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  2. Eudoria

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

    Posted

    hi all, thanks for your input.

    i like thunderbird,

    but mozilla hasent made provisions

    for an up grade to win64bit.

    so it looks as tho i have to stick with 32bit.

    so i can use thunderbird.

    eudora is interesting

    the spam blocker is only in the paid version.

    im not sure how to get round that.

    i have a winxppro64bit instaltion disk going to waste.

    maybe ican sell it

    again thanks to both posters

    marty

    Marty Have you tried Pegasus Mail Not sure if it can do what you want but it is worth your while to try it.

  7. Yea Or Nay

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

    Posted

    just curious, did you have any trouble activating your product?

    no. It is still a legit install with a legit Prod. code so activation was not a problem.

    I did not try it on my systen since they are running great but I used the same disk on a family members computer using the OEM Prod Code on the case label and it worked fine.

    Preston

  9. Firewall

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

    Posted

    I have PeoplePc's Internet security running on my system. I just had to reinstall everything on this system and now when I get on-line, I have a bunch of sites trying to access my system. I have the choice of blocking or allowing them to access my system. I click on the Apply every time and then block them. Is this something new that hackers are doing? I have every update from Windows Update and run Spy Bot S&D, Ad aware, Spywareblaster, Avg and the Internet security system from People PC. I do get a few Cookies and Some Coolweb Search problems found from these programs. Oh and I also run CWShredder with nothing showing up from it. Any Ideas, or do I just keep blocking these guys? I had 4 of them while typing this message.

    It is called network noise nothing new a decent firewall would learn what to allow or not to.

    There should be an option to not bother you with this. ZoneAlarm can do this (since sygate is no more it is my top choice) Kerio is good also (maybe should be my first choice.

    C.O.M.O.D.O. is new to me but it is free and worth some test for me soon.

    http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

    I do not trust any software given by a ISP. So I would not trust PeoplePC's stuff but I maybe wrong

    Preston

  10. Pc Real Slow In Games

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

    Posted

    Ok my computer the one in my sig is real slow in games im getting like 20-35 in counter strike: source my 3 year old dell gets like 75-80 FPS i've scanned my pc no spyware my video drivers is all new I was thinking my ram or psu might be bad is there a way to check?

    There are some benchmarks with this little program that I have been testing. It provides a fair ammount of Sys info. Not as good as some but better than many.

    Emsa FlexInfo Pro

    http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Emsa_Flex...o/emsaflex.html

    Preston

  11. Yea Or Nay

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

    Posted

    that is interesting. Just for fun I took a look at my oem xp home disc. it has a number like this:

    Pid=76477OEM

    according to the link it should look like this, I wonder why they are different

    Pid=82503OEM

    Pid=82503OEM is just the syntax (lack of a better word) the OEM part is the key

    mine reads

    Pid=55285OEM

  12. Yea Or Nay

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

    Posted

    The proprietary computers use an OEM key which will not work with the upgrade disk. There is a trick in changing a file so that you can burn a slipstreamed disk and have it identify itself as OEM or Retail. I will have to search for the information. I have yet to try it. It is supposed to make it easier when creating disks for different versions of XP for restore/recovery purposes when you only have one version. The only difference between a WinXP Home Upgrade, OEM and Retail is an identifying code that is contained within the file. The same goes for Pro.

    Found it.

    Unlocking WinXP's setupp.ini

    Thanks! and to all commented. I would have never found that info. I wish google did boolean/stupid/duh:

    it all goes back to trash in trash out. If you do not know how to word your search you will never find it. I bookmarked that page I will try it this week.

    Preston

    I happened across that tidbit a long time ago when I was searching for ways to *cough* defeat XP activation.

    worked great! thanks I now have a working OEM upgrade.

  13. Yea Or Nay

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

    Posted

    The proprietary computers use an OEM key which will not work with the upgrade disk. There is a trick in changing a file so that you can burn a slipstreamed disk and have it identify itself as OEM or Retail. I will have to search for the information. I have yet to try it. It is supposed to make it easier when creating disks for different versions of XP for restore/recovery purposes when you only have one version. The only difference between a WinXP Home Upgrade, OEM and Retail is an identifying code that is contained within the file. The same goes for Pro.

    Found it.

    Unlocking WinXP's setupp.ini

    Thanks! and to all commented. I would have never found that info. I wish google did boolean/stupid/duh:

    it all goes back to trash in trash out. If you do not know how to word your search you will never find it. I bookmarked that page I will try it this week.

    Preston

  14. Yea Or Nay

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

    Posted

    I have three PCs each cam with a product code for Windows XP home edition and the hidden partition to restore to factory. I usually keep a updated image of each PC to restore should it all go bad, this is so I do not have to un-install all the factory crap that came with it should the crash.

    Here is my question (I have heard yes and not but have never tried it to know since the op has never presented itself):

    I have a old copy of XP home ed. upgrade w/ it's own Product code that I no longer have installed on any PC. I have slipstreamed the Service packs into it, can I use it (should I decided to chuck it all and reformat)

    on all three PCs using thier own perspective product codes (the ones printed on thier labels) and it work?

    I would like to retain the spare copy should I build another PC.

    Thanks I'll be researching until I hear your comments

    Preston

  15. Web Based Calender?

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

    Posted

    I finally am getting used to googles calandar. It seems really intuative. Once you get used to it, it is much better the yahoos.

    Do you have a reason for needing it to be Web-Based? If you don't why not try Mozilla Sunbird

    http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/s...d/download.html

    there is also a portable version for a jumpdrive that makes it portable.

    http://portableapps.com/apps/office/organi...ortable_sunbird

    it is what I use. Hotmail and Mail.com have nice calendars I prefer mail.com's to Hotmail.

    My wife uses Desktop Calendar

    http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Desktop_C...desktopcal.html

    Preston

  16. Music Store Suggestion

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

    Posted · Edited by rhema7

    I have used MusicMatch Jukebox for many years now. I don't buy a lot of music anymore but I subscribe to their on-demand service it is like having the worlds largest music collection at my finger tips. when I find a song I want to take with me I buy it then. Most of the time I just Que up a bunch and listen at home. This is not for everyone I get special pricing (reward of long history with them) I only pay $17.95 per quarter I think it is $7.95 per month otherwise. But buying music from them is easy and the format is not proprietary.

    Preston

  17. Music

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

    Posted · Edited by rhema7

    ok...y'all hush now I'm gonna ask a question. ok...here it is.

    I have winme and wmp 9. I guess it's called streaming. I don't know.

    I've never done this before.

    what do I need to capture music from a video to my hard drive?

    can I do this with wmp 9?

    can I do this with audacity which I already have?

    I don't want a 30Mb complicated program..make it simple.

  19. What Project Are You Working On

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

    Posted

    What projects do you have on your bench? (for fun, profit or aggravation).

    I have been working on a BeBox (BeOS operating system) I started it after a post about a utility machine.

    Found a junk PC and now the fun has begun.

    I will ad this if you do not have a copy of MADBOOT it is must have for your tool box.

    I look forward to hearing the things you are upto.

    Preston

  20. The Gimp

    in Graphic Design

    Posted

    Hello all i am new to usign GIMP. I was using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP at school but now I need to desgin something at home and I do not got $500 for adobe. What i need is a list of short cut keys for gimp, how you feather, and where is the eye droper in the gimp. Also how do I get the side bar where it says what layer i am on?

    Thanks for you help

    how about the entire Adobe creative suite Plus training DVDs for $399.

    http://www.academicsuperstore.com/item/?tn...e+Suite+Premium

    you qualify if you are in school.

    Preston

  23. The Gimp

    in Graphic Design

    Posted

    Hello all i am new to usign GIMP. I was using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP at school but now I need to desgin something at home and I do not got $500 for adobe. What i need is a list of short cut keys for gimp, how you feather, and where is the eye droper in the gimp. Also how do I get the side bar where it says what layer i am on?

    Thanks for you help

    how about the entire Adobe creative suite Plus training DVDs for $399.

    http://www.academicsuperstore.com/item/?tn...e+Suite+Premium

    you qualify if you are in school.

    Preston

  24. What's Your Opinion?

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

    Posted

    $500, is way too much, IMO. A system for browsing, email, word and simple games should cost you about $125. Look for a local computer enthusiast magazine in your area - you'll find ads for wholesalers in your area who will sell 5yr old machines for $100 or less.

    $500 for a purely utility machine is nuts.

    that does include a nice 19 inch lcd. That is a great thing to have for even webbrowsing. If you take off $220 for the moniter, that leaves 275 for a great machine that will be functional for a long time. For just $275 you have a great machine with plenty of ram, fast boot, and can even backup to dvds. Even if you are not encoding video, or playing resource hog games, it is very nice to have. That computer also comes with a nice warranty.

  25. What's Your Opinion?

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

    Posted

    on the buget end I prefer the eMachines T6532. Room to upgrade and a lot of punch.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/eMachines_T6532/45...-2.html?tag=nav

    I have alway loved emachines a new Powersupply and a decent GPU and you are ready to frag with 90% of the gamers and the other 10% youwill never beat with out sponsorship anyway. I bought my first years ago as a backup family machine and sfter my Dell failed it became the work horse and never let me down.

    Preston