Re: [H] Linksys routers

[Harvey Best]

I have the WRT160N. Its my first Linksys as I always used Netgear. I have been 
less than pleased with the Linksys. Lots of stutters and delays, tech support 
has been less than helpful. 

Unit puts out a TREMENDOUS amount of heat.

I personally am going back to Netgear.

Just my 2 cents.

Good luck

> From: bh...@sc.rr.com
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:15:27 -0500
> Subject: [H] Linksys routers
> 
> Hey,
> 
>  
> 
> I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network.  I have not
> kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get
> for them.  
> 
>  
> 
> How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers?
> 
>  
> 
> Any other suggestions?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bobby
> 

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Re: [H] A/V Receivers

[Harvey Best]

The Sony Harmony is sweet if you can stand the price. I have one and it stopped 
the wife from calling me on how to change inputs and it got all the remotes off 
the coffee table. Something she really like. 

Maybe use those arguments? :)

> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:07:05 -0500
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: wav...@zoominternet.net
> Subject: Re: [H] A/V Receivers
> 
> At 08:56 PM 1/19/2009, Christopher Fisk typed:
> >More button presses To be quite honest.  You have to turn on the TV, 
> >select the input, turn on the audio, select the input, then you can 
> >start watching.
> 
> I have mine run through an audio/video receiver from the cable DVR 
> but with the Logitech Harmony we only have 1 button to push for 
> cable, 1 button for the DVD-DVR, 1 button for the Sony Camcorder, 1 
> button for Philips DVP 642 DVD player, 1 button for the JVS VHS VCR 
> etc. etc.  My wife who is no techie runs them just fine with the Harmony.
> 
> 
>--+--
> Wayne D. Johnson
> Ashland, OH, USA 44805
>  
> 

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Re: [H] Used scsi HD's?

[Harvey Best]

Have all our wives been conspiring together? I used to have a "Technology" 
closet, but I have now lost that, and I also am limited to what can fit in 2 
boxes! 

Its an outrage! :)

> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:01:35 -0500
> From: se...@bsd-unix.net
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Used scsi HD's?
> 
> LOL what a flashback that part is!
> 
> On Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 03:56:22PM -0500, Christopher Fisk wrote:
> > On Thu, 8 Jan 2009, Bryan Seitz wrote:
> >
> >> Lol you guys are awesome ;)  My wife made me dump boxes of stuff like that 
> >> ages ago!!!
> >
> > I had to throw away a slotket I had sitting around a few months ago  
> > because my wife decreed I was only allowed 2 boxes of storage for old  
> > computer parts.  =/
> >
> > I'm down to mostly cables and stuff like that.
> >
> >
> > Christopher Fisk
> > -- 
> > Homer:  You can let him down gently, but over the next couple of 
> > months, I 
> > want you to break it off.
> > Marge:  Um, okay, Homer.
> > Homer:  Whoof!  That was a close one, kids.
> > Another Simpsons Clip Show
> >
> > -- 
> > This message has been scanned for viruses and
> > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
> > believed to be clean.
> 
> -- 
>  
> Bryan G. Seitz

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Re: [H] access point

[Harvey Best]

Does that need to be hooked to the router with a crossover cable?

> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:12:44 -0800
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] access point
> 
> get 4-8 port gigabit switch and you'll be ready for any other peripherals 
> that may come down the road. No worries
> 
> --- On Tue, 11/18/08, Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [H] access point
> To: "Alt Cpu" 
> Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 4:24 PM
> 
> Have a Linksys Wireless Router WRT 310 it has 4 wired ports. I use the 
> wireless
> part for my laptop and the 2 DVR are wireless.
> 
> I have my wireless printer hooked up with a network cable as when I connect
> wireless it keeps dropping connection and I have to reinstall over and over. I
> have 1 DVR wired in and my wife's work computer is wired.  My network HDD
> that I use to back every thing up has the other port.
> 
> So, all my ports are full. Just got a new Sony Blu Ray player. To use the BD
> Live features I need to put it on the network.
> 
> So, whats my best option in a Linksys access point? I assume that would be the
> way to go. As I don't feel that the BD Live features are going to be a big
> deal for me, I think hooking it up wireless seems to be the way to go.
> 
> So, if you have some ideas and a way I can do it inexpensively it would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Harvey
> 
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Re: [H] access point

[Harvey Best]

Will I need a cross over cable for that?

I am not a network guy either and I don't really want to run any more cable.

Where I need this new connection I have a network cable run through the wall. 
If I don't need a crossover cable I could put the switch on that one. But I 
have a feeling I will need a crossover.

Thanks,

harvey

> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:19:35 -0500
> Subject: Re: [H] access point
> 
> Harvey,
> 
> Not being a network guy, there might be a better solution, but I'd probably
> hook up a 4-port switch (pretty cheap) to one of the router ports and then
> plug some of the other items into the switch.
> 
> Bobby
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harvey Best
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:24 PM
> To: Alt Cpu
> Subject: [H] access point
> 
> 
> Have a Linksys Wireless Router WRT 310 it has 4 wired ports. I use the
> wireless part for my laptop and the 2 DVR are wireless.
> 
> I have my wireless printer hooked up with a network cable as when I connect
> wireless it keeps dropping connection and I have to reinstall over and over.
> I have 1 DVR wired in and my wife's work computer is wired.  My network HDD
> that I use to back every thing up has the other port.
> 
> So, all my ports are full. Just got a new Sony Blu Ray player. To use the BD
> Live features I need to put it on the network.
> 
> So, whats my best option in a Linksys access point? I assume that would be
> the way to go. As I don't feel that the BD Live features are going to be a
> big deal for me, I think hooking it up wireless seems to be the way to go.
> 
> So, if you have some ideas and a way I can do it inexpensively it would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Harvey
> 
> 

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[H] access point

[Harvey Best]

Have a Linksys Wireless Router WRT 310 it has 4 wired ports. I use the wireless 
part for my laptop and the 2 DVR are wireless.

I have my wireless printer hooked up with a network cable as when I connect 
wireless it keeps dropping connection and I have to reinstall over and over. I 
have 1 DVR wired in and my wife's work computer is wired.  My network HDD that 
I use to back every thing up has the other port.

So, all my ports are full. Just got a new Sony Blu Ray player. To use the BD 
Live features I need to put it on the network.

So, whats my best option in a Linksys access point? I assume that would be the 
way to go. As I don't feel that the BD Live features are going to be a big deal 
for me, I think hooking it up wireless seems to be the way to go.

So, if you have some ideas and a way I can do it inexpensively it would be 
appreciated.

Harvey

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Re: [H] PS3 or Xbox360

[Harvey Best]

I'm getting a ready to get one for myself and have been doing a lot of research.

XBox

Largest selection of games.

Red ring of death. covered by MS but you lose the unit for a few weeks while 
you are getting a refurb. If you google red ring and xbox you will see a lot 
about it.
You are giving more money to Bill Gates. :)
Pay for network play.

PS3

Built in Blu Ray. (Could not find a solid answer on when Xbox will have wither 
internal or a add on unit)

Does not have a huge line up of games. (don't get me wrong it has them just not 
as large as Xbox)
Online game play is free in their network.

Hope I got that right and I am sure there are some big game players that can 
give you a lot more info than me. Just thought it was funny I have been asking 
the same questions! 

Wii is looking more and more intriguing though. 



> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:19:29 -0500
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] PS3 or Xbox360
> 
> Time to do some Xmas shopping. Going to get either PS3 or XBOX360 for my
> dayghter.
> 
> Does it really matter?  

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[H] Windows 98 Se and USB Printer problem

[Harvey Best]

I have a friend going through a divorce. He needed a computer and I had an old 
W98 SE box that was sitting in a closet I gave him to use till he gets stuff 
straigtened out. He bought a little cheap HP USB printer. Well when I hooked it 
up and out in the HP disk there is no W98 drivers. (Should have thought of 
that) No drivers are availible at HP's site.

The rub is I can't use the W98 generic drivers as when I do, it still doesn't 
"see" the printer. Though sometimes, not all the time, I get a message "unknown 
usb device" message.

Is there a work around? I will be him a USB to LPT 1 adapter if such a thing 
exists.

I am not sure if this system was upgraded from W95 as I seem to remember that 
being a cause of some USB problems back in the early days of USB.

I guess I could upgrade it to XP but that will really be a strain on that old 
box.

Any help appreciated.

Harvey

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Re: [H] I'm back after Hurricane Ike

[Harvey Best]

Its great that you came out well. Our prayers for your brothers family.

We went through hurricane Isabel here in Central VA a few years back. We lost 
power for 14 days. We only lost water for 12 hours, when the cities water 
intakes had to be shut down. It was a real mess here.

Glad you made it ok.

Harvey



> Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:47:04 +0300
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] I'm back after Hurricane Ike
> 
> Hope all bodes well for him!
> 
> On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 1:25 AM, FORC5 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > glad your OK, My brother is in Houston and have not heard a word.
> >
> > Fred
> >
> > At 10:25 AM 9/20/2008, mark.dodge Poked the stick with:
> > >Well after a week with no power, no phone and brown water, everything
> > seems
> > >to be working again. I now somewhat know what it is like in a third world
> > >country. I did not have significant damage to my house and just a lot of
> > >leaves and limbs from broken trees, I was real lucky. There is still
> > around
> > >a million without power as of today, a large part of the coast may not be
> > on
> > >till mid Oct.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Mark
> > >
> > >MD Computers, Houston, TX
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Tallyho ! ]:8)
> > Taglines below !
> > --
> > ...My radio is tuned to the voice of a star...
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> Best Regards,
> 
> 
> Zulfiqar Naushad

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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

All I can get is view page source. I will keep looking,



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 21:34:25 -0700
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> Try this: right-click on the message, select "View Source".
> Select the headers, copy, then paste into a reply here.
> 
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> 
> 
> ------
> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Well, I use a Hotmail address and I log in to Hotmail, but, the title of 
> > the progam I am using says Windows Live.
> >
> >
> >> >> --
> >> >> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I know I have done this in W98, but how do you display the full 
> >> >> > headers in Vista? I will do it once I figure it out or
> >> >> > someone
> >> >> > tells me.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Thanks, Harvey
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> If you want to rule out the possibility that it is coming from
> >> >> >> your own machine, post the full headers of one of those weird
> >> >> >> emails. I can analyze it for the actual origin.
>  
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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

Well, I use a Hotmail address and I log in to Hotmail, but, the title of the 
progam I am using says Windows Live.



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:54:05 -0700
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> "Windows Live" is a group name for a large collection of
> programs, see http://get.live.com.
> 
> Perhaps you meant Windows Live Hotmail or Windows Live Mail.
> I can help you with the latter, but someone else will have to
> jump in for Hotmail since I'm not familiar with it.
> 
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> 
> 
> ------
> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Thats right, wasn't thinking.
> >
> > I am using Windows Live, basically a souped up Hotmail.
> >
> > Harvey
> >
> >
> >
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:13:49 -0700
> >> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> >>
> >> The OS doesn't matter. What matters is which email program
> >> you are using.
> >>
> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >
> >> > I know I have done this in W98, but how do you display the full headers 
> >> > in Vista? I will do it once I figure it out or 
> >> > someone
> >> > tells me.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks, Harvey
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> >> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:41:05 -0700
> >> >> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> >> >>
> >> >> If you want to rule out the possibility that it is coming from
> >> >> your own machine, post the full headers of one of those weird
> >> >> emails. I can analyze it for the actual origin.
> >> >>
> >> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP
> >>
> >
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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

Weil, I am glad it is not coming from my computer. That's what I was worried 
about.

Harvey



> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 12:54:49 -0700
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> At 02:25 AM 9/6/2008, you wrote:
> >How can I track this down and stop it? Best I can tell its 
> >originating from my system
> >Any help appreciated.
> 
> If you were posting 500 emails from your system your ISP would shut 
> you down pretty quickly. So it sounds like a spamer is spoofing your 
> email address to send out spam, and then the bad addresses are 
> bouncing back to you.
> 
> Once this happens there is nothing you can do except live with it or 
> get another email address.
> 
> m 
> 

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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

Thats right, wasn't thinking.

I am using Windows Live, basically a souped up Hotmail.

Harvey



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:13:49 -0700
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> The OS doesn't matter. What matters is which email program
> you are using.
> 
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> 
> 
> ------
> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > I know I have done this in W98, but how do you display the full headers in 
> > Vista? I will do it once I figure it out or someone 
> > tells me.
> >
> > Thanks, Harvey
> >
> >
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:41:05 -0700
> >> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> >>
> >> If you want to rule out the possibility that it is coming from
> >> your own machine, post the full headers of one of those weird
> >> emails. I can analyze it for the actual origin.
> >>
> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP 
> 

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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

I know I have done this in W98, but how do you display the full headers in 
Vista? I will do it once I figure it out or someone tells me.

Thanks, Harvey


> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:41:05 -0700
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> If you want to rule out the possibility that it is coming from
> your own machine, post the full headers of one of those weird
> emails. I can analyze it for the actual origin.
> 
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP
> 
> 
> ------
> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Hi Bobby,
> >
> > Thanks for the info. Is there any thing I can do about it?
> >
> > Harvey
> >
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>
> >> It's possible that it is not coming from your machine but are being sent
> >> from another computer where they are spoofing your email address.  Then 
> >> when
> >> it bounces, it comes back to you.
>  
> 

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Re: [H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

Hi Bobby,

Thanks for the info. Is there any thing I can do about it?

Harvey



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:51:15 -0400
> Subject: Re: [H] weird email problem
> 
> Harvey,
> 
> It's possible that it is not coming from your machine but are being sent
> from another computer where they are spoofing your email address.  Then when
> it bounces, it comes back to you.
> 
> Bobby
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harvey Best
> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:26 AM
> To: Alt Cpu
> Subject: [H] weird email problem
> 
> Hey Gang,
> 
> An having a weird email problem. Every few days I get 40-500 bounced emails
> in my mail folders. AS best I can tell they have been sent by my system and
> then bounce back. The writing in the emails is Russian I believe. My virus
> checker shows no problems. (Norton and yes its signatures are up to date)
> Spybot doesn't show any thing.
> 
> I can go several days to several weeks with this not happening ad then bang,
> I have 400 to 500 of them.
> 
> Some of the emails show a file attached.
> 
> How can I track this down and stop it? Best I can tell its originating from
> my system
> 
> Any help appreciated.
> 
> Harvey
> 
> hbest 
> 
> 

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[H] weird email problem

[Harvey Best]

Hey Gang,

An having a weird email problem. Every few days I get 40-500 bounced emails in 
my mail folders. AS best I can tell they have been sent by my system and then 
bounce back. The writing in the emails is Russian I believe. My virus checker 
shows no problems. (Norton and yes its signatures are up to date) Spybot 
doesn't show any thing.

I can go several days to several weeks with this not happening ad then bang, I 
have 400 to 500 of them.

Some of the emails show a file attached.

How can I track this down and stop it? Best I can tell its originating from my 
system

Any help appreciated.

Harvey

hbest 

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Re: [H] OT Inclined planes

[Harvey Best]

Thanks! I had been searching for a formula when I should have run a search like 
you did.

Wind



> Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:14:47 -0400
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] OT  Inclined planes
> 
> 
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:32:35 -0400
> Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >How long does a ramp have to be to raise a plane 8 degrees
> > from horizontal to a hight of one foot...
> 
> 8 degree = 1.67551608 inches per foot
> 
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=8+degree+%3D+%3F+inches+per+foot&btnG=Search
> > 
> 
> HTH
> Al

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[H] OT Inclined planes

[Harvey Best]

As a distraction form my network backup problems, a friend called me and asked 
this question. I am using google now to see if I can find the formula.

Here is his question:This is about Inclined Planes.

   How long does a ramp have to be to raise a plane 8 degrees
from horizontal to a hight of one foot...

Also would like the length
to a hight of 3 feet, at the same degree of incline, if you can do it...

Any help with formula and answer greatly appreciated.

Why do I get myself in these situations. lol

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Re: [H] automated back up software

[Harvey Best]

>From what I researched on Ghost it was the one I wanted. But absolutely could 
>not get it to work. It did not like that network drive. I saw where several 
>people on the discussion beards stated that Norton eventually gave up on 
>trying to get their network backups to work.



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:33:24 -0400
> Subject: Re: [H] automated back up software
> 
> I don't know about your issue, but I have been using Ghost for years and
> love it.  I am currently using 12.0, but I have 14.0 and have not installed
> it yet.
> 
> I think the WinZip suggestion is good if you only need to back up data.  If
> you want to be able to restore your system easily in case of an HD crash or
> some sort of infection, then I would go with Ghost or Acronis myself.
> 
> Bobby
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harvey Best
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:20 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] automated back up software
> 
> Ok, I am going to try some of these suggestions. The problem with Ghost was
> even when I gave it the administrator pw it would not take it. It would then
> say some thing to the effect of, can't have 2 people logged in at the same
> time, even though I was the only one "logged" in. Weird. Though I did see
> some people having the same problems that I am having.
> 
> Will let you all know.
> 
> PS While I know how to use PKZip, writing a batch file is beyond me. lol
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:15:17 -0700
> > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [H] automated back up software
> > 
> > 
> > Just about any backup program will do what you want. Ghost, Acronis, 
> > even windows vista native backup. You need to let Ghost, or Windows 
> > scheduler, know the administrative password so it can write to your USB
> drive.
> > 
> > But why not keep it simple. Use Winzip 11, or any other zip program 
> > from the command line. Write a simple batch file zipping up the drive 
> > or folder, and dropping it in the drive/folder of your your choice.
> > 
> > Use Windows scheduler to run it every whenever. Windows scheduler 
> > will ask you for the required administrative password so it will have 
> > no problem writing it to your USB drive or any where else. You can 
> > even do this to a network drive.
> > 
> >   A zip file using portable compression is universal, so any zip 
> > program will be able to open the zip. If you wish to secure the zip 
> > file,  Winzip 11 will allow you to  encrypt  with AES 256bit . And 
> > Winzip 11 now has a window browser that makes for easy recovery of a 
> > single file.
> > 
> > This approach doesn't have a fancy UI, and it isn't complicated ,or 
> > full of administrative features, but it uses the flagship of 
> > compression algorithms, it isn't tied to any one program, and it is 
> > simple and bullet proof.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > At 12:52 PM 7/12/2008, you wrote:
> > >I had posted this before but didn't get any responses. I have a 
> > >networked external hdd. Myworldbook, 1 TB.
> > >
> > >I can see the drive and backup to or from it. But I want a good 
> > >program to do that automatically. The Mionet that came with it is
> horrible.
> > >
> > >I tried the trial version of Norton Ghost but can't get it to see 
> > >the hdd. It keeps asking for a pw, I have tried all I know that 
> > >would be related to the network, but no go.
> > >
> > >Any suggestions?
> > >
> > >I want my laptop backed up each day as I do all my work and billing 
> > >on it. It would be a big plus if it would back up the entire laptop 
> > >systems and all so if could be a total restore from the network 
> > >drive or am I asking to much?
> > >
> > >Any help appreciated.
> > >
> > >_
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Re: [H] automated back up software

[Harvey Best]

Ok, I am going to try some of these suggestions. The problem with Ghost was 
even when I gave it the administrator pw it would not take it. It would then 
say some thing to the effect of, can't have 2 people logged in at the same 
time, even though I was the only one "logged" in. Weird. Though I did see some 
people having the same problems that I am having.

Will let you all know.

PS While I know how to use PKZip, writing a batch file is beyond me. lol





> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:15:17 -0700
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [H] automated back up software
> 
> 
> Just about any backup program will do what you want. Ghost, Acronis, 
> even windows vista native backup. You need to let Ghost, or Windows 
> scheduler, know the administrative password so it can write to your USB drive.
> 
> But why not keep it simple. Use Winzip 11, or any other zip program 
> from the command line. Write a simple batch file zipping up the drive 
> or folder, and dropping it in the drive/folder of your your choice.
> 
> Use Windows scheduler to run it every whenever. Windows scheduler 
> will ask you for the required administrative password so it will have 
> no problem writing it to your USB drive or any where else. You can 
> even do this to a network drive.
> 
>   A zip file using portable compression is universal, so any zip 
> program will be able to open the zip. If you wish to secure the zip 
> file,  Winzip 11 will allow you to  encrypt  with AES 256bit . And 
> Winzip 11 now has a window browser that makes for easy recovery of a 
> single file.
> 
> This approach doesn't have a fancy UI, and it isn't complicated ,or 
> full of administrative features, but it uses the flagship of 
> compression algorithms, it isn't tied to any one program, and it is 
> simple and bullet proof.
> 
> 
> 
> At 12:52 PM 7/12/2008, you wrote:
> >I had posted this before but didn't get any responses. I have a 
> >networked external hdd. Myworldbook, 1 TB.
> >
> >I can see the drive and backup to or from it. But I want a good 
> >program to do that automatically. The Mionet that came with it is horrible.
> >
> >I tried the trial version of Norton Ghost but can't get it to see 
> >the hdd. It keeps asking for a pw, I have tried all I know that 
> >would be related to the network, but no go.
> >
> >Any suggestions?
> >
> >I want my laptop backed up each day as I do all my work and billing 
> >on it. It would be a big plus if it would back up the entire laptop 
> >systems and all so if could be a total restore from the network 
> >drive or am I asking to much?
> >
> >Any help appreciated.
> >
> >_
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> >http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld
> 

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[H] automated back up software

[Harvey Best]

I had posted this before but didn't get any responses. I have a networked 
external hdd. Myworldbook, 1 TB.

I can see the drive and backup to or from it. But I want a good program to do 
that automatically. The Mionet that came with it is horrible.

I tried the trial version of Norton Ghost but can't get it to see the hdd. It 
keeps asking for a pw, I have tried all I know that would be related to the 
network, but no go.

Any suggestions?

I want my laptop backed up each day as I do all my work and billing on it. It 
would be a big plus if it would back up the entire laptop systems and all so if 
could be a total restore from the network drive or am I asking to much?

Any help appreciated.

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Re: [H] Beep codes

[Harvey Best]

Have also been there for that too. I even called a friend one time in a like 
situation as I knew he had a board I could use to confirm a problem like that! 

Technology? What you gonna do!




> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 17:33:40 -0400
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Beep codes
> 
> Especially when I don't have the spare parts to swap out so I can
> confirm that's the only problem :(
> 
> ---
> Brian
> 
> On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I know what you mean! :(
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:49:08 -0400
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> Subject: Re: [H] Beep codes
> >>
> >> Figures.
> >>
> >> I hate the RMA process :(
> >>
> >> ---
> >> Brian
> >>
> >> On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> > 1 long, 2 short
> >> >  Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot 
> >> > initialize the video screen
> >> >  to display any additional information
> >> >
> >> >CH000607
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:57:29 -0400
> >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> >> Subject: [H] Beep codes
> >> >>
> >> >> 1 long + 2 short and no POST = dead video?  Happening with my new
> >> >> Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G mobo.  Had been working just fine for a
> >> >> month or so using the onboard video.
> >> >>
> >> >> Tried putting in a PCIe video card but the only spare I have uses an
> >> >> aux power connector from the 4-pin molex and when I plug it in the
> >> >> system won't boot.  Think the PSU (300W) is not beefy enough.  Without
> >> >> the aux power the system boots but still gives the 1 long + 2 short
> >> >> beep and no POST.
> >> >>
> >> >> 
> >> >> Brian
> >> >
> >> > _
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> >> > http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld
> >
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Re: [H] Beep codes

[Harvey Best]

I know what you mean! :(



> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:49:08 -0400
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Beep codes
> 
> Figures.
> 
> I hate the RMA process :(
> 
> ---
> Brian
> 
> On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > 1 long, 2 short
> >  Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot 
> > initialize the video screen
> >  to display any additional information
> >
> >CH000607
> >
> >
> >> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:57:29 -0400
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> Subject: [H] Beep codes
> >>
> >> 1 long + 2 short and no POST = dead video?  Happening with my new
> >> Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G mobo.  Had been working just fine for a
> >> month or so using the onboard video.
> >>
> >> Tried putting in a PCIe video card but the only spare I have uses an
> >> aux power connector from the 4-pin molex and when I plug it in the
> >> system won't boot.  Think the PSU (300W) is not beefy enough.  Without
> >> the aux power the system boots but still gives the 1 long + 2 short
> >> beep and no POST.
> >>
> >> 
> >> Brian
> >
> > _
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> > http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld

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Re: [H] Beep codes

[Harvey Best]

1 long, 2 short
  Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot 
initialize the video screen
  to display any additional information
  
CH000607


> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:57:29 -0400
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] Beep codes
> 
> 1 long + 2 short and no POST = dead video?  Happening with my new
> Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G mobo.  Had been working just fine for a
> month or so using the onboard video.
> 
> Tried putting in a PCIe video card but the only spare I have uses an
> aux power connector from the 4-pin molex and when I plug it in the
> system won't boot.  Think the PSU (300W) is not beefy enough.  Without
> the aux power the system boots but still gives the 1 long + 2 short
> beep and no POST.
> 
> 
> Brian

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[H] backup software

[Harvey Best]

Just broke down and bought the MyWorld 1 TB external harddrive. This is tne one 
that is networkable. 

Have 2 issues.

1. My router Linksys 310N seems to handle it ok, but the status light on the 
router glows yellow instead of the normal electric blue. I can read and write 
to the drive and I see it on the network. Just wondering what that might be. I 
haven't researched on Linksys web site yet, but thought I would throw it up 
here for ideas first.

2. The back up software (Mionet) that come with it is HORRIBLE! What I want is 
a program that would be able to look at the 2 desktops and 1 laptop that are on 
the network, and back them up in an easy to reinstall (after a major crash) all 
files that are needed to bring the system back. Also, would like it to look at 
the systems each day and update its own back up.

Any suggestions? If its freeware that is great, but I am willing to pay for a 
package that will do what I need.

Any suggestions on the 2 issues appreciated/

Hbest

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Re: [H] vista web mail question

[Harvey Best]

I did see that Windows Mail question pop up. If I go ahead and install it, does 
it work basically the same way as Outlook?> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> 
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:46:52 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 
[H] vista web mail question> > Outlook doesn't come with Vista.  The only email 
program that> comes with Vista is called Windows Mail. If you prefer webmail,> 
you can just ignore Windows Mail.  For example, if you want> your Hotmail to 
handle a MailTo link on Craigslist, use this fix:> > 
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/224/1/Register-Windows-Live-Hotmail-with-the-Default-Programs-tool-in-Windows-Vista.html>
 > Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (WLMail)> > > 
------> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]>> >> > Just got my first system with Vista, yes, I know, ugh. But 
anyway. I use web mail, Hotmail and Comcast. Is there a way I can set > > up 
Vista's Outlook to access those, so when I click a reply to, (like in 
Craigslist as I post a lot of jobs I need done there) > > it will come up? Its 
a pain writing down the email in the ad and transferring it over to the web 
mail sites. > 
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[H] vista web mail question

[Harvey Best]

Just got my first system with Vista, yes, I know, ugh. But anyway. I use web 
mail, Hotmail and Comcast. Is there a way I can set up Vista's Outlook to 
access those, so when I click a reply to, (like in Craigslist as I post a lot 
of jobs I need done there) it will come up? Its a pain writing down the email 
in the ad and transferring it over to the web mail sites.

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Re: [H] another recommendation

[Harvey Best]

Thanks, what brand is that board? And, can it RAID mirror? The hospital 
requires it.

Thanks,



> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:00:45 -0700
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [H] another recommendation
> 
> Seriously, save money and you can do something like this for very cheap:
> 
> E2160 
> 965P Board
> 8400GT Video
> 500G HDD
> DVDRW
> Basic Case..
> 
> You've spent less then $500.
> 
> CW
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Harvey Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: Alt Cpu 
> > Date: 04/17/08 21:48
> > Subject: [H] another recommendation
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > Need to build 2 systems. 
> > 
> > 1. Strictly business. Don't need fancy graphics, or sound, so onboard 
> > video/sound is fine. (I will up the RAM) Dual HDD that are Raid Mirrors are 
> > needed.
> > 
> > 2. System 2 can be almost like the one above, but needs a better video 
> > card. My wife is a Medical Transcriptionist. This will be her work system 
> > and her "playing with digital pics" system. I want dual hdd, and a raid 
> > mirror on this as well. I have a Raptor SATA drive that I am going to put 
> > in along with another Raptor of same size. Speed is important to her as she 
> > is paid on production.
> > 
> > Both systems will be using 19 inch basic flat screen monitors. Both systems 
> > will be running XP. System 2 will be XP Pro. (Hospital requirement) and a 
> > medical version of Word. Speed is important here, but nothing that has to 
> > be ripping fast.  (also, as the hospital upgrades she needs to be at least 
> > close, so at least dual core if not quad if I can swing it)
> > 
> > 1st system will be running XP home. So XP drivers for both systems will be 
> > important.
> > 
> > Both systems will be on networks. System 1 wireless and system 2 wired.
> > 
> > I have looked on Tiger and Geeks and haven't quite seen what I need. Budget 
> > is 800 for system 1, though I can go to 1k if needed. About 1000 - 1400 for 
> > system 2.
> > 
> > Any and all help appreciated.
> > 
> > BTW, I have the legit copies of XP so that doesn't have to be part of the 
> > expense. And, I can put my own systems together, so individual components, 
> > if a better deal, is not a problem.
> > 
> > Thanks all,
> > 
> > Harvey 
> > 
> > hbest
> > 
> > 
> > 
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[H] another recommendation

[Harvey Best]

Hi all,

Need to build 2 systems. 

1. Strictly business. Don't need fancy graphics, or sound, so onboard 
video/sound is fine. (I will up the RAM) Dual HDD that are Raid Mirrors are 
needed.

2. System 2 can be almost like the one above, but needs a better video card. My 
wife is a Medical Transcriptionist. This will be her work system and her 
"playing with digital pics" system. I want dual hdd, and a raid mirror on this 
as well. I have a Raptor SATA drive that I am going to put in along with 
another Raptor of same size. Speed is important to her as she is paid on 
production.

Both systems will be using 19 inch basic flat screen monitors. Both systems 
will be running XP. System 2 will be XP Pro. (Hospital requirement) and a 
medical version of Word. Speed is important here, but nothing that has to be 
ripping fast.  (also, as the hospital upgrades she needs to be at least close, 
so at least dual core if not quad if I can swing it)

1st system will be running XP home. So XP drivers for both systems will be 
important.

Both systems will be on networks. System 1 wireless and system 2 wired.

I have looked on Tiger and Geeks and haven't quite seen what I need. Budget is 
800 for system 1, though I can go to 1k if needed. About 1000 - 1400 for system 
2.

Any and all help appreciated.

BTW, I have the legit copies of XP so that doesn't have to be part of the 
expense. And, I can put my own systems together, so individual components, if a 
better deal, is not a problem.

Thanks all,

Harvey 

hbest



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Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

[Harvey Best]

Its a Toshiba Satellite PSM40V-07001.

The shop was saying 500 for part and 250-300 install.

Kinda seems a waste as 800 puts me two thirds of the way to a new one.

Harvey



> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:20:16 -0700
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question
> 
> What is the exact model Toshiba.
> 
> My guess is Toshiba direct, the part is ~$600-700 range.
> 
>     Harry
> 
> Harvey Best wrote:
> > Thanks all, I figured as much. My lap top is down with a bad motherboard, 
> > at least according to the local repair shop, and my desktop (the 754) is 
> > down and its depressing!
> >
> > Does any one know if Toshiba will sell parts to an every day joe like me? I 
> > figured, the system is no good as it is, if a mb is not outrageous I might 
> > take a shot at replacing it. The shop wants almost 800 for board and 
> > install.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > harvey
> >
> >   

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Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

[Harvey Best]

Thanks all, I figured as much. My lap top is down with a bad motherboard, at 
least according to the local repair shop, and my desktop (the 754) is down and 
its depressing!

Does any one know if Toshiba will sell parts to an every day joe like me? I 
figured, the system is no good as it is, if a mb is not outrageous I might take 
a shot at replacing it. The shop wants almost 800 for board and install.

Thanks again,

harvey



> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:45:57 -0700
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question
> 
> You are correct, socket A and Socket 754 are totally different, one is 
> using HT, and the other EV6 for it's bus.
> 
> If you are looking for a cheap S754 chip, take a look here:
> 
> http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDA3000AI02BX-N&cpc=SCH
> 
> http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDA2600AI02BX&cat=CPU
> 
> Harry
> 
> Harvey Best wrote:
> > Have an Asus K8V-SE motherboard with a bad AMD chip. Also have a system 
> > with a socket a 1 gig Athlon chip. Model 1131
> >
> > Will the Socket A work in the Socket 754 Asus board? I am fairly sure it 
> > won't and am researching now, but the answer here will probably be quicker 
> > than my research! :)
> >
> > Thanks, Harvey
> >
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[H] probably a really dumb question

[Harvey Best]

Have an Asus K8V-SE motherboard with a bad AMD chip. Also have a system with a 
socket a 1 gig Athlon chip. Model 1131

Will the Socket A work in the Socket 754 Asus board? I am fairly sure it won't 
and am researching now, but the answer here will probably be quicker than my 
research! :)

Thanks, Harvey

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Re: [H] MMORPGs

[Harvey Best]

Well, really not the same type of game but Conquer Club is a great online 
version of the board game Risk. I am totally addicted to it. Though, my 2 
brothers and I played it a lot as a kids. My youngest brother is dead now and 
some of my favorite memories are of camping and playing risk by a lantern.

Tribal Wars is a great game. I got high in the rankings etc. but it got to be 
like work! :)  Had to log in to make weapons, grow your village, defend, 
attack, take care of your alliance matters. I was so wrapped up in it I had the 
wife bring the laptop to a hospital so I could make moves while having 
treatment for an internal bleed.

Battle Dawn is not to bad. Kinda like Tribal Wars but future/space based where 
as Tribal Wars was medieval.

Hope that helps to waste some more of your time! lol

Good luck.

Hbest



> Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:46:59 -0600
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] MMORPGs
> 
> Hello,
> 
> So I've been doing WoW (because of this list mind you) for 3 years. It
> was better (and worse - mostly better) then EQ. My guild is nearly
> thru the end game content. I'm not excited about WotLK expansion. I'm
> pretty disgusted with the lack of work done by the artists in this
> game. I think overall, my WoW days are drawing to an end. However,
> once again, the list did well by me in getting me into this game.
> 
> So, now my question are these.
> What are you playing now and what do you plan to play?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
>  joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
> 

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RE: an apology

[Harvey Best]

Don't worry about it. This list and its members have been saving my butt since 
it was the cyrix group. When the donation like is up I will send some money as 
well.

Take care,

Harvey

hbest



> Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:46:36 -0700
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: an apology
> 
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > I'll be setting up a 'donat' link on the main page in the near future.
> 
> Consider setting up a spell checker too  ;)
> 
> Seriously, thanks to all who make this thing work.
> 
> Regards,
> al

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RE: [H] wify printer ?

[Harvey Best]

Duncan,

That makes sense. I kinda had the same line of thought, though I could not put 
it that plainly. After a while, even with the laptop on sometimes the printer 
would not come back online. When that happens, only a complete re-install 
brings the printer back online. HP realizes some of the problem, as I searched 
their web site and saw some questions about the same type problem. ALas, there 
was very little suggestions for correcting it.

Oh well, as long as I don't move the router, I will be ok. lol

Harvey



Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:03:26 -0400
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [H] wify printer ?


Harvey,

Don't think using a PC would have helped.  Think what may have
happened was that somehow the laptop (PC) got coded as the printer's
"print server."  So that any print jobs had to be routed
thru the laptop(PC) for processing prior to actually being printed
(perhaps during a driver load during the initial install).  This
happened to me several times with my Brother CAT5e LAN printer.


Many de-install/install sessions later I finally got the printer to sit
by itself on the LAN without one of my PC's 'strapped' to it as a print
server.  I am getting very printer-shy now. They can be real animals
to deal with on a LAN.


My LAN is not WIFY, so all this may not even apply.  WIFY I know
next to zero about. Eek, machines on steroids with radio
transmitters... :)  Just standard TCP/IP and ethernet on cable
is about all I can handle; and often badly at that! LOL!

Best,

Duncan


At 17:11 10/30/2007 -0400, HBest wrote:

I don't think the printer came with
one. But I had the cables so it was not a problem. I wonder now in
hindsight, if I used one of the desktop units as  the install
vehicle I might not have had that problem.






> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:58:34 -0700

> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com

> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

> Subject: RE: [H] wify printer ?

> 

> thanks, that helps

> have not had time to research this.

> seems like it should connect wify to the router but with this I am a
NUB

> Did the HP come with a cat5 cable or did you need one ?

> fp

> 

> At 10:49 AM 10/30/2007, Harvey Best Poked the stick with:

> >One issue I had, and it might have been some thing I messed up.
I installed my WiFi printer (HP All in One) with a wireless Netgear
router, using my laptop as the install vehicle. The problem was if the
laptop was not "on" the other computers on the network could
not communicate with the printer. The printer would show as off line. I
solved this problem, by hooking the printer to the router with a cat 5
cable and then the network didn't "lose" the printer. I was
never really sure what was causing the problem, and the router was right
at the printer so using the cable was not an issue.

> >

> >I bought the WiFi printer as I planned to put it in a different
location than it ended up. Again, never really sure if it was a
"problem" or something I did wrong in install or setup.

> >

> >Hope that helps, but I doubt it. lol

> >

> >Harvey

> >

> >MY network is a wireless laptop and desktop and 2 wired
desktops. WiFi printer and router. All network components are
Netgear.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >--

> >> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:19:54 -0700

> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; hardware@hardwaregroup.com

> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

> >> Subject: Re: [H] wify printer ?

> >> CC: 

> >> 

> >> thanks

> >> 

> >> At 07:08 AM 10/30/2007, Joe User Poked the stick 
with:

> >> >Hello FORC5,

> >> >

> >> >Monday, October 29, 2007, 6:39:34 PM, you wrote:

> >> >

> >> >> Have to set up a wireless printer, at the moment
have no idea how the network is setup, whether a

> >> >> router or direct.

> >> >

> >> >> I assume this is no big deal if there is a
router.

> >> >

> >> >> Fp

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >Wireless printer + wireless router = Easy.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >-- 

> >> >Regards,

> >> > joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...

> >> 

> >> -- 

> >> Tallyho ! ]:8)

> >> Taglines below !

> >> --

> >> Be sure to use DEVICE=EXXON to screw up your
environment.

> >> 

> >> 

> >

> >

> >--

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RE: [H] wify printer ?

[Harvey Best]

I don't think the printer came with one. But I had the cables so it was not a 
problem. I wonder now in hindsight, if I used one of the desktop units as  the 
install vehicle I might not have had that problem.



> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:58:34 -0700
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: [H] wify printer ?
> 
> thanks, that helps
> have not had time to research this.
> seems like it should connect wify to the router but with this I am a NUB
> Did the HP come with a cat5 cable or did you need one ?
> fp
> 
> At 10:49 AM 10/30/2007, Harvey Best Poked the stick with:
> >One issue I had, and it might have been some thing I messed up. I installed 
> >my WiFi printer (HP All in One) with a wireless Netgear router, using my 
> >laptop as the install vehicle. The problem was if the laptop was not "on" 
> >the other computers on the network could not communicate with the printer. 
> >The printer would show as off line. I solved this problem, by hooking the 
> >printer to the router with a cat 5 cable and then the network didn't "lose" 
> >the printer. I was never really sure what was causing the problem, and the 
> >router was right at the printer so using the cable was not an issue.
> >
> >I bought the WiFi printer as I planned to put it in a different location 
> >than it ended up. Again, never really sure if it was a "problem" or 
> >something I did wrong in install or setup.
> >
> >Hope that helps, but I doubt it. lol
> >
> >Harvey
> >
> >MY network is a wireless laptop and desktop and 2 wired desktops.  WiFi 
> >printer and router. All network components are Netgear.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:19:54 -0700
> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> Subject: Re: [H] wify printer ?
> >> CC: 
> >> 
> >> thanks
> >> 
> >> At 07:08 AM 10/30/2007, Joe User Poked the stick with:
> >> >Hello FORC5,
> >> >
> >> >Monday, October 29, 2007, 6:39:34 PM, you wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Have to set up a wireless printer, at the moment have no idea how the 
> >> >> network is setup, whether a
> >> >> router or direct.
> >> >
> >> >> I assume this is no big deal if there is a router.
> >> >
> >> >> Fp
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Wireless printer + wireless router = Easy.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >-- 
> >> >Regards,
> >> > joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
> >> 
> >> -- 
> >> Tallyho ! ]:8)
> >> Taglines below !
> >> --
> >> Be sure to use DEVICE=EXXON to screw up your environment.
> >> 
> >> 
> >
> >
> >--
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> >challenge with star power. 
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> > Now! 
> 
> -- 
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> --
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> 
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RE: [H] wify printer ?

[Harvey Best]

One issue I had, and it might have been some thing I messed up. I installed my 
WiFi printer (HP All in One) with a wireless Netgear router, using my laptop as 
the install vehicle. The problem was if the laptop was not "on" the other 
computers on the network could not communicate with the printer. The printer 
would show as off line. I solved this problem, by hooking the printer to the 
router with a cat 5 cable and then the network didn't "lose" the printer. I was 
never really sure what was causing the problem, and the router was right at the 
printer so using the cable was not an issue.

I bought the WiFi printer as I planned to put it in a different location than 
it ended up. Again, never really sure if it was a "problem" or something I did 
wrong in install or setup.

Hope that helps, but I doubt it. lol

Harvey

MY network is a wireless laptop and desktop and 2 wired desktops.  WiFi printer 
and router. All network components are Netgear.



> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:19:54 -0700
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [H] wify printer ?
> CC: 
> 
> thanks
> 
> At 07:08 AM 10/30/2007, Joe User Poked the stick with:
> >Hello FORC5,
> >
> >Monday, October 29, 2007, 6:39:34 PM, you wrote:
> >
> >> Have to set up a wireless printer, at the moment have no idea how the 
> >> network is setup, whether a
> >> router or direct.
> >
> >> I assume this is no big deal if there is a router.
> >
> >> Fp
> >
> >
> >Wireless printer + wireless router = Easy.
> >
> >
> >-- 
> >Regards,
> > joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
> 
> -- 
> Tallyho ! ]:8)
> Taglines below !
> --
> Be sure to use DEVICE=EXXON to screw up your environment.
> 
> 

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RE: [H] HD questions

[Harvey Best]

Ditto the jealous part!!!

Sigh,

Hbest



> Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:04:40 -0400
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [H] HD questions
> 
> Damn! Son. I am most jealous.
> I still use my Pioneer Pro-98 RP and love it. Even though it now
> needs a $450 convergence pwba (repaired once).
> Now I know what is a possible upgrade.
> Thank you.
> Best,
> Duncan
> At 15:05 10/19/2007 -0400, you wrote:
> 
> >I have found a Plasma TV that I am willing to write a ridiculously high 
> >check for. The  Pioneer PRO-150D is Pioneer's  flagship Plasma that 
> >supports 1080. 
> >http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/kuro/product/details/0,,2076_310069729_477134674,00.html
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RE: [H] thinking broadband?

[Harvey Best]

I have heard that before, but have never had a problem. I do make sure that I 
cross any possible wires at right angles. Had read some where that doing that 
limits possible interference. Don't know if its true or not. 

Hbest



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] thinking broadband?
> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:29:57 -0700
> 
> Cat5 is better. Thermostat wire doesn't have the twists that are
> necessary to cancel interference from stray electromagnetic fields.
> 
> Gary VanderMolen
> 
> 
> --
> > That reminds me, I did the same as well. I ran 6 lead thermostat copper 
> > wire for my phone line, a dedicated run from my jack I 
> > was using for the DSL modem to the NID. Figured it couldn't hurt. Used to 
> > always do that from the days of the 2800 modem and 
> > POTS lines. 
> 
> 

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RE: [H] thinking broadband?

[Harvey Best]

That reminds me, I did the same as well. I ran 6 lead thermostat copper wire 
for my phone line, a dedicated run from my jack I was using for the DSL modem 
to the NID. Figured it couldn't hurt. Used to always do that from the days of 
the 2800 modem and POTS lines. 



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: RE: [H] thinking broadband?
> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:19:14 -0500
> 
> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/bellsouth/3.0_Hardware
> 
> Have Bellsouth (now ATT) here, the 6M/512K.  Started out with the westell
> 2100, then they sent a 2Wire 1100 for homePNA with USB adapters for the kids
> computers that I'm still using, about 4 or 5 years now.  They've since
> discontinued that 2Wire for a wireless one.  It's done the job, though I've
> had to reset it a few more times than what the other guys are saying.  And
> it's better now than at first since I put in an outdoor splitter at the NID
> and replaced some old phone line with CAT5E.  From the supported list I
> almost bought a Netopia 3347W off Ebay recently but backed off since this
> one works fine.
> 
> Mike
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of DHSinclair
> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 1:12 PM
> To: Hardware Group
> Subject: [H] thinking broadband?
> 
> 
> local carrier is att. plan is 1.5M/256K for $32.95/mo.
> Seems ok for now.
> Odd, that they have a really weird list of "compatible" modem(s)
> I may be able to choose from. 
> 
> OK, I did play the entire afternoon on chat with the "att person."
> Still don't know what might arrive?  Completed the order.  It crashed!
> Someone/body did not care for something I chose.
> (maybe like all the "security" add-ons I by-bypassed.)
> so,
> Here is my question: ()
> 
> Is there a top-tier xdsl modem I can buy and use w/ATT?
> 
> (ATT wants $75 for their supplied modem; and, it may be re-furbished!)
> 
> What their "compatible equipment" list shows is:
> 
> 2Wire, HomePortal 1G/1M/1100 Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them)
> 2Wire, HomePortal 1000SW Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them)
> Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5887 (external ethernet) (never heard of
> them)
> Westell WireSpeed DMT (external ethernet) (not sure of WesTell?)
> 
> Hmm...(your comments?)
> I will search further tonite :)
> 
> Have a D-Link DGL-4300 Router just waiting to connect...
> (and, Hayes, it works well. Complex LITTLE sucker I must say!)
> 
> Thank you List!
> Best,
> Duncan
> 
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RE: [H] thinking broadband?

[Harvey Best]

I use Verizon DSL and the modem they supplied was a Westell. (Don't have time 
at the moment to check model number) It has seemed a solid modem. Only twice in 
more that 3 years have I needed to unplug it and reboot it. I have used it with 
3 different models of Netgear routers. (2 wired and one wired/wireless).

May be comparing apples to oranges, but just putting my 2 cents in.

Hbest



> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:12:10 -0400
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [H] thinking broadband?
> 
> local carrier is att. plan is 1.5M/256K for $32.95/mo.
> Seems ok for now.
> Odd, that they have a really weird list of "compatible" modem(s)
> I may be able to choose from. 
> 
> OK, I did play the entire afternoon on chat with the "att person."
> Still don't know what might arrive?  Completed the order.  It crashed!
> Someone/body did not care for something I chose.
> (maybe like all the "security" add-ons I by-bypassed.)
> so,
> Here is my question: ()
> 
> Is there a top-tier xdsl modem I can buy and use w/ATT?
> 
> (ATT wants $75 for their supplied modem; and, it may be re-furbished!)
> 
> What their "compatible equipment" list shows is:
> 
> 2Wire, HomePortal 1G/1M/1100 Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them)
> 2Wire, HomePortal 1000SW Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them)
> Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5887 (external ethernet) (never heard of them)
> Westell WireSpeed DMT (external ethernet) (not sure of WesTell?)
> 
> Hmm...(your comments?)
> I will search further tonite :)
> 
> Have a D-Link DGL-4300 Router just waiting to connect...
> (and, Hayes, it works well. Complex LITTLE sucker I must say!)
> 
> Thank you List!
> Best,
> Duncan
> 
> 
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RE: [H] Linksys or Netgear USB wireless adapter?

[Harvey Best]

Even when paired with a Netgear 108 Router its a little flighty.Mine is about 
50% of the time at 108. Constantly switching back and forth.Hbest> Date: Thu, 2 
Aug 2007 06:17:10 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] Linksys or 
Netgear USB wireless adapter?> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 
hardware@hardwaregroup.com> CC: > > Only when paired up with a Netgear AP or 
router that supports 108Mbps.> > Veech wrote:> > ok thanks, I think the Netgear 
was the more expensive one but I may go > > with that one anyway since it has 
the higher throughput capacity.
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RE: [H] Dead hdd--freezer!

[Harvey Best]

I have done this with a desk top hdd, Someone on the list here told me about 
it. I coudn;t read the drive and there was data I had to have. I put the drive 
in the freezer for about 4 hours. Popped it in the computer and could read the 
drive for about 10 minutes. When it stopped reading put back in the freezer for 
4 more hours and repeat.Got all my critical information though it took several 
days.Give it a try, all it can do is not work. :)Harveyhbest> Date: Tue, 24 Jul 
2007 01:22:10 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] Dead 
hdd--freezer!> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > hmm, I have a lappy drive that 
died mysteriously &> only chirps without spinning. > Will have to try this!> > 
> Scott Sipe wrote:> > So I posted awhile ago that I had had a new Seagate> 
drive die (not > > recognized by computer, made a weird "chirping"> noise). I 
finally got > > around to trying something I had always wanted to> try--putting 
it in the > > freezer.> > > > So I put two layers of ziploc bag around the 
diskd> and plopped it into > > the freezer for about 9-10 hours.> > > > I then 
took it out of the bags and hooked it up> immediately to my > > computer. I 
propped it up slightly and put a high> powered room fan on > > it, to hopefully 
get rid of condensation.> > > > Then turned on the computer--at first it 
chirped a> couple times and was > > NOT recognized by the BIOS as windows 
booted. Then> the chirping stop, > > and I rebooted to find that it was 
recognized in the> BIOS, windows saw > > the partition, and I'm currently 
copying some data> off--cool!> > > > Not Tim Lider, but the next best thing 
maybe :)> > > > Scott> > > > > > >> 
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RE: [H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem

[Harvey Best]

Thanks for the help. I was finally able to get in safe mode with network 
support. Was able to transfer pics, etc, and am now wiping and 
renstalling.Thanks again, Harvey  hbest> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:41:47 -0300> 
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [H] 
Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem> > At 11:05 PM 22/06/2007, Harvey Best 
wrote:> >When I put the recovery disk in, it wants to reformat the hdd. I > 
>can't get to a command prompt in any version of boot.> > I thought you said 
you had an XP CD that you were going to use to > install over the current 
install.  If so, use that.  Otherwise, you > can use a BartPE CD, or a Linux 
Live CD (though those might be trickier.)> > T > 
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RE: [H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem

[Harvey Best]

I have indeed read that. But, I can not log in, even in safe mode to make any 
changes. I can not even get a safe mode command prompt.Harvey> From: [EMAIL 
PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] Toshiba Laptop and 
XP Home Boot Problem> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:37:05 -0400> > Which startup 
file did you change?,>  and have you seen this?> 
<http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151>> > 
    Rick Glazier> > From: Harvey Best> I have a Toshiba laptop running Win 
XP Home. All updated. Running Zone Alarm and Network Magic. (Don't believe this 
is the problem > though). I was adding a new user in User setup to be able to 
access the local library free WiFi when I am at my vacation place.> > In taking 
things out of the startup file I have screwed something up.> > I get a message 
now that the user profiles are corrupted. It just loops the same error messages 
over and over.> > I have tried Safe Mode, no go.> > Safe mode command prompt, 
no go.> > De bug, no go.> > All options that were availible I tried.> > I have 
the recovery disk, but that wipes the hdd. There are pictures of the grand kid 
there I don't want to lose.> > Any ideas?> > Maybe re-install Win Xp over the 
existing to see if that if fixes it? > 
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RE: [H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem

[Harvey Best]

When I put the recovery disk in, it wants to reformat the hdd. I can't get to a 
command prompt in any version of boot. > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:03:00 -0300> 
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] 
Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem> > At 06:32 PM 22/06/2007, Harvey Best 
wrote:> >I have a Toshiba laptop running Win XP Home. All updated. Running > 
>Zone Alarm and Network Magic. (Don't believe this is the problem > >though). I 
was adding a new user in User setup to be able to access > >the local library 
free WiFi when I am at my vacation place.> >> >In taking things out of the 
startup file I have screwed something up.> >> >I get a message now that the 
user profiles are corrupted. It just > >loops the same error messages over and 
over.> > I'd boot to a recovery prompt (using the CD) then do this:> 
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545> > (I have a batch file that does it for 
me, but it's at work, and I > can't remember all the details.)> > T > 
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[H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem

[Harvey Best]

I have a Toshiba laptop running Win XP Home. All updated. Running Zone Alarm 
and Network Magic. (Don't believe this is the problem though). I was adding a 
new user in User setup to be able to access the local library free WiFi when I 
am at my vacation place.In taking things out of the startup file I have screwed 
something up.I get a message now that the user profiles are corrupted. It just 
loops the same error messages over and over.I have tried Safe Mode, no go.Safe 
mode command prompt, no go.De bug, no go.All options that were availible I 
tried.I have the recovery disk, but that wipes the hdd. There are pictures of 
the grand kid there I don't want to lose.Any ideas?Maybe re-install Win Xp over 
the existing to see if that if fixes it?Any ideas appreciated.Harvey   Hbest
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RE: [H] Need advice on uninstalling IE

[Harvey Best]

Thanks for all the suggestions. An downloading Thunderbird now.Harvey> From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] Need advice 
on uninstalling IE> Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:41:18 -0700> > > > Not sure about 
the un-install,. but check out Mozilla Thunderbird for a> cool freeware 
Outlook/Windows mail replacement.> > http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/> 
> > > > >>Hi gang,Have fallen in love with FireFox. SO, I figured to free up 
some space, etc, etc,. I would go ahead and uninstall IE 7, and quit using 
Windows live mail and switch over to a FireFos recommended or compatible Mail 
Client as well. The wife uses Outlook Express 6.Mainly just want to get every 
body using the same things and not have these programs conflicting with each 
other.Did some Google-ing and saw some suggestions but was unsure which was 
best.Could someone point me to a good set of instructions for uninstalling IE 
and OE and a compatible email client to use for Firefox?I use XP Home, and the 
version of FireFox is Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; 
rv:1.8.1.2) Gecko/20070219 Firefox/2.0.0.2.Any help pointers 
appreciated.Harveyhbest> 
>>_> >>It’s tax 
season, make sure to follow these few simple tips > 
>>http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=WLMartagline>
 -- > > JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Please remove  **X**  to reply...> > 
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[H] Need advice on uninstalling IE

[Harvey Best]

Hi gang,Have fallen in love with FireFox. SO, I figured to free up some space, 
etc, etc,. I would go ahead and uninstall IE 7, and quit using Windows live 
mail and switch over to a FireFos recommended or compatible Mail Client as 
well. The wife uses Outlook Express 6.Mainly just want to get every body using 
the same things and not have these programs conflicting with each other.Did 
some Google-ing and saw some suggestions but was unsure which was best.Could 
someone point me to a good set of instructions for uninstalling IE and OE and a 
compatible email client to use for Firefox?I use XP Home, and the version of 
FireFox is Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.2) 
Gecko/20070219 Firefox/2.0.0.2.Any help pointers appreciated.Harveyhbest
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RE: [H] OT Time to rant about finance programs

[Harvey Best]

Brian, My mom is a retired CPA and she still does a little work on the side. I 
remember her saying at a conference she went to, what a terror Quicken was/is. 
She said most of the people like Quick Books, but not Quicken which is the 
personal version of the software. Would Quick Books do what you need? There are 
3 versions. Top version does all the rest and cost accounting, which if you 
bill for your time comes in handy. The middle version can run most small to 
medium businesses, and I don't remember about the lowest version what the 
difference was.At one time, 4-5 years ago, we were having to use a file 
converter someone wrote to get some of the Quick files we were using to be able 
to be entered back in to the older software. Do not remember the name, but 
found it in a Quickbooks discussion group after much Googling. Peach Tree 
accounting makes a nice software package, there may be a converter for Quicken 
in it, its some thing you might check out.Harvey> Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 
15:54:52 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> 
Subject: [H] OT Time to rant about finance programs> > So I figured I would 
finally get off my butt and starting tracking my> spending, investments, all 
that good stuff.  I originally started with> MS Money which seemed ok, but then 
realized that my bank only works> with Quicken.  So I purchased Quicken 2007, 
installed it, spend a day> inputting all my data and accounts, then set it up 
for auto updates.> > About 2 weeks ago it stopped autoupdating.  Looking at the 
log file,> it said the stored passwords to access the accounts were invalid.  
I> checked the passwords and made sure they worked just fine.  I then> manually 
told it to update.> > First problem.  Every single damn time I tell it to do an 
online> update of my accounts it tells me I must register to do that feature.> 
WTF  I already paid for the damn thing, I don't want them to have> all my 
data. So I make up a bunch of false info and register the damn> thing.> > Now 
it connects and we find the second problem.  It tells me it can't> download 
anything from my accounts because it has run out of memory.> Which is really 
funny since I have 2 GB on this machine and Quicken,> while it is a memory hog, 
has only used 50MB of the 1.4 I have> available.> > No amount of 
uninstalling/reinstalling will fix the problem.  Some> googling has turned up 
lots of posts from other users with he same> problem dating all the way back to 
September and lots of> recommendations to ditch the damn thing.> > So I pulled 
out a copy of Quicken 2006 that someone had given me and> installed it.  Of 
course, it couldn't use my 2007 files so I had to> input all my data again.  
Now 2006 will sync just fine, except for the> third problem - it will only grab 
the last 30 days of transactions.  I> try to download the previous year's worth 
but it tells me that I> cannot import .QIF files anymore and I have no way to 
import that data> except typing it all in by hand.  WTF??> > That's it, 
I've had it.  Talk about your ultimate #*$#% piece of #$&^&> lame-ass #*&*& 
company.> > So I guess my question to the group is what do you guys use?> > -- 
> Brian
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RE: [H] test

[Harvey Best]

No, I hadn't been able to post for a couple of weeks, though I was receiving. 
Saw others having same problem. So I was checking and all seems well 
now.Harveyhbest> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:02:31 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] test> > Need help bro?> > On 
Thu, Feb 08, 2007 at 10:00:19PM -0500, Jim Edwards wrote:> > ops, type in mx 
record, should be good in about 24 hrs.> > > > At 2/8/2007 02:44 PM, Harvey 
Best wrote:> > >test> > >> > >> > >--> > >Stay up-to-date with your 
friends through the Windows LiveT Spaces friends > > >list. Check it out!> > 
>No virus found in this incoming message.> > >Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > 
>Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.30/674 - Release Date: 2/7/2007 > > 
>3:33 PM> > -- >  > Bryan G. Seitz
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RE: [H] OT Networking question somewhat different

[Harvey Best]

Ok, that all makes sense to me, even as slow as I am.
 
Will give it a try tomorrow.
 
Thanks again, Harvey


> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] OT 
> Networking question somewhat different> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:48:55 
> -0800> > >There is no modem. Just a line from the antenna > >that is 
> networked size and plugs into the network > >card of the computer. > > The 
> base of the antenna must have a built-in modem.> Is it powered? > Try this: 
> from the computer currently wired to the> antenna, go to a command prompt and 
> enter> ipconfig /all> The result should tell you if the antenna adapter is > 
> handing out an IP address via DHCP.> > >If I am understanding what you 
> suggested, would> >be to plug the modem, (again there is just a network> 
> >cable coming from the outside antenna) into a regular> >jack on the router, 
> and let the other 2 systems connect> >wirelessly? Router acting as switch. > 
> > Yes.> > >Then use ICS for the 3 to share Internet access?> > No, all three 
> computers should get connectivity from> the router, either wired or 
> wireless.> ICS is an abomination used only when you have > no router.> > Gary 
> VanderMolen> > 
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RE: [H] OT Networking question somewhat different

[Harvey Best]

Hey thanks, now I have 3 things to try. Still looking for a ISP that has 
wireless to see what they say. Might not be the same, but it would probably be 
close.
 
Thanks again, Harvey



> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:25:14 -0700> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] OT Networking question somewhat 
> different> > just a guess but perhaps the wify setup uses a fixed ip and you 
> may need to input the info into the router on the WAN side. sort of like a T1 
> line. May need the ip and dns settings which should be in the computer if 
> this is how it is set up. Then the router would handle downstream.> fp> > At 
> 02:07 PM 12/30/2006, Harvey Best Poked the stick with:> >Hi,> > > >Friend of 
> mine in an area with dial up only, just got a wireless (high speed) Internet 
> connection. There is an area antenna and at his house there is a small 
> antenna aimed at the community antenna. From the house antenna there is a 
> network cable that runs to the network card on his desktop computer. He wants 
> to network so he can use his laptop and another desktop in the house. I got 
> him a Linksys router and a USB network card for his other desktop. > > > 
> >Problem -- when I hook up the router and start in to setup, it hits a "wall" 
> in the setup and says it doesn't recognize the modem. Now, I know routers are 
> designed for cable/dsl modems and for high speed Internet connections. Has 
> anybody tried or done a hookup like this? Since it is sending it the info by 
> a network line and is plugged in to a network card, I assumed that the router 
> would treat it as another high speed connection.> > > >Any pointers or ideas 
> on this? We have a call in to the ISP that uses these to see if there are 
> special instructions. The TOS doesn't limit you to the one system only, it 
> allows for other hookups as long as they are in the same physical house. 
> Going up there for New Years, and hoping to knock this out. Have not got a 
> call back from tech support as of yet, assuming holidays are slowing 
> everything down, and it is a small local ISP.> > > >Thanks, Harvey> > > 
> >hbest> >> >> >--> >View Athletes' Collections with Live Search. 
> <http://sportmaps.live.com/index.html?source=wlmemailtaglinenov06>See it! > > 
> -- > Tallyho ! ]:8)> Taglines below !> --> You tell 'em Hunter, I'm a duck.> 
> > 
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RE: [H] OT Networking question somewhat different

[Harvey Best]

Okay, more info, (The Web page of the ISP does not have any info, tried that 
the first time, and calls going unreturned, assuming holiday delays). 
 
There is no modem. Just a line from the antenna that is networked size and 
plugs into the network card of the computer. I took that cable and plugged into 
the router as if coming from a modem. But it goes un-recognized.
 
I am searching now for a wireless ISP site that might give me the info I need. 
 
If I am understanding what you suggested, would be to plug the modem, (again 
there is just a network cable coming from the outside antenna) into a regular 
jack on the router, and let the other 2 systems connect wirelessly? Router 
acting as switch. Then use ICS for the 3 to share Internet access?
 
I will give it a try tomorrow and see what happens.
 
Thanks, Harvey



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] OT 
> Networking question somewhat different> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 13:21:47 
> -0800> > The wireless ISP (WISP) should have a web page that explains how> to 
> setup for networking.> Try this in the meantime:> Assuming that the modem is 
> already doing NAT and DHCP,> connect the line from the modem to a LAN jack on 
> the router instead of> the WAN jack. That way you'll be using the router as a 
> simple switch.> > Gary VanderMolen> > 
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[H] OT Networking question somewhat different

[Harvey Best]

Hi,
 
Friend of mine in an area with dial up only, just got a wireless (high speed) 
Internet connection. There is an area antenna and at his house there is a small 
antenna aimed at the community antenna. From the house antenna there is a 
network cable that runs to the network card on his desktop computer. He wants 
to network so he can use his laptop and another desktop in the house. I got him 
a Linksys router and a USB network card for his other desktop. 
 
Problem -- when I hook up the router and start in to setup, it hits a "wall" in 
the setup and says it doesn't recognize the modem. Now, I know routers are 
designed for cable/dsl modems and for high speed Internet connections. Has 
anybody tried or done a hookup like this? Since it is sending it the info by a 
network line and is plugged in to a network card, I assumed that the router 
would treat it as another high speed connection.
 
Any pointers or ideas on this? We have a call in to the ISP that uses these to 
see if there are special instructions. The TOS doesn't limit you to the one 
system only, it allows for other hookups as long as they are in the same 
physical house.  Going up there for New Years, and hoping to knock this out. 
Have not got a call back from tech support as of yet, assuming holidays are 
slowing everything down, and it is a small local ISP.
 
Thanks,  Harvey
 
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[H] Asus K8V SE Deluxe Max Chip

[Harvey Best]

Have an ASUS K8V SE Deluxe board and my Athlon 64 3000 chip just bit the dust. 
Looked on Asus site to see if I could find info on the fastest chip I could put 
in this board since I am having to replace the other chip. Any body here know 
what that might be?
 
Any help or suggestions of the best way to go here. Happy with the board, but 
since I have to replace might as well go as fast as I can.
 
Thanks, 
 
Harvey
 
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RE: [H] Weird MSN messenger problem

[Harvey Best]

I am having almost the exact same problems. I haven't uninstalled reinstalled, 
I just figured it was my luck. I have sent a couple of support requests, but 
not much forthcoming. They are aware of the problem, but not sure what is 
causing it.
 
Harvey
 
Sorry no help, just confirming someone else is indeed seeing the problem.



> Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:54:19 -0400> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [H] Weird MSN messenger problem> > I've seen this 
> problem now on three machines, with both MSN Messenger > 7.5 and Live 
> Messenger (current version.) The login screen comes up, > but when you type 
> in the username box, nothing appears for about six > seconds, during which 
> time, the mouse pointer won't appear inside the > login box - in other words, 
> if yo move the mouse pointer across the > screen, it dissappears "behind" the 
> login box, and then reappears on > the other side. If you do get the username 
> and password typed in, > then it says it can't connect because the service 
> isn't > available. Anyone see this and have a solution? Uninstalling and > 
> reinstalling seems to work some of the time.> > T> 
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RE: [H] Senior Safety Monitor

[Harvey Best]

My grandmother was the same way. We found her by the bed after about 6 hours. I 
had just had gastric bypass (The full cut) and could not lift her. My wife was 
3 weeks away from disk surgery! My grandmother had multiple mylomea  
anyway, her bones were like hollow match sticks, she broke ribs coughing. So,we 
still had to call the squad, and we helped the 2 guys get her back in bed. And 
she was not a big woman either, just so brittle you had to be really careful. 
She's passed on now, to a much better place, and out of all that suffering. 
 
Oh well, just thought I throw my story in. Seniors really need these types of 
devices, IMHO.
 
Harvey



> Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:16:14 -0700> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 
> hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] Senior 
> Safety Monitor> CC: > > I wish my Aunt had not been stubborn about having a 
> panic button, she had a stroke in the bathroom, fell down and spent 3 days on 
> the floor b4 we found her. She is in a nursing home now.> fp> > At 08:57 AM 
> 12/3/2006, Al Anger Poked the stick with:> >Winterlight wrote:> >>... is the 
> hearing of the person good enough to hear you, or even the signal from the 
> device, ... and is there much of a learning curve, particularly if there are 
> memory issues involved.> >> >Yes, the hearing is good for an 86 year old, 
> (Dec. 30 = 86 b-day). He's a retired chemistry and physics professor and is 
> still sharp as a tack.> >Reads more in a day than I do in a week, current 
> affairs, science mags, etc. His legs, however, are failing him.> >> 
> >>Motorola Walkabout Radio You can find these just about every where on line. 
> And Home Depot sells them in their stores.> >> >Thanks. Will check into it.> 
> >>Lately, I have seen advertisements for a cell phone that is aimed entirely 
> at seniors called " Jitterbox". > >snip> >>Again, depending on their mental 
> state, the problem will be getting them to carry it with them all the time.> 
> >> >Has a cell phone and carries it mostly all the time. He keeps it on the 
> stand next to the bed. But if he fell in the bathroom, he would be hard 
> pressed to get to it. What's needed is panic buttons located throughout his 
> area.> >>Let me know if you find something better> >> >Will do.> >> >j 
> maccraw wrote:> >> >> You'd think there is a pendant/wrist watch that would:> 
> >> 1. have a panic button> >> 2. trigger on a fall/impact.> >> 3. open a 
> 2-way audio channel> >>> >> The classic senior monitor's do 1 & 3 AFAIK and 
> come> >> in both pendant &> >> wrist watch form factor. Haven't heard of any 
> using> >> barometric sensors> >> to sense sudden falls.> >> >Should be a big 
> market for these great ideas, as baby boomers age> >> >Thanks everyone 
> for the replies. I will report on the solution.> >> >al> > -- > Tallyho ! 
> ]:8)> Taglines below !> --> A worthless wise man always charms the rabble.> > 
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[H] Secure "tunnel" software for Hotspots

[Harvey Best]

I know there has been some discussion about securing browsing from "hotspots". Using IE, I know, I know, what would be the most secure, with pretty basic ease of use etc. We do like to do some online banking on the road, but its not a life or death thing. As a pastor, I have some emails to parishioners that really, actually by law now, supposed to be kept reasonably secure. (At least be able to show you tried, I know nothing is ever completely secure)
 
What would be the suggestions? This would be for my laptop, I do use full version Zone Alarm, I also use Network Magic. When I logon to a network not my own, it "protects" the shared files that I have listed as shared on the laptop for use at home. I also use Norton Anti-Virus, and I do truly keep all updated, including XP Home security updates and patches.
 
Any help appreciated.
 
Harvey  hbest
 
2 PS's one related to above problem 
 
1. I do have XP Pro I could install, would that give me any security advantage over XP Home?
 
2. (Non related) Several months ago I mentioned on the list my brother committing suicide and needing to transfer some tapes to a cd, I "talked" to someone in Las Vegas I believe that offered to help. We also had a discussion of the heat/weather in Vegas. As a confirmed weather "nut" I have a few more questions I would like to ask you. If this sounds like you, please reply to the list or off list if you wouldn't mind me asking a few more questions. Appreciate it.  [EMAIL PROTECTED]  -- hoping to slow down spammers there is a missing "t" there.Stay connected with the news, people, places and online services that matter to you on Live.com  Try it!

[H] Weird Mouse Problem

[Harvey Best]

On my home desktop. Windows Xp Pro everything updated just suddenly started acting asif the mouse had gone bad. When you open a window, any window, the pointer just goes wild. You can click outside of the window and the random spastic movement stops, but as soon as the pointer is moved over the window again, the spastic movement starts again. So, I replaced the mouse, but it made no difference.
 
I am assuming its a driver problem? Also assuming I will need to boot up in safe mode to try and make changes or replace, because as it is now I can't make a change as I cannot control the mouse when I go to the mouse properties windows.
 
Any ideas, points in a semi-right direction? I am heading out of town early in the AM, so I may not be able to reply or try any solutions offered until late Friday night or Saturday, so you may not see an immediate reply, but any help appreciated.
 
Harvey
 
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[H] Tape situation already taken care of by another great lsit member

[Harvey Best]

Hi all,
 
A list member that has the connections to have the cd made of the cassettes has already contacted me off list to help me out. Since they replied off list, I won't list the name here, as they may want to remain anonymous. But, later, if they are ok with it, I will list the name so we can all thank them. But even if they don't want their name given, just know, there are some unreal, helpful, caring, add your adjective here!!, people on this list!
 
Thanks again to all.
 
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[H] OT Very off topic but I need some help

[Harvey Best]

Hi gang,
 
As I posted the other week, my brother took his own life a week ago Thursday. (I was replying to some help I 'd gotten, but letting the Alt-Cpu member know I couldn't try the fix/idea suggestion until later because of all the arrangements).
 
Now I have a BIG favor to ask, that some one on this list could probably help me with. And I would gladly pay what it costs if I can afford it.
 
The church taped the funeral service. My father (deceased) was a Pastor, I am a pastor. There were a lot of preachers that spoke, and I was even able to speak at the service as well. As I said, we all (family) have cassette copies of the service. I have no cassette player of any type any more, and neither does my sister in law. 
 
The question, does anyone on the list have the capability to transfer the 2 cassettes on to a cd? I could then make my own copies for all the family.
 
Of course, I would pay for the shipping both ways, cost of the cd and time used, if it's something I can afford. I know there is so much tech knowledge of all this list, and caring people who try to help each other.
 
So, I thought I would ask. If someone can help you can reply to the list, and then we can go "off list" to discuss the particulars.
 
Thanks, Harvey 
 
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RE: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable

[Harvey Best]

No problem, just didn't want to be doing something wrong. It's so weird though. I mean I know its a BETA and all, but just that single email. I going to try your ideas this evening.
 
Harvey



> Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:57:16 -0400> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable> > At 10:06 PM 6/26/2006, Harvey Best typed:> >As far as I know, Windows Live Mail is an open BETA test. A bunch of > >Hotmail users were asked to try it. I looked at my agreement, and I > >saw nothing about not discussing a problem any other place. So, I > >believe it was ok to list it.  If not, I apologize.> > If it's an open beta then you have nothing to apologize for. I can > keep track of all the betas in the virtual world & only mentioned it > in case it wasn't an open beta. In either case good luck with an beta > app that you may try.> > > --+--> Wayne D. Johnson> Ashland, OH, USA 44805>  > Express yourself instantly with  Windows Live Messenger

RE: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable

[Harvey Best]

As far as I know, Windows Live Mail is an open BETA test. A bunch of Hotmail users were asked to try it. I looked at my agreement, and I saw nothing about not discussing a problem any other place. So, I believe it was ok to list it.  If not, I apologize.
 
Harvey



> Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:27:54 -0400> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable> > At 11:09 PM 6/25/2006, Harvey Best typed:> >Got a List email with the title of,  info as follows> >> >Wayne Johnson   re:[H] re:Dell restore disks - WAS: Dells Remote Assistance> >> >If I click on this email in ANY way, my email viewer crashes. I mean > >dead down.> > All it has is one line of quoted material, a comment then a winky.> > >I am using Windows Live Mail Beta> > Is this a public beta because if it isn't then I don't believe you're > suppose to be talking about it outside the established MSFT channels.> > >I sent a support request and they gave me the following info:> >> >We understand that you are unable to use the Windows Live Mail > >service properly. We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing you.> >In order to solve this issue, please implement the following steps.> >Optimize Microsoft Internet Explorer and then reset its default settings> > I would try clearing out IE's temporary files before going thru all > that but what they're telling you should work if all else fails. The > TIF [temporary internet files] are at "[drive]:\Documents and > Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet > Files\Content.IE5\" & there shall be several weirdly named subfolders > of this. Delete all the files in each of the subfolders of > Content.IE5 then reboot. If that doesn't fix it then follow the steps > MSFT people gave you part of which clears out the TIF files again but > that's ok as it won't do any harm.> > Maybe Windows Live Mail Beta is trying to render the winky as a bmp & > there use to be a bug in IE that wouldn't allow peeps to view bmps > until the TIF was cleared out. I suppose the bug could've crept into > this beta as well.> > Good Luck.> > > --+--> Wayne D. Johnson> Ashland, OH, USA 44805>  > Express yourself instantly with  Windows Live Messenger

[H] OT Weird email un killable

[Harvey Best]

Hey,
 
Got a List email with the title of,  info as follows
 
Wayne Johnson   re:[H] re:Dell restore disks - WAS: Dells Remote Assistance
 
If I click on this email in ANY way, my email viewer crashes. I mean dead down.
 
I am using Windows Live Mail Beta
 
I sent a support request and they gave me the following info:
 
We understand that you are unable to use the Windows Live Mail service properly. We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing you. In order to solve this issue, please implement the following steps.Optimize Microsoft Internet Explorer and then reset its default settings:1. Click on Start and then Run.2. Type inetcpl.cpl in the blank box and click OK.3. On the General tab, click Delete Cookies.4. When you are prompted to confirm, click OK.5. Click Clear History. When you are prompted to confirm, click OK. 6. Click Delete Files, select the Delete all offline content check box, and then click OK.7. Click Settings. 8. Adjust the amount of disk space to use setting to 100 megabytes (MB). 9. Click View Files. 10. When the View Files window appears, press CTRL+A to select all the files, and then press DELETE.11. When you are prompted to confirm, click yes, and then close the window. 12. Click OK to close the Settings dialog box. 13. Click the Security tab. 14. Click the Internet icon, select Default Level if it is available, and then click Apply. Repeat this step for the Restricted, Trusted, and Local Intranet zones. 15. Click the Restricted icon, and then click Sites. 16. Select a listed site, and then click Remove. Repeat this step until all the sites are removed from the list. Click OK when you are finished. 17. Click the Privacy tab.          Note In some versions of Internet Explorer, the Privacy tab does not exist. If you do not see this tab, go to step 20. 18. Click Sites. If Sites is unavailable, click Edit. If sites appear under Managed Web sites, click Remove All, and then click OK.19. Click Default if it is available, and then click Apply.20. Click the Connections tab. 21. For each item that is listed under Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, follow these steps:       Select the item, and then click Settings.        Clear all the check boxes, and then click OK.22. Click LAN Settings. 23. Clear all the check boxes, and then click OK. 24. Click the Advanced tab. 25. Click Restore Default, and then click Apply. 26. Click the Content tab. 27. Click Clear SSL State. Skip this step if Clear SSL State is unavailable. 28. In the Personal information section, click AutoComplete. 29. In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, click Clear Forms, and then click OK. 30. Click Clear Passwords, and then click OK. 31. Click OK to close the AutoComplete Settings window. 32. Click OK to close Internet Options. Make sense? Is there an easier way??? I use XP all patches. I use Norton AV, Zone Alarm Pro always updated. I haven't seen any talk of a virus etc. on "the List". But, with the death of my brother a week ago Thursday I might have missed it.
Any and all ideas appreciated. I haven't gone through M$ set of instructions yet. But I need to get rid of that email. But any click on it. Complete Email crash down to Xp's desktop.
 
Thanks Harvey HbestExpress yourself instantly with  Windows Live Messenger

RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2

[Harvey Best]

Thanks for the link. It will be a couple of days before I can try it. My brother passed away unexpectedly this morning. leaving a wife and 2 young children. I always appreciate how this site helps me when I need it.
 
Take care, Harvey



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:41:25 -0400> > http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3-19990518/cabpool/windowsxp-kb905474-enu-x86_4bafa8793e8cdcaf4ba4ffc494df32d496154544.exe> > Try this latest version of the tool. Download and install directly from the > link.> > > >From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> >Reply-To: The Hardware List > >To: "The Hardware List" > >Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:00:37 -0400> >> >Well, went to the site listed. It verified that my Xp was indeed valid. > >(Which I already knew). But after a reboot, Windows Update still shows it > >as a failed install. So, I guess, I will have to wait and see if it starts > >blocking me from some updates or patches. So far its not nagging me about > >it, but I bet it will eventually.> >> >Thanks, Harvey> >> >> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > >Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> Date: > >Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:39:49 -0400> > Go to www.microsoft.com/genuine and it > >will automatically install the tool > or at least verify the install and > >you wont get nagged again.> > > >From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > > >Reply-To: The Hardware List > >To: "The > >Hardware List" > >Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS > >releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 > >12:42:29 -0400> >> >I have been reading the List about the WGA. When I > >booted up this AM, got > >the notification of 9 updates. One wsa the WGA > >"tool". Now the intersting > >part, the WGA keeps failing on install. I > >have purposely tried 3 times to > >install and it keeps failing. While I am > >glad it's not installed (so I > >won't have to go to the trouble of > >uninstalling it), I am wondering what is > >keeping if from installing. > >Running XP Home, with Zone Alarm Pro.It makes > >it even more interesting > >that MS is so keen on having it installed, but > >something (good or bad) > >is keeping it from installing. I clicked on MS help > >about it (the X next > >to the install failure) but nothing comes up.> >> >Just wondering, any > >ideas?> >> >Harvey> >> >> >> > > Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:08:18 -0500> > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > >hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: > >[H] MS releases 8 new critical > >updates for XP SP2> > Yeah, I'd like some > >info on this also if I should > >happen to encounter > it. I requested to > >be emailed off list but then about > >50 other people > did also... Could > >someone back channel this solution to > >me? Thanks.>> > > >_> > > >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!> > > >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/> >> >_> >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!> >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/> > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2

[Harvey Best]

Well, went to the site listed. It verified that my Xp was indeed valid. (Which I already knew). But after a reboot, Windows Update still shows it as a failed install. So, I guess, I will have to wait and see if it starts blocking me from some updates or patches. So far its not nagging me about it, but I bet it will eventually.
 
Thanks, Harvey


> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:39:49 -0400> > Go to www.microsoft.com/genuine and it will automatically install the tool > or at least verify the install and you wont get nagged again.> > > >From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> >Reply-To: The Hardware List > >To: "The Hardware List" > >Subject: RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:42:29 -0400> >> >I have been reading the List about the WGA. When I booted up this AM, got > >the notification of 9 updates. One wsa the WGA "tool". Now the intersting > >part, the WGA keeps failing on install. I have purposely tried 3 times to > >install and it keeps failing. While I am glad it's not installed (so I > >won't have to go to the trouble of uninstalling it), I am wondering what is > >keeping if from installing. Running XP Home, with Zone Alarm Pro.It makes > >it even more interesting that MS is so keen on having it installed, but > >something (good or bad) is keeping it from installing. I clicked on MS help > >about it (the X next to the install failure) but nothing comes up.> >> >Just wondering, any ideas?> >> >Harvey> >> >> >> > > Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:08:18 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > >hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical > >updates for XP SP2> > Yeah, I'd like some info on this also if I should > >happen to encounter > it. I requested to be emailed off list but then about > >50 other people > did also... Could someone back channel this solution to > >me? Thanks.>> >_> >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!> >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/> > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2

[Harvey Best]

I have been reading the List about the WGA. When I booted up this AM, got the notification of 9 updates. One wsa the WGA "tool". Now the intersting part, the WGA keeps failing on install. I have purposely tried 3 times to install and it keeps failing. While I am glad it's not installed (so I won't have to go to the trouble of uninstalling it), I am wondering what is keeping if from installing. Running XP Home, with Zone Alarm Pro.It makes it even more interesting that MS is so keen on having it installed, but something (good or bad) is keeping it from installing. I clicked on MS help about it (the X next to the install failure) but nothing comes up.
 
Just wondering, any ideas?
 
Harvey



> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:08:18 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2> > Yeah, I'd like some info on this also if I should happen to encounter > it. I requested to be emailed off list but then about 50 other people > did also... Could someone back channel this solution to me? Thanks.>Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

RE: Re: AMD X2 price cuts - WAS: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed

[Harvey Best]

>Either way, these recent events show us that when left to themselves, both >AMD and Intel are more than willing to bend us over. My only argument is >that I expected better from AMD, given the consumer segment that helped them >get where they are now. >GregExactly!, From all the "old days" when people made fun of you for using AMD. The groups of users, expert or novice, who used the chips because we could see there was a great product there.
 
Companies, for the most part, have no memory of where they came from or how they got where they are, just as most people don't. It's a shame, but its life.Harvey



> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: AMD X2 price cuts - WAS: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:13:34 -0500> > Well, I guess I consider the enthusiast segment as both those that buy the > most pricey stuff (FX*, XE) as well as those that buy cheaper chips and then Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

RE: Re: [H] Windows Validation tool

[Harvey Best]

That's funny. I have had both experiences. The good and bad. (Waiting on the Ugly) When my daughters chip went bad, I sent it back to AMD under warranty. She couldn't wait for her system back, so I bought a new chip and did a wipe of the hdd and a clean install of XP Home. Here is where it gets messy, and as far as I can tell was doing nothing illegal. I had a Win XP Home store bought disk, cd, coa etc. I had used it on my home system, until after a hdd crash. When I rebuilt and upgraded that system purchased XP Pro, same as before pretty box, cd, coa receipt and everything. 
 
So, after rebuilding my system, I now had a XP Home not being used. When I rebuilt her's I used the XP Home I had. So, I had to call MS and go through a personal interview with a man whose accent was so thick I could not understand him. I explained over and over what I was doing. "It had been on one system, now was not, and was going on a different system, not operating at the same time etc.) Finally I asked to speak to a supervisor, and he gave me the number. I already dread the day I have to do that again.
 
Helped a friend on a reinstall one time. Called in, got the automated one, answered the questions and all was as slick as grease. So, as I said, I've gotten both worlds of it. Luck of the draw? Karma? Who knows!
 
Harvey



> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:03:11 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] Windows Validation tool> CC: > > LOL Chuck, you missed the point of the thread!> > We are talking about the WGA software phoning home on a regular interval > which has nothing to do with initial activation phone call or > performance. Seems the eventual point of this tool, among other uses > solely beneficial to M$, is so M$ can disable systems with pir8 keys.> > I've also found more than few sites discussing the info about how to > remove or disable WGA v1, that I don't have it thank god, and that there > will be a v2 to defeat the current work arounds.> > FWIW, I've done the 54 digit thing once and it was to an automated > system that gave me no issues, I was pleasantly surprised.> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> > > > - Original Message - From: "Brian Weeden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> >> Me too.  I hate phoning home.> >>> > > > If you hate phoning home, do not try to format the hard drive of a name > > brand computer and do a clean install of Windows XP using an OEM CD. You > > will be denied activation and have to personally call Microsoft. You > > will have to enter that 54 digit code and answer some questions. You > > will be asked if this is the first time Windows is being installed on > > the computer, the Product Key and on how many other computers this issue > > of Windows has been installed on. You will be asked the make and model > > number of the computer and where it was purchased. Microsoft sometimes > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

[H] OT Windows Vista - SCSI HDD Help

[Harvey Best]

Ditto on the great link about Vista. I was just talking to a friend about it. And we figured we would obey the old rule someone made up about MS Windows. Skip every other version. I want to say that I probably read the on this List years ago. 
 
On another topic, and body here a SCSI HDD expert? When i re installed this hdd I am getting asked if I want to repair errors. So, I let it go, but I have to hit a key for each error.  Its a Cheeta 18XL. Does anyone have an idea how many hours/days I am going to keep hitting that key? There is not life or death data, pics, email, etc. But there are a few things I would like to get off of it.
 
I debated getting a HDD recovery program, but the best rated one I can find is about 80 bucks. 
 
With the collar bone being broken and not able to work, 80 dollars is just not feasible.
 
Any ideas/suggestions? System is running XP Pro, system boots off a Raptor SATA HDD. Have SCSI CD-R burner, SCSI CD-Rom, and a DVD-Burner.
 
System runs great, its just that HDD. 
 
The errors are happening at startup, SCSI level. When system boots, it does not see that drive.
 
Again, any help/suggestions apprciated.
 
HarveyExpress yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger

RE: Re: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead ofupgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

Thanks peoples, it is upgraded and running!
 
Harvey    hbest



> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead ofupgrade cd> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 21:17:09 +> > Weird that has never failed for me> > http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/search/B/> > They seem to have accomplished it also> > Do you have multiple installs on this drive?> > Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless> > -Original Message-> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:01 > To:"Alt Cpu" > Subject: RE: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of> upgrade cd> > Ok, deleted, tried the install and it still detects Windows and will not let me "upgrade". So, I shut down, rebooted and Windows won't come up as Win.com is missing. Do I need to boot with a floppy so that I can access the cd to do the install? > >  > >  > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:31:10 +> > > > Dead on do that and it will run like its a regular install but upgrade the existing installation> > > > CW> > Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless> > > > -Original Message-> > From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:25:36 > > To:"The Hardware List" > > Subject: RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > > > Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?> >  > >  > >  > > Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help! > >  > >  > >  > > Harvey> > > > > >  > > > >  > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > > Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > > > > > IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks > > > for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software & > > > drivers.> > > > > > Harry McGregor wrote:> > > > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > > > > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > > > > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > > > > > > >Harry> > > > > > > > Harvey Best wrote:> > > >>> > > >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > > > >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > > > >> instead of a full install package?*> > > >>> > > >>  > > > >>> > > >> *How to do it : *> > > >>> > > >> *Windows ME/98/95*> > > >>> > > >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > > > >> the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > > > >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > > > >> restart the computer and install windows.> > > >>> > > >> *Windows XP*> > > >>> > > >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > > > >> installed without formatting the drive> > > > > > > > > > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More. > > > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More. > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.

RE: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

I was surprised to find that a system this old would let me use a bootable cd-rom, but it did and I am now installing. It wanted to install to c:\windows.000 but I didn't let it do that, I just changed it to c:\windows. If that was wrong, then I guess it was a sign that I just needed to go ahead and wipe the hdd and do a clean install of 98.
 
I'll let ya'll know how it goes.
 
Thanks again,
 
Harvey


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: hardware@hardwaregroup.comSubject: RE: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cdDate: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:01 -0400


Ok, deleted, tried the install and it still detects Windows and will not let me "upgrade". So, I shut down, rebooted and Windows won't come up as Win.com is missing. Do I need to boot with a floppy so that I can access the cd to do the install? 

> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:31:10 +> > Dead on do that and it will run like its a regular install but upgrade the existing installation> > CW> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless> > -Original Message-> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:25:36 > To:"The Hardware List" > Subject: RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?>  >  >  > Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help! >  >  >  > Harvey> > >  > >  > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > > > IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks > > for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software & > > drivers.> > > > Harry McGregor wrote:> > > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > > > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > > > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > > > > >Harry> > > > > > Harvey Best wrote:> > >>> > >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > > >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > > >> instead of a full install package?*> > >>> > >>  > > >>> > >> *How to do it : *> > >>> > >> *Windows ME/98/95*> > >>> > >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > > >> the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > > >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > > >> restart the computer and install windows.> > >>> > >> *Windows XP*> > >>> > >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > > >> installed without formatting the drive> > > > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More. > 

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RE: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

Ok, deleted, tried the install and it still detects Windows and will not let me "upgrade". So, I shut down, rebooted and Windows won't come up as Win.com is missing. Do I need to boot with a floppy so that I can access the cd to do the install? 

> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:31:10 +> > Dead on do that and it will run like its a regular install but upgrade the existing installation> > CW> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless> > -Original Message-> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:25:36 > To:"The Hardware List" > Subject: RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?>  >  >  > Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help! >  >  >  > Harvey> > >  > >  > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > > > IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks > > for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software & > > drivers.> > > > Harry McGregor wrote:> > > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > > > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > > > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > > > > >Harry> > > > > > Harvey Best wrote:> > >>> > >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > > >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > > >> instead of a full install package?*> > >>> > >>  > > >>> > >> *How to do it : *> > >>> > >> *Windows ME/98/95*> > >>> > >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > > >> the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > > >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > > >> restart the computer and install windows.> > >>> > >> *Windows XP*> > >>> > >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > > >> installed without formatting the drive> > > > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More. > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.

RE: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

Thanks again everybody! 

> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 20:31:10 +> > Dead on do that and it will run like its a regular install but upgrade the existing installation> > CW> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless> > -----Original Message-> From: "Harvey Best" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:25:36 > To:"The Hardware List" > Subject: RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?>  >  >  > Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help! >  >  >  > Harvey> > >  > >  > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > > > IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks > > for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software & > > drivers.> > > > Harry McGregor wrote:> > > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > > > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > > > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > > > > >Harry> > > > > > Harvey Best wrote:> > >>> > >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > > >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > > >> instead of a full install package?*> > >>> > >>  > > >>> > >> *How to do it : *> > >>> > >> *Windows ME/98/95*> > >>> > >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > > >> the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > > >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > > >> restart the computer and install windows.> > >>> > >> *Windows XP*> > >>> > >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > > >> installed without formatting the drive> > > > > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More. > Enter the Windows Live Mail beta sweepstakes Upgrade today

RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

Ok, let me confirm: delete C:\windows\win.com file, then put in the OEM cd of 98 and go?
 
Want to make sure I am understanding the info. I really do appreciate all of this help! 
 
Harvey

> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:53:33 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > IIRC the trick was deleting the C:\windows\win.com file that OEM looks > for and then it will do an upgrade preserving the registry, software & > drivers.> > Harry McGregor wrote:> > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > > >Harry> > > > Harvey Best wrote:> >>> >> *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > >> keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > >> instead of a full install package?*> >>> >>  > >>> >> *How to do it : *> >>> >> *Windows ME/98/95*> >>> >> You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > >> the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > >> will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > >> restart the computer and install windows.> >>> >> *Windows XP*> >>> >> You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > >> installed without formatting the drive> Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.

RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

Thanks. Would it be possible to do a "parallel" install and then I could pull the drivers that 98 needed, and then wipe the old 95 directory? 
 
Harvey



> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 12:41:38 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd> > That will nuke the registry, and will NOT be an upgrade, but a > reinstall, and most programs installed will not run without > reinstalling, and the drivers will not be kept.> > Harry> > Harvey Best wrote:> >> > *I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows > > keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package > > instead of a full install package?*> >> >  > >> > *How to do it : *> >> > *Windows ME/98/95*> >> > You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type > > the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It > > will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just > > restart the computer and install windows.> >> > *Windows XP*> >> > You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally > > installed without formatting the drive> >> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:11:52 -0400> > Subject: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of> > upgrade cd> >> > I know, you are already scratching your head wondering if I am> > insane. Am doing a little job for a friend of mine. He has an old> > Packard Bell (I know, I know), an Intel (ditto, ditto) 233, and> > only 24 megs of ram. He has a body shop. To mix the paints he> > needs for all the different makes, models, colors, etc. his paint> > supplier gave him a cd that prints out the formula he needs to> > mix. The program on the cd needs to run on at least Win 98, or up> > OS. I have 7 cd's of W98. All legal, all with their COA's etc. The> > problem, they are all OEM/full versions, I have no upgrade cd.> >> >  > >> > I know I could wipe the system and just do a clean install, but> > with it being a P Bell, I am afraid of being able to find the> > drivers I will need to re-install. And, I'm lazy. :) All this> > system is going to do, is sit in a shop and spit out a numerical> > paint formula, I don't need any bells or whistles. Is there any> > way I can "trick" the Win 98 full version so that I do an upgrade> > from the Win 95 (also legal version) to 98?> >> >  > >> > I'm headed over to Google to do a little searching, but I know> > there is a tremendous amount of knowledge on this board, so I> > thought I would throw it out there.> >> >  > >> > Any and all help, suggestions, etc. appreciated.> >> >  > >> > Harvey> >> >  > >> > hbest> >> >> > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win a trip to> > Africa Upgrade today> > > >> >> > > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of > > a lifetime Learn More. > > <%20http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx>> Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.

RE: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

I found this (listed below). Would it get me to 98, or would Windows keep "seeing" the old Windows and tell me I need an upgrade package instead of a full install package?
 
How to do it : 
Windows ME/98/95
You boot up with a Windows ME/98/95 boot disk into MSDOS mode and type the following command from the A:\ prompt  "DELTREE C:\WINDOWS". It will take several minutes for this to work but once finished just restart the computer and install windows.
Windows XP
You install Windows in the same directory as it was originally installed without formatting the drive


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: hardware@hardwaregroup.comDate: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:11:52 -0400Subject: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd



I know, you are already scratching your head wondering if I am insane. Am doing a little job for a friend of mine. He has an old Packard Bell (I know, I know), an Intel (ditto, ditto) 233, and only 24 megs of ram. He has a body shop. To mix the paints he needs for all the different makes, models, colors, etc. his paint supplier gave him a cd that prints out the formula he needs to mix. The program on the cd needs to run on at least Win 98, or up OS. I have 7 cd's of W98. All legal, all with their COA's etc. The problem, they are all OEM/full versions, I have no upgrade cd. 
 
I know I could wipe the system and just do a clean install, but with it being a P Bell, I am afraid of being able to find the drivers I will need to re-install. And, I'm lazy. :) All this system is going to do, is sit in a shop and spit out a numerical paint formula, I don't need any bells or whistles. Is there any way I can "trick" the Win 98 full version so that I do an upgrade from the Win 95 (also legal version) to 98? 
 
I'm headed over to Google to do a little searching, but I know there is a tremendous amount of knowledge on this board, so I thought I would throw it out there.
 
Any and all help, suggestions, etc. appreciated.
 
Harvey
 
hbest

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[H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd

[Harvey Best]

I know, you are already scratching your head wondering if I am insane. Am doing a little job for a friend of mine. He has an old Packard Bell (I know, I know), an Intel (ditto, ditto) 233, and only 24 megs of ram. He has a body shop. To mix the paints he needs for all the different makes, models, colors, etc. his paint supplier gave him a cd that prints out the formula he needs to mix. The program on the cd needs to run on at least Win 98, or up OS. I have 7 cd's of W98. All legal, all with their COA's etc. The problem, they are all OEM/full versions, I have no upgrade cd. 
 
I know I could wipe the system and just do a clean install, but with it being a P Bell, I am afraid of being able to find the drivers I will need to re-install. And, I'm lazy. :) All this system is going to do, is sit in a shop and spit out a numerical paint formula, I don't need any bells or whistles. Is there any way I can "trick" the Win 98 full version so that I do an upgrade from the Win 95 (also legal version) to 98? 
 
I'm headed over to Google to do a little searching, but I know there is a tremendous amount of knowledge on this board, so I thought I would throw it out there.
 
Any and all help, suggestions, etc. appreciated.
 
Harvey
 
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RE: Re: [H] PC security class...

[Harvey Best]

I think if I am seeing your point right with your anology, the Wardriver would drive by your door. The "shady" person/wardriver would go in and get a drink. :) or "borrow" your network. hbest

> Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 05:48:41 -0300> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Re: [H] PC security class...> > At 10:58 PM 04/05/2006, Harvey Best wrote:> >True "Wardrivers" are not doing shady things. I Wardrive as I do a > >lot of traveling and it's interesting. Something to do. I fix my > >system so that it can't connect as I Wardrive, and thats what true > >"Wardrivers" do. Shady people will do shady things. They don't have > >to be Wardriving to be shady. I have a gun to hunt with, but that > >doesn't make me an armed driver as I> > I'm not if the problem is people doing shady things.  I don't lock my > front door, but I'd still be pretty pissed if you walked in without > invitation and got a drink of water or used my phone to make a local > call.  Yes, using an open network doesn't add to the owner's cost, > but if they haven't invited you to use it, then you have no business > being there.> > T > Enter the Windows Live Mail beta sweepstakes Upgrade today

RE: Re: [H] PC security class...

[Harvey Best]

This was the statement that kinda bothered me, "These days you have war drivers all over > doing shady things because WAP's & tools a common". If it had had a quantifier  of "some" Wardrivers doing shady things I don't think it would have bothered me.  In all honesty I wish I understod WAP, WEP, WPA-PSK, etc. all I know is on my wireless router I am using WPA-PSK with a 32 letter password that I let my son make up and then my wife and I wrote it down 3 times so we could get it right. :) If someone cracks it, they may be able to get my 32.00 bucks in the bank! I do know what you mean by unprotected networks though. At my wife Neurosurgeon (she was having back surgery) I turned on the computer and was amazed to see the Neuro office come up (they used their exact name) and there was not a bit of encryption. Anyone could have walked right in. It's amazing, especially with all the new HIPA privacy laws that went into effect last year or so. Take care.

> Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 01:02:26 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] PC security class...> > Uh huh, and "true hackers" are white hats.> > There is no true here, just a generic term used for an action/activity, > kinda like "working". =)> > Harvey Best wrote:> > True "Wardrivers" are not doing shady things. I Wardrive as I do a lot of traveling and it's interesting. Something to do. I fix my system so that it can't connect as I Wardrive, and thats what true "Wardrivers" do. Shady people will do shady things. They don't have to be Wardriving to be shady. I have a gun to hunt with, but that doesn't make me an armed driver as I have a tool that can be used rightly or wrongly. Just my two cents. Back to watching the world go by. Oh, by the way, one of the funniest SSID names I have ever seen was in the Northern Nech area of Virginia. It was "The Barn, thats right the Barn"! That's why I "Wardrive". Recloaking. Harvey  --  hbest> > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.

RE: Re: [H] PC security class...

[Harvey Best]

True "Wardrivers" are not doing shady things. I Wardrive as I do a lot of traveling and it's interesting. Something to do. I fix my system so that it can't connect as I Wardrive, and thats what true "Wardrivers" do. Shady people will do shady things. They don't have to be Wardriving to be shady. I have a gun to hunt with, but that doesn't make me an armed driver as I have a tool that can be used rightly or wrongly. Just my two cents. Back to watching the world go by. Oh, by the way, one of the funniest SSID names I have ever seen was in the Northern Nech area of Virginia. It was "The Barn, thats right the Barn"! That's why I "Wardrive". Recloaking. Harvey  --  hbest

> Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 14:45:14 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] PC security class...> > Hours? Not even.> > No WEP it takes seconds to read the traffic and extract a MAC. WEP takes > longer, but the needed packets can be coerced out of your WAP.> > Besides, there's more at stake there than access. What about having > someone capture the traffic and taking it home to decrypt to extract > your personal info & passwords? These days you have war drivers all over > doing shady things because WAP's & tools a common.> > While sitting waiting for my mom to come out of doctors office, I > scanned for an open WAP to check my email and actually found a lawyers > office in the same complex with an open WAP, no encryption, no MAC > lockdown and shares up with no password that led to client data. If not > for fear of being charged for theft of computing services, I would have > knocked on their door and offered my services for a fee. This is worse > case, but if had at least been WEP w/ MAC lockdown I would not have > simply stumbled across the shares. Of course in that environment it > should be WPA and the shares locked with 16+ character passwords, or not > on the WiFi at all.> > Winterlight wrote:> > At 01:52 AM 5/3/2006, you wrote:> >> At 12:15 PM 02/05/2006, joeuser wrote:>  7) Wireless network security.>  >>> *cough* Lock by MAC address. Don't expect security and why. Wired > >>> better for speed and security.> >>> >> Locking by MAC address is not secure.  It is possible to discover and > >> spoof MAC addresses - WPA with a very secure key is probably the only > >> security.> > > > yeah possible, but very, very unlikely. Few people have the skills to do > > something like that, and I doubt one of them are going to be sitting in > > range of your WAP, for hours on end attempting to do so. > > Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win a trip to Africa Upgrade today

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