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  1. Ms Vista

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Given MS's habit of not completing it's products don't you think it is funny that Vista comes in a box with one rounded corner.

    they cut corners on everything else now it has moved into the advertising.

    The Box makes a true statement... "MS the king of cutting Corners"

    Preston

  3. Opera Cpu Usage Problem: Fixed:)

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by rhema7

    If you are having problem with Opera using 100% cpu Cycles like I have this may help:

    Most people who know me know I am a Opera fan through and through. IMHO there is no other browser that compares to it perfomance wise (CPU and Memory usage)

    Lately I have had difficulty because of the 100% cpu usage. Not having the time to fully explore this has gone on for weeks (I had to use firefox which is good but I don't like it so well). Today I was tweaking while watching FreeMeter (great performance monitor with micro frootprint on system resources) as I go. I decided to explore the preferences in Opera. I have no MIC on this machine so as I was exploring I cam across the voice controlled browsing (never worked good) so I un-check it the CPU usage dropped to 0%. So I'm back in the saddle again.

    Still in Love with Opera

    Preston

  4. Musicmatch Jukebox

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    I have sought for sometime to find away to access my MusicMatch On demand account in Linux. I have Gotten all my key programs to work (Photoshop and illustrator) I would use Xandros more often if I could use MusicMatch.

    Preston

  5. Please Help Review My Log

    in Malware Removal

    Posted

    Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1

    Scan saved at 7:45:36 AM, on 12/23/2006

    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

    Running processes:

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

    C:\Aston\aston.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

    C:\Aston\XP\internat.exe

    C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ip.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\StartupMonitor.exe

    C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\CPF.exe

    C:\Program Files\ClocX\ClocX.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

    C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\cmdagent.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe

    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe

    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\setup\avast.setup

    C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

    C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe

    C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis1991.exe

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =

    F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=explorer.exe ,svchost.exe

    O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

    O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll

    O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iProtectYou] "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ip.exe" -h

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Run StartupMonitor] StartupMonitor.exe

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [burnQuick Queue] C:\Program Files\BurnQuick\BQTray.exe

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Comodo Firewall] "C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\CPF.exe" /background

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto

    O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECaptureSelLinks.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppendSelLinks.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert to Adobe PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

    O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert to existing PDF - res://C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

    O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'ipsp.dll' missing

    O16 - DPF: ppctlcab - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab

    O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe

    O23 - Service: Adobe Version Cue CS2 - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Version Cue CS2\bin\VersionCueCS2.exe" -win32service (file missing)

    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe

    O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

    O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe

    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe

    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)

    O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)

    O23 - Service: Comodo Application Agent (CmdAgent) - COMODO - C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\cmdagent.exe

    O23 - Service: UPS Service (CyberPowerUPS) - Cyber Power Systems, Inc. - C:\PowerPanelPlus\upssrv.exe

    O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe

    O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe

    O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

    O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

    O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe

    O23 - Service: V2i Protector - PowerQuest Corporation - C:\Program Files\PowerQuest\Drive Image 7.0\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe

    The problem I am having in Opera is using 100% cpu cycles. I removed it and all register traces then reinstalled. TYhis worked until I restarted this machine then it ia back 100% cpu again. Funny thing is when I do things in opera that should up the cpu cycles (Max/min, surf etc) the cpu cycles actually go down.

    TIA for your help

    Preston

  6. Scanning And Computer Lifespan

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Take into consideration that you have not found any significant malware, which implies you have safe surfing habits in place that protect you before the stuff gets on your drive. I would be far more concerned then about the waste of time daily scans incur than any wear and tear on the drive (drives almost always outlast their usefullness anyway, no matter how they're used).

    BTW, the "warning" about cookies is nearly always overblown (they are rarely malicious in nature -- and considering you don't "catch" anything else you're likely not visiting sites that use them in an objectionable manner). Using Internet Options / Privacy or a third party program to manage cookies is more efficient than running a scan and then deleting them after-the-fact.

    As for CPU usage, the heat in the CPU is a wear factor for the CPU, but is not a deciding factor in hard drive wear & tear.

    Amen! Like you said.

    I would be very concernedd about my surfing habits if I found true spyware everyday. I run mine a mere once a month and a complete AV scan bi weekly unless there is a problem.

    Preston

  8. Refurbished Pc

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Antonio! good to see you around brother even with that cream corn fetish you got going. Thanks for the link I may try it myself. as far as the junk on the compaq mine included a real copy of XP sp2 / a driver disk/ and an extras disk so you can do a clean install with proper drivers then leave of the crap. That is if it is like my laptop.

    God Bless

    Preston

  13. Move Windows To Another Hard Drive?

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    If your friend has the same version of XP (Home or Pro) and it is OEM it will work on the HP using your activation key. If he doesn't have the OEM disk but it is Retail then you could do the alteration in creating the OEM disk from a Retail one as outlined here: Yea Or Nay. Remember you need to use the correct version (Home or Pro).

    While you are at it slipstream SP2.

    http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windo..._slipstream.asp

    Once you have the correct XP CD to use I would install fresh on the new drive without the other one hooked up. Once the install is finished install the mobo drivers and update XP. After all this is done slave the old drive to the new one and transfer your data and program executable files (if you saved them to a download folder like I do). You can then install your programs to the new drive.

    the easy way to slipstream

    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-...ostreamer.shtml

    Auto Streamer

    I tried the technic in Yea Or Nay

    works fine the worst you will have to do is call Microsoft and let them know you replaced the hard drive.

  14. Music Sorter

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Is there a program that can take my mp3's and fill in missing info in ID3 Tags, make sure all of the artist names are same case, and arrange folders for them? I know im asking for lots, but i dream big =)

    This will not do the ID tags automatically but it will help do it faster because you can do it by folder or individual MP3 it is a windows shell extention so all you have to do is right click the folder or mp3 file and choose properties /mp3-info and enter all you want including Album art and Lyrics hope it helps.

    http://www.snapfiles.com/screenshots/mp3info.htm

  15. Send To This Board

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    hi dave does this apply to all

    extracting programs

    like powerpoint ect

    how do i do it when the email is straight from the

    sender and not through power point

    i use thunderbird

    and outlook express

    does this apply to these programs

    the trouble with compting you can master one thing

    then another crops up

    a friend sent me an email

    with images and text and i couldnt

    transfer them to the board

    together

    so i got curious

    and posted

    marty

    I believe OpenOffice Has a Presentation Software it may work.

  16. W98se Freezes On Splash Screen On Startup

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by rhema7

    My son's Gateway Essential running w98se freezes on the splash screen when you try to bootup.

    This started after I downloaded the new update for Avast.

    I can use ctrl-alt-delete and reboot but it still freezes on the splash screen.

    I have used F8 to go to safe mode and it still freezes on splash screen.

    I updated all of his programs-AdAware, Spybot, Sun Java and ran them and Avast to have a clean system.

    I then removed old restore points and made a new one on Go-Back before I D/L Avast update.

    I have tried to use Go-Back to before I D/L new Avast update, still freezes on splash screen.

    What do I need to do to fix?

    Thanks.

    Maybe a corupt MBR (Main Boot Record). Can you boot to safe mode? If so this most likly is not the case.

    you can fdisk /mbr and it will rebuild it in MS/DOS mode. I'm just guessing that this is the cause it has been many years since I have used a 98SE machine. You sure he would not like a nice install of linux on that Box?

    It is an option (IMHO).

    Preston

  22. Trying To Install Acrobat 7 Pro.

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by rhema7

    Error 1920 service print spooler (spooler) failed to start verify that you have suffiecient priviledges to start system services

    Could not start Print spooler service on local computer.

    Error 1068: The dependencey service groupfailed to start.

    I know this had somthing to do with my old LexMark printer and badly removed components such as LexBce.exe. I have deleted all left overs but still cannot start Print spooler. and I cannot reinstall the printet unless the Print spooler is on. Is there a way to repair the print spooler or break any dependencies it may have for the LexBce.exe?

    TIA For your help

    Preston

    update: I have resolved the issue in a round about way. I copied the Lexbces.exe plus dlls from my laptop to sys32 and spool/drivers foldernow it all works but I would love to break the dependancy.

    Thanks

    Preston

  23. Comodo Firewall

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Thanks Preston for the effort and all the good info.

    However, without any editorial comment on my part, I present = http://www.emailbattles.com/2006/05/12/sec..._aadgdfdddh_ah/

    Yeah I'm Not sold on the COMODO Anti-Virus as of yet but I'm testing it on another machine.

    But I stand by the Firewall. I wish I could write all the technical ups and downs but I'm not that well versed I do know it works and work very well with very little system resources and I have seen an increase in surfing speed. While it is a little naggy in the learning stage it is IMHO not as naggy as ZoneAlarm in it's initial stages.

    I will give the AntiVirus a few more months to get a seasoned before I pronouce my Opinion on it but I will say safe surfing habits in place you should be more than safe with it.

    Good seeing your post friend

    Preston

    Dave "Chappy" if you read this I allso want to shout out to you my old friend.

    Much Love Bro.