Re: [H] Linksys routers
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 _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009
Re: [H] A/V Receivers
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 http://users.zoominternet.net/~wdjvmj/ _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with mail. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009
Re: [H] access point
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 hardware@hardwaregroup.com 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 _ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_access_112008 _ Get more done, have more fun, and stay more connected with Windows Mobile®. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119642556/direct/01/
Re: [H] access point
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 _ Get more done, have more fun, and stay more connected with Windows Mobile®. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119642556/direct/01/
Re: [H] PS3 or Xbox360
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? _ When your life is on the go—take your life with you. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/
[H] Windows 98 Se and USB Printer problem
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 hbest _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
Re: [H] weird email problem
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. _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/
[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 _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/
Re: [H] weird email problem
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 _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
Re: [H] weird email problem
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. _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
Re: [H] weird email problem
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 _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008
Re: [H] weird email problem
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 _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/
Re: [H] weird email problem
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 _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008= _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008
[H] OT Inclined planes
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 _ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger_072008
Re: [H] OT Inclined planes
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=enclient=firefox-arls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficialq=8+degree+%3D+%3F+inches+per+footbtnG=Search HTH Al _ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace
[H] automated back up software
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. _ The i’m Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld
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. _ The i'm Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld _ The i’m Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld
Re: [H] automated back up software
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. _ The i'm Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld _ The i'm Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld _ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace
Re: [H] Beep codes
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 _ The i’m Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld
Re: [H] Beep codes
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 _ The i'm Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld _ Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008
Re: [H] Beep codes
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 _ The i'm Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld _ Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008 _ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger_072008
[H] backup software
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 _ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback
[H] vista web mail question
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. Thanks, harvey _ Spell a grand slam in this game where word skill meets World Series. Get in the game. http://club.live.com/word_slugger.aspx?icid=word_slugger_wlhm_admod_april08
Re: [H] vista web mail question
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. _ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_realtime_042008
[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 _ More immediate than e-mail? Get instant access with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_instantaccess_042008
Re: [H] another recommendation
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 hardware@hardwaregroup.com 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 _ More immediate than e-mail? Get instant access with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_instantaccess_042008 _ Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_getintouch_042008
[H] probably a really dumb question
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 _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join
Re: [H] probably a really dumb question
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-Ncpc=SCH http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDA2600AI02BXcat=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 _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/
Re: [H] probably a really dumb question
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 _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your fix. http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx
Re: [H] MMORPGs
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... _ Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play Chicktionary! http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_wlhmtextlink1_dec
RE: an apology
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 _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007
RE: [H] wify printer ?
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. _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct
RE: [H] wify printer ?
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. -- Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_octPlay Now! -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- I owe, I owe, so off to work I go. _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us
RE: [H] wify printer ?
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. -- Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_octPlay Now! -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- I owe, I owe, so off to work I go. Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks Treats for You! Get 'em! _ Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL100626971033
RE: [H] HD questions
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 snip This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net _ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline
RE: [H] thinking broadband?
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. _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct
RE: [H] thinking broadband?
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. please see below 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 This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net _ Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL100626971033
RE: [H] thinking broadband?
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. please see below 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 This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net __ NOD32 2578 (20071008) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews
RE: [H] Linksys or Netgear USB wireless adapter?
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. _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there. http://newlivehotmail.com
RE: [H] Dead hdd--freezer!
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 Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there. http://newlivehotmail.com
RE: [H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem
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 _ Play free games, earn tickets, get cool prizes! Join Live Search Club. http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_wlmailtextlink
[H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem
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 _ Hotmail to go? Get your Hotmail, news, sports and much more! Check out the New MSN Mobile! http://mobile.msn.com
RE: [H] Toshiba Laptop and XP Home Boot Problem
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? _ Play free games, earn tickets, get cool prizes! Join Live Search Club. http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_wlmailtextlink
[H] Need advice on uninstalling IE
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
RE: [H] OT Time to rant about finance programs
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 _ Connect to the next generation of MSN Messenger http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-ussource=wlmailtagline
RE: [H] test
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 _ Personalize your Live.com homepage with the news, weather, and photos you care about. http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx?icid=T001MSN30A0701
[H] test
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[H] OT Networking question somewhat different
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 _ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help. http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improvelocale=en-USsource=wlmemailtaglinenov06
RE: [H] OT Networking question somewhat different
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 _ Get the Live.com Holiday Page for recipes, gift-giving ideas, and more. www.live.com/?addtemplate=holiday
RE: [H] OT Networking question somewhat different
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=wlmemailtaglinenov06See it! -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- You tell 'em Hunter, I'm a duck. _ Get into the holiday spirit, chat with Santa on Messenger. http://imagine-windowslive.com/minisites/santabot/default.aspx?locale=en-us
[H] Asus K8V SE Deluxe Max Chip
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 hbest _ Use Messenger to talk to your IM friends, even those on Yahoo! http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionId=7adb59de-a857-45ba-81cc-685ee3e858fe
RE: [H] Senior Safety Monitor
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 sp 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. _ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://www.windowsonecare.com/purchase/trial.aspx?sc_cid=wl_wlmail
[H] Secure tunnel software for Hotspots
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
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 hbestExpress yourself - download free Windows Live Messenger themes! Get it now!
RE: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable
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 At10:06PM6/26/2006,HarveyBesttyped: AsfarasIknow,WindowsLiveMailisanopenBETAtest.Abunchof Hotmailuserswereaskedtotryit.Ilookedatmyagreement,andI sawnothingaboutnotdiscussingaproblemanyotherplace.So,I believeitwasoktolistit.Ifnot,Iapologize. Ifit'sanopenbetathenyouhavenothingtoapologizefor.Ican keeptrackofallthebetasinthevirtualworldonlymentionedit incaseitwasn'tanopenbeta.Ineithercasegoodluckwithanbeta appthatyoumaytry. --+-- WayneD.Johnson Ashland,OH,USA44805 http://www.wavijo.com Express yourself instantly with Windows Live Messenger
[H] OT Very off topic but I need some help
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 Harvey Best hbestExpress yourself instantly with Windows Live Messenger
[H] Tape situation already taken care of by another great lsit member
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. HarveyWith MSN Spaces email straight to your blog. Upload jokes, photos and more. It's free! It's free!
RE: Re: [H] OT Weird email un killable
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, Ibelieve 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 At11:09PM6/25/2006,HarveyBesttyped: GotaListemailwiththetitleof,infoasfollows WayneJohnsonre:[H]re:Dellrestoredisks-WAS:DellsRemoteAssistance IfIclickonthisemailinANYway,myemailviewercrashes.Imean deaddown. Allithasisonelineofquotedmaterial,acommentthenawinky. IamusingWindowsLiveMailBeta Isthisapublicbetabecauseifitisn'tthenIdon'tbelieveyou're supposetobetalkingaboutitoutsidetheestablishedMSFTchannels. Isentasupportrequestandtheygavemethefollowinginfo: WeunderstandthatyouareunabletousetheWindowsLiveMail serviceproperly.Weapologizeforanyinconveniencethisiscausingyou. Inordertosolvethisissue,pleaseimplementthefollowingsteps. OptimizeMicrosoftInternetExplorerandthenresetitsdefaultsettings IwouldtryclearingoutIE'stemporaryfilesbeforegoingthruall thatbutwhatthey'retellingyoushouldworkifallelsefails.The TIF[temporaryinternetfiles]areat"[drive]:\Documentsand Settings\[username]\LocalSettings\TemporaryInternet Files\Content.IE5\"thereshallbeseveralweirdlynamedsubfolders ofthis.Deleteallthefilesineachofthesubfoldersof Content.IE5thenreboot.Ifthatdoesn'tfixitthenfollowthesteps MSFTpeoplegaveyoupartofwhichclearsouttheTIFfilesagainbut that'sokasitwon'tdoanyharm. MaybeWindowsLiveMailBetaistryingtorenderthewinkyasabmp thereusetobeabuginIEthatwouldn'tallowpeepstoviewbmps untiltheTIFwasclearedout.Isupposethebugcould'vecreptinto thisbetaaswell. GoodLuck. --+-- WayneD.Johnson Ashland,OH,USA44805 http://www.wavijo.com Express yourself instantly with Windows Live Messenger
[H] OT Weird email un killable
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
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 Trythislatestversionofthetool.Downloadandinstalldirectlyfromthe link. From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:TheHardwareListhardware@hardwaregroup.com To:"TheHardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]MSreleases8newcriticalupdatesforXPSP2 Date:Wed,14Jun200616:00:37-0400 Well,wenttothesitelisted.ItverifiedthatmyXpwasindeedvalid. (WhichIalreadyknew).Butafterareboot,WindowsUpdatestillshowsit asafailedinstall.So,Iguess,Iwillhavetowaitandseeifitstarts blockingmefromsomeupdatesorpatches.Sofaritsnotnaggingmeabout it,butIbetitwilleventually. Thanks,Harvey From:[EMAIL PROTECTED]To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]MSreleases8newcriticalupdatesforXPSP2Date: Wed,14Jun200615:39:49-0400Gotowww.microsoft.com/genuineandit willautomaticallyinstallthetooloratleastverifytheinstalland youwontgetnaggedagain.From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:TheHardwareListhardware@hardwaregroup.comTo:"The HardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.comSubject:RE:Re:[H]MS releases8newcriticalupdatesforXPSP2Date:Wed,14Jun2006 12:42:29-0400IhavebeenreadingtheListabouttheWGA.WhenI bootedupthisAM,gotthenotificationof9updates.OnewsatheWGA "tool".Nowtheinterstingpart,theWGAkeepsfailingoninstall.I havepurposelytried3timestoinstallanditkeepsfailing.WhileIam gladit'snotinstalled(soIwon'thavetogotothetroubleof uninstallingit),Iamwonderingwhatiskeepingiffrominstalling. RunningXPHome,withZoneAlarmPro.Itmakesitevenmoreinteresting thatMSissokeenonhavingitinstalled,butsomething(goodorbad) iskeepingitfrominstalling.IclickedonMShelpaboutit(theXnext totheinstallfailure)butnothingcomesup.Justwondering,any ideas?HarveyDate:Wed,14Jun200601:08:18-0500 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED]To:hardware@hardwaregroup.comSubject:Re: [H]MSreleases8newcriticalupdatesforXPSP2Yeah,I'dlikesome infoonthisalsoifIshouldhappentoencounterit.Irequestedto beemailedofflistbutthenabout50otherpeopledidalso...Could someonebackchannelthissolutiontome?Thanks. _ ExpressyourselfinstantlywithMSNMessenger!Downloadtodayit'sFREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _ ExpressyourselfinstantlywithMSNMessenger!Downloadtodayit'sFREE! 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
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'dlikesomeinfoonthisalsoifIshouldhappentoencounter it.Irequestedtobeemailedofflistbutthenabout50otherpeople didalso...Couldsomeonebackchannelthissolutiontome?Thanks.Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger
RE: Re: [H] MS releases 8 new critical updates for XP SP2
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 Gotowww.microsoft.com/genuineanditwillautomaticallyinstallthetool oratleastverifytheinstallandyouwontgetnaggedagain. From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:TheHardwareListhardware@hardwaregroup.com To:"TheHardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]MSreleases8newcriticalupdatesforXPSP2 Date:Wed,14Jun200612:42:29-0400 IhavebeenreadingtheListabouttheWGA.WhenIbootedupthisAM,got thenotificationof9updates.OnewsatheWGA"tool".Nowtheintersting part,theWGAkeepsfailingoninstall.Ihavepurposelytried3timesto installanditkeepsfailing.WhileIamgladit'snotinstalled(soI won'thavetogotothetroubleofuninstallingit),Iamwonderingwhatis keepingiffrominstalling.RunningXPHome,withZoneAlarmPro.Itmakes itevenmoreinterestingthatMSissokeenonhavingitinstalled,but something(goodorbad)iskeepingitfrominstalling.IclickedonMShelp aboutit(theXnexttotheinstallfailure)butnothingcomesup. Justwondering,anyideas? HarveyDate:Wed,14Jun200601:08:18-0500From:[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: hardware@hardwaregroup.comSubject:Re:[H]MSreleases8newcritical updatesforXPSP2Yeah,I'dlikesomeinfoonthisalsoifIshould happentoencounterit.Irequestedtobeemailedofflistbutthenabout 50otherpeopledidalso...Couldsomeonebackchannelthissolutionto me?Thanks. _ ExpressyourselfinstantlywithMSNMessenger!Downloadtodayit'sFREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger
RE: Re: AMD X2 price cuts - WAS: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
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,IguessIconsidertheenthusiastsegmentasboththosethatbuythe mostpriceystuff(FX*,XE)aswellasthosethatbuycheaperchipsandthenExpress yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger
RE: Re: [H] Windows Validation tool
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 boughta 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: LOLChuck,youmissedthepointofthethread! WearetalkingabouttheWGAsoftwarephoninghomeonaregularinterval whichhasnothingtodowithinitialactivationphonecallor performance.Seemstheeventualpointofthistool,amongotheruses solelybeneficialtoM$,issoM$candisablesystemswithpir8keys. I'vealsofoundmorethanfewsitesdiscussingtheinfoabouthowto removeordisableWGAv1,thatIdon'thaveitthankgod,andthatthere willbeav2todefeatthecurrentworkarounds. FWIW,I'vedonethe54digitthingonceanditwastoanautomated systemthatgavemenoissues,Iwaspleasantlysurprised. [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: -OriginalMessage-From:"BrianWeeden"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Metoo.Ihatephoninghome. Ifyouhatephoninghome,donottrytoformattheharddriveofaname brandcomputeranddoacleaninstallofWindowsXPusinganOEMCD.You willbedeniedactivationandhavetopersonallycallMicrosoft.You willhavetoenterthat54digitcodeandanswersomequestions.You willbeaskedifthisisthefirsttimeWindowsisbeinginstalledon thecomputer,theProductKeyandonhowmanyothercomputersthisissue ofWindowshasbeeninstalledon.Youwillbeaskedthemakeandmodel numberofthecomputerandwhereitwaspurchased.Microsoftsometimes snipExpress yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger
RE: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead of upgrade cd
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 Thatwillnuketheregistry,andwillNOTbeanupgrade,buta reinstall,andmostprogramsinstalledwillnotrunwithout reinstalling,andthedriverswillnotbekept. Harry HarveyBestwrote: *Ifoundthis(listedbelow).Woulditgetmeto98,orwouldWindows keep"seeing"theoldWindowsandtellmeIneedanupgradepackage insteadofafullinstallpackage?**Howtodoit:* *WindowsME/98/95* YoubootupwithaWindowsME/98/95bootdiskintoMSDOSmodeandtype thefollowingcommandfromtheA:\prompt"DELTREEC:\WINDOWS".It willtakeseveralminutesforthistoworkbutoncefinishedjust restartthecomputerandinstallwindows. *WindowsXP* YouinstallWindowsinthesamedirectoryasitwasoriginally installedwithoutformattingthedrive From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date:Tue,30May200615:11:52-0400 Subject:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadof upgradecd Iknow,youarealreadyscratchingyourheadwonderingifIam insane.Amdoingalittlejobforafriendofmine.Hehasanold PackardBell(Iknow,Iknow),anIntel(ditto,ditto)233,and only24megsofram.Hehasabodyshop.Tomixthepaintshe needsforallthedifferentmakes,models,colors,etc.hispaint suppliergavehimacdthatprintsouttheformulaheneedsto mix.TheprogramonthecdneedstorunonatleastWin98,orup OS.Ihave7cd'sofW98.Alllegal,allwiththeirCOA'setc.The problem,theyareallOEM/fullversions,Ihavenoupgradecd.IknowIcouldwipethesystemandjustdoacleaninstall,but withitbeingaPBell,Iamafraidofbeingabletofindthe driversIwillneedtore-install.And,I'mlazy.:)Allthis systemisgoingtodo,issitinashopandspitoutanumerical paintformula,Idon'tneedanybellsorwhistles.Isthereany wayIcan"trick"theWin98fullversionsothatIdoanupgrade fromtheWin95(alsolegalversion)to98?I'mheadedovertoGoogletodoalittlesearching,butIknow thereisatremendousamountofknowledgeonthisboard,soI thoughtIwouldthrowitoutthere.Anyandallhelp,suggestions,etc.appreciated.Harveyhbest JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwinatripto AfricaUpgradetoday http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwintheadventureof alifetimeLearnMore. %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: 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 IIRCthetrickwasdeletingtheC:\windows\win.comfilethatOEMlooks forandthenitwilldoanupgradepreservingtheregistry,software drivers. HarryMcGregorwrote: Thatwillnuketheregistry,andwillNOTbeanupgrade,buta reinstall,andmostprogramsinstalledwillnotrunwithout reinstalling,andthedriverswillnotbekept. Harry HarveyBestwrote: *Ifoundthis(listedbelow).Woulditgetmeto98,orwouldWindows keep"seeing"theoldWindowsandtellmeIneedanupgradepackage insteadofafullinstallpackage?**Howtodoit:* *WindowsME/98/95* YoubootupwithaWindowsME/98/95bootdiskintoMSDOSmodeandtype thefollowingcommandfromtheA:\prompt"DELTREEC:\WINDOWS".It willtakeseveralminutesforthistoworkbutoncefinishedjust restartthecomputerandinstallwindows. *WindowsXP* YouinstallWindowsinthesamedirectoryasitwasoriginally installedwithoutformattingthedrive 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
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 + Deadondothatanditwillrunlikeitsaregularinstallbutupgradetheexistinginstallation CW SentviaBlackBerryfromCingularWireless -OriginalMessage- From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Tue,30May200616:25:36 To:"TheHardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd Ok,letmeconfirm:deleteC:\windows\win.comfile,thenputintheOEMcdof98andgo?WanttomakesureIamunderstandingtheinfo.Ireallydoappreciateallofthishelp!Harvey Date:Tue,30May200615:53:33-0400 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd IIRCthetrickwasdeletingtheC:\windows\win.comfilethatOEMlooks forandthenitwilldoanupgradepreservingtheregistry,software drivers. HarryMcGregorwrote: Thatwillnuketheregistry,andwillNOTbeanupgrade,buta reinstall,andmostprogramsinstalledwillnotrunwithout reinstalling,andthedriverswillnotbekept. Harry HarveyBestwrote: *Ifoundthis(listedbelow).Woulditgetmeto98,orwouldWindows keep"seeing"theoldWindowsandtellmeIneedanupgradepackage insteadofafullinstallpackage?**Howtodoit:* *WindowsME/98/95* YoubootupwithaWindowsME/98/95bootdiskintoMSDOSmodeandtype thefollowingcommandfromtheA:\prompt"DELTREEC:\WINDOWS".It willtakeseveralminutesforthistoworkbutoncefinishedjust restartthecomputerandinstallwindows. *WindowsXP* YouinstallWindowsinthesamedirectoryasitwasoriginally installedwithoutformattingthedrive JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwintheadventureofalifetimeLearnMore. 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
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 + Deadondothatanditwillrunlikeitsaregularinstallbutupgradetheexistinginstallation CW SentviaBlackBerryfromCingularWireless -OriginalMessage- From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Tue,30May200616:25:36 To:"TheHardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd Ok,letmeconfirm:deleteC:\windows\win.comfile,thenputintheOEMcdof98andgo?WanttomakesureIamunderstandingtheinfo.Ireallydoappreciateallofthishelp!Harvey Date:Tue,30May200615:53:33-0400 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd IIRCthetrickwasdeletingtheC:\windows\win.comfilethatOEMlooks forandthenitwilldoanupgradepreservingtheregistry,software drivers. HarryMcGregorwrote: Thatwillnuketheregistry,andwillNOTbeanupgrade,buta reinstall,andmostprogramsinstalledwillnotrunwithout reinstalling,andthedriverswillnotbekept. Harry HarveyBestwrote: *Ifoundthis(listedbelow).Woulditgetmeto98,orwouldWindows keep"seeing"theoldWindowsandtellmeIneedanupgradepackage insteadofafullinstallpackage?**Howtodoit:* *WindowsME/98/95* YoubootupwithaWindowsME/98/95bootdiskintoMSDOSmodeandtype thefollowingcommandfromtheA:\prompt"DELTREEC:\WINDOWS".It willtakeseveralminutesforthistoworkbutoncefinishedjust restartthecomputerandinstallwindows. *WindowsXP* YouinstallWindowsinthesamedirectoryasitwasoriginally installedwithoutformattingthedrive JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwintheadventureofalifetimeLearnMore. Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.Upgrade for free to Windows Live Mail beta and you could win an African Safari Learn more
RE: Re: Re: Re: [H] OT Need to upgrade with full version instead ofupgrade cd
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 + Weirdthathasneverfailedforme http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/search/B/ Theyseemtohaveaccomplisheditalso Doyouhavemultipleinstallsonthisdrive? SentviaBlackBerryfromCingularWireless -OriginalMessage- From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Tue,30May200616:43:01 To:"AltCpu"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadof upgradecd Ok,deleted,triedtheinstallanditstilldetectsWindowsandwillnotletme"upgrade".So,Ishutdown,rebootedandWindowswon'tcomeupasWin.comismissing.DoIneedtobootwithafloppysothatIcanaccessthecdtodotheinstall? To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:Re:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Tue,30May200620:31:10+ Deadondothatanditwillrunlikeitsaregularinstallbutupgradetheexistinginstallation CW SentviaBlackBerryfromCingularWireless -OriginalMessage- From:"HarveyBest"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Tue,30May200616:25:36 To:"TheHardwareList"hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:RE:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd Ok,letmeconfirm:deleteC:\windows\win.comfile,thenputintheOEMcdof98andgo?WanttomakesureIamunderstandingtheinfo.Ireallydoappreciateallofthishelp!Harvey Date:Tue,30May200615:53:33-0400 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject:Re:[H]OTNeedtoupgradewithfullversioninsteadofupgradecd IIRCthetrickwasdeletingtheC:\windows\win.comfilethatOEMlooks forandthenitwilldoanupgradepreservingtheregistry,software drivers. HarryMcGregorwrote: Thatwillnuketheregistry,andwillNOTbeanupgrade,buta reinstall,andmostprogramsinstalledwillnotrunwithout reinstalling,andthedriverswillnotbekept. Harry HarveyBestwrote: *Ifoundthis(listedbelow).Woulditgetmeto98,orwouldWindows keep"seeing"theoldWindowsandtellmeIneedanupgradepackage insteadofafullinstallpackage?**Howtodoit:* *WindowsME/98/95* YoubootupwithaWindowsME/98/95bootdiskintoMSDOSmodeandtype thefollowingcommandfromtheA:\prompt"DELTREEC:\WINDOWS".It willtakeseveralminutesforthistoworkbutoncefinishedjust restartthecomputerandinstallwindows. *WindowsXP* YouinstallWindowsinthesamedirectoryasitwasoriginally installedwithoutformattingthedrive JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwintheadventureofalifetimeLearnMore. JointhenextgenerationofHotmailandyoucouldwintheadventureofalifetimeLearnMore. Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime Learn More.
RE: Re: [H] PC security class...
This was the statement that kinda bothered me, "Thesedaysyouhavewardriversallover doingshadythingsbecauseWAP'stoolsacommon". If it had had a quantifier sp 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... Uhhuh,and"truehackers"arewhitehats. Thereisnotruehere,justagenerictermusedforanaction/activity, kindalike"working".=) HarveyBestwrote: True"Wardrivers"arenotdoingshadythings.IWardriveasIdoalotoftravelingandit'sinteresting.Somethingtodo.Ifixmysystemsothatitcan'tconnectasIWardrive,andthatswhattrue"Wardrivers"do.Shadypeoplewilldoshadythings.Theydon'thavetobeWardrivingtobeshady.Ihaveaguntohuntwith,butthatdoesn'tmakemeanarmeddriverasIhaveatoolthatcanbeusedrightlyorwrongly.Justmytwocents.Backtowatchingtheworldgoby.Oh,bytheway,oneofthefunniestSSIDnamesIhaveeverseenwasintheNorthernNechareaofVirginia.Itwas"TheBarn,thatsrighttheBarn"!That'swhyI"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...
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... At10:58PM04/05/2006,HarveyBestwrote: True"Wardrivers"arenotdoingshadythings.IWardriveasIdoa lotoftravelingandit'sinteresting.Somethingtodo.Ifixmy systemsothatitcan'tconnectasIWardrive,andthatswhattrue "Wardrivers"do.Shadypeoplewilldoshadythings.Theydon'thave tobeWardrivingtobeshady.Ihaveaguntohuntwith,butthat doesn'tmakemeanarmeddriverasI I'mnotiftheproblemispeopledoingshadythings.Idon'tlockmy frontdoor,butI'dstillbeprettypissedifyouwalkedinwithout invitationandgotadrinkofwaterorusedmyphonetomakealocal call.Yes,usinganopennetworkdoesn'taddtotheowner'scost, butiftheyhaven'tinvitedyoutouseit,thenyouhavenobusiness beingthere. T Enter the Windows Live Mail beta sweepstakes Upgrade today
RE: Re: [H] PC security class...
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?Noteven. NoWEPittakessecondstoreadthetrafficandextractaMAC.WEPtakes longer,buttheneededpacketscanbecoercedoutofyourWAP. Besides,there'smoreatstaketherethanaccess.Whatabouthaving someonecapturethetrafficandtakingithometodecrypttoextract yourpersonalinfopasswords?Thesedaysyouhavewardriversallover doingshadythingsbecauseWAP'stoolsacommon. Whilesittingwaitingformymomtocomeoutofdoctorsoffice,I scannedforanopenWAPtocheckmyemailandactuallyfoundalawyers officeinthesamecomplexwithanopenWAP,noencryption,noMAC lockdownandsharesupwithnopasswordthatledtoclientdata.Ifnot forfearofbeingchargedfortheftofcomputingservices,Iwouldhave knockedontheirdoorandofferedmyservicesforafee.Thisisworse case,butifhadatleastbeenWEPw/MAClockdownIwouldnothave simplystumbledacrosstheshares.Ofcourseinthatenvironmentit shouldbeWPAandtheshareslockedwith16+characterpasswords,ornot ontheWiFiatall. Winterlightwrote: At01:52AM5/3/2006,youwrote: At12:15PM02/05/2006,joeuserwrote: 7)Wirelessnetworksecurity. *cough*LockbyMACaddress.Don'texpectsecurityandwhy.Wired betterforspeedandsecurity. LockingbyMACaddressisnotsecure.Itispossibletodiscoverand spoofMACaddresses-WPAwithaverysecurekeyisprobablytheonly security. yeahpossible,butvery,veryunlikely.Fewpeoplehavetheskillstodo somethinglikethat,andIdoubtoneofthemaregoingtobesittingin rangeofyourWAP,forhoursonendattemptingtodoso. Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win a trip to Africa Upgrade today
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