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Infopackets Gazette: September 23, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040923.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: System LifeGuard v2.0 Review --> Visitor Feedback: Remove msgmsg.exe (Windows Messenger) from Windows XP? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Disillusioned with your expensive Digital Camera? ------------------------------------------------------------ Frustrated by the unhelpful manual? So are millions of others! That's why The Newbie Club persuaded a veteran photographer to write an astonishing 7 chapter eBook called DigiCam MAGIC! Prepare yourself for an eye opening treat! http://www.infopackets.com/articles/digitalcameramagic.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: System LifeGuard v2.0 Review Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Since writing this newsletter, I have come across a handful of noteworthy applications aimed at streamlining a Windows PC. Some of the programs I've reviewed are very particular in nature and focus primarily on one task, while others are multi-utility oriented. What is System LifeGuard v2.0? System LifeGuard v2.0 is a Swiss Army Knife of essential PC maintenance. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040923.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > How many potentially disastrous errors are lurking inside your PC? ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Fact: Over time, programs are installed and uninstalled to a Windows PC, and the System Registry becomes bloated with incorrect and outdated information. --> Fact: Many of the attributes in the Registry point to critical system files, called .DLL files. --> Fact: All too often, poorly designed programs make erroneous changes to .DLL references in the Registry. This can cause Windows to behave erratically, produce strange error messages, slow down, or even crash spontaneously. --> Fact: Registry Mechanic is a free download and can resolve all of these issues in only a few simple mouse clicks. How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040727.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Remove msgmsg.exe (Windows Messenger) from Windows XP? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Infopackets Gazette Reader Lei F. writes: " Dear Dennis, I have scoured the Internet and tried everything I could come up with, but I just can't seem to get stop (MSN Messenger) from the running processes. Even when I end the process using Task Manager, within minutes, msmgs.exe appears again. No one in our family even uses Windows Messenger, those that do use MSN Messenger v6. I have tried EVERYTHING, Dennis -- how do I get rid of it? I've tried searching Google for the answer, but was unable to come up with anything. I'm sure a significant proportion of infopackets subscribers have the same problem. I am running Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1. Can you help? " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040923.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Is the computer mouse the be-and-end-all of modern technology? ------------------------------------------------------------ Is the computer mouse the be-and-end-all of modern technology? Absolutely not! Everyone knows that the truly savvy computer users use their keyboards to perform the same function as a mouse click in a fraction of the time. So, isn't it about time you learned all about those mysterious keyboard keys? Find out how! http://www.infopackets.com/articles/keyboardsecrets.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- September 23 Famous people born on this day: --> 1852, William Stewart Halsted, established first surgical school in US. --> 1926, John Coltrane, saxophonist. --> 1930, Ray Charles, singer. --> 1959, Jason Alexander, actor, George on Seinfeld. Events on this day in history: --> 1779, Naval engagement between "Bonhomme Richard" and "HMS Serepis." Capt. John Paul Jones declares "I have not yet begun to fight!" --> 1780, John Andre reveals Benedict Arnold's plot to betray West Point. --> 1912, First Mack Sennett "Keystone Comedy" movie is released. --> 1952, First closed circuit pay-TV telecast of a sports event. And don't forget... --> The first full day of Fall. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net XPlite XPlite and 2000lite are powerful configuration utilities for Windows creating a modular Windows operating system where YOU are in control. XPlite and 2000lite give YOU the power to set up YOUR machine the way YOU want! The power to remove unwanted features, the power to remove upgrades that go bad, the power to strip potential security and privacy threats out by the roots. More than a powerful configuration utility - XPlite and 2000lite give you amazing control to repair Windows as well. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040923.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Subscription Management ------------------------------------------------------------ To subscribe to our newsletter, or to read past issues: http://www.infopackets.com/windows+newsletter.htm --- To remove or change your subscription information, visit: http://www.infopackets.com/remove+change+email.htm You are subscribed as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
