If you have a XP installation Cd that you can boot from, you can use it
to get to the Repair Console by pressing R at the first stopping point.
AFter you get the command prompt, try typing chkdsk c: /r and maybe it
will fix the problem. Post back here for further suggestions.

Ardell Faul
Computer Monitor Service Inc.
Ardell's Laptop and PC Repair
10816 E. Mission Ave.,
Spokane Valley, Wa.  99206
ardell@...
509-891-5188



bijou wrote:
>
> My mother inlaws dell demension 3000 with win xp is not able to boot
> up to the os? Getting the error: Windows could not start because the
> following file is missing or corrupt: <Windows root> systerm32\hal.dll
> I was wondering if there is a generic windows xp boot disk I could use
> to try and reinstall xp or try to run a virus scan???
>
>

My mother inlaws dell demension 3000 with win xp is not able to boot up to the
os? Getting the error: Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt: <Windows root> systerm32\hal.dll  I was wondering if there
is a generic windows xp boot disk I could use to try and reinstall xp or try to
run a virus scan???

Hi,
I just downloaded a small PDF reader program to my home Desktop thru my
Administrator account. I would like to have the program displayed on the other
two accounts so that I don't have to go online as an
Administrator. How do I do that?

My system is an HP Win XP. Thanks for any help.

The laptop may have dual video outputs (if its a newer machine) - you would need
the proper cables DVI, HDMI or whatever and an HD TV to connect it too...  It
may also have a standard VGA output that you could connect a standard monitor. 
With the cables connected the computer should find the new monitor.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "sunyskyz" <sunyskyz2002@...> wrote:
>
> I hava Acer Aspire I closed it and had an ink pen in and it cracked the screen
my was able to connect it to a flat screen tv once but don't remember how he did
it can anyone help me Please
>

My screen is a Samsung it has buttons on the side.One is to test.It came back
with a message on screen that said it was ok.


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Carr <michaelcarrcpa@...>
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, Nov 11, 2009 2:41 pm
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Computer dosent come on






"I tested screen and it says it is ok"

If it didn't come on - how did you test it? I am confused by this.

If screen is black - do you have an external monitor to attached to VGA port to
see if probalem is physical with screen or video card or driver?

Michael A. Carr CPA
email : michaelcarrcpa@...

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Vaultedsphinx cheri <ChrMello@...> wrote:

From: Vaultedsphinx cheri <ChrMello@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Computer dosent come on
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:44 PM



I have a Dell 521 ,with windows xp. I turned it off at night and next morning
the screen wouldnt come on.I tested screen and it says it is ok.What could be
wrong? Thanks for any input.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I left out the part where there are other ways to do this.
(Windows is like that.)

I see you got it "fixed"... Thanks for the thanks...

Rick Glazier

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, rickglaz4742435 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Add a "Sent" Column (in the sent mail folder/box) if there is none.
> Then click on that header once or twice until you see it the way you want.
>
> I click *all?* the headers all the time in the various mail boxes
> for a number of reasons.
> You don't have to think of this as permanent settings.
> They "might" stay the same if never touched, but I can't say I'd
> count on it. <grin>
> It is better to know how it works, and then you can make it do what
> you want, for different reasons -- other times.
>
> Rick Glazier
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@> wrote:
> >
> > Rick, prior to the geek squad coming here, I had the last post sent on the
bottom, regardless of recipient.  I would like that again.  With your kind help
I was able to get everything but that.  All other problems were solved, thanks
to you.  But I still have this one, i.e. the order.
> > Jackie
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: rickglaz4742435
> >   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:28 PM
> >   Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Sent problems
> >
> >
> >
> >   Last time "we" discussed adding Columns. In the Sent box/folder,
> >   if you pick the column you want to sort by, (lets say for this
> >   example the "To:" column), and click on the header, you will sort
> >   by each name. Click again and they all reverse.
> >   You will still have to scroll to any variations of the name you used,
> >   and then scroll up or down the dates for that person.
> >
> >   If this does not work well enough, and you have a fair idea what
> >   you are looking for, you might want to try the Find (or search) feature
that is built into OE. That allows you to limit the number
> >   of results displayed. It is on the " Edit" menu.
> >
> >   Rick Glazier
> >
> >   --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@> wrote:
> >   >
> >   > When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
through the whole stack. The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with
others to that person no matter when sent. Please tell me how to change this. I
have solved my other sent file problems.
> >   > Thanks,
> >   > Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
> >   >
> >   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >   >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Add a "Sent" Column (in the sent mail folder/box) if there is none.
Then click on that header once or twice until you see it the way you want.

I click *all?* the headers all the time in the various mail boxes
for a number of reasons.
You don't have to think of this as permanent settings.
They "might" stay the same if never touched, but I can't say I'd
count on it. <grin>
It is better to know how it works, and then you can make it do what
you want, for different reasons -- other times.

Rick Glazier

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@...> wrote:
>
> Rick, prior to the geek squad coming here, I had the last post sent on the
bottom, regardless of recipient.  I would like that again.  With your kind help
I was able to get everything but that.  All other problems were solved, thanks
to you.  But I still have this one, i.e. the order.
> Jackie
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: rickglaz4742435
>   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:28 PM
>   Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Sent problems
>
>
>
>   Last time "we" discussed adding Columns. In the Sent box/folder,
>   if you pick the column you want to sort by, (lets say for this
>   example the "To:" column), and click on the header, you will sort
>   by each name. Click again and they all reverse.
>   You will still have to scroll to any variations of the name you used,
>   and then scroll up or down the dates for that person.
>
>   If this does not work well enough, and you have a fair idea what
>   you are looking for, you might want to try the Find (or search) feature that
is built into OE. That allows you to limit the number
>   of results displayed. It is on the " Edit" menu.
>
>   Rick Glazier
>
>   --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@> wrote:
>   >
>   > When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
through the whole stack. The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with
others to that person no matter when sent. Please tell me how to change this. I
have solved my other sent file problems.
>   > Thanks,
>   > Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
>   >
>   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Thanks, I think it is just as I like it now.
Jackie
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Alan Evans
   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:38 PM
   Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Sent problems



   Jackie,

   Click on your Sent Items folder.
   Click View - Sort by.... - and change the checkmark there from 'To' to
   'Sent'.
   This will display your messages by date sent.

   Alan

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: "Jacqueline Davidson" <fredjacqueline@...>
   To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:48 PM
   Subject: [Simply Computers] Sent problems

   > When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
   > through the whole stack. The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed
   > with others to that person no matter when sent. Please tell me how to
   > change this. I have solved my other sent file problems.
   > Thanks,
   > Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >
   >
   >
   > ------------------------------------
   >
   > Visit Simply Computers Tech Support Group and Helpdesk (24x7). Providing
   > 100% free Computer Tech Support since 1999. With over 12,000 members
   > Simply Computers is one of the largest and most active Tech Support Forums
   > on the Internet.
   > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/simplycomputers2
   >
   > Yahoo! Groups Links
   >
   >
   >
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Rick,  I have it now.  Thanks for your help.
Jackie
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Jacqueline Davidson
   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:33 PM
   Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: Sent problems



   Rick, prior to the geek squad coming here, I had the last post sent on the
bottom, regardless of recipient. I would like that again. With your kind help I
was able to get everything but that. All other problems were solved, thanks to
you. But I still have this one, i.e. the order.
   Jackie
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: rickglaz4742435
   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:28 PM
   Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Sent problems

   Last time "we" discussed adding Columns. In the Sent box/folder,
   if you pick the column you want to sort by, (lets say for this
   example the "To:" column), and click on the header, you will sort
   by each name. Click again and they all reverse.
   You will still have to scroll to any variations of the name you used,
   and then scroll up or down the dates for that person.

   If this does not work well enough, and you have a fair idea what
   you are looking for, you might want to try the Find (or search) feature that
is built into OE. That allows you to limit the number
   of results displayed. It is on the " Edit" menu.

   Rick Glazier

   --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@...> wrote:
   >
   > When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
through the whole stack. The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with
others to that person no matter when sent. Please tell me how to change this. I
have solved my other sent file problems.
   > Thanks,
   > Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >

   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Jackie,

Click on your Sent Items folder.
Click View - Sort by.... - and change the checkmark there from 'To' to
'Sent'.
This will display your messages by date sent.

Alan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacqueline Davidson" <fredjacqueline@...>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:48 PM
Subject: [Simply Computers] Sent problems


> When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
> through the whole stack.  The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed
> with others to that person no matter when sent.  Please tell me how to
> change this.  I have solved my other sent file problems.
> Thanks,
> Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Visit Simply Computers Tech Support Group and Helpdesk (24x7). Providing
> 100% free Computer Tech Support since 1999. With over 12,000 members
> Simply Computers is one of the largest and most active Tech Support Forums
> on the Internet.
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/simplycomputers2
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Rick, prior to the geek squad coming here, I had the last post sent on the
bottom, regardless of recipient.  I would like that again.  With your kind help
I was able to get everything but that.  All other problems were solved, thanks
to you.  But I still have this one, i.e. the order.
Jackie
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: rickglaz4742435
   To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:28 PM
   Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Sent problems



   Last time "we" discussed adding Columns. In the Sent box/folder,
   if you pick the column you want to sort by, (lets say for this
   example the "To:" column), and click on the header, you will sort
   by each name. Click again and they all reverse.
   You will still have to scroll to any variations of the name you used,
   and then scroll up or down the dates for that person.

   If this does not work well enough, and you have a fair idea what
   you are looking for, you might want to try the Find (or search) feature that
is built into OE. That allows you to limit the number
   of results displayed. It is on the " Edit" menu.

   Rick Glazier

   --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@...> wrote:
   >
   > When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
through the whole stack. The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with
others to that person no matter when sent. Please tell me how to change this. I
have solved my other sent file problems.
   > Thanks,
   > Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Last time "we" discussed adding Columns. In the Sent box/folder,
if you pick the column you want to sort by, (lets say for this
example the "To:" column), and click on the header, you will sort
by each name. Click again and they all reverse.
You will still have to scroll to any variations of the name you used,
and then scroll up or down the dates for that person.

If this does not work well enough, and you have a fair idea what
you are looking for, you might want to try the Find (or search) feature that is
built into OE. That allows you to limit the number
of results displayed.  It is on the " Edit" menu.

Rick Glazier

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacqueline Davidson"
<fredjacqueline@...> wrote:
>
> When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go
through the whole stack.  The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with
others to that person no matter when sent.  Please tell me how to change this. 
I have solved my other sent file problems.
> Thanks,
> Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

When I check my sent file for what I said to someone, etc, I have to go through
the whole stack.  The last one is not on the bottom, but is filed with others to
that person no matter when sent.  Please tell me how to change this.  I have
solved my other sent file problems.
Thanks,
Jackie, running XP outlook exp, int. explorer, with ASUS motherboard.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Does this help?
http://www.svideo.com/pctvcables.html


----- Original Message -----
From: "sunyskyz" <sunyskyz2002@...>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:54 PM
Subject: [Simply Computers] maybe someone could guide me


>I hava Acer Aspire I closed it and had an ink pen in and it cracked the
>screen my was able to connect it to a flat screen tv once but don't
>remember how he did it can anyone help me Please
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Visit Simply Computers Tech Support Group and Helpdesk (24x7). Providing
> 100% free Computer Tech Support since 1999. With over 12,000 members
> Simply Computers is one of the largest and most active Tech Support Forums
> on the Internet.
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/simplycomputers2
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Off the top me head probablly you need to Ctl +F? to switch to VGA outpuT?
 
Might be F4 or F11 ?

Michael A. Carr CPA
email : michaelcarrcpa@...

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, sunyskyz <sunyskyz2002@...> wrote:


From: sunyskyz <sunyskyz2002@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] maybe someone could guide me
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:54 AM


 



I hava Acer Aspire I closed it and had an ink pen in and it cracked the screen
my was able to connect it to a flat screen tv once but don't remember how he did
it can anyone help me Please











[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

"I tested screen and it says it is ok"
 
If it didn't come on - how did you test it? I am confused by this.
 
If screen is black - do you have an external monitor to attached to VGA port to
see if probalem is physical with screen or video card or driver? 

Michael A. Carr CPA
email : michaelcarrcpa@...

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Vaultedsphinx cheri <ChrMello@...> wrote:


From: Vaultedsphinx cheri <ChrMello@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Computer dosent come on
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:44 PM


 



I have a Dell 521 ,with windows xp. I turned it off at night and next morning
the screen wouldnt come on.I tested screen and it says it is ok.What could be
wrong? Thanks for any input.











[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have a Dell 521 ,with windows xp.  I turned it off at night and next morning
the screen wouldnt come on.I tested screen and it says it is ok.What could be
wrong? Thanks for any input.

I hava Acer Aspire I closed it and had an ink pen in and it cracked the screen
my was able to connect it to a flat screen tv once but don't remember how he did
it can anyone help me Please

I don't use it now, but "lotus 1-2-3" is included in PCMag's list of "The Best
Free Software of 2009"
(http://www.pcmag.com/print_article2/0,1217,a%253D235942,00.asp)

These other links should help:
(http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4329/ibm-lotus-symphony-is-a-free-alternative-to\
-ms-office/)
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Symphony)
(http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/ForumnsHome.nsf/home)
(http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home)
(http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home)

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, David Ron <drratamacue@...> wrote:
>
> You haven't had any useful responses yet, so I'll add a little.  From
> anecdotal evidence, it seems that most of the users of this group tend
> to use Microsoft Office, Openoffice, or Google Docs/Zoho Office to work
> with Spreadsheets.  It's likely that you'll get a lot more help with
> Symphony because it has roots in Openoffice than you will with Smartsuite.
>
> Does anybody in here use Smartsuite, and if so, can you recommend a good
> way to learn lotus 1-2-3?
>
> --Ratamacue
>
>
>
> kgcrafts wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm on day 1 of learning Lotus 123 because I can't stand working with
> > the Symphony version. I established a rather simple test spreadsheet
> > and created a macro, which worked just fine. The problem I'm having is
> > I can't delete the macro from the list.
> >
> > My understanding is that a macro attaches itself to a tab or
> > worksheet. Well, I not only deleted the worksheet, but the whole
> > document. However, when I open Lotus 123 and get into the macro list -
> > that macro is still there.
> >
> > Next, can anyone recommend a good book to use in learning the Lotus
> > Smartsuite 9.8 application (not the Millenium version)? I'm willing to
> > get books about each application instead of the suite (like Lotus 123
> > for example).
> >
> > I checked Amazon and didn't really find anything. Mostly what they
> > have is really outdated. I realize the application may not have
> > changed much over the years, but people have gotten smarter and things
> > like macros and scripts are probably better written about today than
> > 15-20 years ago.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Gil
> >
> > p.s. - learning this software is not by choice - I'd rather stick with
> > the MS Office 2007 suite - rather it's what my employer insists upon.
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Sounds like it will not do much. <bummer>
Something is obviously damaged, but we don't have much to go on,
so have no clear starting point.
Sometimes the most important question is: Is any DATA at risk?

Are you able to get it to do "anything" when booting in a regular
way?

What are you able to do if/(WHEN?) you boot into Safe-mode?
I'm already forced<?> into assuming you have some version of
Windows, and I sort of hate assuming anything... Assuming stuff
generates lots of great answers that don't necessarily apply to your situation
at all. That doesn't make them wrong, they just don't
"fit" (or help with) your problem.
This model seems to ship with Microsoft Vista Home Basic and a
CD/DVD combo drive. Is that correct?

Do you have access to any type of "Live bootable CD"? A Linux live
demo, or a (very) special Windows one? Those are great to do a
generic test of the functionality of the basic hardware. Laptops
are at a greater risk for having the hardware damaged.

Depending on how much DATA is on the hard drive that might not be
backed-up, I'd be careful about starting any type of "restore"
from a CD/DVD supplied by the OEM manufacturer of a Laptop.

IF you answer the questions above, address those answers to the
Group in general. Others will feel more free to jump in with ideas
that way.

Rick Glazier

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "supersoozyuk" <supersoozy@...> wrote:
>
> I don't know if someone can advise me but I have an Acer5315 laptop.
>
> It was loaned to my daughter for uni and various people used it.
>
> It will turn on but won't log off without being manually turned off at the
button.
>
> When it is on I can't get it to open any of the programmes.
>
> If I try to open task manager it puts a small icon in the sys tray but won't
open.
>
> I have tried to uninstall norton (don't know why it was on there) but it has
left some files which can't be removed.
>
> Any ideas for someone who really has no idea what they are doing????
>
> Thank you
>
> Sue
>

Have you tried an OS cd/dvd and tried a repair reinstallation.
 
I am presuming a Windows OS as you did not say?

Michael A. Carr CPA
email : michaelcarrcpa@...

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, supersoozyuk <supersoozy@...> wrote:


From: supersoozyuk <supersoozy@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Laptop Problem
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:48 AM


 



I don't know if someone can advise me but I have an Acer5315 laptop.

It was loaned to my daughter for uni and various people used it.

It will turn on but won't log off without being manually turned off at the
button.

When it is on I can't get it to open any of the programmes.

If I try to open task manager it puts a small icon in the sys tray but won't
open.

I have tried to uninstall norton (don't know why it was on there) but it has
left some files which can't be removed.

Any ideas for someone who really has no idea what they are doing????

Thank you

Sue











[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I don't know if someone can advise me but I have an Acer5315 laptop.

It was loaned to my daughter for uni and various people used it.

It will turn on but won't log off without being manually turned off at the
button.

When it is on I can't get it to open any of the programmes.

If I try to open task manager it puts a small icon in the sys tray but won't
open.

I have tried to uninstall norton (don't know why it was on there) but it has
left some files which can't be removed.

Any ideas for someone who really has no idea what they are doing????

Thank you

Sue

I've been using a Microtek scanner for almost five years (Scanmaker 6000;
6400 x 3200 dpi; legal-sized scan surface).  It still works like a champ
(slooooow, but good results), and its negative/slide scanner (a separate
device that sits on the glass surface) produces amazing images.  There are
several listed on eBay really cheap!

SB

-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Ron
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:25 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Photo Scanners, Negative Scanners Consumer
choices


In my experience, a scanner is a scanner, and scanning above 600 DPI
just gives you a clearer view of dust and specks in the print itself.  I
hate all-in-one machines because just like swiss army knives, they don't
do anything well.  Who actually opens cans in their kitchens with a
pocket knife?

If you can find one, a sheet-feed scanner would save you a TON of time.
Other than that, I like option #2.

--Ratamacue



Jonathan O wrote:
>
>
> I own an Apple iMac running OS X 10.58 "Leopard". I have "been
> assigned" by my family to scan the family photo albums into computer
> files. I have been looking for a scanner, and basicially am trying to
> figure out how much I need to spend to get a "good enough" scanner for
> my purposes.
> I've noticed that scanners come in four levels:
>
> 1) Swiss Army knife like devices that scan, print, copy & fax.
> 2) Photo scanners for about $100 that scan photos, but cannot handle
> negatives (I don't have any anyway).
> 3) Photo/Negative Scanners that go for about $200.
> 4) Professional scanners for arhivers and graphics pros.
>
> Now, I am mostly interested in the following things. First, i do want
> the scanner to reasonably faithfully reproduce the image being
> scanned. Second, I want it to do it with reasonable, not necessarily
> extraordinary speed. At no time do I anticipate taxing the 9600 dpi
> capabilities. Much above 1200 dpi is probably wasteful, but I may be
> wrong.
>
> For fairly pedestrian scanning, is there much difference between the
> Swiss Army knife devices, the photo scanners and the Photo/Negative
> scanners for my purposes? I'm assuming I probably dealing with Canon,
> HP and Epson.
>
> Are there other criteria I should consider?
>
>


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I know that if I go to edit->account settings->and choose "offline and
disk space", I see the following:
http://ratamacu.freeshell.org/temp/OfflineDiskSpace.png

This is for an IMAP account, but I believe that you get about the same
screen for a POP account.

--Ratamacue



John E. Clinard wrote:
>
>
> I'm planning a switch from OE to Tbird. I don't want to download
> emails greater than a given size. This can be done in OE using the
> 'message size' condition and the 'Do not download it from the server'
> action. There is a similar filter in Tbird but I don't know how to set
> the size and I'm not sure if the action should be 'delete message' or
> 'fetch from POP server'. In either case, I want to retain the message
> on the server. I'd appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks for
> your help.
>
> John
>
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>
>


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In my experience, a scanner is a scanner, and scanning above 600 DPI
just gives you a clearer view of dust and specks in the print itself.  I
hate all-in-one machines because just like swiss army knives, they don't
do anything well.  Who actually opens cans in their kitchens with a
pocket knife?

If you can find one, a sheet-feed scanner would save you a TON of time.
Other than that, I like option #2.

--Ratamacue



Jonathan O wrote:
>
>
> I own an Apple iMac running OS X 10.58 "Leopard". I have "been
> assigned" by my family to scan the family photo albums into computer
> files. I have been looking for a scanner, and basicially am trying to
> figure out how much I need to spend to get a "good enough" scanner for
> my purposes.
> I've noticed that scanners come in four levels:
>
> 1) Swiss Army knife like devices that scan, print, copy & fax.
> 2) Photo scanners for about $100 that scan photos, but cannot handle
> negatives (I don't have any anyway).
> 3) Photo/Negative Scanners that go for about $200.
> 4) Professional scanners for arhivers and graphics pros.
>
> Now, I am mostly interested in the following things. First, i do want
> the scanner to reasonably faithfully reproduce the image being
> scanned. Second, I want it to do it with reasonable, not necessarily
> extraordinary speed. At no time do I anticipate taxing the 9600 dpi
> capabilities. Much above 1200 dpi is probably wasteful, but I may be
> wrong.
>
> For fairly pedestrian scanning, is there much difference between the
> Swiss Army knife devices, the photo scanners and the Photo/Negative
> scanners for my purposes? I'm assuming I probably dealing with Canon,
> HP and Epson.
>
> Are there other criteria I should consider?
>
>


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You haven't had any useful responses yet, so I'll add a little.  From
anecdotal evidence, it seems that most of the users of this group tend
to use Microsoft Office, Openoffice, or Google Docs/Zoho Office to work
with Spreadsheets.  It's likely that you'll get a lot more help with
Symphony because it has roots in Openoffice than you will with Smartsuite.

Does anybody in here use Smartsuite, and if so, can you recommend a good
way to learn lotus 1-2-3?

--Ratamacue



kgcrafts wrote:
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm on day 1 of learning Lotus 123 because I can't stand working with
> the Symphony version. I established a rather simple test spreadsheet
> and created a macro, which worked just fine. The problem I'm having is
> I can't delete the macro from the list.
>
> My understanding is that a macro attaches itself to a tab or
> worksheet. Well, I not only deleted the worksheet, but the whole
> document. However, when I open Lotus 123 and get into the macro list -
> that macro is still there.
>
> Next, can anyone recommend a good book to use in learning the Lotus
> Smartsuite 9.8 application (not the Millenium version)? I'm willing to
> get books about each application instead of the suite (like Lotus 123
> for example).
>
> I checked Amazon and didn't really find anything. Mostly what they
> have is really outdated. I realize the application may not have
> changed much over the years, but people have gotten smarter and things
> like macros and scripts are probably better written about today than
> 15-20 years ago.
>
> Thanks
> Gil
>
> p.s. - learning this software is not by choice - I'd rather stick with
> the MS Office 2007 suite - rather it's what my employer insists upon.
>
>


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I have noticed this too, but I have never had one that wouldn't
eventually get the update done if I left it alone. I think they are
probably overwhelmed and don't have the download capacity needed,
especially during peak times. Sometimes when I install Avira on a
customers computer it will update right away, sometimes I have to leave
it sit for awhile.

Ardell Faul
Computer Monitor Service Inc.
Ardell's Laptop and PC Repair
10816 E. Mission Ave.,
Spokane Valley, Wa.  99206
ardell@...
509-891-5188



emailshere wrote:
>
> Sometimes, Avira (ver 8.2.0.353) has trouble updating the virus
> definitions.
> For two or three days in a row, it will be unable to connect to its
> download
> sites. I get prompted repeatedly that my database hasn't been updated for
> one day (or whatever it says), but when I click to UPDATE, the Avira
> AntiVir
> Personal - Free Antivirus Updater says:
>
> "Connecting with .......dl5.avgate.net. Please wait.....,"
>
> but it never gets beyond 0%. I think it times out at ten minutes. If I
> then initiate an update "manually", it'll try to connect to a
> different....what? server? socket??....(for example dl9.freeav.net)
> and will
> again give up after 10 minutes.
>
> Is this a problem with the avira update sites or with my internet
> connection? I can't find anything in the Avira Help Files about
> troubleshooting this problem.
>
> SB
> WinXP Home SP2
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

Sometimes, Avira (ver 8.2.0.353) has trouble updating the virus definitions.
For two or three days in a row, it will be unable to connect to its download
sites.  I get prompted repeatedly that my database hasn't been updated for
one day (or whatever it says), but when I click to UPDATE, the Avira AntiVir
Personal - Free Antivirus Updater says:

"Connecting with .......dl5.avgate.net.  Please wait.....,"

but it never gets beyond 0%.  I think it times out at ten minutes.  If I
then initiate an update "manually", it'll try to connect to a
different....what? server? socket??....(for example dl9.freeav.net) and will
again give up after 10 minutes.

Is this a problem with the avira update sites or with my internet
connection?  I can't find anything in the Avira Help Files about
troubleshooting this problem.

SB
WinXP Home SP2


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Sorry for the confusion, someone has got me Office Home and Student 2007,
which includes Word, Excel, Power Point and One note which are
all 2007, I already have Power Point 2007 and Word 2003 I do
not have One Note or Excel.
Ian



On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:31 PM, Vincent Winterling
<vwinterling@...>wrote:

>
>
> You don't mention what version you have (e.g., 2007, 2003, etc.)...
>
> Take no chances: Under typical circumstances it should upgrade you just
> fine, but then Murphy's Law wouldn't have meaning if everything went
> according to plan. Back up everything of value to be sure.
>
> Not sure I fully understand your second sentence. If I understand you
> correctly, why would you install the same version on the machine?
>
> Vincent Winterling
> Vineland, NJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com<simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com<simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Ian Banks
> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:32 PM
> To: Computers
> Subject: [Simply Computers] REQ. Office home & student upload
>
> If I get a latest copy of the above and load it on my computer
> will any data from previous uploads be lost on Word or Power Point
> or does it just update it, the programmes involved are
> Word,Excel,Power Point and One Note.
> What happens if you already have the year that you
> are going to load over the one on the computer.
> thanks for any help
> Sorry its a bit long winded as not very good with computers,
> old age I am afraid.
> Ian
>
>
>



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Seems like it failed/choked, and "you" rolled it back by simply
dual booting to the old one. You will want to check the folder: Windows.old, to
see what might be there, and ditch it if there
is nothing you want. It might be around 11 Gigs or so. (Mine was
bigger than that.) Use *Windows Clean-up* for that, as that folder will normally
be locked while Windows is running.

I've read that during almost any type of Win7 upgrade/update you need
to make sure no other types of upgrading processes are in progress.
Lots of upgrades recommend to turn off your AV until it is over.

Glad you got it finished.

Rick Glazier

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Gmail" <jhnidy@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks to all that offered help.
>
> The problem is solved and I am running 7 so if you are not curious, there is
> no need to read the rest of this message.
>
> Late last night in an unclear moment, I paniced and turned off the machine
> before I read the messages from the group.
> The good news is that when the machine booted it came up with two choices
> one was vista.
>
> If I acted fast enough, I could select vista and the machine looked normal.
>
> So my biggest fear was calmed.
>
> I went to bed before I could do any other damage.
>
> The package from Acer includes two disks.
> One is an Acer disk that you install first to prepare the install.
> The other is the actual 7 disk.
>
> In the past, I was able to run the first disk and the computer asked for the
> 7 disk.
> It then warned me that I would not have a mail package when 7 fired up.  I
> clicked ok and the upgrade begin.
>
> There were 5 steps to the process and last night, I could not finish the
> second step.
>
> So, after I sent the message to the group, I thought maybe I should watch
> this thing for a while.
> One thing that I noticed was avg 8.5 kept throwing a message about an
> upgrade.  This is not my machine and the owner had been ignoring this for a
> while.
> So this afternoon, I booted in vista and let avg upgrade.
>
> The other change was a choice offered early in the win7 upgrade procedure.
> It asks if I want to stay connected to the net during the upgrade to make
> sure I get the latest product.  This choice is recommended by Windows.
> After you check that box, you are warned that you have to stay connected to
> the net for the whole process.
>
> This time, I did not select that option.  So this afternoon, I did not tell
> the machine to use the net and avg did not send any messages.
> The upgrade took less than an hour.  I don't know which if any of the
> changes made a difference - I wish I had just done one of them before I
> retried the upgrade but I will not get another chance.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Google Jer
> Woodhaven, Mi
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rickglaz4742435
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:45 AM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: A timely update
>
> I'm not familiar with Acer in general, or the type of upgrade disks
> they ship to the RECENT Vista purchasers/users for the free upgrades.
> Being a large "OEM Channel" type manufacturer, I'm pretty certain
> they will have some tricks up their sleeves to prevent using the disk on a
> different computer. (This would be required in their agreements
> with MS.) We will assume you are using this on the correct, proper computer.
> So enough with the general "legal" disclaimers... (boring...)
>
> Having said that, If it is a regular "in-place" upgrade that is supposed to
> retain all your files, settings AND INSTALLED PROGRAMS,
> I have never seen that take more than 4 hours.
>
> HP is a little slower getting their "free upgrade to Win7" DVDs
> out, so I have not used an OEM Channel manufacturers "solution" for
> this exact type of upgrade, (yet)...
>
> I have done in-place upgrades on an HP Laptop running
> Vista-Home-Prem-OEM, but for THAT upgrade I used a
> RETAIL(FPP) FULL version Win7 Ultimate DVD and as an
> "in-place upgrade", (NOT a clean install.)
> Going through and keeping everything old in the "in-place" upgrade
> does take up to 8 times as long.
>
> A "clean install" takes about 20-30 minutes on a state of the art
> new desktop machine. (I've actually done clean installs too.)
>
> IMHO, 25 hours (or 28 by now?) is way too long.
> I would have to "guess" it is choking on something.
> I'd call Acer and see what they say. It was logging what it was
> doing at the time it choked.
>
> The machine should still be new enough to be under warranty, or even
> under support for the upgrade, but I've also seen warnings
> (somewhere???) that the disks might come too late to be covered.
> (I forget what OEM weasel/jackasses said that...)
>
> Let us know what is happening. Don't turn the machine off until you
> talk to Acer.
> The good news is that the old OS might be hosed (maybe not, it should
> roll back), but your data will be on the HD (somewhere) unless
> some VERY traumatic event (like a hardware failure) happened to it.
>
> Don't start a "factory restore" or any type of operation that would
> include a format, etc...
>
> It the very least, a boot CD and a portable HD will get the data back
> with a 99.9% chance of success, (unless the HD failed, like I said...)
>
> Good luck, It is not as bad as it seems... (Easy for me to say...)
>
> Rick Glazier
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry Gmail" <jhnidy@> wrote:
> >
> > I bought an Acer desktop about a month ago with vista.
> > Part of the deal was that it would upgrade to win7.
> >
> > The upgrade disks came a couple of days ago.
> >
> > I started the upgrade about 25 HOURS ago.
> > The machine says it is collecting files and settings.
> > It says it is 88 percent done but it has been at 88 for 4 hours.
> >
> > As anybody else seen this?
> > I don't see anything I can do - if I turn off the machine I bet it won't
> > boot up in vista.
> >
> > Next time I will just wait and buy a win7 machine.
> >
> > Google Jer
> > Woodhaven, Mi
> >
>
>
>
>
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