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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Monday, May 03, 2004 - 6:27 pm
Ok, thanks Jed...I do know how to turn off system restore but I've never done all that other stuff ya mentioned. I may wait til tomorrow, so I don't screw it up. Thanks, kiddo 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 7:04 am
Ok..back again. Changed my virtual memory to 826. Again, ok for a little bit, but started freezing up again. GRRRRRR Also, lots of times when I click on the back button, it will just back two pages...what's causing that?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 7:52 am
Texannie: Check your browser cache size setting and see if a smaller size would help. The only effect having a smaller cache will do is cause your browser to have to load more information directly off of the internet instead of having the data already in the cache. This shouldn't pose much of a problem for you unless you were on a dialup access. Also, since you indicate that it might be java related, you may want to check your version of the java engine and upgrade if necessary by visiting www.java.com. Download and install the latest version to see if that might help. For your back button situation, check your mouse setting to see if you might have the click sensitivity too high or you may need to update the drivers for that as well. Let me know if this helps.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 8:09 am
I just upped my cache cause someone here told me to do that! LOL I will check the java site. Thanks.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 9:33 am
Ok....so, thanks Draheid for the offer to help but I think the problem is fixed. Thanks to Jed for reminding me I have to turn off System Restore, to fix it properly. And thanks to Ketch for mentioning the Sasser virus. I went to Microsoft and downloaded a patch which is supposed to help. And thank you members of the Academy....oops...wrong speech ;)
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 9:46 am
Yep, for you Windows 2000 and XP users, you should know that this Sasser virus is spreading pretty rapidly, AND you don't have to click on any suspicious attachments to get infected with it. You can get it merely by being connected to the internet, apparently. If you have XP and are also running a firewall, chances are the firewall saved you. You also need to download a patch from Microsoft. Here is more information about this virus: http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 12:22 pm
Draheid or anyone, can you recommend some basic software that will allow me to record in .wav format on my Windows XP Pro computer. I'd be using the built in microphone (or a cheap plug in model)record. Basically, talk into my computer and have it record in .wav.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 12:35 pm
One additional question. A friend is using the .dvf plug in from Sony (to play their digital recorder files) for Windows Media Player and it doesn't work. It works on my computer, just tried. But won't work on hers. Any suggestions as to why the plug in isn't working?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 1:01 pm
Wendo: If you only need to record up to 60 seconds of audio, try the built-in Sound Recorder located in 'Start - Programs - Accessories - Entertainment' on Windows/XP. If you need more recording time, there are many options with some programs you may already have. Such as Nero CD burning software includes a 'Wave Editor' which has the ability to record much longer audio files and gives you editing capabilities as well. In regard to your question about your friend's plug-in, it is very possible that you have already installed the necessary codec required for the plug-in to work. Sony does offer a stand-alone player for use on a PC. If you visit the Sony Electronics Website and click on 'Product Service & Support' at the top, on the next page under 'Service & Support' click the button to 'Launch service' and follow along there to get to the download files. You may want to also check to see if you have the latest version of the plug-in while there. Hope this helps.
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Sbw
Member
08-09-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 6:00 pm
When I open the task list there is the title "pag". Can you tell me what it could be, I don't remember seeing it before. Thanks for your help.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 6:14 pm
Sbw: I was unable to locate anything about "pag" in a search. You could try looking at the startup items in MSCONFIG (Click 'Start - Run' and type MSCONFIG) and see if there is some clue there. Or you might search your hard drive for "pag.*" to see if there are any programs with the name. You might also try just ending the task and see if it effects anything and/or if it returns when you restart the computer. Let me know if you find any more information and I'll be happy to research it more.
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Sbw
Member
08-09-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 6:37 pm
Draheid, thanks for looking. I had searched and came up empty handed. But when you said to do some further checking on my computer (like duh - I should have had enough sense to do this) I found it with no problem and it has basically ALWAYS been here, I have always just overlooked it. Thanks so much for guiding me through a senior moment or whatever you want to call it. 
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 6:46 pm
Draheid, thanks for answering. In regards to recording software, longer than 60 seconds is needed. The recording could be anywhere from 30 minutes all the way beyond an hour. I do not have any recording software at all. So, which one, if you were buying, would you get Dra? Re: the codec issue. Yeah, I sent her that link. I haven't heard back from her about that. It's the weirdest thing how it works on my computer (I installed it, etc.), her bosses, and co-workers, but not hers. I'll tell ya, Windows computers make me scratch my head LOL!
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 8:45 pm
Wendo: Here are 3 'FREE' programs I located. I haven't worked with any of them personally but they are all from reputable download sites.
All2WAV RecorderLicense: Freeware All2WAV Recorder is a sound recording and playing program. With All2WAV you can record sound from the microphone, Internet streaming audio, games or media files (played by All2WAV Recorder or other multimedia applications. e.g. WinAmp, RealOne Player, Windows Media Player). Recorded sound is saved in wave-file format. You can set the sound quality of the wave file (from 11KHz 8-bit Mono to 44KHZ 16-bit Stereo).
AudioGrabber 1.83License: Freeware Information: This copies music from CDs and external sources like radios, cassettes and turn tables. The music is saved to your hard drive as WAV, MP3, WMA and OGG files.
WavePad 1.0WavePad is a sound editor program for Windows. This software lets you make and edit voice and other audio recordings. You can cut, copy and paste parts of recording and, if required, add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad is free. I would be interested to hear which you end up using and how you like it. Hope this helps.
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 6:05 am
I have a problem!!! Ack!!! I'm unable to send e-mail using Outlook Express, although I AM able to receive it. I spoke at length with my ISP tech support and HP tech support yesterday to no avail. I've checked and rechecked the incoming and outgoing server settings, so I know they're ok. Help me, please!!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 6:48 am
Do you have sub accounts? If so, check to see if they are full. This happened to me just yesterday cause my dh never checks his mail and his inbox was full and caused all my mail to jam up.
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:02 am
Ok, I just checked the three accounts and none of them were full (I checked the inbox and the bulk mail folders). Do you have any other ideas? This is driving me nuts!
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Lslb
Member
05-27-2002
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:04 am
Not computer, but clock radio question - My clock radio has a compartment for a 9 volt battery that acts as back up in case the electricity goes out. I can't get a battery to work in it. I've bought new batteries twice that work fine in other things, but not this clock. And I also tried another clock radio with the same function and couldn't get a battery to work in it either. How easy is this supposed to be? Does anyone have any suggestions? Seems like my electricity goes out when the wind blows, so I would love to be able to use this function. Would appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:10 am
hmm...sorry, that was my only shot, Cin! LOL
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:22 am
Is the spring pulled down far enough inside the battery compartment, that it makes a nice tight fit, Lslb? Sometimes it can make a difference. Also, sometimes my dh takes a small piece of fine sandpaper and buffs each end of the battery & it seems to make things work, where they didn't previously, lol. Other than that...if you're positive the batteries are good, it might be time to find the receipt and return it to the store as defective.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:25 am
Sorry to hear of your trouble Cindor. Dh uses Outlook Express...I use Hotmail. I've heard a lot of people end up having trouble with OE. A friend said Outlook (is that the original?) is more reliable.
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Littlec
Member
11-14-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:41 am
Cindor I have been having the exact same problem. Does yours happen all the time or just some of the time? With mine it seems to work when it wants too. If you find a solution let me know. Thanks
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 8:45 am
Rupert, I use Outlook for business, OE for personal. Outlook is working fine, right now OE sucks. Littlec, it just started yesterday, I had no problem before then. I didn't make any changes to it prior to this issue or anything. ARGH!!!
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 9:21 am
Cindori: Are you receiving any type of message when you try to send e-mail from the Outlook Express that isn't working? What type of e-mail address is it you are trying to use with the OE? Could you try using the web interface at www.mail2web.com to access that e-mail address and see if that works for sending?? Lslb: What are you trying to do with the 9V battery in the clock radio? ie. Are you just trying to use it to listen to without having to plug in the power? Battery backups usually only keep the clock running. Some will activate an alarm if you had it set to come on before the power is removed from the clock radio. Let me know how I can help.
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Cindori
Member
07-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 9:31 am
Dra, thanks anyway, but I finally fixed it!!! Yay!!!
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