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Archive through January 09, 2003
Rissa | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 01:55 pm     Draheid. Thank you, that makes perfect sense. I was thinking that only half the transmission would be at all faster but of course (like you said) the slower half is also free of graphics, sounds, etc. I don't mind spending the money if I am SURE that it will be faster (and noticably so). I remember when the cable connections were being first pushed.... our local science centre had a computer set up to demonstrate and it was not AT ALL faster then my phone line is most of the time. The guy was trying to tell me that the website they were using to demonstrate was one of THEE most graphics-heavy out there.... but since I was never going to be visiting that URL on my own, what did I care? LOL |
Spygirl | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 03:53 pm     QUESTION: I am trying to help a friend with an older version of windows to open a file that has been designated to be open with the incorrect program. I know there is something you do while right clicking or SOMETHING to make it give you the "open with" option. In XP, they made it standard in the right click popup menu, but I remember that with 98, it did not and required some kind of step. ANYONE??? It has been driving me crazy for two days! |
Zachsmom | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 04:04 pm     Spy..I rebooted to 98 say the file was in my documents..go up to view and click on folder options click on file types.. it will show you a list of types of files.. click on the type of filel you are trying to open.. when you find the type of file click on edit there will be a box with different types of actions click on open click edit browse what you want to open the file with.. hope this helps! |
Draheid | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 04:40 pm     Spy: Perhaps an even easier way would be to simply delete the 'association' and then double-click on the file again and it should prompt you for what to open it with. Similar to Zachsmom's instructions: First, find out the extension of the file in question. Next, click 'View' then 'Folder options' then the tab for 'File types'. Scroll down the list until you find the extension of this file and simply delete the association. I don't have a copy of Win98 here to be absolutely certain so if you see anything to doesn't look right, perhaps catch me online. Hope this helps. |
Spygirl | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 04:53 pm     Uhhhhhh...nope. LOL You two lost me with the finding the extension and association stuff. I've tried to figure out what you could mean, but I'm just not getting it. Do I do this stuff when viewing the file in Explorer or what? |
Spygirl | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 05:07 pm     Okay, I figured out what you meant, but the problem is, we walked through the steps and it did not reset the files in the folder. Is Whit out there? I know that she is the one who taught me the shortcut -- it was a one-click kind of deal, just like what is in XP now. Thanks, Zmom and Drah for trying, though! WHIT!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Whit4you | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 06:39 pm     Spy... howdy Sorry been trying to remember what tip I tought you... I opened all my arhives to find Avery posts so I can look it up but first let me try this tip (might be the one I gave last year??) You know how I baby step peeps... sorry if you don't need the baby steps..lol. Right click on Explorer (if it's not handy on your taskbar go to the dsektop and right click on the 'my computer icon) Find the file in question... (or hit the WINDOW ky and F to "FIND" it) choose OPEN WITH (top option) choose the program you'd like it to open with - if you can't FIND it on the list - choose OTHER and find the program) AT the bottom of this little screen you'll see a 'always use this program to open this file" option - chekc that if you want THAT program to always open this file. By the way the PROBLEM is alot of people do not UNCHECK this option when they should. Tell your friend that when she sees that option "Always open with" - make sure and UNCHECK it - if she does not want THAT program to always open that file. I don't think THIS is the advice I gave in the 'tips' thread last year but it works Let me know if this wasn't what your looking for - there are many ways to skin this ccccc(NO I WON'T say...it) |
Whit4you | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 06:40 pm     I have a question...don't think it needs a new thread... hopefully alot of peeps lurk in this one? Just curious... IF you had an envelope that told the exact date that you are to depart this earth.... would you open it? If so why? if not why not....? My answer - I wouldn't want to open it, and wouldn't want to know... but I think I would eventually open it... because it's the kinda person I am and I think I would then regret opening it. |
Tess | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 06:49 pm     Ok--I asked Charlie and he said to hold down the shift key while right clicking on the item you want to open. Relayed the info to Spy already and she said that's it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it is! Sneaking suspicion this has been driving her crazy. |
Twinkie | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 07:10 pm     Driving her crazy? Hubby says for me that's a short trip. hehehe |
Kaili | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 07:16 pm     Whit, I wouldn't want to know the date because it's kinda creepy but I would end up looking too and then TOTALLY regretting it. Then I would get all defiant and try to to not die that day. |
Northstar | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 07:30 pm     The Christmas I was 6, my parents went out to a dinner party and left me home with my brother. He was in his room, so I tip-toed downstairs and opened a couple presents. I remember one gift was a yatzee game. What I remember most, what affected me most was that it ruined that cherished element of surprise. Since that day, I've never peeked at important things. Nope, I wouldn't open the envelope. |
Tntitanfan | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 08:22 pm     Me either! |
Spygirl | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 08:24 pm     Thanks for responding, Whit and Tess! Actually, Whit, the issue is that in 98 you do NOT get the "open with" option unless you do the short cut that Tess listed. Open is the only option listed, but if you have previously incorrectly designated the wrong program to open the file with, then you HAVE to have the "open with" option back to fix it. I just couldn't remember the shortcut! |
Whit4you | Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 08:35 pm     Ok Spy I guess I must have tweaked my system cause I don't need to hit 'shift' - but as long as you have your answer it's all good |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:34 pm     Here's a previous post from me: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 02:46 am I am looking for a lock set for my front door. I want the lock to be the kind that the knob stays locked from the outside at all times, and you can still turn the inside knob, without unlocking it. Does that sense? The only ones my DH seems to find are the sets that you have to unlock from the inside to turn the knob and open the door. ------------------------------------------------------------ I wanted to update any and all of you who helped me that I found the right set today. It seems that only Schlage makes these type of sets. We found them at Lowe's, and they cost us $45.67 for a knob and deadbolt combo pack. Which was fine with me, because it's what I wanted. Hubby even came home and installed them right away, so that was nice of him.. |
Twinkie | Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:46 pm     Maybe its just me but every time I see this thread I keep wanting to say, "I have a dumb answer". Ok maybe it is just my silly sense of humor but that never fails to pop into my head. LOL OH! And I certainly mean NO offense by that at all! Just my wackiness! slinking into the corner now |
Mygetaway | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 12:09 am     I know what you mean Twinkie.. Maybe we could see if the MODS could rename this thread to I have a question Anyone else think so? |
Whoami | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 12:15 am     Well, I'll admit I'm the one who titled the thing. My original idea was for asking questions that others may not think of asking. Like, one of my original DQ's was "what is a souffle." And, well, I always seem to have "dumb questions." No need to slink into the corner Twinks. I'm just a dope! There's been some pretty good questions asked here! Anyway, I have no problem if anyone wants it changed. Maybe "there's no such thing as a dumb question" or "The only Dumb question is the one not asked." Yes, I know those are too long. I'm just tired and being a smart @ss. ...now that I've posted here, it may be a moot point anyway, since for the last day or two I seem to have gone in to "thread killer" mode!  |
Cyn | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 12:48 am     Has anyone ever heard of "the Red Hat Society" (name could be slightly wrong)? It's this group of women that I see show up on different game shows with their friends in the audience. Their friends are always a group of motley woman wearing outrageous red hats. The announcer always makes it a point to mention they are a group. Does anyone out there know whom these mysterious ladies are that are sneaking onto tv with their funny hats? |
Twinkie | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 12:59 am     Who, you are not a dope and the next time you say that I'm going to smack the snot outa you! (that's my favorite line in chat) LOL Mygetaway, I think that is a great idea! Cyn, I haven't seen that...yet. But now I will be looking for it. I just love the folks that are up as late as I am!! |
Cyn | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 01:12 am     Yeah, Twinkie, it's this group of fun loving women in their 50s+ with these big personalities. I saw them on Street Smarts twice and once on Millionaire and once on another show too. but can't remember the name, and it would take too long to describe it. On one of the shows (millionaire i think), the contestant mentioned that it was their goal to get on as many tv game shows that they could. I wouldn't be surprised if one of our posters were in that society. Those ladies are rockin. gonna catch some sleep - talk to everyone tomorrow night. |
Tess | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 01:24 am     Twinks, believe it or not there are several branches of the Red Hat Society. ack! My scrapbook lady belongs to the Red Hat Society and her group mostly goes to High Tea in little tea shops around the Twin Cities here. She's not old enough until July so she gets a pink hat. awww. Anyway, the only reason I've even heard of them is because she treated a group of us to Tea and luncheon at a wonderful little tea shop back in November. Yes, we all were given hats so pictures could be taken (mine was red to match my outfit) and she told us all about the Red Hat Society and about seeing groups of these ladies at tea nearly every time she goes (which is at least once a month). She made them sound like an absolute riot. |
Northstar | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 01:27 am     There's a "Big Hat Gals" group in Anchorage, which rules them out as tv game show hounds. They get together every couple months and go to plays, concerts, etc. We were drinking Cosmos in the same bar following the Vagina Monologues and it was a riot. They were wearing red hats that night but they said the color varies. But I'll be watching ol' Bob Barker a little closer from now on for THE red hat ladies. |
Cyn | Thursday, January 09, 2003 - 01:40 am     Tess, that is definitely who they are. They are characters, aren't they? How did they get to know one another and stuff? Northstar, the Vagina Monologues are brilliant. well, if i don't respond to you tonight, it's cause i'm going to sleep now. nite-nite |
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