions. (NT) -- ED, 16:29:07 09/15/07 Sat
        
        When going to paste in Word choose Edit | Paste Special and then choose unformated text. This will paste the webpage as just text and might solve this problem. (NT) -- Hope, 07:52:50 09/16/07 Sun
        
        Thank you, thank you, thank you. It worked perfectly without all the extra ads on the side. I've learned more from all of you on the Harm Drive than anywhere else. This site is better than any book I've ever refered to. Thank you again. (NT) -- ED, 06:13:39 09/17/07 Mon
- You definately need to get this fixed. NOTHING about Harm shold EVER been Small!! (NT) -- MizChief, 05:59:10 09/14/07 Fri
  - Agreed!!!! (NT) -- ED, 15:47:17 09/14/07 Fri
Driver Cleaner -- chris k, 09:18:48 08/31/07 Fri [13]

I've been having this irritating problem on both my new vista laptop and my computer at work with windows 2000.

This stupid pop up keeps 'popping up' and annoying me. I can't get rid of it by hitting, escape, the x on the top of the box, or cancel - even closing the window doesn't stop it from trying to download the damn program. Once it starts downloading I can close the window again and get rid of it but it does it to me at least once a day -

HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS DAMN THING!!!!
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- OOPS - forgot to post the pop up- LOL - Notice your computer has tracks of adult sites you had visited. In most cases you are not even aware � yada yada yada�.Would you like to install drive cleaner to check your computer for free. (NT) -- chris k, 09:19:48 08/31/07 Fri
  - and I KNOW for a fact - I have NOT gone to any adult sites on either of my computers - Grrrr. (NT) -- chris k, 09:20:42 08/31/07 Fri
- Means you have spyware. If you don�t have a spyware program already installed I would go to Microsoft�s site and look for Windows Defender since you have Vista or can see about Ad-Ware they have a free version for personal use but not sure if Vista compatible. (NT) -- Hope, 10:11:58 08/31/07 Fri
  - Go here to find the free copy of Ad-ware http://www.lavasoft.com/products/select_your_product.php (NT) -- Hope, 10:13:12 08/31/07 Fri
    - I've down loaded it here at the office - I already have it downloaded on my laptop - but not sure if it actually works or not- LOL (NT) -- chris k, 12:01:13 08/31/07 Fri
    - actually - I should explain - I ran a check for spyware with adaware on my laptop hoping it would get rid of the nuisance - I deleted 256 problems -but apparently none of them were the one I was worried about - LOL (NT) -- chris k, 12:02:20 08/31/07 Fri
- Actually one of the best things to protect your PC is AVAST - it's available for free home use. Just google it. (NT) -- JAGNikJen ~ whose hubby owns an IT firm and this is what we put on every client's machine who doesn't already have a preferred program., 11:40:42 08/31/07 Fri
  - I'll try everything!! lol. (NT) -- chris k, 12:02:43 08/31/07 Fri
- Someone recommended Spy Doctor to me when DH got hit by a keylogger in the World of Warcraft game. Unfortunately, SD costs money. Inside. -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 20:46:18 08/31/07 Fri
- Chris: I just had the same pop-up on my pc. It is a trojan virus, and even took over my Windows (couldn't access my control panel) I tried several spyware removers, and the darned thing kept coming back! I had to spend some $, but I finally found a spyware remover that distroyed it. If you have the spyware on yours that I had, you will need a STRONG anit-spyware remover. (NT) -- Greta, 09:20:42 09/01/07 Sat
  - Crud- I tried all the free suggested adaware, spireware, virus etc - AND deleted all my cookies - and it's not popping up as often - but once again this morning - there it was - very annoying - sigh (NT) -- chris k - thank you, 08:27:39 09/04/07 Tue
- I have Avast!, and last night i was doing some research and clicked on a link,, and one of those popups came up(i forget what it said), so i clicked on the x, and then my Avast anti virus software lit up like a xmas tree.. it came across the screen, it sets off a siren , saying it has caught a trojan horse,, etc,, and then it tells you that it has blocked it... then you need to run a thourough scan, and it will catch it again, and then move it to the virus chest. So far it is the best that has worked for me. (NT) -- jagfanincalif, 20:19:39 09/06/07 Thu
This is sort of a computer question, I guess... -- shygirl, 20:24:18 08/24/07 Fri [1]
I'm looking to replace my PDA and I'm looking at a Palm Tungsten C. Although it's an older model that I'll probably have to buy through e-bay, I'm interested in it for the added feature of Wi-fi capability. I don't need the MP3 or phone, so a newer model isn't really of interest to me. Does anyone have the Tungsten C? Just how good is the wireless feature?

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If my computer started making a loud ARRRRRRR noise every so often does that mean it's about to explode?? -- manette, 08:44:52 08/07/07 Tue [7]

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- Depends on what is making the noise. If it is the Hard Drive then want to get your information backed up as soon as possible. If it is the fan then not such a big deal just an annoyance. Try and isolate from where in the PC it is making the noise. (NT) -- Hope, 09:07:40 08/07/07 Tue
  - Thanks Hope and Ronda--- my guess was that it's the fan. It seems to run way to much of the time--so that might be a bad sign too? Agh--- I have so much stuff and I need to get a good way to back it all up...which I don't have right now. Any good suggestions for that would be appreciated, too. (NT) -- manette, 09:25:18 08/07/07 Tue
    - Right now can get external HD's with a lot of space at a resonable price. One site I like is buy.com they usually have a good deal on things and if sign up for Google checkout get money off the price. Inside for a link -- Hope, 13:08:38 08/07/07 Tue
    - You should also try to determine what is making the noise because if it is the HD it could go at any time. (NT) -- Hope, 13:09:55 08/07/07 Tue
- It could be something as simple as a cooling fan going bad. Or it could be something much worse, like a hard drive going bad. Is there a pattern to when you hear the sound? Like when your hard drive might be working, i.e. when you open or save a file. I�d say back up your files just in case. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda)--sneaking in at work, 09:08:43 08/07/07 Tue
- Three weeks ago my computer was making a awful sound at times. When I took it in the problem turned out to be a bad driver on my sound card. Drivers are a software fix, not hardware involved. In addition, while they had it they cleaned it where the fan and heatsink are. I got it back within a couple of hours. Back up your files and take it in, it could be something simple. (NT) -- Jeanaz8, 13:53:57 08/18/07 Sat
Sound Card 101. Well, I spent 3 hours with Dell in India this afternoon. In the process, I actually learned how to open my tower that contains the hard drive, disconnect the sound card, reattach all the wires correctly (including correcting the Dell supposed specialists) and, admittedly with their help, got music and my JAG videos back. YEA! Apparently, my sound card got fried when we had a power outage last Saturday and it took me until today to have time to work on getting it fixed. -- TQ(who is quite amazed she can open up the tower and unplug stuff correctly with directions from India!!), 21:42:36 07/26/07 Thu [2]

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- You got useful info out of tech support in India ?! Wow, you should start your own consulting biz, serving as liaison between those outsourced support centers and US customers who can't made heads or tails out of what they're saying, especially when they are obviously flipping through pages of scripts since theey don't really know what they're doing ! (NT) -- Sunny...I'm impressed and bow to the TQueen :), 07:16:46 09/12/07 Wed

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