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Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 11:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Draheid: Ok, I booted into BIOS and checked that setting, it was set to Keep Off, so it wasn't set to wake up on its own. I then set the BIOS to use the default settings (I presume how it shipped.) Then, all I did was reset my boot drive order. The issue continues.

I did forget to include a PCI card I added to the machine, an ATI TV Wonder TV Tuner PCI Card. Could this be causing the issue?

I'll head on over to the Intel site and start reading as well.

(I'm starting to wonder if it's time to do a complete backup, computer wipe, and Windows Reinstall. Hmmmm. My boot times haven't been good either.)

Any other suggestions you may have would be most appreciated, oh computer God.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 11:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dra, have you noticed I STILL have not asked any XP questions? Oh! And I got a new laptop yesterday. Ended up with the Dell Inspiron 600m. So now I have TWO brand new computers. Things are going peachy keen with both. :-)

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I need help! We've just recently reformatted our computer and I can't stand it! Everything is all whacky and I don't know how to get it back to the way it was. My main problem is this...When I go to "log in" here and I type in my username, my password will automatically be entered. Basically anyone who knows my username can "log in" on my computer because for some reason my computer remembers my password.

Can anyone explain how to fix this? In as simple terms as possible - I'm not very computer savvy. Thank you!


Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 9:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Froggiegirl: If you're using Internet Explorer, you will need to turn OFF 'Autocomplete' to stop this from happening. Click 'Tools - Internet Options' - then click on the 'Content' tab and click the button 'AutoComplete' and uncheck at least the option 'Username and passwords on forms'. You may also want to click 'Clear Passwords' while there to remove the chance someone could enable that feature later and use your password.

If you use a different browser, let me know and I will try to provide similar instructions.

Hope this helps.

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 8:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Worked like a charm Dra...thank you!!!

Zules
Member

08-21-2000

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Dra,

I downloaded IrFanView as you suggested. I still can't seem to shrink my image.

Help, please.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Zules: Once you open the image in Irfanview, click on 'Image - Resize/Resample' to view the options for resizing. First be sure 'Preserve aspect ratio' is checked, then use 'Set new size as percentage of original'. Enter a number in the 'width' section, and click 'Ok'. If the size is what you want, save the new image by clicking 'File - Save as' and give it a different filename. If not, click 'Edit - Undo' and try again.

Hope this helps.

Zules
Member

08-21-2000

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 12:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, I did all that. I resized to 600 x 450. When I tried to upload the image, I got this:

One or more of the images or attachments you uploaded exceeded the maximum allowable upload size (which is 65 kilobytes). These images or attachments have been removed from your post. If you would like to include images or attachments, upload new files after you make sure that the size is not greater than 65 kilobytes.

No matter how small I make the image, the kilobytes # at the bottom of the page doesn't change size.

Also, the image itself gets smaller but then the rest of the box is black but it doesn't go away.

Is any of this making sense?

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Zules: When you select 'Save as' and the dialog comes on screen to name the file, the type below that should be 'jpg - jpeg'. Out to the right, another panel should open with 'JPEG/GIF save options. At the top of that, under the JPEG section, there is a 'Save quality' slider bar. Try moving that down to 75 and save the image with a new name. Once it is saved, locate the file in Windows Explorer and check the size. I just tried on an image that was originally 1600 x 1200 and 739K, resized to 300 x 225 and saved at quality of 75, the file is now 24k, well under the maximum for the board.

Hope this helps

ETA: I think the black area outside of the image is normal and doesn't get saved with the image so you shouldn't need to worry abou that.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I had a horrifying morning. I have been having problems with pay Juno (which I use for e-mail and internet connection) ever since I got this new computer. This morning, while writing an e-mail, the entire computer froze. No mouse or keyboard action, soft boot did not work. When I rebooted, I had lost ALL of my Juno e-mail folders, SIX YEARS worth! I got them all back in one relabeled "restored" folder, all 1297 of them, LOL.

Luckily I had backed up Juno folders a month ago and meant to do it yesterday but didn't get around to it. I now have all the folders restored and the 1297 messages deleted or sorted back where they go. Ironically, it froze up while I was downloading a new copy of Juno.

Problem is NOT resolved. Juno is still malfunctioning by shutting down when I exit the internet (the Juno e-mail skin should remain open when I disconnect from the internet, giving me the option to read or compose e-mails offline or reconnect to the internet.)

Below is the e-mail I sent to Juno. I don't have high hopes from them. Anybody here got any ideas?




quote:

Got a brand new computer with Windows XP, been using Juno fine for five years, WindowsME 98 and 95. No problems.

When I disconnect from internet, Juno gives an error message and shuts down.

Today, was connected to internet and composing e-mail in Juno (offline software, not composing online). Screen froze, entire computer froze, had to turn off at power cord. Lost ALL Juno e-mail folders and got them back in one huge restored folder.

I have just installed XP SP2 but the Juno shutdowns upon disconnecting from internet were happening before that, from the minute I put Juno on this new computer.

Have twice uninstalled and reinstalled Juno 5.0, including new download from internet today. Same problem.

Computer is brand new Dell Dimension 4600, no unusual configurations. Am running ZoneAlarm and AVG anti-virus but had no prior conflicts with them and Juno on old computer.




Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, Draheid, I'm still unable to determine why my computer won't stay shut down when it shuts down. How frustrating indeed?

Any other suggestions you have? Let me know. :-)

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, Dra! Welcome home! Can you tell me what software I need to resize animated gifs without losing the animation? Paint obviously doesn't do the job. Is there any freeware that can accomplish that? Thanks.

Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 9:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, Dra, I don't know if you saw it above, but I'll mention it again. I did recently put a tv card into my computer.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Herckleperckle: Try this: www.GIFWorks.com. Here you can upload an animated gif and resize, transparify, and a few other changes. Then save the finished file to your computer. I believe the only limitations are 200K maximum filesize and it must be a .gif file.

Hope this helps.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Monday, September 20, 2004 - 11:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wendo: By any chance did that TV card come with PVR type software? I'm wondering if that doesn't modify your settings so that any scheduled programs would be sure to be recorded by making sure the computer is always on?

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 5:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone familiar with these?

Scan your computer for existing Trojans, viruses and security vulnerabilities. We recommend downloading eTrust EZ Armor Firewall and Antivirus Software for Road Runner, which is available for free to our Road Runner subscribers.


Consider the use of a firewall. We recommend the above mentioned eTrust EZ Armor Firewall and Antivirus Software for Road Runner, which is available at no additional cost to Road Runner subscribers


Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Dra!

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is there a way to record a real audio program to your hard drive so you can watch it again later? Or is there a way to simply download it in the first place?

Thanks!

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 6:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer: If you're quick, you might get an answer to that in the Big Brother area - look for Cliotheleo as she has been capturing and making clips of the live feeds available most of this season. I don't know off hand how it is done, but I'm sure she'll know.

Good luck.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer: In case you don't catch her there, here's what she said about capturing them and making them work offline:
I record the feeds as they're happening using real7ime converter (see "All Things Technical" for the link to this.) Then I have to "crop" for lack of a better word using MPeg4 Direct Maker, then finally convert them to .rm using Real Producer Plus.


And here's the post on where to get the Real7ime program:
Cliotheleo Monday, August 30, 2004 - 7:35 pm
Here's a little ap I found for recording the live feeds.

http://r7cproj.euro.ru/indexe.htm

It's pretty self explanatory. You'll need to get the live feed links from the thread on this part of the board.


Hope this helps.

Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dra, I have yet to install the software for the tv card. I honestly don't know if it has PVR software. LOL!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone know the answer to my question????

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Texannie: I'm not at all familiar with the software you asked about. I have heard of 'Computer Associates' and recall them to be a reputable company who has been around for a very long time, but for some reason I can't recall what other products I would have known them for and none of their current business products are familiar to me. I would expect a provider such as Roadrunner would not promote or offer a product that would not be viable. I'm just happy with the solutions I already have so I'm not interested in switching.

I wasn't ignoring your question, I just didn't have a viable answer that would be helpful.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 10:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Texannie, no information here.

As far as my problem, I did get some perhaps useful information from Juno on the second try. Maybe. We'll see.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 5:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, I am pretty happy with my current config too, but was just wondering if this was better.
Thanks.