Re: [CGUYS] VHS to DVD question
I do not have experience with the specific Samsung equipment you refer to but in general there is a finalization process that has to be done for other DVD players to recognize it. On the Sony model I have to go to the setup menu, while disc is inserted in the recorder of course, and select finalization. Depending on how long the video is determines how long the process runs. ( An hour long video on my Sony takes about 15 minutes to finalize) The specifics for your manufacturer can be found in the manual. But I believe this is the issue you are now facing. -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Chris Dunford Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 1:32 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@listserv.aol.com Subject: [CGUYS] VHS to DVD question I picked up a Samsung combination VCR-DVR to transfer old VHS home videos to DVDs. It worked, but only sorta. The transfer quality is OK, and the Samsung can play them, but none of my PCs recognize them--they all say Insert disk when I try to do anything. This means I can't edit or make backups. Support queries to Samsung remain unanswered. I'm no video expert, so does anyone have any ideas? I used the DVD-Rs that came with the unit (yes, the PC drives do support DVD-R). Would a different format make a difference? Or what? TIA * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First time computer buyer
What patching system is that? Do you really run around the office, stopping at each PC to run StartSettingsControl PanelAutomatic Updates? No wonder you are so grumpy. No, I use a not-free patching system that scans each system and lists what patches are missing on them. I can then push out patches, including service packs, at my convenience. Download once, distribute to many. Saves me gobs of time and handles several 3rd party apps too, like Flash, Firefox and Quicktime. Since you only have a dozen Windows PCs or so, and can handle installing CS on them (not an insignificant nor quick process), I figured you could handle this. I could be wrong. See what I get for being nice to you? Feh! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop
The ring of death has visited my 360 three times in 2 and a half years. M$ has gotten better in turnaround time but losing a gaming/entertainment system for weeks at a time really blowz. I personally would have liked a ps3 but the $$$ didn't make sense at the time. This IMHO is what frugality truly costs. Dictated but not read! -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Chris Dunford Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 4:05 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] First Place? [Was: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned that the xbox history of build quality isn't something to be desired also. I was in a best buy around the first xbox release and both customer trial units had red rings of death. There was an issue with a custom IC that failed in the early boxes. MS switched to a different IC and fixed every box for nothing, whether it was in warranty or not. I wouldn't call that a history. But now Tom will... (Incidentally, compare MS's response with Sony's, which refused to do what MS did when under-engineered PS2 DVD drives failed en masse. They charged $129.95 to fix any unit more than 90 days old, thereby making additional profit for each failure. Ours failed on the 91st day. They eventually settled a class action suit at $25 or a free game per affected user. Thanks a lot.) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Silly but important question...
If you are running XP the files are found under C:\ Documents and Settings\username\Favorites. Copy the folder to a USB thumb drive or whatever media suits your fancy. Next (no matter what Windows OS you are running) open IE and use keystrokes ALT F then I and follow the prompts to import the files from whatever media you saved it to. Ed -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of Marcio Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:18 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Silly but important question... I am changing computers. Finally will retire my old Compaq. I like to save the Favorites file to use it in the IE in the new computer. Where do I find the file to save it? How to install in the new IE? Many, many thanks Marcio * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
