Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:21:21 -0500 L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been running Google Earth on my Macs. It works well, and it's free. Runs on all three major platforms. http://earth.google.com/ I use Google maps (http://maps.google.com/). Why would I want Google Earth? Craig
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
For more S/W on your computer? The cool 'flying effect? Measure paths from point-to-point? Smoother zoom? Why would I want Google Earth? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
i used to have these sort of confusing issues as well then i got a mac I'm now issue free On 1/14/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:46:23 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why would I want Google Earth? ... Measure paths from point-to-point? ... Is that determining the great circle distance between any two give points? Craig
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
Just for the entertainment value. The flying effect is fun, as is the ability to change the view so that you're looking a the landscape with a view of the horizon rather than straight down. There's also the option of clicking on icons to see user photos of the area you're viewing. It's easy to burn up an hour just doing sightseeing. You can get point-to-point directions with Google Earth, but Google Maps is a better tool for that. On Jan 14, 2007, at 11:25 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: I use Google maps (http://maps.google.com/). Why would I want Google Earth?
[MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian
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Brian, I had installed Virtual Earth but found it disappointing. It was ok and I didn't keep it long, it was a big download too. 3D version must be differeent because I never had any city fly throughs. Onmy XP, I only have to click the user icon when I wake my computer from standby. When I first fire it up I don't have to do anything, t just goes right to my desktop. If you have ore than one profile installed, (user) then you will have to do this. You can check for more options under control panel/user accounts Jeff Zedic London
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
I'm not sure if there's an easier way, but you could set up AutoAdminLogon in the registry. You could probably google it. If I remember correctly it's in localmachine\microsoft\windowsnt\currentversion\winlogon you need to have that autoadminlogon key set to 1, and the defaultusername, defaultdomain and defaultpassword all set. Levi On 1/14/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
Go to the MSN website and look for an application called TweakUI - if it;s not there try searching http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/ - it these are unsuccessful Google TweakUI. Theres lots of Tweaks in there with all manners of short cuts. Look for log on and you can enter a user name and password that will automatically be used during log on. This will essentially bypass the logon screen you mentioned - HTHs Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 3:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.10/624 - Release Date: 1/12/2007
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
I've been running Google Earth on my Macs. It works well, and it's free. Runs on all three major platforms. http://earth.google.com/ --mf On Jan 14, 2007, at 3:17 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here?
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282866/en-us Check out google earth. -joe
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
I use XP on two computers [both came with it as the OS though, no upgrades] and I have never seen a frog icon. Must be from something else. I hit the power button [on the rare occasion that I turn one off] and either wait a minute or come back later to a ready computer. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 3:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
go to start - settings - control panel and select the option to change how users logon. Dave W - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 3:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the requirement that Windows XP has that the user click on their user icon in order to get the computer to either turn on or to wake up? We upgraded from 98 to XP some months ago, and the most annoying feature is that when I turn on the computer, I am required to be there to physically move the mouse to the little frog icon and click so that the stupid thing can proceed with its startup procedure. In the past, I would hit the power button to turn the computer on, then I'd leave the room and do something else, then come back to my waiting computer ready for action. Now, with XP, I have to come back just to click on the damned frog, then go away again while it finishes the final 2/3 of its startup procedure, and then I can come back and use my computer. Any way around this? Also: Has anyone installed Virtual Earth 3D and run it successfully? It's that map/locating program, but I guess they now have a way you can see (I'm assuming fly-through photography) great new 3D views of selected cities. I tried to install it on both my desktop and my laptop, but unsuccessful. Any experiences here? Thanks Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hey 'preciate the tips! Actually I think we only have one user defined, or whatever the terminology. I remember installing XP and I just named one user. And it's the only one that comes up - the name I chose and the silly cartoon frog. I'll look at the google earth site too. Brian
Re: [MBZ] OT Winows XP annoying click requirement
The frog icon is likely an option (similar silly stuff on OS X) -- you can set the computer to boot directly into a user somewhere on the control panel, I don't know where (I'm a Mac user, but I've worked on XP computers). You need the admin password to do so, I think, but it can be done. Peter
