from:"Christopher Range"


On 1/2/2010 12:46 PM, John DeCarlo wrote:

On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Christopher Rangelcms0...@comcast.netwrote:

   

When I am in Firefox and, I do a search on Google, when I click on one of
the links in the search, it goes to an entirely different address than, the
address shown with the link.  What could be the reason for this happening?

 

We don't have enough information, really, to tell you.

Here are some possibilities:

1.  You don't understand how the links are displayed in Google.

2.  The link you go to is the same one, but it redirects you to another
link.

3.  There is some problem with your DNS.

4.  You aren't really at Google, but a phishing site.

5.  You have some malware on your system.

   


1. I do understand how the links on Google are displayed

2. I tried that a couple times, to see if that was a possibility.  When 
I copied the link and tried it in IE, there was the same problem.


3. The DNS is fine.

4. I know how to get to Google.  As for a phishing site, that sounds 
plausible.


5. I sure hope not.

Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] bug


On 1/2/2010 1:42 PM, Tony B wrote:

Is it sending you to one site, random sites? Spam sites or what? When
you hover in your browser does the address displayed match the address
you go to when you click?
   


The address shown with the link, after the search, is not the address 
that comes up in the URL Locator, when clicking on the link.



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Re: [CGUYS] bug


On 1/2/2010 2:05 PM, tjpa wrote:

On Jan 2, 2010, at 12:30 PM, Christopher Range wrote:
When I am in Firefox and, I do a search on Google, when I click on 
one of the links in the search, it goes to an entirely different 
address than, the address shown with the link.  What could be the 
reason for this happening?


When you click on a link on a Google search results page the link goes 
back to Google with the URL of the site you want to go to passed as a 
parameter. Google records your action and may do other processing 
based on your Google preference settings. It could be that something 
odd is happening there. But you really did not provide us with enough 
detail for us to make sense out of any of this.


What info did I not provide?

I said that the address listed with the link, did not end up being the 
address the link went to.


What I said, is not rocket science or, medical school terminology.  I 
said it in plain English, not Mandarin Chinese.



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Re: [CGUYS] bug


On 1/2/2010 2:48 PM, John DeCarlo wrote:

On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Christopher Rangelcms0...@comcast.netwrote:

   

  The address shown with the link, after the search, is not the address that
comes up in the URL Locator, when clicking on the link.


You claimed this earlier, but provided no evidence.
 

Without any evidence, your answers to my questions are also suspect.

Try this Google search:

panjandrum continental


Click on the first result, described as

a Continental Army


And tell us where you end up.
   


It sent me to this link: 
http://free-video-dictionary.com/ads/?pid=14section_id=437700partner_id=0ver=11autoplay=1etfp=0etap=0pop=1directpop=0sub_id=257622527src_id=10538q=panjandrum%20continentalcat_id= 
http://free-video-dictionary.com/ads/?pid=14section_id=437700partner_id=0ver=11autoplay=1etfp=0etap=0pop=1directpop=0sub_id=257622527src_id=10538q=panjandrum%20continentalcat_id=



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Re: [CGUYS] bug


On 1/2/2010 8:01 PM, tjpa wrote:

On Jan 2, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Christopher Range wrote:

It sent me to this link: http://free-video-dictionary.com/ads/?


You are pwned.


What?


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[CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner

I need a freeware registry cleaner, THAT IS NOT going to tell me that I 
need to pay to repair the registry and/or, force me to buy some other 
product I don't need(which is a devious way of making someone pay for 
something that is claimed to be free).


I asked on Yahoo Answers(BSOD question 
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AggMFjOWJne9qzIX.CDy_Vvsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091209200950AA6aTAr) 
but, every answer that suggested a particular piece of software, 
recommended software that had the 'free' hook.


Since programs like Spybot n' AVG are free, why isn't there a registry 
cleaner that is 100% free!! :o


Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner


On 12/18/2009 7:30 AM, Reid Katan wrote:
Do you have a broken registry, or do you just want to tidy up a bit? 
Have you looked a Crap Cleaner? It'll tidy up without cost. I don't 
know that it'll fix a broken registry. It'll also do a bunch of other 
stuff.


Sorry. Don't have a link, but The Google knows.
I have been having trouble with my computer and, wanted to clean out the 
registry of excess.



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Re: [CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner


On 12/18/2009 8:25 AM, Tony B wrote:

Ya, ccleaner is the way to go
(http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/). But note that, while
you should probably have it installed anyway, cleaning your registry
isn't likely to solve any system problems you may be having. I rarely
ever run the registry cleaner, preferring to just let the old junk lie
quietly where it doesn't bother anything.
   


Well, I wanted to do that before, I start with a 'clean slate'.


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Re: [CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner


On 12/18/2009 10:27 AM, tjpa wrote:
My experience is quite the opposite. After cleaning the registry the 
PC starts up faster, the desktop draw faster, explorer windows appear 
faster, and there is a sweet fragrance in the air. I once had a 
Windows PC where files dragged into the trash would immediately pop 
back to their previous location, the registry cleaner fixed it.


Note that you will usually need to run the cleaner several times as 
each pass seems to reveal more crap.


Thank you for the suggestion.


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Re: [CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner


On 12/18/2009 12:29 PM, Tony B wrote:

I can't recall seeing that happen since the old Win9x days. As I
recall we had this discussion back then - to wit, if [this or that]
registry cleaner is so great, why does it keep telling you more and
more things need to be cleaned? Either that item needs to be cleaned
or it doesn't. It's absurd to think that items are hiding behind other
items and can't be seen until you move the object from in front of it.
This is software, not furniture.


ROTFLMHO *can't stop laughing*

I loved how worded that.  Very good point and, thanks for the chuckle.


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems

2009-12-17 Thread Christopher Range


On 12/16/2009 11:01 PM, mike wrote:

Could be...Nvidia goes back a ways with drivers.  And there are always third
party sites that keep old drivers around.  And if you are really adventurous
you can download custom made drivers just for the card you have.
   


Ok


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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???

2009-12-17 Thread Christopher Range


On 12/17/2009 9:44 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:

Check New egg you can search by CPU etc.

YOU can also read reviews of teh MB's.

Another place to look is Toms Hardware.

An 01 is extremely dated MB.

Mine was just bought this year and I have a tendency to buy about a 
year old stuff so mine is probably vintage 08.


Stewart


Will do


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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 9:37 AM, Reid Katan wrote:

Sheesh. And I thought my 8-bay was big. (-:

Is ATX still the popular form factor? Last time I built a computer, it 
was--still is--a P3 450. It's been a while.


I thought ATX was still the standard form factor.


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 12:45 AM, mike wrote:

SP 3 I believe is a rollup of all previous updates...shouldn't need to do
SP2.
   


That is my understanding from the note about SP3, on Microsoft's website.


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 11:29 AM, John Duncan Yoyo wrote:

According to M$ you need to have installed either SP1a or SP2 before
installing SP3 on XP.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389


To make life easier I downloaded SP2 and SP3 and burned them to a single CD
along with decrappifier.  It is nice having all that stuff in one place when
it is time to reinstall.
   


It certainly sounds more logical, to do them(SP2 n' SP3) in succession, 
instead of bundled.


I definitely like the CD suggestion.


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 1:16 PM, Tony B wrote:

Actually, it's even easier to just get a disk with WinXP SP3 already
slipstreamed in. Install it, then enter your own license number. But
really, I doubt I'll be installing XP any longer; it was fun while it
lasted, but Win7 is too much of an improvement to make it worth the
while.
   


I haven't found a link on MS' website, that makes that possible.  I 
definitely would prefer to do it that way.  I just haven't found the link.



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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 12:01 AM, Fred Holmes wrote:

Whatever subsystem fails on the motherboard, and can be fixed by replacing it 
with the same function on a PCI card.  Shouldn't the Firewire be on the MB as 
well?

Slot covers can contain additional connectors, e.g. for an e-Sata drive.

An SCSI card, so you can hook up a legacy drive containing old data that 
suddenly becomes important.  Yes, I know, there are USB to SCSI adapters, or at 
least there used to be for SCSI narrow drives.

Another video card so you can be running four monitors?

. . .

Fred Holmes
   


I won't wait for a motherboard failure.  That is why, I am doing what 
you mentioned above.



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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 7:40 PM, mike wrote:

But if the motherboard ALREADY has sound..you aren't spending even more for
a sound card are you?  I mean use onboard sound till it breaks, then put a
pci card in?
   


I didn't want to wait for that to happen, to get the sound card.

Besides, Why should I settle for the 'basics'.  While I am not a gamer, 
I don't see why I should settle for what amounts to second-rate 
technology, where sound n' video are concerned.



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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 7:52 PM, Tony B wrote:

Any new disk you buy will already have SP3 in it. Assuming they're
still selling XP.  Then again, there are other places to download such
disks. You'll still need your own license to run it.
   


When you say that I still need my own license to run it, is it safe to 
presume, that you mean I would need a new software key to run it?



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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 1:05 AM, Reid Katan wrote:
Have you tried Safe Mode? Like Mike said, there should be an option to 
step through the boot. Just keep on stepping until it stops on you. 
That should narrow it down.


I will definitely give that a go.




Is there a bug in XP SP2?


'Fraid I can't help you there. After all this time, I'd think it was 
pretty stable.


Can you back out of the SP updates? and if you do, will it return you 
to normal?


I asked about SP2 having a bug, because it was a curiosity.  Yet, Not a 
definite idea to my problem.


I thought about trying to back out of SP2.  But, I just re-installed 
SP1, without losing anything.



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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 7:40 PM, mike wrote:

Google nLite, they do a free tool for slipstreaming not only SP's but
drivers etc.
   


Thanks for mentioning that.  I will definitely take a look at it.


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems


On 12/16/2009 1:17 AM, mike wrote:

In my experience, it seems like video card manufacturers are always updating
their drivers, I got in the habit of keeping older ones around for just what
Tom is talking about.
   

Until they stop supporting the card.


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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 10:57 AM, Stewart Marshall wrote:

Intel came up with a BTX form factor.

Stewart


You are right.  I just crashed head first into 'duh'.


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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 11:12 AM, Tony B wrote:

Well, as you've seen by now this isn't the case. The OP clings to the
belief that he needs all these PCI slots because he thinks the onboard
equivalents don't work as well. I'm not sure where he got that idea,
but I doubt we'll be changing his mind in our lifetimes. Since the
only card he would actually be putting in these slots is a sound card,
it still makes no sense to need more than one or two PCI slots.
   


Think about, a motherboard manufacturer's goal is to make 
motherboard's.  They don't focus entirely on, good quality graphics or, 
good quality sound.  I have looked at the difference between my 
motherboard's graphics function and, my video card.  My video card is 
better.  The same goes for my sound card.


It doesn't make sense to you.  But it certainly makes sense to me.


Another camp fears that all the onboard devices will fail at some
point and they will need PCI slots to use to prevent having to replace
the mobo. They haven't actually had this experience, but their
overwhelming *fear* of it happening will probably guide their choices
for many years to come. Again, they apparently haven't actually
counted how many PCI slots would be needed to replace all the broken
onboard devices. One I think (audio), although there are USB audio
solutions also.
   


While you are correct, I haven't counted.  I still consider it 
overdependence on the motherboard, to plug in everything under the sun, 
directly into the motherboard.



Hitachi drives are currently the best drives on the market. They're
built to higher specs, that's why they cost a bit more. They may be
overkill for most people. If you had a bad experience with one then
it's probably no great loss as you have many other viable choices for
average systems.
   


Hitachi is a moot point, in that, I am not debating the quality of their 
drives.  So I take your word for it.



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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 2:13 PM, Tony B wrote:

A memory I'd successfully blocked out until now. I got my monstrosity
late one Saturday night as it was the only case they had with the
brand new ATX form. Lots of space to play around inside, but with a
menacing aspect due to its sheer size. Anyway, it too saw the dump a
couple years ago.
   


The only way, my tower case will end up in the dumpster, is if, it gets 
damaged to the point of being unusable.



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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 1:58 PM, tjpa wrote:

On Dec 16, 2009, at 1:39 AM, Christopher Range wrote:
I didn't have a nightmare experience that necessitates having that 
many slots. Just the thought of having that much dependence on the 
motherboard, when the functions of a peripheral card is far better 
than the sub-standard garbage on the motherboard, is what causes me 
to need that many slots..


Don't bad mouth mother! Not all mobos are crap.


Show me one, that won't have a sub-standard video, audio or, USB port.  
The ones' on my motherboard are v1.1.  The USB/Firewire Combo card is v2.0



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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???


On 12/16/2009 11:37 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:

How old is that MB?


Sept.'01




The last MB I bought had HDMI Video, USB 2.0 and Firewire built onto 
the Motherboard.  The audio is not half bad.  (Oh Also 10/100/1000 
ethernet)


It doesn't have the capability of HDMI Video.  The USB on the 
motherboard is, not only 1.1, it also only has two USB slots.  No 
Ethernet connection.




I cant remember but I think it had Nvidia chip set for Video.


I am not sure about the video chipset.




I don't game so not a big deal, but I still think it was 128 MB for video.


I think the on-board VRAM is  only 128MB




There is usually some pretty good video on MB's sold today.


What is a good motherboard search engine?



Laptops tend to lowball video with an INtel video chipset.


ok




My work laptop has an ATI chip set.

Stewart


I am not sure what my Netbook has.  But my tower has the V694T chipset.

Christopher


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[CGUYS] XP Pro problems

I have XP Pro SP1 via registered CD License. My computer: 

OS: XP Pro 
Mbd: Soyo SY-7VBA133U (6PCI, 1AGP) 
CPU: P3 933Mhz(clock speed 133Mhz) 
RAM: 1GB PC133 
HDC: AHA-39320 
HD: 147GB(2) U320 SCSI 
Video: 20 LG Flatron W2053TX 
Vid. Cont.: ATI Radeon 9600 SE 
VRAM: 128MB 
Sound Card: Audigy 2ZS 

I know that some of the specs I have listed above, probably don't have a 
connection to the problem. But I didn't want to leave anything out. 

I installed XP SP2 via upgrade CD and, when I tried to re-boot, the computer 
will hang right after the XP logo screen. So I thought the upgrade CD was 
damaged. 

I downloaded XP SP3 from Microsoft's website and, installed it. It is said to 
include all previous service packs. When I tried to re-boot, I encountered the 
same problem. 

I know that, a lot of the hardware on my computer needs to be upgraded. I have 
been looking for ATX P4 motherboards with the same number of PCI slots. Since I 
am not a gamer, I haven't bothered with upgrading the video card. 

So, I would appreciate all feedback to my problem. 

Christopher 


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems

I already did update all the drivers. 

It didn't make a difference. 

Is there a bug in XP SP2? 

Christopher 

- Original Message - 
From: Reid Katan ka...@his.com 
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:03:31 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain 
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems 

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Christopher Range 
lcms0...@comcast.net wrote: 

 I installed XP SP2 via upgrade CD and, when I tried to re-boot, the 
 computer will hang right after the XP logo screen. So I thought the 
 upgrade CD was damaged. 
 
 [. . .] 
 
 So, I would appreciate all feedback to my problem. 

My first guess would be driver issues. Have you tried to start up in 
Safe Mode? Hold down the F8 key while starting until the options 
screen shows up. perhaps you can update the drivers from there. 


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Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems

I bypass on-board technology because, it limits the end-user, to the 
meanderings of the the motherboard manufacturer. 

That is why I have a separate video n' sound card. 

Christopher 

- Original Message - 
From: mike xha...@gmail.com 
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:33:53 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain 
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] XP Pro problems 

As an aside...Motherboards today almost always include sound and some sort 
of video on board. When or if these go out, you can easily put a card in 
and you have it working again. I don't use the onboard video on any of my 
machines, I bypass it and use a video card. I've never had a motherboard 
become useless because sound/video, NIC or USB going out. 

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Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots???

No problem. 

I didn't have a nightmare experience that necessitates having that many slots. 
Just the thought of having that much dependence on the motherboard, when the 
functions of a peripheral card is far better than the sub-standard garbage on 
the motherboard, is what causes me to need that many slots.. 

- Original Message - 
From: mike xha...@gmail.com 
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:20:14 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain 
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] need lots of PCI slots??? 

This sounds like someone who had a nightmare experience once and isn't going 
to allow it to happen again. I don't want to put words in Christopher's 
mouth...just what I was thinking. Same reason I won't buy Hitachi drives 
even if they are half the price and twice the warranty. 

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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem

2009-12-08 Thread Christopher Range


Tony B wrote:

If it's not an odd interface like USB, then no driver is needed. Just
update your video card drivers, power down, plug in the DVI cable,
boot. Note that if you have another monitor connected then this one
may not display a picture on boot; you'll have to play with the
multi-monitor settings. It may also not display a picture if it's
plugged into the 'wrong' DVI connector. Long story; just try the other
one.
I found, even before being concerned about, why it has a drivers disc, 
is to replace the disc.  I found out, it somehow got warped.


So far, The monitor has been fine this morning.  I did a bunch of 
updates, via Automatic Updates.


I don't have a second monitor handy, at the moment.


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[CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem

I had to re-format my hard drive and, when I tried to install the 
driver, from the driver disc, it told me the disc was damaged.  When I 
went on LG's website, I couldn't find, where the drivers are located.  
Any help would be appreciated.


Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem


mike wrote:

Might want to give us the drive serial, os...etc etc...

:)
OS: XP Pro SP1(installing SP2 n' SP3, once I find the driver for the 
keyboard)

S/N: Y-UM76A


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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem


mike wrote:

Yeah, i don't know what kind of brain fart I had...thanks.

Well, I didn't originally state the OS or, the serial number so, no problem.


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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem


Tony B wrote:

That's just a monitor, isn't it? You shouldn't need any drivers. Are
you having some specific trouble?
It is a monitor.  Just like you, I didn't think I would need drivers for 
it.  But, There is a driver disc, that came with it.  Probably because, 
the monitor has a USB connector, instead of a 15-pin connector.  The 
disc got damaged and, I can't install the driver from the disc.


The same goes for mouse n' keyboard needing drivers.  Since they are 
also USB.(but the disk is not damaged)


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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem


mike wrote:

Make sure the video driver is installed correctly...i've never worried about
a monitor driver.
Up until I got my widescreen monitor, I didn't have to worry about 
drivers because, I had always used a 17 CRT.


Now, With a USB monitor, I have to think about it.

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Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem


Tony B wrote:

The LG page at 
http://www.lge.com/us/computer-products/monitors/LG-lcd-monitor-W2053TX.jsp
clearly shows it's a regular (not USB) monitor. That would certainly
explain why you can't find a USB driver app for it. Maybe you just
have the model number wrong.
I see now, that it is not a USB.  But, I don't have the model wrong, 
because it is on the front of the monitor and, it doesn't explain, why a 
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[CGUYS] Antivirus software

2009-11-21 Thread Christopher Range

I tried AVG and, Avast.  Neither one of them finished installing.  So I 
had to get rid of both of them.  I tried McAffee Security Suite via 
Comcast.  It never properly installed.  I went back to Norton Internet 
Security and, every time I try to do a full system scan, I get a 
BSOD(Blue Screen Of Death).  Yet, I can do a quick scan without any 
problems.  I know the Windows Installer is working.  Because I wouldn't 
have been able to install Firefox or, Thunderbird.


All ideas appreciated.

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Re: [CGUYS] Verizon Doubles Early Termination Fee and More

2009-11-13 Thread Christopher Range

b_s-wilk wrote:

Verizon Doubles Early Termination Fee and More

Thursday November 12, @04:27PM

If you buy a smartphone through Verizon, be prepared for an increase
in the early termination fee. Verizon is doubling the phone-subsidy to
$350. What's more, Verizon also actively charges customers for
accidental data transmissions of as little as 0.02kb. 'They configure
phones to have multiple easily hit keystrokes to launch 'Get it now'
or 'Mobile Web'-usually a single key like an arrow key. [...] The
instant you call the function, they charge you the data fee. Even
canceling these unintended requests as fast as possible using the End
key doesn't matter; ANY data--even one kilobyte--is billed as 1MB. The
damage is done.'

http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/09/11/12/2059238/Verizon-Doubles-Early-Termination-Fee-and-More

Verizon horror stories in this thread:
http://mobile.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1441822cid=30080150

http://mobile.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1441822cid=30081014

My old phone had the hiccups and accidentally sent 40+ text messages
to the first person in my phone book. After I called her to apologize,
I called T-Mobile. They said it looked like a mistake and deleted
charges for those messages. Would Verizon, ATT or Sprint give credit
for a mistake?
This is another reason, why, when I move out west from the east coast, I
am going to drop Verizon like a hot rock and, sign up with T-Mobile.

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[CGUYS] USB quandry

2009-11-09 Thread Christopher Range

I have an HP Mini Notebook that I took on a trip with me recently.  
While at my destination, I bought a USB keyboard and, a USB mouse, to 
use with the Notebook, via the two USB ports.  They worked fine.


When I got home, I hooked the USB keyboard n' mouse, to my desktop, via 
a PCI USB/Firewire card.  I already had my webcam attached and, working 
fine.  But, When I attached the USB mouse n' keyboard to the card, the 
keyboard doesn't work, despite installing the driver software.


What am I missing, apart from trying the USB ports on the 
motherboard(which are 1.1 instead of 2.0).


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Re: [CGUYS] USB quandry

2009-11-09 Thread Christopher Range


Tony B wrote:

You shouldn't have to install any driver software for a keyboard.
First, make sure it's the only keyboard. Then make sure it shows up in
Device Manager when you plug it in.

Also, USB 1.1 is fine for a keyboard or mouse.
I mentioned the version of the USB port, because, I have a USB cable 
connected to one of the USB ports on the motherboard, that I use for 
hotsync'ing my PDA and, downloading pictures from digital camera.  Every 
time I download pictures from my digital camera, I get a message saying 
I could use a faster USB port.  That is why I mentioned the difference.


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Re: [CGUYS] USB quandry

2009-11-09 Thread Christopher Range


Tony B wrote:

You shouldn't have to install any driver software for a keyboard.
First, make sure it's the only keyboard. Then make sure it shows up in
Device Manager when you plug it in.

Also, USB 1.1 is fine for a keyboard or mouse.
Tony, I re-connected it and, the keyboard works now!!!(Grinning from 
ear-to-ear)


Thanks, Your reply created the spark I needed, to think more closely, 
about the connections!!!


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Re: [CGUYS] Zire 31 project

2009-11-07 Thread Christopher Range


Stephen Brownfield wrote:
I have a couple of old Palm Zire 31 PDAs.  I am planing on taking them 
apart and seeing if I can put one working PDA together from the 
peices. Does anyone know where I might be able to get some  schematics 
of the Zire 31 to use as a guide for this project?

Thanks

Steve 

I don't think you would be able to do that.

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Re: [CGUYS] RAID's days may be numbered.

2009-09-18 Thread Christopher Range


Art Clemons wrote:

I stayed out of the last fight over RAID.  I have no great love for it, and 
have had more than one oops with RAID, but I also know that lots of folks 
especially those in IT desire it.  Apparently it's not just those using 
Reiserfs who suddenly find that an Array has to be rebuilt or that something 
actually appears not to have been written when it should have been.  I don't 
use RAID at home, instead relying on backups on external drives which I 
occasionally test by taking a blank drive and seeing if I can restore 
everything on that drive.  Being semi-paranoid, I also regularly back up data 
and pictures on DVDs.  So far I haven't lost anything with this going on but I 
know that eventually something will go wrong.
I have used RAID for several years.  When I used a JBOD system, I always 
had problems with backing up data.  I did have a tape backup unit in the 
system.  But, I have always found tape backup problematic.  I had a 
250MB TB unit.  But, The tapes were hard to obtain.  Now, I have a bunch 
of unused 200-400GB tapes which, I can't use.  Since they are for the 
IBM LTO2 Tape Drive and, that drive alone, is over $1,000.


So, For me, RAID is here to stay.

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Re: [CGUYS] Windows Update i.e. IE 6, 7, 8

2009-08-29 Thread Christopher Range


Tony B wrote:

That's pretty vague. What problem exactly? Is there some update the app needs 
that you don't have? e.g. I can understand maybe needing a certain version of 
the .net framework.
  
That would seem logical.  But, I haven't received any notices about an 
update, apart from IE8.

So why, if the problem involves McAfee and Windows Update, did you ask about 
updates to Internet Explorer? There's certainly nothing wrong with updating to 
IE8 _before_ installing McAfee.
  
I asked about IE8 because, I found several people on the Net, who had 
trouble with Windows Update after IE5.

Are you getting some specific error from the installer? Is this a fresh install 
or is/was there old security software installed? What OS?
I keep getting installation failure notices.  The software is direct 
from Comcast's website.  Where, The have Mcafee Security Suite($120 
value) free for all Comcast customers.  My OS is XP Pro SP2.


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Re: [CGUYS] Windows Update i.e. IE 6, 7, 8

2009-08-29 Thread Christopher Range


John Emmerling wrote:

I'd be curious to know what the concern is regarding IE8 as opposed to
anything else MS wants to install.  Just because I have had it for a while,
and was not aware of any unusual risk.
Then, The supposed problem regarding Windows Update, starting with IE5 
hasn't affected you.  I am glad it hasn't affected you.


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[CGUYS] Windows Update i.e. IE 6, 7, 8

2009-08-28 Thread Christopher Range

Has anyone had trouble with Windows Update, when using any of those 
versions?


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Re: [CGUYS] Windows Update i.e. IE 6, 7, 8

2009-08-28 Thread Christopher Range


Jeff Wright wrote:

Nope, to all 3.

Ok, At least that tells me, it isn't exactly a widespread problem.

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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card

2009-08-20 Thread Christopher Range


b_s-wilk wrote:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Unlimited data for $30/mo., tethering to your PC or Mac. Is this a deal? 
I suppose you could do this with any unlocked 3G phone. Combine with 
DuoSIM, SIM Doubler, SIM Max cloner and/or WiFi, and use one provider 
for voice and another for data. Too good to be true?


http://www.phonenews.com/deal-turn-a-prepaid-nokia-3555-into-1day-3g-mobile-broadband-card-8626/


This is a late response.

Before pitching a cell phone or, drooling over its' features read
information at the link below.  So, In future, you are not sucked in by
all the features.

What is an SAR rating?  An SAR rating lists the amount of radiation 
absorbed by the head and, the rest of the body.


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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card


b_s-wilk wrote:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Unlimited data for $30/mo., tethering to your PC or Mac. Is this a deal? 
I suppose you could do this with any unlocked 3G phone. Combine with 
DuoSIM, SIM Doubler, SIM Max cloner and/or WiFi, and use one provider 
for voice and another for data. Too good to be true?


http://www.phonenews.com/deal-turn-a-prepaid-nokia-3555-into-1day-3g-mobile-broadband-card-8626/
Before pitching a cell phone or, drooling over its' features read 
information at the link below.  So, In future, you are not sucked in by 
all the features.


What is an SAR rating 
http://www.geocities.com/i_love_christopher_xoxox/forchristopher.html



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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card


Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:

OK that voyeuristic link was for? :-)


Stewart 
That was a personal link in my original reply.  I never intended to send 
that link because, that is my fiance.  Thankfully Yahoo will be giving 
Geocities the ax.


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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card


b_s-wilk wrote:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Unlimited data for $30/mo., tethering to your PC or Mac. Is this a deal? 
I suppose you could do this with any unlocked 3G phone. Combine with 
DuoSIM, SIM Doubler, SIM Max cloner and/or WiFi, and use one provider 
for voice and another for data. Too good to be true?


http://www.phonenews.com/deal-turn-a-prepaid-nokia-3555-into-1day-3g-mobile-broadband-card-8626/

The site I originally posted, was not the intended site I was referring to.

The website I was referring to is this: What is an SAR rating 
http://www.sarvalues.com/what-is-sar.html



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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card


Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:

I gathered that but was wondering why you sent us to that site?

:-)

Stewart 
Because, The cell phone companies are always pitching phones with 
supposedly great features.  Yet, They never mention the SAR(Specific 
Absorption Rate) of the phone.  If it is rated above 1.6W/kg in the U.S. 
or Canada, then, it would be in violation of the respective countries 
regulations, meaning it could not be marketed in the country.  In 
Europe, it is 2W/kg.


The cell phone I use but don't like is a Verizon Samsung with an SAR 
rating of 1.2W/kg;  I have an LG KG-800 that I would love to use and, is 
under 1W/kg.  But the problem is, the KG-800 is a GSM phone and, Verizon 
runs on the CDMA network.


Cell phones may be convenient, but they are also dangerous.

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Re: [CGUYS] Turn $30 Prepaid Nokia 3555 Into $1/day 3G Mobile Broadband Card


b_s-wilk wrote:
The website I was referring to is this: What is an SAR rating 
http://www.sarvalues.com/what-is-sar.html 


That site is ancient history, and mostly irrelevant if you're 
tethering your phone or using a wired headset. Most [none?] of those 
phones aren't being sold any more.


I'd love to have a cheap data plan to use for a few days here and 
there when I'm not home, if this would work. Can't always piggy back 
on open networks or find a cafe with WiFi. 
Cell phone radiation is still a problem.  Just because the SAR #'s are 
seemingly lower, that doesn't mean a person can talk longer on the cell 
phone.  With all the extras' on the phone, that is what the cell phone 
companies are encouraging.  Thereby, Nullifying any advantage of a lower 
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[CGUYS] free online driver scan

I looked endlessly last night to find one.  Every website I looked said 
I had to download software and, for it to fully work, I had to buy it.


I would really appreciate, someone pointing me in the right direction.

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Re: [CGUYS] free online driver scan


Bill wrote:

Our dear friends at M$ may have what you need...

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/computer/safetyscanner.mspx

Everyone take cover and set you mail box filters.
That site said I need to upgrade my ActiveX Controls before it would 
work.  How can I upgrade something when, the site tells me I have to 
upgrade something, in order to use it.


Utter garbage

Please try again.

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Re: [CGUYS] free online driver scan


Chris Dunford wrote:

That site said I need to upgrade my ActiveX Controls before it would
work.  How can I upgrade something when, the site tells me I have to
upgrade something, in order to use it.

Utter garbage




It has to install some local software in order to scan the local system. Are
you saying that it was more than that, like you couldn't install the needed
controls?
Yes, Every site that claimed to do an online scan, by their link showing 
up in a search on Google, said the download was free.  But to get the 
software to work properly, I had to buy it.


I wasn't going to, go to all that trouble, to do a scan.

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Re: [CGUYS] free online driver scan


Chris Dunford wrote:
Now I'm really confused.  Weren't you talking about the Microsoft scan?  I assumed that you were, since that was the link that was contained in your post.  The MS scan IS free. 

I was trying to do a scan for drivers.  Not viruses.

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Re: [CGUYS] free online driver scan


mike wrote:

Are you fully updated?

That is what I have been trying to do.

Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] Forced to Bing Against Their Will

2009-06-06 Thread Christopher Range


t.piwowar wrote:

Why am I not surprised?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/166024/microsoft_tries_to_force_you_to_use_bing.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a41:g26:r10:c0.023904:b24935762 




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That's why I use Firefox and, hate IE with a passion.

Christopher


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[CGUYS] Norton i.e. bug/virus/trojan

2009-04-27 Thread Christopher Range

Is there a bug/virus/trojan that causes the program to intentionally 
think, the computer is not protected?  I have Norton Internet Security 
2009.  Sometimes it shows that the computer is protected, with a green 
checkmark and, sometimes it shows the computer as not being protected 
with a red 'x'.  This happens on a daily basis.  So I am wondering if 
there is something that causes the program to say the computer is 
protected, when it isn't and, vice versa.


I will check online but, anyone who has encountered this sort of 
problem, please let me know.


Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] RAID for the uninitiated

2009-04-15 Thread Christopher Range


mike wrote:

We?  Says you :p

Ditto

After years of single-drive failures that had a poor backup scheme, I 
switched to a RAID setup.  I have had a RAID-10 setup for a while now.



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[CGUYS] Capturing a video

2009-04-14 Thread Christopher Range


I am trying to capture a video that, is not on MySpace, Google or, YouTube.

Is there a freeware version that will allow me to do that?

The video is at this link: 
http://tbn.org/watch/files/index.php?file=2009_1_26_300k.wmvshow=92 
http://tbn.org/watch/files/index.php?file=2009_1_26_300k.wmvshow=92


It will automatically start Windows Media Player to view the video and, 
the video is 30mins. long.


RSVP ASAP

Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] Firefox 2.0.0.16 Upgrade

2008-07-17 Thread Christopher Range


Richard P. wrote:
After Firefox installed it's latest upgrade, when I click on a link in 
Thunderbird, Firefox launches and opens the link but doesn't 
automatically go to the Firefox window. I have to physically click on 
the Firefox tab in order to see the Webpage. Before this, anytime I 
clicked on a link in an email, it would launch Firefox and go to the 
Firefox window automatically.


Is this a setting which is changeable and has anyone else noticed this?

Thanks in advance,

Richard P.
Windows XP SP3 
I noticed this quirk, too.  While it seemingly doesn't look like the 
link in the e-mail worked, it actually opens another window in Firefox 
while not going to Firefox.  You just have to click on  Firefox in the 
Toolbar.  It is an idiosyncracy I can live with.


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Re: [CGUYS] 1,000,000 iPhones Sold Over the Weekend

2008-07-14 Thread Christopher Range


Tom Piwowar wrote:

No I'm not providing a link. I'm just exclaiming.

I just renewed my candy-bar Nokia 6010 for a year. So no I'm not besotted.
I still have that model and, would like to get rid of it.  The 
SAR(Specific Absorption Rate) on that phone is .937, my LG KG800 is much 
lower on the SAR scale, as far as the SAR rating goes.


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[CGUYS] WebSpyProtect/SpyNoMore

2008-07-13 Thread Christopher Range

I am looking for help on, how to get rid of WebSpyProtect, a piece of 
spyware.  I keep seeing suggestions on the Net, to download a program 
called 'SpyNoMore'.  Well, To get that program to remove the spyware, it 
finds, you have to purchase it.


I do have SpyBot, but, it doesn't seem to find the spyware.

Christopher


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[CGUYS] Spyware/Registry problem

2008-07-10 Thread Christopher Range

To start from the very beginning of the problem, for several weeks I had been 
getting an error message during the loading of XP Pro, saying that it could not 
find something related to 'MyWebSearch'.

Well, Apparently, when I uninstalled it, it removed everything, but the 
registry key.

I ignored the error message for some time, until tonight.  I went on to the 
Net, and found clear instructions on how to remove it.  I followed the 
instructions implicitly, including backing up the registry file, when it 
instructed to do so.

After I saved the new registry file, I rebooted.

But, Now, When I try to open many(not all at once) of my programs, I get the 
error message 'DestroyWindow could not be located in dynamic link library 
user32.dll.'.

I didn't find a clear answer on the Net.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] Norton SystemWorks i.e. virus scan problems

2008-05-19 Thread Christopher Range


Richard P. wrote:
When you say that AVG was no less a mess, does that mean it was 
unable to scan the computer either, or are you talking about something 
else? I don't know much about Norton and its errors, but if you're 
unable to run virus scans with either Norton or AVG, my first thought 
is that it's a virus already in the computer preventing it. Did you 
try Avast, or perhaps any other online scans?

http://www.avast.com/

Good luck,

Richard P. 

AVG made it run very slow, even for a PIII-933.

As for online virus scans, Kapersky wanted me to buy the program, just 
to see the results.  I am running Bit Defender but, I don't have much 
hope that, it won't say the same thing about, having to buy the program, 
to see the results.


Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] reel-to-reel to CD/Audigy 2ZS

2008-05-15 Thread Christopher Range


Christopher Range wrote:

Vicky Staubly wrote:
The Audigy 2ZS is your sound card, right? Or is it something else? 
If it's a card, any program which uses the OS's sound API should be 
able to use it, right? Now, if that card has special features, only 
supported by software from the vendor of the card (Creative?), that's 
another issue. (Sorry if I'm restating the obvious, but I haven't 
been paying close attention to this thread.)
Yes, The Audigy 2ZS is my sound card.  While There is the 'Sound 
Recorder' in Windows, I am looking for the program in the software 
with my sound card because, the Audigy had the 'Sound Recorder' but, I 
don't see it with the Audigy 2ZS.


I called Creative and, they told me, they did not change the name of 
the program between the Audigy and, the Audigy 2ZS.


Christopher 

An update, I went out an bought a new RCA cable w/ Y-Adapter plugs.  The
one I was loaned didn't seem to work at all.  The problem now is, the
sound is like chipmunks.  I checked the speed of the tape and, it doing
the same with all the speeds.

I am trying to figure out, what is causing the 'chipmunk' effect.

Christopher


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[CGUYS] reel-to-reel to CD/Audigy 2ZS

2008-05-12 Thread Christopher Range

I am trying to record old reel-to-reel tapes, on to CD.  I did a search 
on the Net and, found a message on TehcSpot where, someone had said(back 
in 2002) that, the Audigy(I have the Audigy 2ZS) has a program called 
'Sound Recorder'.  I can't find it on mine(I have all the software) so, 
presuming he just had the Audigy(referring to the possibility he did not 
name it correctly when he posted his response), I am wondering what 
Creative Labs changed the name of the 'Sound Recorder' to, for the 
Audigy 2ZS?


Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: [CGUYS] reel-to-reel to CD/Audigy 2ZS

2008-05-12 Thread Christopher Range


Richard P. wrote:

Are you speaking of Windows Sound Recorder or something else:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Recorder_(Windows)

If you are looking for a simple sound recording program, what about 
Audacity?


Richard P. 

I am looking for sound recording program that is part of the Audigy 2ZS

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Re: [CGUYS] Audio question i.e. Converting reel-to-reel CD, separating muffled tracks


Eric S. Sande wrote:

I won't have to worry about a recording machine because, I will be 
recording them onto my computer, before I transfer them to CD.



When I say recording machine I mean the deck the tape was originally 
recorded on, if it was not the same deck you're using for playback.


I don't know what machine they were originally recorded on so, I can 
only presume they were recorded on the Revox.



As you know the Revox A77 was a very nice deck for its time.


Yes, It was during the days when a 'rack/tower' stereo system was only a 
thought and, not a reality.



I used a Sony TC-645 which was not the equal of the Revox.

But still pretty nice.  If I were you I'd give serious consideration 
to refurbishing that A77.  I wouldn't try it with the Sony but I 
believe that parts are still available for the Revox.


The Revox works when I turn it on.  I am just trying to figure out, how 
to transfer the tapes to my computer, via my soundcard.


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Re: [CGUYS] Audio question i.e. Converting reel-to-reel CD


E. Riley Casey wrote:

That should be the easy part.  Assuming that your   sound card  ( do 
garden variety PCs really require a third party sound card these days 
? ) has a mini plug line input port, and your using the venerable 
Revox A77 simply obtain a stereo RCA to stereo miniplug patch cable, 
connect the output of the Revox to the input of the computer,  make 
the line input active in your Windoze sound control panel and open 
your sound recording program du jour, Audacity or what have you. If 
you have a separate USB sound input device you will need to install 
and configure it's own drivers, software, what ever but the hardware 
connections between the tape deck and the sound input device should be 
similar.  Make a test transfer or three to check levels and your in 
business.   If your recording program fails to see any incoming audio 
check the programs' own input settings to be sure that the software 
has taken note of the line input setting for the computer hardware.  
Software is cranky that way - even ( gasp! ) on Macs. 


I detest 'on-board' technology because, that leaves the user at the 
mercy and idiocy, of the motherboard manufacturer.  That is why I have 
the Audigy 2ZS


I connected the RCA-to-Stereo patch cable.  The Line Input is active.  
While I have that active, the tape deck is still not recognized.  I 
double-checked the positioning of the patch cable on, both, my sound 
card and, the tape deck.  I didn't find any problem with the positioning.


I will check the tape heads to make sure they are coming in contact with 
the tape.


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Re: [CGUYS] Audio question i.e. Converting reel-to-reel CD


Eric S. Sande wrote:

I connected the RCA-to-Stereo patch cable.  The Line Input is 
active.  While I have that active, the tape deck is still not 
recognized.  I double-checked the positioning of the patch cable on, 
both, my sound card and, the tape deck.  I didn't find any problem 
with the positioning.



OK, one step at a time.  When you play a tape do the meters indicate 
signal, and when you plug in headphones to the PHONES front panel 
output on the deck can you hear the sound?


The meters do not indicate signal.  While I do have a pair of earphones, 
I would need an adapter to get them to work because the jack is a 
different size.


I'm saying, systematically, let's get the deck first, then the 
connection to the 2ZS (is that a laptop card?) then the software.


The 2ZS is, the Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS.

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Re: [CGUYS] Audio question i.e. Converting reel-to-reel CD


Eric S. Sande wrote:

The tape that is on there, now, has classical music on it.  The only 
way I know that is because, I am also utilizing a portable tape deck 



Worst case scenario, we have a working Uher portable and we can
use the Revox transport to rip the tape off the 10 inch reels to the 7 
inch (?) Uher reels, in chunks.  You'll need an editing block and such,
but this mission can be accomplished. 


I am trying to keep from using the UHER because, its' small size tests 
my patience since, I start to epileptic tremors when I try to use it.  
That is why, I prefer the Revox.


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Re: [CGUYS] Audio question i.e. Converting reel-to-reel CD, separating muffled tracks

2008-05-06 Thread Christopher Range


Eric S. Sande wrote:

I am going to be converting some old reel-to-reel to CD and, some of 
them have 'bled' through so, the tracks sound garbled.  While the 
ones' that don't have this problem will be easy to do, will I 
essentially have the same problem, as if I made a copy of a cassette 
tape to another cassette tape.



What Riley says is accurate.  If the tapes were not stored tail-out 
(that is stored in non-rewound condition) you can expect problems.


Ah, ok.

This goes for both cassette and reel-to reel.  Of course if the head 
alignment on the playback machine differs from that of the recording 
machine you'll also have issues.


I won't have to worry about a recording machine because, I will be 
recording them onto my computer, before I transfer them to CD.


Some machines (all good ones, IMHO) have some degree of azimuth 
correction.  This can sometimes be applied to good effect.  Basically 
trial and error, you're looking for maximum high frequency response 
out of the recording.


True

If you have actual print-through, as in layer-to-layer magnetic 
transfer, there's not much you can do about it.  If the tape was 
tightly packed, not stored tail-out, this is more likely.


I am hoping I don't have that.  If they do(which I suspect, most of them 
will), I can blame it on my mother since she is not technology savvy 
and, probably all of the reel-to-reel. recordings are from the 1960's n' 
70's.  Including one from the day Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was 
assasinated.


Different flavors of tape have different characteristics.  I don't 
endorse it, but see this on tape baking:


http://www.tangible-technology.com/tape/baking1.html


Thankyou for the link.

I'd try to avoid doing this to a tape that's tightly wound, but I'd 
balance that against the potential oxide loss of winding a tail-out 
tape into a looser pack by simply playing it and then doing it.


Agreed.

If you do that play with the azimuth and use headphones to see if you 
can reduce the garbage.  If you can't and the tape is visibly losing 
oxide you're probably hosed.


Well, I don't think I would be, but, the tape certainly would.

Take this with a grain of salt, it's been many years since I used tape 
regularly.


Same here.  Both tape and vinyl feel like the dinosaur age.

Here is the link to the Revox A77 
http://www.analogstereo.com/images/r2r/a77_main.jpg.  A neighbor gave 
me the proper cable to transfer the reel-to-reel, to my computer.


Christopher



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Re: [CGUYS] password

2008-04-30 Thread Christopher Range


rlsimon wrote:


WinXP SP2 Home At present has no password protection so it just boots and 
starts without any folderol.  If I add a password now, can I take it off and 
get back to this point later or am I stuck entering a username and password 
forever?


You can always change it.

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Re: [CGUYS] password

2008-04-30 Thread Christopher Range


Tom Piwowar wrote:


You can always change it.
   



Running for political office?


Well, It isn't impossible to change it.

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Re: [CGUYS] password

2008-04-30 Thread Christopher Range


Tom Piwowar wrote:


You can always change it.
   


Running for political office?
 


Well, It isn't impossible to change it
   



That was not the question. 

Once a password is introduced, is it possible to go back to the original 
no password (and no password prompt) state?



Yes it is possible.


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Re: [CGUYS] RAID n' MS security updates

2008-04-26 Thread Christopher Range


Jeff Wright wrote:


Can you post the exact error message?  RAID shouldn't make any difference at 
all.

The only thing it does is respond with Some updates could not be 
installed.  Along with providing a list of all the updates it could not 
install.


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Re: [CGUYS] RAID n' MS security updates

2008-04-25 Thread Christopher Range


Tony B wrote:


Not if it's working properly.


I figured that.

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Re: [CGUYS] RAID n' MS security updates

2008-04-25 Thread Christopher Range


Brian Jones wrote:

RAID is low level code... the applications and a majority of the 
operating system will not even be aware of the activity of RAID, 
espically when it is implemented at the hardware level.


What kind of problem are you having?

 - Brian


MS is saying I have updates, that have not been installed.  When I try 
to install them, I get an error message saying that they cannot be 
installed.  That is why I asked the question about a RAID.  When I 
re-installed XP Pro 2wks. ago, I set up a RAID(hardware based).


I also 'had' a problem with Norton SystemWorks but, I got that cleared up.

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[CGUYS] Windows updates

My computer is saying that I have 75+ updates that have not been taken 
care of but, Microsoft's website says they have been.  I have looked for 
answer and, I still can't find one.


Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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Re: [CGUYS] Windows updates


mike wrote:


Did you restart?

Mike


Yes

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Re: [CGUYS] Windows updates


Roger D. Parish wrote:


At 9:34 AM -0400 4/24/08, Christopher Range wrote:

My computer is saying that I have 75+ updates that have not been 
taken care of but, Microsoft's website says they have been.  I have 
looked for answer and, I still can't find one.



How did you make that determination?


I looked for similar instances where people have had trouble using 
Windows update.  What I did find, didn't answer the question.


Christopher


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Re: [CGUYS] Windows updates