Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
Btw, Daemon tools works fine for me here and Alcohol is not free, hard choice. On Wed, Apr 04, 2007 at 12:29:54AM -0400, Hayes Elkins wrote: > Alcohol does not integrate spyware like Daemon Tools does, however it does > use the problematic SPTD.sys - ymmv - however the links I provide prove I'm > in not a fluke. -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
It was specifically the newest version available as of last week that had the buggy SPTD.sys (v1.39) which has supposedly been fixed in a newer version that Daemon has yet to integrate. I'll pass. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], The Hardware List To: "The Hardware List" Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:47:13 + I haven't upgraded it in a while, but I'm using it on my media centers so I ca use My Movies dvd software. I guess I will avoid the newer versions Cw Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: Jin-Wei Tioh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:36:40 To:The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag At 07:21 PM 4/3/2007, you wrote: >I've been using Alcohol 120% version 1.9.5 for a while now and haven't >found any problems, adware, or spyware. Am I missing something? >-- >Brian Same here with Daemon Tools 4.03 and (currently) 4.08. Deployed on every system (web server, file server, HTPC, personal systems, laptops) and don't think that I've noticed anything out of the ordinary. -- JW _ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
Alcohol does not integrate spyware like Daemon Tools does, however it does use the problematic SPTD.sys - ymmv - however the links I provide prove I'm in not a fluke. From: "Brian Weeden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Hardware List To: "The Hardware List" Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 18:21:56 -0600 I've been using Alcohol 120% version 1.9.5 for a while now and haven't found any problems, adware, or spyware. Am I missing something? On 4/3/07, Hayes Elkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The chkdsk issues are mostly on machines that use RAID or SATA drives in native (AHCI) mode where the controller is present in the device manager as a "RAID Controller" >From: j maccraw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Hardware List >To: The Hardware List >Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbage >Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:44:18 -0700 (PDT) > >When did they add this? I have no problems running >scheduled chkdsk at >boot time with either one installed. > >Is it just a upper or lower filter edit to remove it >from the driver chain? > >Will check you links when I get net access at home... > >Hayes Elkins wrote: > > I wont even touch the subject of Daemon Tools >bundling adware in their > > installation package (*barf* *yeech* *spit*) > > > > The once highly praised ROM drive emulators have >dipped their wick into > > something nasty in the form of DuplexSecure's SCSI >pass through direct > > driver, SPTD.sys. This driver is loaded before any >other storage > > drivers/services and locks down XP's access to >storage so badly it > > blocks the ability to run a scheduled "CHKDSK /F" >upon rebooting. > > Furthermore, after any rational human being desires >to rid themselves of > > such a dangerous tool, Daemon's uninstall routine >does NOT remove > > SPTD.sys nor any of it's registry entries (which >have been modified so > > even an administrator by default can not delete the >keys!). SPTD is so > > deeply integrated into XP that the OS will *PROMPT* >you after selecting > > to boot into safe mode if you wish to load SPTD.sys, >and electing not to > > will result in an instant reboot! Though sptd.sys is >not what I would > > technically call spyware/adware, these kinds of >install tactics > > certainly reek of it. > > > > More SPTD horror stories: > > >http://www.greatis.com/security/What%20is%20SPTD%23%23%23%23.sys.htm > > >http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&q=sptd.sys+ > > > > > > > And here is DuplexSecure's own staff in their own >forum basically > > admitting to dubious install methods: > > > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/showthread.php?t=97 > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4 > > > > Sticking with elby's VirtualCloneDrive and >CloneDVD2. > > > > >_ > > 5.5%* 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Good credit >refinance. Up to 5 free > > quotes - *Terms > > >https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5d&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=910 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Don't pick lemons. >See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. >http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html _ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117 -- Brian _ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmemailtaglineapril07
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
At 07:47 PM 4/3/2007, you wrote: I haven't upgraded it in a while, but I'm using it on my media centers so I ca use My Movies dvd software. I guess I will avoid the newer versions Cw Hello Chris, Are you still using the 3.xx version? -- JW
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
I haven't upgraded it in a while, but I'm using it on my media centers so I ca use My Movies dvd software. I guess I will avoid the newer versions Cw Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: Jin-Wei Tioh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:36:40 To:The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag At 07:21 PM 4/3/2007, you wrote: >I've been using Alcohol 120% version 1.9.5 for a while now and haven't >found any problems, adware, or spyware. Am I missing something? >-- >Brian Same here with Daemon Tools 4.03 and (currently) 4.08. Deployed on every system (web server, file server, HTPC, personal systems, laptops) and don't think that I've noticed anything out of the ordinary. -- JW
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
At 07:21 PM 4/3/2007, you wrote: I've been using Alcohol 120% version 1.9.5 for a while now and haven't found any problems, adware, or spyware. Am I missing something? -- Brian Same here with Daemon Tools 4.03 and (currently) 4.08. Deployed on every system (web server, file server, HTPC, personal systems, laptops) and don't think that I've noticed anything out of the ordinary. -- JW
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbag
I've been using Alcohol 120% version 1.9.5 for a while now and haven't found any problems, adware, or spyware. Am I missing something? On 4/3/07, Hayes Elkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The chkdsk issues are mostly on machines that use RAID or SATA drives in native (AHCI) mode where the controller is present in the device manager as a "RAID Controller" >From: j maccraw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Hardware List >To: The Hardware List >Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbage >Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:44:18 -0700 (PDT) > >When did they add this? I have no problems running >scheduled chkdsk at >boot time with either one installed. > >Is it just a upper or lower filter edit to remove it >from the driver chain? > >Will check you links when I get net access at home... > >Hayes Elkins wrote: > > I wont even touch the subject of Daemon Tools >bundling adware in their > > installation package (*barf* *yeech* *spit*) > > > > The once highly praised ROM drive emulators have >dipped their wick into > > something nasty in the form of DuplexSecure's SCSI >pass through direct > > driver, SPTD.sys. This driver is loaded before any >other storage > > drivers/services and locks down XP's access to >storage so badly it > > blocks the ability to run a scheduled "CHKDSK /F" >upon rebooting. > > Furthermore, after any rational human being desires >to rid themselves of > > such a dangerous tool, Daemon's uninstall routine >does NOT remove > > SPTD.sys nor any of it's registry entries (which >have been modified so > > even an administrator by default can not delete the >keys!). SPTD is so > > deeply integrated into XP that the OS will *PROMPT* >you after selecting > > to boot into safe mode if you wish to load SPTD.sys, >and electing not to > > will result in an instant reboot! Though sptd.sys is >not what I would > > technically call spyware/adware, these kinds of >install tactics > > certainly reek of it. > > > > More SPTD horror stories: > > >http://www.greatis.com/security/What%20is%20SPTD%23%23%23%23.sys.htm > > >http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&q=sptd.sys+ > > > > > > > And here is DuplexSecure's own staff in their own >forum basically > > admitting to dubious install methods: > > > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/showthread.php?t=97 > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4 > > > > Sticking with elby's VirtualCloneDrive and >CloneDVD2. > > > > >_ > > 5.5%* 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Good credit >refinance. Up to 5 free > > quotes - *Terms > > >https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5d&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=910 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Don't pick lemons. >See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. >http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html _ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117 -- Brian
Re: [H] Firefox closes when I use Java
At 05:12 PM 03/04/2007, Julian Zottl wrote: Try installing the newest JRE... other than that... maybe opening up the java debug console and see what it says. Can you load java apps ok? I recently installed Eclipse (which wanted Java 2 Run Time 1.4.2_13) and Eclipse works fine. I also have the current JRE installed - do they conflict? T
Re: [H] cda to mp3 free?
Tuesday, April 3, 2007, 10:15:53 AM, I wrote: > What are you guys using to rip cd's to mp3 - preferably that's free? Ok, thanks guys. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] 750
Surprised you're going the 750 route given the cost per GB is higher than the 500 & 400's. Higher? 500/150 =3.33 and 750/250=3 You're computing gigabytes per dollar, not dollars per gigabyte.
Re: [H] Via 4n1 for Apollo MVP4?
Sorry it did not work. How about a cheap (used) video card from somewhere instead? Depends on what it is used for... (I think I have an XP machine running a real old 4Meg card, or did...) Rick Glazier From: "DHSinclair" As an update, the VIA 4n1's did not do the trick. I tried both the v443 and Hyperion v451.
Re: [H] {OT} Ban on plastic bags
DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey, Al! > Welcome back to GA! Thank you. > Yes, Progressive this area ain't!!! LOL! Huntin' dawgs and spittin' tobbacky, real men drive trucks with gun racks. Yee haw. Best, al
Re: [H] Firefox closes when I use Java
Try installing the newest JRE... other than that... maybe opening up the java debug console and see what it says. Can you load java apps ok?Take care,Julian-Original Message-From: "Thane Sherrington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent 4/3/2007 3:51:55 PMTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.comSubject: [H] Firefox closes when I use JavaWhen I try to access a webpage with a Java app (like the Secunia inspector for instance) Firefox closes instantly. Any ideas why?T
[H] Firefox closes when I use Java
When I try to access a webpage with a Java app (like the Secunia inspector for instance) Firefox closes instantly. Any ideas why? T
Re: [H] 750
Surprised you're going the 750 route given the cost per GB is higher than the 500 & 400's. Higher? 500/150 =3.33 and 750/250=3 Last I checked a few days ago 500 is $149, 750 is $250+. Keeping my eye out for sales on the 500 @ $125ish or 750 @ $200. Hopefully the eventual release the 1TB will cause a price drop of the smaller drives. ;-) This time, last year the 750 was 425 -450 at Newegg, so it has come down quiet a bit.
Re: [H] Via 4n1 for Apollo MVP4?
As an update, the VIA 4n1's did not do the trick. I tried both the v443 and Hyperion v451. I found my old VIA archive (back to v436) and the only video driver contained is for an AGP/GART driver. Assume an AGP video card or AGP imbed in the NorthBridge. This stupid VIA imbed is a Trident PCI function. And so far, I can not yet tell which Trident PCI it is trying to be. The chip callout is "VIATech VT8501 Graphics Ctrlr 5.12.01.3102." Reading on ViaArena I stumbled across a lawsuit between Via and Trident just about when this POS (and its POS m/b) got constructed. Via offers no driver for this imbed. Neither did Trident. Naturally, the only Via/Trident(Camaro) driver from Compaq/HP is for W98/ME LOL! Sometimes, I just sit back and laugh at how we've gotten where we are. :) Was finally able to google this name and after watching 2 dozen ads, I managed to get a VT8501 driver for W2K at v5.12.01.3108. Not yet convinced that this driver is proper, because the fresh W2K install has already tossed it twice and reverted to VGA. Still having fun, however. LOL! But, this Compaq Presario 7360 is a true POS. Thanks Collective, Duncan At 00:17 04/03/2007 -0400, you wrote: Rick, Thankyou for the link. I did miss the "MVP#" reference at the bottom of the page. Late in the afternoon. Got the set! Yes, see the newer one, but not willing to risk on that one just yet. Not my machine. And, the HD may still get moved to another machine still. This Compaq POS is destined for a swap or land-fill some where from what I've been told. :) Winterlight, Thanks again for the note. Gonna be a long night.. :) Best, Duncan At 22:54 04/02/2007 -0400, you wrote: From: "DHSinclair" Anyone have an old ViaTech 4n1 for an Apollo MVP4 m/b chipset pair? http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/VIA_4in1_443v.zip See the page it comes from here: (Very near bottom...) http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=420&OSID=3&CatID=1230 Note: There is a newer one... Rick Glazier snip This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net __ NOD32 2166 (20070403) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net
Re: [H] cda to mp3 free?
I'll second that one, CDex is what I use! Jamie Furtner wrote: > Joe User wrote: >> What are you guys using to rip cd's to mp3 - preferably that's free? >> >> > CDex - http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ > > Uses LAME to encode to MP3 out of the box. > > Jamie > > It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: [H] cda to mp3 free?
Joe User wrote: What are you guys using to rip cd's to mp3 - preferably that's free? CDex - http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ Uses LAME to encode to MP3 out of the box. Jamie
Re: [H] cda to mp3 free?
http://www.audiograbber.com-us.net/ Free, but needs a little custom setup to do MP3s. (WAVs are the default...) Rick Glazier From: "Joe User" What are you guys using to rip cd's to mp3 - preferably that's free?
[H] cda to mp3 free?
What are you guys using to rip cd's to mp3 - preferably that's free? -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbage
The chkdsk issues are mostly on machines that use RAID or SATA drives in native (AHCI) mode where the controller is present in the device manager as a "RAID Controller" From: j maccraw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Hardware List To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbage Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:44:18 -0700 (PDT) When did they add this? I have no problems running scheduled chkdsk at boot time with either one installed. Is it just a upper or lower filter edit to remove it from the driver chain? Will check you links when I get net access at home... Hayes Elkins wrote: > I wont even touch the subject of Daemon Tools bundling adware in their > installation package (*barf* *yeech* *spit*) > > The once highly praised ROM drive emulators have dipped their wick into > something nasty in the form of DuplexSecure's SCSI pass through direct > driver, SPTD.sys. This driver is loaded before any other storage > drivers/services and locks down XP's access to storage so badly it > blocks the ability to run a scheduled "CHKDSK /F" upon rebooting. > Furthermore, after any rational human being desires to rid themselves of > such a dangerous tool, Daemon's uninstall routine does NOT remove > SPTD.sys nor any of it's registry entries (which have been modified so > even an administrator by default can not delete the keys!). SPTD is so > deeply integrated into XP that the OS will *PROMPT* you after selecting > to boot into safe mode if you wish to load SPTD.sys, and electing not to > will result in an instant reboot! Though sptd.sys is not what I would > technically call spyware/adware, these kinds of install tactics > certainly reek of it. > > More SPTD horror stories: > http://www.greatis.com/security/What%20is%20SPTD%23%23%23%23.sys.htm > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&q=sptd.sys+ > > > And here is DuplexSecure's own staff in their own forum basically > admitting to dubious install methods: > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/showthread.php?t=97 > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4 > > Sticking with elby's VirtualCloneDrive and CloneDVD2. > > _ > 5.5%* 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Good credit refinance. Up to 5 free > quotes - *Terms > https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5d&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=910 > > > > Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html _ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117
Re: [H] DAEMON Tools & Alcohol abase into garbage
When did they add this? I have no problems running scheduled chkdsk at boot time with either one installed. Is it just a upper or lower filter edit to remove it from the driver chain? Will check you links when I get net access at home... Hayes Elkins wrote: > I wont even touch the subject of Daemon Tools bundling adware in their > installation package (*barf* *yeech* *spit*) > > The once highly praised ROM drive emulators have dipped their wick into > something nasty in the form of DuplexSecure's SCSI pass through direct > driver, SPTD.sys. This driver is loaded before any other storage > drivers/services and locks down XP's access to storage so badly it > blocks the ability to run a scheduled "CHKDSK /F" upon rebooting. > Furthermore, after any rational human being desires to rid themselves of > such a dangerous tool, Daemon's uninstall routine does NOT remove > SPTD.sys nor any of it's registry entries (which have been modified so > even an administrator by default can not delete the keys!). SPTD is so > deeply integrated into XP that the OS will *PROMPT* you after selecting > to boot into safe mode if you wish to load SPTD.sys, and electing not to > will result in an instant reboot! Though sptd.sys is not what I would > technically call spyware/adware, these kinds of install tactics > certainly reek of it. > > More SPTD horror stories: > http://www.greatis.com/security/What%20is%20SPTD%23%23%23%23.sys.htm > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&q=sptd.sys+ > > > And here is DuplexSecure's own staff in their own forum basically > admitting to dubious install methods: > > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/showthread.php?t=97 > http://forum.duplexsecure.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4 > > Sticking with elby's VirtualCloneDrive and CloneDVD2. > > _ > 5.5%* 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Good credit refinance. Up to 5 free > quotes - *Terms > https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5d&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=910 > > > > Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html
Re: [H] 750
I'd assume not in this day & age. Surprised you're going the 750 route given the cost per GB is higher than the 500 & 400's. Last I checked a few days ago 500 is $149, 750 is $250+. Keeping my eye out for sales on the 500 @ $125ish or 750 @ $200. Hopefully the eventual release the 1TB will cause a price drop of the smaller drives. ;-) Winterlight wrote: > I am thinking about buying one of these > > Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular recording) ST3750640AS 750GB > 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s > > I will just use this as a stand alone SATA drive, and will be putting it > on a Intel 865PERL motherboard's onboard SATA controller. The board is > flashed to the latest BIOS, and I am using the latest drivers. Do I have > to worry about the controller not supporting the size of the drive? > > > Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121
