Re: [H] 16GB Seagate External USB 3.2 drive

[Richard Quilhot]

16gb is very small these days. I would look for at least 1tb.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 5:17 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I am considering buying a 16GB Seagate External USB 3.2 drive for a backup
> everything drive. This wouldn't be for critical important data which I back
> up encrypted on a online google drive. But media takes up lots of bytes and
> I never want to have to get a bigger drive.
>
> How durable or Seagate drives these days...can I trust it with 16GB of
> data?
>
> 
>

Re: [H] Slow Network Transfers

[Richard Quilhot]

Look for other processes on the server that are taking up bandwidth, like a
backup running long or backing up off-site.
Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 5:28 PM Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> So this is an internal link?  What is the link speed?  When you check
> taskmgr, what is your network utilization?
>
> It sounds to me like an overloaded link or a switch issue.
>
> Never heard of slow transfers due to low disk space.
>
> T
>
>
> On 05-Nov.-2021 5:13 p.m., Steve Tomporowski wrote:
> > Ok, I need some advice from people I trust.  The company I work for
> > had transitioned from in-house IT to Bell Technologies, so we
> > obviously swimming in 'tickets'.  We have a main data drive on the
> > network, the 'K' drive and I've had a ticket in for about 8 months now
> > on slow transfers.  The symptoms are this:  When transferring a number
> > of files from a laptop/desktop, there will be data transfer for about
> > 1 to 2 seconds, then 20 to 30 seconds of nothing.  Rinse and repeat.
> > I've also noticed that if you transfer a single file, most of the time
> > it will transfer 99%, then you have 20 to 30 seconds of waiting until
> > it finishes.
> >
> > Now to the question.  I've just been told that slow transfers happen
> > when there is low disk space.  Obviously we have a lot of users
> > accessing the network drive but the slow phenomenon wasn't present
> > some time ago and has been persisting for a couple of years now.  Is
> > this third-party IT organization correct or blowing smoke.  I have
> > been lied to before by them.
> >
> > Thanks...Steve
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] What interferes with hearing aids and how do you track them down?

[Richard Quilhot]

Is there a smart TV near by?
Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 6:22 PM didymus7  wrote:

> The contractor that lives with us (best way to do things!) has hearing
> aids that connect via bluetooth.  He periodically has problems with
> them.  He showed me once how the volume was going up and down by itself
> and at times, he has to reset them.  They work with his apple watch and
> Ipad.  As far as I know, the only place he has problems is in the house
> here.  Is there a good way to track down whatever is interfering with
> his hearing aids?
>
> The primary place where he has problems is the living room. Beneath that
> is my computer room, but I've turned off wireless and bluetooth on the
> two computers down here.  So there is nothing using wireless or
> bluetooth directly beneath the living room. I only have a wireless
> printer running in the next room over and today I've shut off the 2.4
> ghz on my router, also in the next room.  Upstairs is another matter and
> I have to deal with my wife about that.
>
> I've tried bluetooth and wireless apps on the phone but that doesn't
> seem to give me any info.  So, any ideas?
>
> Thanks...Steve
>
>

Re: [H] fingerprint reader

[Richard Quilhot]

I sometimes place another finger along side my reader so I can use it as a
guide for a long straight swipe.

On Sep 1, 2016 4:01 PM, "Winterlight"  wrote:

> I have Thinkpad and it has a fingerprint reader. OS is latest version of
> Win10.  I can setup the fingerprints in Win 10 for logging in without any
> difficulty.  However, when I try to log in using the fingerprint reader it
> almost never works = 99 percent of the time I have to use my code. It can't
> be a hardware problem or it wouldn't set up so easily... right?
>
>  The obvious stuff I have tried .. like trying a different finger, doing
> careful swipes, removing, and reinstalling the fingerprint device.  Any
> ideas? Thanks
>
>

Re: [H] Android phone

[Richard Quilhot]

Not sure about the Moto, but my Samgung & LG: select call in history,
select menu setting 3 vertical dots top right corner, add to reject list.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I am forced to use a Android phone for my business phone Moto G 2 because
> of the app support. I don't have a problem with the hardware but I dislike
> the OS. Everything is a learning curve. My personal phone is a Windows 10
> phone which I love, and I have never had to look up anything. With this
> Android phone even something as simple as answering the phone was a
> learning curve hell, there are a dozen apps just to help you answer the
> phone, and a google search proved I wasn't alone in missing one call after
> another.
>
> So now I am trying to find a simple way to block spammers. Windows
> phone... select the number in history...select block and your done. However
> this POS Android phone I apparently have to add the number to the contacts
> before I am allowed to block it is there a simpler way to do this in
> Android.
>
>

Re: [H] Phone File transfer under Win10

[Richard Quilhot]

The only other thing that I can think of is to uninstall all of the USB
ports on you computer and reinstall them. Then let Windows redirect your
phone.

On Aug 14, 2016 5:56 PM, "Steve Tomporowski"  wrote:

Supposedly I have the pc suite installed, but all it does is check if my
system is updated.  Then I checked all the settings on the phone and can't
find anything about USB mode.  Thanks.  It looks like it's time for more
research


On 8/14/2016 3:14 PM, Richard Quilhot wrote:

> most phones have a USB mode setting changing between file storage and
> picture sharing.
> The other thing to try is the Motorola's pc suite.
>
> Rick Q
> quilh...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Steve Tomporowski 
> wrote:
>
> Locked or unlocked doesn't seem to matter.  I wonder if it's a driver
>> problem, but according to Motorola, I'm up to date.  Wasn't there some
>> setting about the type of USB device?
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/14/2016 1:54 PM, Richard Quilhot wrote:
>>
>> in the phone's screen unlocked?
>>>
>>> Rick Q
>>> quilh...@gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 11:26 AM,  wrote:
>>>
>>> Have you rebooted/restarted?
>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>>>>
>>>> "...now these points of data make a beautiful line..."
>>>>
>>>>  Original Message 
>>>>
>>>>> Subject: [H]  Phone File transfer under Win10
>>>>> From: Steve Tomporowski 
>>>>> Date: Sun, August 14, 2016 8:38 am
>>>>> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a Droid Turbo.  Under Win7, I would save my images to my main
>>>>> computer and then also move them to the external SD storage. Since I've
>>>>> upgraded to Win10, while I can save my images to my computer, I can no
>>>>> longer transfer them to external SD storage. File explorer says the
>>>>> phone is busy and it's never un-busy.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is anyone familiar with this kind of problem?
>>>>>
>>>>> ThanksSteve
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>

Re: [H] Phone File transfer under Win10

[Richard Quilhot]

most phones have a USB mode setting changing between file storage and
picture sharing.
The other thing to try is the Motorola's pc suite.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Steve Tomporowski 
wrote:

> Locked or unlocked doesn't seem to matter.  I wonder if it's a driver
> problem, but according to Motorola, I'm up to date.  Wasn't there some
> setting about the type of USB device?
>
>
>
> On 8/14/2016 1:54 PM, Richard Quilhot wrote:
>
>> in the phone's screen unlocked?
>>
>> Rick Q
>> quilh...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 11:26 AM,  wrote:
>>
>> Have you rebooted/restarted?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>>>
>>> "...now these points of data make a beautiful line..."
>>>
>>>  Original Message 
>>>> Subject: [H]  Phone File transfer under Win10
>>>> From: Steve Tomporowski 
>>>> Date: Sun, August 14, 2016 8:38 am
>>>> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a Droid Turbo.  Under Win7, I would save my images to my main
>>>> computer and then also move them to the external SD storage. Since I've
>>>> upgraded to Win10, while I can save my images to my computer, I can no
>>>> longer transfer them to external SD storage. File explorer says the
>>>> phone is busy and it's never un-busy.
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone familiar with this kind of problem?
>>>>
>>>> ThanksSteve
>>>>
>>>
>
>

Re: [H] Phone File transfer under Win10

[Richard Quilhot]

in the phone's screen unlocked?

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 11:26 AM,  wrote:

> Have you rebooted/restarted?
>
> Regards,
> joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>
> "...now these points of data make a beautiful line..."
>
> >  Original Message 
> > Subject: [H]  Phone File transfer under Win10
> > From: Steve Tomporowski 
> > Date: Sun, August 14, 2016 8:38 am
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> >
> >
> > I have a Droid Turbo.  Under Win7, I would save my images to my main
> > computer and then also move them to the external SD storage. Since I've
> > upgraded to Win10, while I can save my images to my computer, I can no
> > longer transfer them to external SD storage. File explorer says the
> > phone is busy and it's never un-busy.
> >
> > Is anyone familiar with this kind of problem?
> >
> > ThanksSteve
>

Re: [H] Hotspot that works with any Sim card

[Richard Quilhot]

Check out a Cradlepoint router

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Sun, Jan 31, 2016 at 3:39 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I am looking for a Hotspot... or maybe a USB stick that I can plug any
> phone sim into, plug it into a laptop and have it work when I am on the
> road. I would prefer the former but would settle for the latter.  Every
> Hotspot modem/device I find seems to be tied to a cell phone provider. I
> actually purchased a Netgear AT&T unite 781S from Ebay and have a ATT data
> sim for it. It works great but AT&T is expensive particularly for a large
> 8GB data account.
>
> At the first of the year I was offered a no contract $40 NetConnect sim
> with unlimited text - phone  and data from my long time internet phone
> provider NetTalk. So I signed up for one... it actually runs on the
> T-Mobile network. I still have my AT&T phone and I planned on using the new
> NetTalk account for a hot spot. Then I found out my Netgear AT&T unite 781S
> only works with a AT&T data sim and worse it cannot be unlocked.
>
> When I tried to buy one ...or anything retail I keep coming up with
> branded hotspot devices. I am really surprised that no manufacturer seems
> to make a retail device that will accept any sim with a data account to
> create a hotspot. Even the devices that are supposedly unlocked from Sierra
> warn that if you reset them they will lock.
>
> There are usb devices that you plug into a laptop and use it with a sim
> but I don't see any known manufactures. Does anybody have experience with
> these?
>
> I can, of course, use one of my phones as a hotspot but that is not an
> ideal solution as the phones get really hot when transmitting large amount
> of data and I would like to be able to leave the device in my truck and use
> it from there. Does anybody have any experience doing this .. if so I would
> be grateful for some advice on implementing something. Thanks.
>
>

Re: [H] Duncan

[Richard Quilhot]

Best wishes for you Duncan, get will soon.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM, James Edwards 
wrote:

> Yo everyone, pay attention! From his sister Bonny at addy4st...@yahoo.com
>
> To all,
>
> My brother, Duncan, (do not know how he's identified in your group other
> than the owner of this site) was admitted to the hospital on 11-11 after
> suffering multiple strokes. He was in ccu for 3 days, the hospital for 3
> and
> is now in re-hab. He is mobile, somewhat, and coherent, but memory, vision,
> and balance are impaired. Thought you would like to know. He's optimistic,
> accepting, and going with the flow. He's himself in conversation, just
> trapped in a not too responsive body.
>
> Bonny
>
> Bonny, please send me a good address to send well wishes. I will forward it
> to the list.
>
>
>
> Jim Edwards
>
>

Re: [H] -OT- If you don't mind helping me out

[Richard Quilhot]

Done

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com


On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 8:18 PM, Gary Jackson  wrote:

> Done !:-)
>
> Gary
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Thane Sherrington
> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 5:44 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] -OT- If you don't mind helping me out
>
> I apologize in advance for this OT post, but it's sort of an experiment,
> so here goes.
>
> Our 19 year old cat passed away in the Spring, and my wife is trying to
> get her picture on the Jones Cola bottle.
>
> My brother, who considers himself a bit of a Facebook guru with a massive
> following offered to get votes for her.  I figured I'd see hundreds of
> votes pour in, but I think she got about ten votes that way (she has 33 in
> total, and my wife already got between 15 and 25 just from friends she
> emailed directly).
>
> I'm wondering if a mailing list like this would have a bigger impact than
> Facebook, so if you have time, please drop a vote here:
>
> http://www.jonessoda.com/gallery/view.php?ID=1376609&offset=1
>
> If you are offended by this, please feel free to mock/flame me. :)
>
> T
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] OS on a thumb drive

[Richard Quilhot]

UBCD has a utility to created bootable USB drives, with the option to mount
& boot user added iso's

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Steve Tomporowski 
wrote:

> If it's the same as my Asus EeePC, then that max it can support is 2gig,
> and that's due to the processor. And, yes, I did try to put more in there,
> but the hardware ignores anything over 2 gig.  I originally thought it was
> Windows 7 Starter (which also has a 2 gig limitation).  The Atom processor
> is the limitation.  Check on Intel's site.
>
> Steve
>
>
> On 8/7/2014 9:22 AM, FORC5 wrote:
>
>> My netbook needs a fresh install or a repair but has no ROM.
>>
>> any one know of a program that will copy a bootable image to a thumb
>> drive ?
>> actually trying to figure out how much memory this thing will support so
>> I can put w7 in it. Has 1g and while MS says that is enough, (cough)
>> Asus Eee, can not find specs yet at Asus.
>>
>> thanks
>> fp
>>
>> Date:  Thursday, August 7th, 2014
>>
>> ***Caution Tagline Below***
>> **Tallyho**
>> ***
>>That that is is not that that is not.
>> ***
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

Re: [H] Missing Icon

[Richard Quilhot]

Try right clicking the taskbar then looking at the properties.
On Apr 28, 2014 6:36 PM, "DSinc"  wrote:

> Yes, I still run XPpro.Sorry.
> Is there some way to recreate my 'My Computer' icon?
> Thanks,
> Duncan
>
>

Re: [H] Car Battery with UPS

[Richard Quilhot]

If your UPS voltage matches, it will work.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 9:34 PM, Winterlight wrote:

> Anybody here ever hook up a car battery to a UPS?
>
>

Re: [H] What the heck is up with Jim?

[Richard Quilhot]

Your messages have been sent out.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com



On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Jeff Lane  wrote:

> Hey Jim, or anybody else. Is anyone out there? I have sent two messages
> today and the copies have not come back to me.
>
> You're six is clear, just put your nose on the horizon and enjoy the
> sunset.
>
>
>Jeff
>
>
>
> Thanks Jeff.
>
> Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE exclusively from Sprint
>
>
>
> Nice bike, Jim, also, looks like you've got all the power you need, for
> anything :)  I think others of us in this group have been exposed to
> similar situations and can totally relate to you. I have, for one. Another
> old pilot buddy, while I was going through it said "your six is clear, just
> turn your nose to the horizon and enjoy the sunrise".
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> It's a mind, body and soul project. Not trying to become a hippy but happy
> and healthy. And I'm doing it.
>
> So how you guys doing?
> Jim
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Router cable?

[Richard Quilhot]

It is the minimum you would need.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com




On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Sam Franc  wrote:

>  Is cat5e the right cable to connect my router to my computer?
> Sam
>

Re: [H] Building a file server?

[Richard Quilhot]

RAID would be recommended, if you will be storing critical data and need
faster I/O responses.
The backup included with Win Server will be the bare basics, I would go with
a more robust product like Backup Exec.

The bigger question is what do you want it to do?

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com




On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:

>  So, no one here builds their on file servers?  Or, are people just using
> NAS devices?
>
> On 9/14/2010 8:00 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
>
>>  I've got an extra PC here with a Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3GHz with 2GB ram in
>> a NZXT case. It's got a rather low end mobo but it does have 1Gbit
>> networking.
>>
>> I'm thinking of turning this into a file server rather than buying a NAS.
>>  I'm thinking of Windows Server 2008 since I mainly have Windows 7 running
>> here.
>>
>> Other than backups, what else can I get such a system to do?  Does Windows
>> Server include all of the necessary software or would I have to buy
>> something else for streaming, etc.  I assume it has a network backup tool.
>>  Would some kind of raid configuration be wise for this?  Pros & Cons?
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3140 - Release Date: 09/17/10
>> 02:34:00
>>
>>

Re: [H] dual monitor laptop

[Richard Quilhot]

I've run dual monitors on Dell 600 series, the LCD + External CRT by using
a docking  station.
Vista & Win7 have addition native support to detect and use dual monitors.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com




On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:40 AM, Winterlight wrote:

>
> dual monitor support is built into every version of Windows since 98se but
> the hardware is the issue. I am not aware of any laptop that will allow two
> separate monitors to work independently of each other, but I am wondering if
> anybody else knows of one, or is it only high end gaming laptops with hot
> video cards in them that will do this or not.
>
>  It is all down to the video card with a laptop because, unlike a desktop,
> you can't add another one.
>
>
> At 09:16 PM 8/31/2010, you wrote:
>
>> I believe dual monitor support in built into win7.
>> all you have to do is plug it in & go to display properties to enablke.
>>
>> Rick Q
>> quilh...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Winterlight > >wrote:
>>
>> > Just about any laptop will allow you to clone it's monitor to an
>> external
>> > monitor but will any of them allow you to run dual seperate monitor in
>> > windows 7? Or is the only solution the Maxtox DualHead2Go external
>> > interface?
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>

Re: [H] dual monitor laptop

[Richard Quilhot]

I believe dual monitor support in built into win7.
all you have to do is plug it in & go to display properties to enablke.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com




On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:11 AM, Winterlight wrote:

> Just about any laptop will allow you to clone it's monitor to an external
> monitor but will any of them allow you to run dual seperate monitor in
> windows 7? Or is the only solution the Maxtox DualHead2Go external
> interface?
>
>

Re: [H] multiple NICs

[Richard Quilhot]

If you have the right swicth, you can "team" the multiple nics into one
virtual nic with an aggregate speed.

Rick Q
quilh...@gmail.com




On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 3:15 AM, Winterlight wrote:

> All my 3 desktop motherboards, both old and new, are high end and all came
> with multiple Gb NICs. I am not sure why, and have often wondered if there
> was any use for this other then maybe in a large office with multiple
> networks, or if you wanted to use your PC as gateway  to share a broadband
> connection. Anybody using their multiple NICs for anything useful? Maybe
> some performance trick I am unaware of?
>
>

Re: [H] Program Promotion?

[Richard Quilhot]

You can deselect the file type that WinAmp will play.
Options->Preferrances->File Types
uncheck those you don't want WinAmp to play.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com




On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM, DSinc  wrote:

> Recently I let my BIL con me into loading WinAmp V5.572.
> It was required (?) to get to his 'favorite' music stop, Echoes.gr. (also
> via ShoutCast?).
>
> Anyway. Somehow WinAmp seems to have taken over all things audio and video.
> Sort of nice; I can kill my kludge CD Player from W2K
> BUT..
> Is there any way to throttle WinAmp back to "Just here if/when needed"???
>
> Trying to launch WMP from the NASA web site gets me a big black window!
>
> I have crawled through both WinAmp and WMP and can NOT find anything like
> the "Browser" Preference Switch..
>
> Atlantis is UP and I'd like to watch again in full screen...
> Best,
> Duncan
>

Re: [H] oversized DVD

[Richard Quilhot]

Why not burn on a dual layer dvd without compression?

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com




On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM, maccrawj  wrote:

> I use these apps depending on the method needed to reducing space:
>
> 1. DvdShrink- great for simply encoding into smaller size, removing
> unneeded audio/subtitles, and minor savings from still images.
>
> 2. VobBlanker- Best bet for totally removing ADs and other space wasting
> junk.
>
>
> On 3/28/2010 8:34 PM, Winterlight wrote:
>
>> I have a BBC series that, over a period of many years, I bought the DVDs
>> for . Now I am backing them up by ripping them to iso files with DVD
>> decryptor. Each DVD holds three to four episodes. The iso files are all
>> between 5.7 - 7.7 GB in size. Is there an app that makes it easy to
>> reduce the ISO and then burn to a DVD all at one go. thanks
>>
>>
>>

Re: [H] Killed an Old Machine!

[Richard Quilhot]

The key part is the reference to the drive, once you have that you can
recreate from another copy of boot.ini.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com




On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 8:21 PM, DSinc  wrote:

> THX AL,
> Good reminder. LOL!
> Believe I still now owe a past set of funeral pix (1st CUBX).
> My bad. This one will be recorded. It is Spring. I can now play with fire
> again, I think!
> Just not certain I need to move to funerary duties yet...pending.
> Duncan
>
>
>
> On 03/17/2010 19:35, Al Anger wrote:
>
>>
>> DSinc wrote:
>>
>> Opinions welcome.
>>> Viking Funeral is in the plan...
>>>
>>
>> Pics are required.  :-D
>>
>> regards,
>> al
>>
>>

Re: [H] Power Issues

[Richard Quilhot]

1. Test the ups by unpluging it. If the computer shuts down, the ups is bad.
2. If ups had USB cable running to the PC, you might have auto shut
down enabled.


On 2/14/10, Hunter, Gary  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a color laser printer (Brother HL-4040CDN) and an APC BACK_UPS ES 350
> plugged into the same power outlet. A PC is hung off of the UPS along with
> some speakers, a harddrive and two switches. The PC is nothing special and
> has 450w PSU in it (can't remember the make but can look it up if it's
> important).
>
> So the problem is when the printer comes out of sleep mode it temporarily
> draws a lot more current and this causes the PC to shut down. I am assuming
> I have a problem with the UPS maybe a bad battery, but the UPS is not
> beeping or indicating it is bad in anyway. Am I correct in thinking the UPS
> is bad, or could it be a combination of a bad power outlet and a bad UPS? I
> am thinking when there is the increased current draw it delivers all the
> power to the top socket and the bottom doesn't get any.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary Hunter
> Enterpise Architect
> Travelport GDS
> T: (+1) 303 - 397 - 5035
> M:(+1) 720 - 231 - 0965
> E: gary.hun...@travelport.com
> SITA: HDQOK1G
> Travelport Product Development Center
> 6901 S Havana St
> Centennial, CO  80112
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>

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Re: [H] Weird PC problem. - update

[Richard Quilhot]

Uninstall the video driver while safe mode. Reboot, reinstall with
fresh copy of video driver.

On 1/17/10, Bobby Heid  wrote:
> Me again.  I just got the system from the woman tonight.  One thing, it was
> DUSTY!  After blowing out the system, I powered it up.  What happens is that
> when going in to non-safe mode, after the loading XP window, the screen
> blanks for about 10 seconds, then the signal to the monitor cuts off.  After
> another 10-15 seconds, the system reboots.
>
> It will boot into safe mode ok.  In safe mode, I modified it so that it will
> not reboot on a blue screen.  When I am in safe mode, I cannot view any
> events in the event viewer and the device manager shows nothing.  Any ideas?
>
> It does blue screen now with a message something like: "error seems to be
> caused by the following file: nv4_disp".  I am researching this error now.
> Seems to be sort of common.
>
> The stop code in case anyone is interested is:
> 0x00EA (0x870F8908, 0x86DCA108, 0xF7AD0CBC, 0x0001)
>
> I have yet to scan the drive, but that is in the works.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bobby
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
> [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 5:59 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Weird PC problem.
>
> Thanks for the reply.  I will probably scan the system and check the video
> settings and drivers.
>
> I'll let everyone know what I found.
>
> Thanks,
> Bobby
>
> -Original Message-
> From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
> [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Joe User
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:09 AM
> To: Bobby Heid
> Subject: Re: [H] Weird PC problem.
>
> Hello Bobby,
>
> Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 9:06:41 PM, you wrote:
>
>> Anyway, when booting up and it is showing the XP loading screen, the
> screen
>> starts blinking on and off.  She says that it might stay off 2-3 seconds
> at
>> a go.  Even after logging in, when moving the mouse, it causes the screen
> to
>> blink off.  She says that it does not blink on and off when she goes into
>> safe mode.
>
>> So, could it be some sort of infection?  Maybe the PS or video card?  She
>> replaced the monitor and it still does the same thing.  Or maybe a driver
>> issue of some sort since it works in safe mode?
>
>
> I doubt that's an infection nor a result of a password bypass unless
> it wasn't obtained from a credible source.
>
> I would think this is a driver issue esp where everything is fine in
> safe mode. Have you tried having them reload the drivers for the video
> card? See if there are any gamma tweaks going on also. Report
> findings.
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>  joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>
> "...now these points of data make a beautiful line..."
>
>
>
>
>
>

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Re: [H] Need MAJOR help with fubar'ed WinXP install

[Richard Quilhot]

If it's just data files your after you can do a new install of xp.
Just make sure you pick the do not format option.
If you don't need the oridginal xp info you can overwrite the windows
directory, otherwise specify
a different location.  Once installed, copy your data off drive.

Next option is to boot from a live linux cd/dvd & transfer your data, then
do your fresh install.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Stephen 
Leacock
- "I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some
day
die, which is not so."

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 10:58 PM, Bino Gopal  wrote:

> Hey guys, so I think I majorly screwed up my WinXP install on my IBM T61
> laptop and am *hoping* (I think against all hope at this point) that I can
> at least recover the data on the HD, if not even fix the WinXP install.  So
> here's what happened:
>
>
>
> I had a normal working WinXP SP2 install on my laptop.  I have a USB key
> from work with Win7 Enterprise on it, and apparently it's a bootable,
> SELF-INSTALLING image of Win7 (the bootable, self-installing part will
> become key in a second).
>
>
>
> My plan was to grab all my data off of the laptop and back it up and then
> install Win7 on it.  The laptop is having issues where it loses internet
> access (which gets fixed on reboot) so w/o thinking about it, I rebooted it
> with the USB key still attached! *sigh*
>
>
>
> So of course the laptop boots up off the key (and I'm not paying attention
> right then) and Win7 starts the setup process (no prompts too; it just
> goes!!), and it's about 30 secs or so, and it gets to a point where it
> opens
> a cmd window and starts showing percentages and it gets to 1% and then I
> close the cmd window by hitting the X in the top right corner and that
> restarts my computer.
>
>
>
> It said it was doing some stuff before that and maybe I should've stopped
> it
> a little sooner but I was afraid I'd screw things up if I stopped it in the
> middle of redo'ing partitions or something, but once I saw the percentages
> I
> figured I'd better stop it sooner rather than later.
>
>
>
> In any case it rebooted and came up with "windload.exe is missing".  That's
> when I started troubleshooting.  So here's what I did:
>
>
>
> 1)  Put in my IBM rescue and recovery CD (which took a while to load; I
> don't think it was doing anything to my install, though it's possible, but
> seems unlikely) and looked at the options but decided nothing there would
> help me.
>
> 2)  So then I found and put in my WinXP CD and got to its blue screen,
> and started the recovery console.  I read some stuff so I did "fixboot" and
> restarted.
>
> 3)  Then I got the "ntldr is missing" message.  So reading some more I
> copied ntldr and ntdetect.com from the winXP CD to c:\ using the recovery
> console and restarted.
>
> 4)  THEN I got the "hal.dll is missing or corrupt" error message this
> time!  Read even more and I tried to expand the file from the recovery
> console but got an error (which is weird)!  No idea why that happened and
> that's when I paused and decided to take stock and ask for help and not
> make
> things worse.
>
>
>
> At this point, I went back to the recovery console and looked at my HD and
> that's when I got the sinking feeling...  I don't see a lot of the dirs I
> expect in WinXP, and all the dirs have a date of 01/02/10, and there's no
> Doc Settings dir, but a Users dir, but my username isn't there and it looks
> like somehow Win7 wiped the disk and started the install in like 30 secs or
> something!!  How did it do that?!  I also noticed the dirs are there, but
> no
> files in any of the dirs, which looks like an aborted install of Win7.
>
>
>
> So at this point, is there any way to recover my data?  Do I need to send
> my
> HD to Tim or can I use a program to recover stuff (assuming it's not
> overwritten)?  I'm hoping that I can get the data but give it to me
> straight; if I'm screwed, then let me know so I can stop wasting my time
> trying to recover it, and just write the data off as lost and move on.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much for any help guys, and Happy New Year!!
>
>
>
>
> BINO
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Video conferencing

[Richard Quilhot]

Have not tried it, gmail chat or yahoo IM.

On 10/1/09, Winterlight  wrote:
> I have a new laptop that came with a built in camera. I want to try
> video conferenceing. I have a camera, the other party has a camera,
> so what software do I need to do this and is any good freeware?
>
>

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Re: [H] Installing XP from a USB stick

[Richard Quilhot]

Try: http://www.vandomburg.net/installing-windows-xp-from-usb/

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Charles de 
Gaulle
- "The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs."

On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM, DSinc  wrote:

> Thane,
> Could be. Not sure how much stuff is on an XP full Install CD anymore.
> The last one I saw was years ago.
> Best,
> Duncan
>
>
> Thane Sherrington wrote:
>
>> At 05:16 PM 01/09/2009, DSinc wrote:
>>
>>> Thane, Can not help with technicals, but you will need a BIG USB stick I
>>> think.
>>>
>>
>> Why?  I'm installing from an XP CD, so a 1GB stick should be plenty,
>> shouldn't it?
>>
>> T
>>
>>
>>

Re: [H] Suggestions?

[Richard Quilhot]

Here you go...
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/3/default.htm

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Stephen 
Leacock
- "I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some
day
die, which is not so."

On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 5:33 PM, DSinc  wrote:

> Richard,
> Can you supply a link to this object?
> Duncan
>
>
>
> quilh...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I've had good with MS one care cleaning up pc's that other a/v failed on.
>>  Best of all free working trial.
>> --Original Message--
>> From: DSinc
>> Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
>> To: Hardware Group
>> ReplyTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
>> Subject: [H] Suggestions?
>> Sent: Aug 15, 2009 4:12 PM
>>
>> A Nephew called and indicates his PC may be infected with something strong
>> enough to prevent him from doing much. I agreed to share all the tools I
>> have with him. I am rusty and have not used any of these tools since 2005.
>> (thank you ESET.)
>>
>> PC is older vintage, 1.2GHz, 512 RAM, XPpro. Machine has had Kazpersky A/V
>> on it for the past week. Prior to that was an ESET trial version. But, there
>> was an UNKnown period between ESET and Kazpersky! Ultimately I may get the
>> machine here for a direct look/see if the Nephew can not doctor it himself.
>>
>> Basically, whatever he tries to download (A/V or tool) and/or (?) launch
>> nets him a BSOD and reboot.  He did try to go back to a previous Restore
>> Point prior to this recent OBS, but XP seems to be unwilling to do the
>> Restore.  The BSOD/Reboot sounds like ConfickerC to me, but,...???
>> Could be a rootkit also. I have never seen one. No experience.
>>
>> I suggested he swap his RAM dimms just to eliminate/hylight a bad one. It
>> was my only shot ATM.
>>
>> RKR (System Internals) does identify some "stuff" that "...contains
>> Nulls..." before it freezes.
>>
>> Does this scenario ring any bells?  Yes, Nephew does understand, and, is
>> willing to wipe the HD and start fresh if that is the last resort.
>>
>> I can loan him my BartPE CD, but its' A/V is now 3 years old with no way
>> to update it. Besides, I've never been able to get networking ops norml with
>> my BarPE CD :(
>>
>> I expect the Nephew here later this afternoon, or, within a day or two to
>> get my tools and maybe to scan/check his flash drives.
>>
>> Your suggestions/ideas are very welcome :)
>> Duncan
>>
>>
>> Rick Quilhot
>> quilh...@gmail.com
>> yahoo id: quilhotr
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>>
>

Re: [H] A way to reduce warm air exhaust from my PC?

[Richard Quilhot]

Look in the bios, there may be a reduced power setting.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Yogi Berra   -
"I never said most of the things I said."

On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 12:49 AM, Veech  wrote:

> My box throws off a lot of warm air from the exhaust fans.  Is there a
> program that helps control the heat generated by this thing?  It isn't
> running dangerously hot, but I would say the exhaust is about 90 degrees or
> maybe a bit more.  Running for a couple hours it really heats up the small
> room I'm in.  Any ideas?
>
> thnaks,
>

Re: [H] Networking, distance, etc

[Richard Quilhot]

Just be sure to use good quality cable and connectors.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Bill Cosby   -
"A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the
advice."

On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 6:17 PM, DSinc  wrote:

> JoeUser,
> As far as I read this and into this, you should be good to go.
> I believe that any switch or hub is a repeater(?) within the 100m envelope.
> Others may differ... :)
>
> I do suppose that there may be special boxes that are true "repeaters" in
> this context; like for cable extensions beyond 100m. I have never seen/used
> one. The last time I measured my home I will never need a LAN "repeater."
>  Whatever? My home is not that large! Go for it. Your plan should work well.
> Best,
> Duncan
>
>
> Joe User wrote:
>
>> The switches are needed anyway to provide AP's down the line. I hoped
>> that it could also act as a 'repeater' in regards to the strength. I
>> would have three total... mainline from Information Super Highway to
>> about 230 ft - place 10/100 switch run another 200 or so and drop
>> another switch and then another 200 or so and terminate with a switch.
>>
>> The first switch and last switch are going to be actively used, the
>> middle switch would really serve as a repeater (but could be used from
>> time to time - maybe).
>>
>> I thought the liit was 250ft not 328ft, so thats good to know.
>>
>> So, now what do you guys think? This doable?
>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: [H] Making my own network cables

[Richard Quilhot]

Crimper looks ok, A tester will take a lot of guess work out of trouble
shooting your cabling.
just remember to either 568 a or b.
 T568A and T568B Wiring  Pin T568A Pair T568B Pair Wire T568A Color T568B
Color Pins on plug face (socket is reversed) 1 3 2 tip [image: Pair 3
Tip]
white/green stripe [image: Pair 2
Tip]
white/orange stripe   2
3 2 ring [image: Pair 3 Ring]
green solid [image: Pair 2
Ring]
orange solid 3 2 3 tip [image: Pair 2
Tip]
white/orange stripe [image: Pair 3
Tip]
white/green stripe 4 1 1 ring [image: Pair 1
Ring]
blue solid [image: Pair 1 Ring]
blue solid 5 1 1 tip [image: Pair 1
Tip]
white/blue stripe [image: Pair 1
Tip]
white/blue stripe 6 2 3 ring [image: Pair 2
Ring]
orange solid [image: Pair 3
Ring]
green solid 7 4 4 tip [image: Pair 4
Tip]
white/brown stripe [image: Pair 4
Tip]
white/brown stripe 8 4 4 ring [image: Pair 4
Ring]
brown solid [image: Pair 4
Ring]
brown solid
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Samuel Goldwyn  - "I don't think anyone should write their autobiography
until after they're dead."

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Bobby Heid  wrote:

> Hey,
>
>
>
> I was thinking about buying  1000' spool of cat6 (to future proof) cable,
> connectors,  and the tools to make my own custom cables.  What tools do I
> need beside a crimper/cutter?  Do I need a tester?
>
>
>
> I was looking at these crimpers:
>
>
> http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10509&cs_id=105
> 0901&p_id=3348&seq=1&format=3
>
>
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Bobby
>
>

Re: [H] WinXP Question(?)

[Richard Quilhot]

They changed it's "genuine" between sp2 & sp3.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Phyllis Diller  - "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight."

On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM, DHSinclair  wrote:

> Richard,
> OK. I will accept this at its' face value.  But, as this XP install is
> 6+months old and no hardware changes have been made..WTF?  When the
> system was built, I did dl all the MS required check/certify stuff to
> establish/prove my OS was "genuine."  Now, MS just decides my OS in now "not
> genuine."  This is very odd; and, I fear way above my pay grade...
> :)
> But, OK; I'll deal with this somehow.like reload
> W2Kpro :)
> Thank you,
> Duncan
>
> At 16:18 03/21/2009 -0400, you wrote:
>
>> Sounds like windows update got you.
>>
>> Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
>> quilh...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> Samuel Beckett  - "Birth was the death of him."
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 3:21 PM, DHSinclair 
>> wrote:
>>
>>  > Chris,
>> > The "dnetc" business is not the problemYes, it stopped/deleted as
>> > expected.
>> > I even used 'eraser' to clean the "recycle bin." Dnetc is gone.
>> > There is something else problematic here.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Duncan
>> >
>> >
>> > At 18:53 03/21/2009 +, you wrote:
>> >
>> >> Dnetc goes back... Way back. Its just a background task that crunches
>> >> numbers for distributed computing.  You should be able to find and
>> delete.
>> >> Sent via BlackBerry
>> >>
>> >> -Original Message-
>> >> From: DHSinclair 
>> >>
>> >> Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:44:41
>> >> To: Hardware Group
>> >> Subject: [H] WinXP Question(?)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I have now had one of my new (6mo+) WinXP machines do something very
>> >> strange and scary (well to me anyway).  Yes, I am freaked out ATM!
>> >>
>> >> Late last night I went to this machine to flush and shutdown the Dnetc
>> >> application "rc5-72."
>> >> I did this, no problem.  Then I chose to update both my MalwareBytes
>> and
>> >> SpybotS&D signature files. This machine has ESET a/v installed and is
>> on
>> >> my
>> >> lan behind a NAT router.
>> >>
>> >> Post the updates, the default screen background (Bliss-the meadow
>> scene)
>> >> kind of like un-scrolled, erased, leaving me with a plain black
>> >> background!  This was followed by the appearance of a very official
>> >> looking
>> >> MS "Genuine Advantage" window in the lower right corner telling me that
>> my
>> >> WinXP installed OS now appears to be suspect!  It wanted me to go get
>> some
>> >> file and run it.  I did not!
>> >>
>> >> Is this real?  Is this a worm/virus/trojan I now need to go find?
>> >>
>> >> I rebooted to SafeMode and hard scanned the machine with ESET.  I found
>> >> nothing.
>> >> No, I did NOT try to run MWBytes or SpybotS&D in SafeMode..dumb
>> me
>> >> I may try this later this afternoon off the lan!
>> >> I believe that I fully backed up this machine this past December; so if
>> I
>> >> have to kill/rebuild it I should loose very little.  The system is ~6mo
>> >> old.
>> >>
>> >> The machine is now OFF (psu=0) and disconnected from the lan.
>> >> Thanks,
>> >> Duncan
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>> __ NOD32 3953 (20090321) Information __
>>
>> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>
>

Re: [H] WinXP Question(?)

[Richard Quilhot]

Sounds like windows update got you.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
quilh...@gmail.com


Samuel Beckett  - "Birth was the death of him."

On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 3:21 PM, DHSinclair  wrote:

> Chris,
> The "dnetc" business is not the problemYes, it stopped/deleted as
> expected.
> I even used 'eraser' to clean the "recycle bin." Dnetc is gone.
> There is something else problematic here.
> Thanks,
> Duncan
>
>
> At 18:53 03/21/2009 +, you wrote:
>
>> Dnetc goes back... Way back. Its just a background task that crunches
>> numbers for distributed computing.  You should be able to find and delete.
>> Sent via BlackBerry
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: DHSinclair 
>>
>> Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:44:41
>> To: Hardware Group
>> Subject: [H] WinXP Question(?)
>>
>>
>> I have now had one of my new (6mo+) WinXP machines do something very
>> strange and scary (well to me anyway).  Yes, I am freaked out ATM!
>>
>> Late last night I went to this machine to flush and shutdown the Dnetc
>> application "rc5-72."
>> I did this, no problem.  Then I chose to update both my MalwareBytes and
>> SpybotS&D signature files. This machine has ESET a/v installed and is on
>> my
>> lan behind a NAT router.
>>
>> Post the updates, the default screen background (Bliss-the meadow scene)
>> kind of like un-scrolled, erased, leaving me with a plain black
>> background!  This was followed by the appearance of a very official
>> looking
>> MS "Genuine Advantage" window in the lower right corner telling me that my
>> WinXP installed OS now appears to be suspect!  It wanted me to go get some
>> file and run it.  I did not!
>>
>> Is this real?  Is this a worm/virus/trojan I now need to go find?
>>
>> I rebooted to SafeMode and hard scanned the machine with ESET.  I found
>> nothing.
>> No, I did NOT try to run MWBytes or SpybotS&D in SafeMode..dumb me
>> I may try this later this afternoon off the lan!
>> I believe that I fully backed up this machine this past December; so if I
>> have to kill/rebuild it I should loose very little.  The system is ~6mo
>> old.
>>
>> The machine is now OFF (psu=0) and disconnected from the lan.
>> Thanks,
>> Duncan
>>
>
>

Re: [H] IE7 problem

[Richard Quilhot]

Under the tools menu, look for compatibily view & check it.
It should resolve IE Version errors for the websites your turn it on for.


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quilh...@gmail.com

Robert Benchley  - "Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I
said nothing."

On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Joe User  wrote:

> Hello DHSinclair,
>
> Saturday, January 24, 2009, 7:03:28 AM, you wrote:
>
> > What? You mean death by music?  :)
> > I have not used Opera since the early 90's.
> > Perhaps another look/see is in order. L8R
> > Best,
> > Duncan
>
> Way better now. I just wish it worked on Linux as well as Opera runs
> on Windows. I have all my clients using it and it's all I suggest
> anymore. Do yourself a favor. You'll have no regrets. For the record,
> FF3 seems to be fine on Linux. NoScript and AdBlock+ included.
>
> --
>  Regards,
>  joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>
> "...now these points of data make a beautiful line..."
>
>

Re: [H] laptopstandby

[Richard Quilhot]

Your laptop will need a wake on ring feature in the bios

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rodney Dangerfield  - "I looked up my family tree and found out I was the
sap."

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Winterlight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

> I use Talkworks PRO 3.0 in XP PRO as a message manager. I have, up to now,
> run one of my computers 24/7 but my electric bill is getting up to 300 per
> month despite my attempts to reduce it. The only thing I really need to keep
> running on a computer is Talkworks so I am thinking about putting it on my
> Thinkpad T23 which I now use for video surveillance during the day. When I
> turn off the surveillance  it will go to standby in 30miniutes.
>
> What I am wondering is, will Talkworks wake up if a call comes in? Does
> anybody know if this will work?
>

Re: [H] Good headset/mic?

[Richard Quilhot]

Yes, thery make that type of adpater, check local electronics store.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fred Allen  - "An associate producer is the only guy in Hollywood who will
associate with a producer."

On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 7:53 PM, Sam Franc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> My son in law wants to use headphones with his TV.
> There is no headphone outlet only 2 speaker jacks.
> Can he get a spitter like device to plug un the speaker jacks to plug his
> earphones in to?
> Sam
>
> maccrawj wrote:
>
>>  Been using Motorola HT820 here for 2 months & like them alot. Caveat to
>> BT seems to be either your in A2DP mode with HQ stereo OR you're in headset
>> mode with mic & mono voice quality audio.
>>
>> Haven't taken the time to read up on this, but assuming it's a BT
>> limitation.
>>
>> Brian Weeden wrote:
>>
>>> I need a new set of headphones for my PC and was wondering what the list
>>> uses.  I game a lot with them on so as not to disturb the wife/baby so
>>> good
>>> sound is a priority, but I also use Skype and the like a lot for work so
>>> I
>>> would really like a set with a good microphone as well.  USB preferred,
>>> but
>>> not required.  Somewhere around $100 would be nice.
>>>
>>> Suggestions?
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Brian Weeden
>>> Technical Consultant
>>> Secure World Foundation 
>>> +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
>>> +1 (202) 683-8534 US
>>>
>>> 
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database:
>> 270.9.4/1792 - Release Date: 11/16/2008 10:04 AM
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Sam Franc
> On the Oregon Coast
> I must be willing to give up what I am
> in order to become what I will be.-Einstein
>
>

Re: [H] Good headset/mic?

[Richard Quilhot]

The X5 comes with a streamer that plus into the headphone & mic jacks.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
George Burns  - "At my age flowers scare me."

On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Brian Weeden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

> That does look pretty good, but my desktop PC doesn't have Bluetooth.
> Laptop does.  Will have to look into a hub but I like the headphones.
>
> ---
> Brian Weeden
> Technical Consultant
> Secure World Foundation <http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org>
> +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
> +1 (202) 683-8534 US
>
>
>  On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Richard Quilhot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > I use a Blue Ant bluetooth X5
> > Bonus, your cell will work with it at the same time,
> >
> > Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Steven Wright  - "Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small
> > country."
> >
> > On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Bobby Heid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > I use the Grado SR-80s at work for listening to music.  There is no mic
> > > with
> > > it.
> > >
> > > Bobby
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden
> > > Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:10 AM
> > > To: hwg
> > > Subject: [H] Good headset/mic?
> > >
> > > I need a new set of headphones for my PC and was wondering what the
> list
> > > uses.  I game a lot with them on so as not to disturb the wife/baby so
> > good
> > > sound is a priority, but I also use Skype and the like a lot for work
> so
> > I
> > > would really like a set with a good microphone as well.  USB preferred,
> > but
> > > not required.  Somewhere around $100 would be nice.
> > >
> > > Suggestions?
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Brian Weeden
> > > Technical Consultant
> > > Secure World Foundation <http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org>
> > > +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
> > > +1 (202) 683-8534 US
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [H] Good headset/mic?

[Richard Quilhot]

I use a Blue Ant bluetooth X5
Bonus, your cell will work with it at the same time,

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Steven Wright  - "Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small
country."

On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Bobby Heid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I use the Grado SR-80s at work for listening to music.  There is no mic
> with
> it.
>
> Bobby
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden
> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:10 AM
> To: hwg
> Subject: [H] Good headset/mic?
>
> I need a new set of headphones for my PC and was wondering what the list
> uses.  I game a lot with them on so as not to disturb the wife/baby so good
> sound is a priority, but I also use Skype and the like a lot for work so I
> would really like a set with a good microphone as well.  USB preferred, but
> not required.  Somewhere around $100 would be nice.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> ---
> Brian Weeden
> Technical Consultant
> Secure World Foundation 
> +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
> +1 (202) 683-8534 US
>
>
>

Re: [H] More than One XP Operating System?

[Richard Quilhot]

Any third party apps will have to be reinstalled.

Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Winterlight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> At 01:46 PM 6/16/2008, you wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the info, I'll just have to see how many of my applications
>> make it over, I know that some may and others probably won't.
>> Probably the best bet would be a clean wipe but somehow I alway manage
>> to wipe out something I wanted to keep
>>
>> Steve
>>
>
> You shouldn't loose anything. XP only needs to share three boot files on
> your C drive. Everything else for the second XP install should be installed
> on another partition. During install just point it to your new clean
> partition and everything else is automatic. You can even set it up to share
> your pagefile.sys if you use one.
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 10:16 AM, Winterlight
>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> > If you are asking, how will XP do with a dual XP boot, then the answer
>> is
>> > fine. I have been installing duplicate OS installs since NT4. I put the
>> > system files on C and XP1 and XP2 on D and E. Windows handles the dual
>> boot
>> > just fine. It is a very useful setup for a number of reasons. And there
>> is
>> > no better way to troubleshoot.
>> >
>> >
>> > At 04:40 AM 6/16/2008, you wrote:
>> >>
>> >> The basis of this is that I have an Audiophile 2496 sound card and the
>> >> driver does not really support MCE.  Of course the basic way to go
>> >> about this would be to wipe the C drive clean and just install XP
>> >> (non-MCE).  But the question is, how well does XP do with more than
>> >> one copy of itself installed?  If, for example, I were to install XP
>> >> (non-MCE) on this MCE system, first, would it set up a boot menu and
>> >> 2nd, would it find my apps and use them?
>> >>
>> >> Just speculating & it would save a lot of time reinstalling stuff.
>> >>
>> >> ThanksSteve
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>

Re: [H] Running 3 monitors in Windows XP Pro

[Richard Quilhot]

1 yes
2. I've done it with all from the same mfg & model to a complete mix
3. these were 2-3 year mother boards, I do know it was a mix of AGP & PCI
(I'm no longer working for that company.)

If was going to setup a new system, I would buy:



On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 8:17 PM, James Maki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> Rick,
>
> Thanks for the response. I have several additional questions--
>
> 1) Do all 4 monitors show up Properties | Settings?
> 2) Are all the video cards of similar vintage/type?
> 3) Are you using PCIe (x16 or x4) or a mixture of PCIe, AGP and/or PCI?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Richard Quilhot
>
> > I've run xp with 4 attached & 5th tcp/ip with no problems.
> > I had 1 dual head & 2 single cards
> >
> > Rick Q
> >
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] Running 3 monitors in Windows XP Pro

[Richard Quilhot]

I've run xp with 4 attached & 5th tcp/ip with no problems.
I had 1 dual head & 2 single cards

Rick Q

On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 6:59 PM, James Maki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> I searched and cannot find a definitive answer to the question of running
> 3
> monitors in Windows XP Pro.
>
> I have an Abit IP35 Pro (socket 775) board with two PCI-e x16 slots. One
> operates at x16, the other at x4. I am currently running a dual monitor
> setup with a DVI 19" 4x3 screen and a vga 15" 4x3 screen connected to a
> Sapphire HD 2600 Pro video card. I also have a Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p
> television that I would like to hook up for occasional use to this system.
> It is currently attached to my htpc, but I would like to be able to
> utilize
> the extra screen at times for my main system.
>
> Can I add another HD 2600 Pro video card to the x4 PCI-e x16 slot? I plan
> on
> switching the LCD TV to the card on the x16 slot and moving the older vga
> monitor to the x4 slot card.
>
> I am not much of a gamer. I recently purchased Call of Duty War Chest
> (incudes CoD 1, CoD 1 expansion pak, and CoD 2). I have no problems
> running
> the game on my current system. In fact, it runs just fine on the HTPC
> utilizing on-board video to run the 42" LCD. So my video needs are modest.
> I
> would just like to be able to hook up the 42" LCD to my main system on
> occasion while maintaining my current 2 panel setup.
>
> Thoughts, suggestions, caveats? All appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Maki
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] This list is messed up again or very slow

[Richard Quilhot]

It's slow tonight.

Rick Q

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 8:48 PM, Joe User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> FYI
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>  joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
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Re: [H] xcopy for today

[Richard Quilhot]

I've had better luck with xxcopy, it's muchmore flexible.  It has botha
/backup & /clone switch.

Rick Q

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:54 PM, Joe User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Back in the day - xcopy source destination /r /i /c /h /k /e /y
>
> Now what do we do?
>
> I try that in command window and I always get memory issues, can't
> use wildcards in recovery console, Wayne's XPPE - no luck.
>
> How do I copy peoples old drives to a new drive? I'm not talking
> mirror image, I could use Drive Image or similar. I want to copy the
> entire old drive to a new drive for back up. That's it...
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>  joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] xDSL question

[Richard Quilhot]

You're got a leak in one of the line's junction boxes.  Call & complain.

Rick Q

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 8:06 PM, DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Not wanting to start a big controversy here. Just want to know what to
> expect
> in the future with my current DSL provider (BellSouth/ATT).
>
> Is it normal (expected) that when I have rain locally, I should expect my
> DSL
> connection to go away?
>
> By "go away" I mean to say that my router says the connection is made, is
> still clicking over "time connected", has an IP addy and such.  But, no
> client can surf the web via the router until I do (often multiple times)
> the
> disconnect/reconnect dance.
>
> I do live in an older sub-division so I accept that the phone lines could
> be very old.
> What I do not know is how to discuss this with the provider.
> Never had this observation in SoCal that first time; but then, it never
> rains in SoCal,
> so the song says. :)
> Best,
> D
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] Multiple monitors from laptop

[Richard Quilhot]

I've used a software tcp/ip solution maxivista, however it will not work
with MS Vista host, remotes are ok..

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Thane Sherrington <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Has anyone used three monitors from a laptop?  I've been looking at
> this USB video card, but some reviews suggest it is slow.
>
> http://www.iogear.com/solutions/desktop/?view=61
>
> I was thinking a PCMCIA video card might be a better choice, but I
> can't find any.
>
> T
>
>
>


-- 
Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] Cell phones

[Richard Quilhot]

that's the smart way to deal with it., but
even the ringtone/game downloads are affected.-- Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 
On 2/2/06, Brian Weeden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Yup.  We dont plan on using any of the web features.  Too expensivefor data rates right now.  But maybe in the future...

Re: [H] Cell phones

[Richard Quilhot]

Be sure that your phones are unlocked when you buy them.  Also the web features of the phones will original carrier specific, at least in my experince.
-- Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 
On 2/2/06, Brian Weeden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Okay, here is my uber cell phone soluiton.  A little background.  Myfiancee and I currently live in the US and will be here for 1-2 more
years we move to Canada (she is Canadian military).  We also have afew world traveling vacations planned (starting with our honeymoon inNew Zealand this spring).Start with the Motorola V635 phone:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Motorola_V635/4505-6454_7-31280709-2.html?tag=navI can get a pair of them (probably about $100-$150 each) off eBay.
The phones are really good: 1.23 megapixel camera (as good as yourdigital camera), video capture, store and play MP3s, can sync contactlist with your PC, speakerphone, and uses a wireless Bluetoothheadset.
We then sign up for this Cingular plan while we are here in the US:
https://business.cingular.com/cingular/plans/plan_detail.jsp?planTermsURL=explanation_nation_popup.jsp&productDesc=Nation+FamilyTalk+Plans&planSKU=sku70570393That gives us more than enough minutes to share between us, and no
long distance charges in the US, nights and weekends free.  Since wedidn't get a phone from them, we shouldn't need to sign a contractwhich means whenever we go back to Canada we just tell them to pissoff.  And calling Canada from the US isn't too bad - $0.20 a minute:
http://cingularinteract.egain.net/interact-app/servlet/egps?egpscmd=running&egpssid=call_226543_sedc&egpsuid=2006_02_02_12_06_05_62667&egpsrid=2006_02_02_12_06_05_62678
When we go back to Canada we simply use the same phones and sign upwith one of the Canadian service providers.  When we travel we canjust pop in a pre-paid SIM card for that country and we have local
call charges for that country.  Here is the one for NZ:http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?PRODUCT_ID=LSIM-NZ01&And now for the piece de resistance.  We can get rid of our landlines
with this docking station:http://www.cellphonemall.net/wireless/store/accessorydetail.asp?id=43647&phoneid=589
Bascially, it is a docking station that we stick a cell phone in.  Wecan then use regular cordless handsets around the house.  A call comesin on the cell phone and the handsets ring.  It passes the caller ID
info from the cell to the handsets.  Any outgoing calls go over thecell network.  I would have to check reception but you can get anantenna to put outside the house for it if reception is a problem.Pretty sweet :)
Price for 2 phones: $350Price for 2 Bluetooth headsets: $100Price for dock: $200Total inital cost:  $650Total cost per month: $55So this setup gives us both cell phones, no landline, pretty cheap
calls to Canada, ability to transfer to Canadian service when we move,and ability to use our cells in whatever local country we travel tofor a decent price.I think we have a winner :)--Brian

Re: [H] TightVNC vs UltraVNC: battle of the VNCs

[Richard Quilhot]

I think that ultraVNC uses TightVNC code as part of it's base product.
Rick Q
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
On 1/17/06, Brian Weeden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have used them both but not really done any comparisons.  I foundthat across the board while network bandwidth use was low, CPU usage
on the server was rather high.  Around 30% or so.  And there was anoticeable lag between commanding an action and the server performingit.  However, over the WAN or a slow LAN it is probably beneficial.Over a fast LAN I think maybe another solution might be better  - I am
going to look into Windows Remote Desktop and see if that is anybetter.On 1/17/06, Hayes Elkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Anybody here have experience with both TightVNC and UltraVNC? Which one
> worked out better for you? Both claim to be faster than vanilla RealVNC with> TightVNC using a graphics compression algorythm and UltraVNC using built in> "graphics drivers" to accelerate screen performance. Aside from other perks
> like file transfer and chat, what I really want to know is which one is> smoother/faster, especially over a shaky connection and through a citrix/TS> session (realvnc's cursor tracking is a cancer in that regard).
>>>--Brian-- Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A.[EMAIL PROTECTED]