[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Norton Speed Disk slowwwwwwww

2004-10-23 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi Brewnetty, I have an external but it's hooked up to the desktop not the laptop where I'm having the problem. Yes, I'm on a wireless network. Only thing I can think of that's different is that uninstalled Norton's firewall and anti-virus and installed ZoneAlarm and AVG. I have no idea what yo

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Norton Speed Disk slowwwwwwww

2004-10-23 Thread Brewnetty \(AuntySpam\)
I found that, after hooking up an external hard drive on my PC, Norton Disk Doctor scans that too, whether I ask it to or not. Have you added anything or are you connected wirelessly to another computer? How many programs is Speed Disk set up to move? The default is 50. I set mine up to only move t

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-22 Thread Cheryl D Wise
If you removed it from Windows components then it should be gone. Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer MS-MVP-FrontPage www.wiserways.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 713.353.0139 Office - • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailt

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-22 Thread Linden, Todd
No, I've gotten that on occasion but it seemed to still remove the pesky little bugger. - Todd -Original Message- From: Joseph Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 8:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh Thanks Tod

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-22 Thread Joseph Harris
Thanks Todd, I got 'error loading advpack. The specified module could not be found'. Does that mean I have already got rid of it, or is Bill building better defences round his empire? Joseph Joseph, Hit the Start button, select Run. In the run box, type: "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-22 Thread Linden, Todd
Joseph, Hit the Start button, select Run. In the run box, type: "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove", without the quotes. That will remove that pesky little... I do that to all the machines I build. ;-) - Todd -Original Message- From: Joseph Harris

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-22 Thread Joseph Harris
Cheryl, MSN Messenger will not be on the Add/Remove list, > you have to click the Windows component icon on the left side of the list. Yes - that was the OH silly silly! > While there you might want to remove MSN Explorer as well, did do > > You can also look under Control Panel, Administr

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-21 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Make sure you are logged in with admin privileges. Also, just to make sure we are on the same page MSN Messenger will not be on the Add/Remove list, you have to click the Windows component icon on the left side of the list. While there you might want to remove MSN Explorer as well, I doubt you will

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-21 Thread Joseph Harris
That is one of the amazing things, Cheryl, it doesn't seem to be on the add/remove list.Search won't turn messenger up either. I've just put in blinkx and that doesn't seem able to find it. OH!! silly silly me (I've been concentrating on the css for my site among other things - well that's

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] messenger, msn ugh

2004-10-21 Thread Cheryl D Wise
I've uninstalled messenger (Add/Remove Program, Windows Component, last item on the list) and had no trouble changing my home page in IE or Firefox. In IE go to the page you want to set as you home page and Tools, Internet Options, on the General tab (default shown) click the "use current" button t

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] SP2 choice

2004-10-08 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
Joseph does anyone have advice as to which to work from, the download or the disc? It's downloaded now so you might as well use the download. The CD version will be the full file set for SP2, the downloaded version is the file set specific to your installation. If you are concerned about somebo

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Mystery File

2004-10-08 Thread Peter MacGregor
Thanks Mark. Peter At 00:30 08/10/2004, you wrote: On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 22:49:32 +0100, Peter MacGregor <> wrote: > folder MSHist012004100120041002 in the last few days and also one it lists > as History.IE5 and is asking if I want to delete them. > > I can't find either on my machine using Explorer

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Mystery File

2004-10-07 Thread Mark Groen
On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 22:49:32 +0100, Peter MacGregor <> wrote: > folder MSHist012004100120041002 in the last few days and also one it lists > as History.IE5 and is asking if I want to delete them. > > I can't find either on my machine using Explorer or doing a "Search for > files" and no results c

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Pest Patrol

2004-10-04 Thread rudy
> The two completely free programs "Ad-Aware" and "Spybot Search and Destroy" > do a very good job of cleaning out adware and spyware. i agree, both are good, and i've used both for a few years but recently, i discovered spyware on my computer called "Bubba/Wintools" and neither spybot nor adawar

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Pest Patrol

2004-10-04 Thread Bj
> Zone Labs are currently promoting Pest Patrol via their > site to remove various unwanted "pests" from PCs. The two completely free programs "Ad-Aware" and "Spybot Search and Destroy" do a very good job of cleaning out adware and spyware. Both can be found for free download very readily simpl

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Pest Patrol

2004-10-04 Thread David Blakey
Zone Labs are currently promoting Pest Patrol via their site to remove various unwanted "pests" from PCs. I use Zone Alarm and Norton, plus an Internet Cleanup program and update them all regularly (Norton several times daily, ZA whenever they send notification of an upgrade and same with Inte

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread William Stewart
Thanks, everyone for your help. I forwarded your recommendations to my client. If you think of anything else, let me know. Of course, if he really wants the job done right he could use me! I'll make sure I press that point. ;) Will Professional Graphics Artist Certified Web Designer (BCIP)

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread Joseph Harris
KaoFar, >From http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a891215.html Researchers have gone to their graves trying to figure out what old man Fahrenheit was up to, Leslie. Here's the story as well as I can piece it together: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was a German instrument maker who inven

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread K.F. Wu
At 08:49 AM 10/1/2004, you wrote: P.S. It's easy to see where the 9/5 (1.8) ratio comes from. In Celsius/centigrade, there are one hundred degrees between the freezing and boiling points of water (0 and 100 degrees) at standard pressure (nominal sea-level). In Fahrenheit, there are 180 degrees b

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread rudy
> Multiply the centigrade temperature by 9/5 (1.8) and then add > 32 (to find the equivalent temperature in fahrenheit). an even better formula, which is surprisingly accurate, is double C and add 30 to get F examples: for 0C you get 30F which is only off by 2F for 5C you get 40F which

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread Scott Glasgow
From: "Joseph Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:02 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w Jon, Lots of good advice; much appreciated. Hi Joseph, > we have an old Patriot Cyrix MII-300 in use and getting > a

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread Joseph Harris
> Cheers, > Scott > > P.S. Gawd, four hours?!? I downloaded it in about 5-6 minutes. How do you > stand it? Not very well. I think crunch time is here as an increased need for web-time has come upon us, like the mist out of the spooky moor.And a s V21, my present ISP,has come up with a good

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread Scott Glasgow
retty good. But, as you would expect with any sophisticated tool, looks like it's got a learning curve. Should be interesting to see what it will do. - Original Message - From: "Joseph Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 01,

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread Joseph Harris
- Original Message - From: "Joseph Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:53 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software Hmmm. That's a biig download on dial-up Cheryl! But thanks fo

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread Joseph Harris
I have three times tried to download (nearly 4 hours) and each time the line has disconnected (first time by the idiot on the keyboard). I thought I had a prog to pick up at the point of interruption, but each time it has started from scratch. Any recommendations for one that is happy on Xp Home

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread Joseph Harris
Jon, Lots of good advice; much appreciated. > Hi Joseph, > > > we have an old Patriot Cyrix MII-300 in use and getting > > a bit hot. It takes an ATX 90w power supply which I > > guess needs changing. > > First of all, check the fans are spinning properly - give them and any > ventilation port

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-10-01 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Will, > I have a client that is looking for some design software > that is less expensive than Illustrator, but like Illustrator. > He works for a Church and money is not overly abundant. If a church counts as a "registered non-profit organisation" he'll probably be able to find some fre

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT]old psu ATX 90w

2004-10-01 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Joseph, > we have an old Patriot Cyrix MII-300 in use and getting > a bit hot. It takes an ATX 90w power supply which I > guess needs changing. First of all, check the fans are spinning properly - give them and any ventilation ports a clean to get rid of any crud that's built up. This is t

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-09-30 Thread Gerrie Warner
PAINTSHOP PRO? I have a client that is looking for some design software that is less expensive than Illustrator, but like Illustrator. He needs it to make bulletins, brochures and things like that. He tried Publisher but didn't like it. He works for a Church and money is not overly abundant. I

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-09-30 Thread Joseph Harris
Hmmm. That's a biig download on dial-up Cheryl! But thanks for the link. (currently 3h+; I shall go to bed) Joseph Expressions was bought my Microsoft not long ago and they made the "upgrade" available as a free download. Available in both Mac and PC versions from http://www.microsoft.

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-09-30 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Expressions was bought my Microsoft not long ago and they made the "upgrade" available as a free download. Available in both Mac and PC versions from http://www.microsoft.com/products/expression/default.asp?pg=dl It is listed as beta that does not expire and from the reports I've seen it does not c

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] Cost effective design software

2004-09-30 Thread Joseph Harris
Will, He might be very surprised by the capacity of Page Plus by Serif which is now at 9 or 10. The UK price is £59.99 and the uk url is http://www.serif.com/webplus/webplus9/index.asp It is relatively simple to use, but offers a great deal. It is perfect for bulletins and brocures and posters

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-29 Thread Franni Vincent
You've hit the nail on the head - **if** it were possible to get one that was simply plug-&-play without having to train it, I'd have installed one years ago! I'm just tending to limit what I keyboard that's not specifically paid work at the moment - plus writing notes on Ye Olde Newton which alwa

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-28 Thread Cheryl D Wise
You need to get one of those dictation programs that will let you use voice entry. FWIW, one of the big reasons I moved to the tablet pc platform is to be able to switch inputs between pen, keyboard and if I ever get around to training it, voice. I've been having quite a bit of swelling in a couple

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-28 Thread Franni Vincent
Franni, I was thinking about you just the other day trying to figure out how long it had been since you posted. The last post I can recall had you going off on holiday. Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer MS-MVP-FrontPage www.wiserways.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 713.353.0139 Offic

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] OE in Xp foible

2004-09-27 Thread Joseph Harris
Thanks Scott, I look at task manager, but hadn't realised msimn.exe was the process involved. I'll try that next time. Joseph > No cure that I'm aware of, but this is something that I have observed > myself. Sometimes when this happens you can get it back by bringing up the > task manager. Fi

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-27 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Franni, I was thinking about you just the other day trying to figure out how long it had been since you posted. The last post I can recall had you going off on holiday. Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer MS-MVP-FrontPage www.wiserways.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 713.353.0139

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-22 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Ditto Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer MS-MVP-FrontPage www.wiserways.com mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 713.353.0139 Office -Original Message- From: Ross Clutterbuck My thoughts and prayers to you Jan...just don't be gone too long ;) • The WDVL Discussion List

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-22 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
My thoughts and prayers to you Jan...just don't be gone too long ;) MOU • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Send Your Posts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To set a personal password send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with t

[wdvltalk] Re: OT

2004-09-22 Thread mrport
Jan - all the best. Please keep in touch. You have really helped me a lot on this list - thank you. Take care, Riva > On Wednesday 22 September 2004 05:40, jdmajor wrote: > > I will be leaving the group. I'm still waiting for surgery, so nothing new yet. > > > > I want to thank all of you on th

[wdvltalk] RE: OT

2004-09-22 Thread Trusz, Andrew
-Original Message- From: jdmajor Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 12:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] OT I will be leaving the group. I'm still waiting for surgery, so nothing new yet. I want to thank all of you on the list, please forgive me if I don't name you pe

[wdvltalk] Re: OT

2004-09-22 Thread Pradeep
Get well soon and join us as soon as possible as we all will miss u here All the best, Pradeep jdmajor wrote: I will be leaving the group. I'm still waiting for surgery, so nothing new yet. I want to thank all of you on the list, please forgive me if I don't name you personally, for helping me i

[wdvltalk] Re: OT

2004-09-22 Thread Joseph Harris
Yes Jan, I'll second David's remarks.Good luck with both the timing of it and the surgery itself. Joseph > > Sorry to see you go Jan - you'll be sorely missed by us all. > > Hope you'll drop by at some point in the future, even just for a quick hello! > > Best wishes > > Dave P > > > On Wedne

[wdvltalk] Re: OT

2004-09-22 Thread David Precious
Sorry to see you go Jan - you'll be sorely missed by us all. Hope you'll drop by at some point in the future, even just for a quick hello! Best wishes Dave P On Wednesday 22 September 2004 05:40, jdmajor wrote: > I will be leaving the group. I'm still waiting for surgery, so nothing > new yet

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: language (was Viruses)

2004-09-09 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
> American? Didn't know they'd greated their own language now? Well, until they spell "thru" correctly (even though the correct version is cheating at Scrabble) and pronounce the "h" in "herbs" then I guess it's a different language ;-) >From what I've been told, it is now politically correct to

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: language (was Viruses)

2004-09-09 Thread rudy
> American? Didn't know they'd greated their own language now? yes, they have there are all sorts of differences between american and english here in canada, we speak a curious blend of both ;o) • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[E

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: language (was Viruses)

2004-09-09 Thread David Precious
On Wednesday 08 September 2004 10:35, Ross Clutterbuck wrote: > Been an interesting read-up on this topic I must say, and it would be > interesting to see how this translates into American too. American? Didn't know they'd greated their own language now? :-) • The WDVL Discussion List fro

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: language (was Viruses)

2004-09-08 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
> Who do you think you've been talking to? ;-) Well yes OK lol MOU • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Send Your Posts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To set a personal password send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with t

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: language (was Viruses)

2004-09-08 Thread Scott Glasgow
> Been an interesting read-up on this topic I must say, and it would be > interesting to see how this translates into American too. Who do you think you've been talking to? ;-) Scott Glasgow (Scots-German American, thank you.) - Original Message - From: "Ross Clutterbuck" <[EMAIL PROTE

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Tablet PCs

2004-08-24 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Sorry I used bad terminology tablet pcs come in two forms. 1. Convertibles like the Toshiba m205, Acer c300 , Avertec or Gateway. Which are like a regular laptop but with a screen that will rotate and lay flab on top of the keyboard so your can write on it. 2. Slate models are like the screen p

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
Sent the email too fast. Didn't get to say this: You're welcome and glad you didn't have to pay right now for the program. Has anything helped decrease the error messages since you disabled file sharing? Jan • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To:

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
Deb Well, did it work Jan PBC Web Design wrote: Hi Jan, The link I gave was a free download, but thanks for thinking of me. Deb At 02:33 PM 8/23/2004, you wrote: Deb Sorry I didn't find the RegCleaner in some backup disks in time for you to use it first before you bought it, but you're bet

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi Jan, The link I gave was a free download, but thanks for thinking of me. Deb At 02:33 PM 8/23/2004, you wrote: Deb Sorry I didn't find the RegCleaner in some backup disks in time for you to use it first before you bought it, but you're better off with a newer version anyway. Hope it helps. Ja

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Tablet PCs

2004-08-23 Thread Cheryl D Wise
Most of the newer tablets will meet your needs. My first one was an Acer c301 that I loved the feature set on but turned out to be a lemon. So I exchanged it for a Toshiba m205. The Toshiba has a higher screen resolution at 1400x1050 than any of the other tablets. It is also the only one with a ded

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
Deb Sorry I didn't find the RegCleaner in some backup disks in time for you to use it first before you bought it, but you're better off with a newer version anyway. Hope it helps. Jan PBC Web Design wrote: Thanks so much Mark, I just grabbed it from http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_descrip

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread Mark Groen
- Original Message - From: "jdmajor" <> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: August 23, 2004 10:40 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages > I would really feel better with a program, but I want a program that > tells what might happen if you delete

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
Mark When I got my first computer (1988), I experimented a lot with it, testing this and that. Again, manually deleting files in the Registry can be disastrous. I have made a mistake or two in all these years, and I would really feel better with a program, but I want a program that tells what m

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread Mark Groen
- Original Message - From: "jdmajor" <> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: August 23, 2004 10:16 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages > I tried RegCleaner before, and was not happy with it. I couldn't tell if > I needed the program or not.

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread PBC Web Design
lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: August 22, 2004 8:11 PM Subject: [wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages There used to be a program called RegClean > but far as I know that's for like Win98 and before. I don't know that I > should try using that on XP. In the beginning RegClean by Jouni V

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi there, Did SpyBot Search and Destroy and went to http://www.pestscan.com/Scan.asp can't find any issues but will look again just to be sure I've not missed anything. I think all I came up with is cookies. Since I turned off file and printer sharing the errors are lessened in numbers - at lea

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
List, I tried RegCleaner before, and was not happy with it. I couldn't tell if I needed the program or not. One thing about going through the registry manually, I see where the file is listed and it's easier for me to make a decision of 'keep' or 'delete'. Anyway, I just uploaded the free versi

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread jdmajor
Deb 'Real cleaning', I don't know or remember if there is a program that can do that. But if there's no way to tell if you need the file or not, any registry deleting/cleaning can be disastrous, especially if you don't make a restore point and copy the registry before you begin. I do make sure

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread Mark Groen
- Original Message - From: "PBC Web Design" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: August 22, 2004 8:11 PM Subject: [wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages > The last time I ran those kinds of scans was probably 6 weeks ago or > so. These errors

[wdvltalk] RE: OT memory error messages

2004-08-23 Thread Trusz, Andrew
-Original Message- From: PBC Web Design To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] OT memory error messages Hi, I've checked out the Microsoft site on this and cannot find the specific same numbers as their one or two listings that are similar to this one. I'm receiving memory errors su

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-22 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi Jan, The last time I ran those kinds of scans was probably 6 weeks ago or so. These errors have popped up more recently than that so I will try your suggestion. I wouldn't have a clue how to do a good registry cleaning. I have "played" in there some in the past deleting references to progr

[wdvltalk] Re: OT memory error messages

2004-08-22 Thread jdmajor
Hi Deb Sure shouldn't be causing problems with your RAM. Usually the first things I try after pulling out some of my hair, is to do a Virus Scan and Ad-Aware scan. Also, the error message popping up with nothing open could be from spyware, virus, or just an MS tantrum. When was the last time y

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: Firewire 800 Caddy

2004-08-18 Thread Stephen Caudill
On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 10:22:36 +0100, Ross Clutterbuck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, the back seems to be holding up so far so venture forth into the > office! Glad to hear you're doing okay! As a sufferer of two herniated disks, I can empathize. I hope your recovery is speedy and full :^)

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-18 Thread R'twick Niceorgaw
On Fri, 2004-06-18 at 05:19, Smile-Poet wrote: > > On Sun, 2004-06-13 at 21:21, Smile-Poet wrote: > > > Mandrake 10 comes to me as 3 iso discs to transfer to the hard disc and > then > > > burn three CDs to install the program. I have set up a partition for > linux > > > (though each time I assi

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] disappearing drive letter

2004-06-18 Thread Trusz, Andrew
-Original Message- From: Smile-Poet [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 5:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] disappearing drive letter Jon, So I'm lucky that Windows keeps the partition letter until the end of the session? I haven'

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] disappearing drive letter

2004-06-18 Thread Smile-Poet
From: "Jon Haworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Joseph, > > > However, when I restart the letter has gone. Is this because > > Wndows hates Linux, or should I look in another direction? > > I don't think you can assign it a drive letter unless it's FAT or NTFS. If > it's a Linux partition and you d

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-18 Thread Smile-Poet
> On Sun, 2004-06-13 at 21:21, Smile-Poet wrote: > > Mandrake 10 comes to me as 3 iso discs to transfer to the hard disc and then > > burn three CDs to install the program. I have set up a partition for linux > > (though each time I assign a letter it disappears again!). > > > > My old machine cu

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] disappearing drive letter

2004-06-18 Thread Smile-Poet
> On Thu, 2004-06-17 at 17:21, Smile-Poet wrote: > > I have set a new partition formatted for Linux which is shown to be in line > > for drive letter 'G'. With Partition Manager I hve several times set this > > by the 'mount' option. > > > > However, when I restart the letter has gone. Is this

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] disappearing drive letter

2004-06-18 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Joseph, > However, when I restart the letter has gone. Is this because > Wndows hates Linux, or should I look in another direction? I don't think you can assign it a drive letter unless it's FAT or NTFS. If it's a Linux partition and you didn't choose any outrageous setup options, it's proba

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-17 Thread R'twick Niceorgaw
On Sun, 2004-06-13 at 21:21, Smile-Poet wrote: > Mandrake 10 comes to me as 3 iso discs to transfer to the hard disc and then > burn three CDs to install the program. I have set up a partition for linux > (though each time I assign a letter it disappears again!). > > My old machine cut two of th

[wdvltalk] Re: [OT] disappearing drive letter

2004-06-17 Thread R'twick Niceorgaw
On Thu, 2004-06-17 at 17:21, Smile-Poet wrote: > I have set a new partition formatted for Linux which is shown to be in line > for drive letter 'G'. With Partition Manager I hve several times set this > by the 'mount' option. > > However, when I restart the letter has gone. Is this because Wnd

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-14 Thread Cheryl D. Wise
I've used it for a long time without any problems. If I want to use something from my MSDN subscription sometimes it is easier to download it than sort through all the cd/dvd. The downloads are all ISO format now, or at least the ones I want always seem to be. Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professio

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-14 Thread Smile-Poet
Thanks Cheryl, that looks good. I had always felt a little suspicious of Power Toys, but clearly it is I that am at fault! Now I just have to get some more discs. :-/ Joseph > There is an ISO Recorder Power Toy available at > http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm > > Make su

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] iso to software discs - linux

2004-06-13 Thread Cheryl D. Wise
There is an ISO Recorder Power Toy available at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm Make sure that you read the notes on the 10/11/02 updates. A man for the offtopic list. Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer MS-MVP-FrontPage www.wiserways.com mailto: [EMAIL PROTEC

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: reformatting an external hard drive

2004-06-09 Thread Linden, Todd
] RE: OT: reformatting an external hard drive Thanks, Todd! I was afraid I'd need some kind of disk to put the system files back on it or something, guess not, heh? Deb • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: reformatting an external hard drive

2004-06-09 Thread The PuterBug
Thanks, Todd! I was afraid I'd need some kind of disk to put the system files back on it or something, guess not, heh? Deb At 08:02 AM 6/9/2004, you wrote: Deb, If this is going to your parents, I wouldn't worry too much about residual data. Therefore, yes. The right click, Format will work. If

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: reformatting an external hard drive

2004-06-09 Thread Linden, Todd
Deb, If this is going to your parents, I wouldn't worry too much about residual data. Therefore, yes. The right click, Format will work. If you have confidential data on the drive, you can try a free trial of CyberScrub (not affiliated, just googled) or something similar to truly destroy the data

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread The PuterBug
At 08:19 AM 6/8/2004, you wrote: Hi Deb, > I have a Linksys router. Plug the cable modem into the router, > then the router cable goes to the port on the back of the PC. Sounds good so far, got any spare network ports on the back of the router? Yes. Well, I think they're called ports - you know w

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread Stephen Caudill
I don't think it's a list-wide thing. It only affects those of us who group messages by subject. In Outlook in OE, I think they call it "conversations" but it's the same idea. It gives you an expandable tree widget or some such, with all messages that are in response to the same subject grouped

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread The PuterBug
I'm sorry, I didn't realize this new thread thing happened. I have done this for a very long time and no one ever told me this. I will try to remember not to in the future. This method works really well on another list of mine. Deb At 12:01 PM 6/8/2004, you wrote: Again, hope I'm not being t

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread Stephen Caudill
Deb, I hate to be the ogre that pop's up every so often with requests like this, but When you're replying to an established thread, would you mind not changing the subject-line to reflect who you are replying to? For those of us using threaded email viewers (which organize email by subject

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Deb, > I have a Linksys router. Plug the cable modem into the router, > then the router cable goes to the port on the back of the PC. Sounds good so far, got any spare network ports on the back of the router? > The laptop has a little card I slide into it when I need it and > gains access to

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network-Jon

2004-06-08 Thread The PuterBug
At 05:54 AM 6/8/2004, you wrote: Hi Deb, > It's my understanding that when one is using a > wireless network the secondary computer receives > all incoming stuff from the main computer via > the wireless card on the secondary computer Not sure exactly what you mean by "incoming stuff", or whether y

[wdvltalk] RE: OT: anti-virus w/a wireless network

2004-06-08 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Deb, > It's my understanding that when one is using a > wireless network the secondary computer receives > all incoming stuff from the main computer via > the wireless card on the secondary computer Not sure exactly what you mean by "incoming stuff", or whether you're talking about having a wi

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-07 Thread Trusz, Andrew
-Original Message- From: Smile-Poet [Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL The most likely cause (remembering earlier comments on long text in tables, OR links to files) is the blogs as there seems also an issue with varchar. Then poor old mysql gets confused (and aren't w

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Visual Basic - Missing System Files

2004-06-07 Thread Scott Glasgow
rom: "Paul Larue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 2:10 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Visual Basic - Missing System Files > Normally, the form that generates the will create an error log file > named formName.log that contains the

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-07 Thread Smile-Poet
ROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 7:56 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL > > Drew, > > I have uninstalled everything that has been recently added but there is no > change in the problem. However I see that a 'hotfix&#x

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-07 Thread Trusz, Andrew
;t occur. drew -Original Message- From: Smile-Poet [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL Drew, I have uninstalled everything that has been recently added but there is no change in the problem.

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-07 Thread Smile-Poet
Drew, I have uninstalled everything that has been recently added but there is no change in the problem. However I see that a 'hotfix' was installed by M$ on 15 May.I wonder if uninstalling that might be my answer?Is it likely to be affecting any part of a local server, since it seems to

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] Visual Basic - Missing System Files

2004-06-06 Thread Paul Larue
Normally, the form that generates the will create an error log file named formName.log that contains the exact error encountered. There you should find the missing ocx/dll/whatever file Paul | -Original Message- | From: wwwpages [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 7:4

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-04 Thread Smile-Poet
Not so 'Aha...' Still freezing.I have removed all the tables except the controlling 'mysql'.Do I need to reinstall the whole bundle of progams (Easyphp with Apache, MySQL and PHP)?Or just MySQL. Or is there another answer? If, with phpMyAdmin, I open a database I can, variably, ope

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-04 Thread Trusz, Andrew
Way to go Joe! Merit badge in Troubleshooting and a pint. drew -Original Message- From: Smile-Poet [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 6:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL Aha...! drew, In the course of preparing and gingerly

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-04 Thread Smile-Poet
Aha...! drew, In the course of preparing and gingerly testing what froze and what didn't I discovered windows was opening in diagnostic mode (I did nothing, guv, honest).Having allowed myself to be bullied back into loading all drivers, etc, MySQL appears to be working perfectly. Well, at le

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-03 Thread Smile-Poet
drew, At least you're not suggesting a complete reinstallation... ... ... ...yet... Joseph PS Thanks for the advice; I'll let you know how it goes. > > > This may have happened since I loaded Weblog and put its tables in one of > the databases. ... The other main thing I have > installed

[wdvltalk] RE: [OT] freezing in MySQL

2004-06-03 Thread Trusz, Andrew
-Original Message- From: Smile-Poet Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 6:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [wdvltalk] [OT] freezing in MySQL This may have happened since I loaded Weblog and put its tables in one of the databases. ... The other main thing I have installed is Via Voic

[wdvltalk] Re: OT: wireless networks

2004-06-03 Thread Stephen Caudill
Drew, Thanks a ton for this. I'm looking into wirless at the moment too and being the paranoid geek that I am, this gives me a bit to think about. Very informative stuff and well written to boot. Thanks, Stephen On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 08:19:07 -0400 , Trusz, Andrew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A

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