WinXP

I'm trying to install the free version of CutePDF Writer 2.8, but even
though the download and install processes appear to go fine, all I get is
the Read Me and the Uninstall files.

First, I downloaded and installed the required Converter.exe ("...installs
GPL Ghostscript 8.15...prints and converts PostScript and PDF Files"), then
CuteWriter.exe; got no desktop icon; CutePDF Writer appears in the
Start:Programs list, but there's no shortcut to run the program.  If I
remove CutePDF Writer and reinstall Converter, I see a split-second
black-background window with white text, but nothing shows in the Programs
list (maybe it's not supposed to).  When the installation (or
reinstallation) of CutePDF Writer is complete, it automatically opens the
online ReadMe page which is just an invitation to upgrade to CutePDF
Professional.

I need to convert an image file (.pspimage) to a pdf file.  If anyone would
recommend a different program, please let me know where to find it.

Thanks, SB


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The first digit of the version number is the year that the version came
out, and the part after the "dot" is the month.  9.10 came out october
2009.  If you used to be a Windows user, this might seem fairly recent, but
in the world of Ubuntu, this is ANCIENT.  Ubuntu releases a new desktop
operating system every 6 months - usually October (x.10) and April (x.04).
Ubtuntu 12.04 just came out, so 9.10 is now six versions behind.

The newer version is much faster and has support for a lot more hardware
devices right out of the box.

--David

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Joan Leach <jleach728@...> wrote:

> **
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> I think Ubuntu 9.10 is too old, even 10.04 LTS is fairly soon to be
> retired. Is there anyone with a wired network you could use to try, or a
> Linux User Group, or place to buy Linux Mags or books with Live CDs or DVDs?
>
> Try the Yahoo Groups Linux Newbies or the Ubuntu Users, if no one else has
> more info.
>
> Sometimes a separate USB Wi-Fi card can help, if it has Linux support.
>
> Joan in Reno
>
> --- On Sun, 4/22/12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
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> From: Jim <jverhovec@...>
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] ACER Windows-Linux dual-boot network device
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 8:06 PM
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> I loaded Ubuntu 9.10 onto my hard drive. I can update to a newer version
> once I connect.
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> I used that on my other laptop before it went south, but now I cannot even
> connect to the Internet via Linux.
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> Windows 7 connects on the Dual-Boot system. I had loaded the entire hard
> drive as Linux, too, but still no luck.
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> Thanks if your can help.
>
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> > What Linux Live CDs did you  try on it so far? Mint Linux might be a
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CutePDF Writer installs itself as a printer subsystem so you need to right click
the file, select print and then select cutepdf and you can then process the file
as a pdf.


--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "emailshere" <emailshere@...> wrote:
>
> WinXP
>
> I'm trying to install the free version of CutePDF Writer 2.8, but even
> though the download and install processes appear to go fine, all I get is
> the Read Me and the Uninstall files.
>
> First, I downloaded and installed the required Converter.exe ("...installs
> GPL Ghostscript 8.15...prints and converts PostScript and PDF Files"), then
> CuteWriter.exe; got no desktop icon; CutePDF Writer appears in the
> Start:Programs list, but there's no shortcut to run the program.  If I
> remove CutePDF Writer and reinstall Converter, I see a split-second
> black-background window with white text, but nothing shows in the Programs
> list (maybe it's not supposed to).  When the installation (or
> reinstallation) of CutePDF Writer is complete, it automatically opens the
> online ReadMe page which is just an invitation to upgrade to CutePDF
> Professional.
>
> I need to convert an image file (.pspimage) to a pdf file.  If anyone would
> recommend a different program, please let me know where to find it.
>
> Thanks, SB

Basically, the US Government seized control over some servers that were
being connected to by people with malware on their computer.  Many months
ago, the government removed the ability for those servers to hurt people
that are infected, but shutting them down would have disabled Internet to
the people infected.  Now, the Government has decided to shut those servers
down which will cut the network connection of those infected.

The government isn't using malware against citizens in this case, it has
been (for months) trying to shut the malware down with a minimal impact to
those who are infected.

--David


On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM, RogerX19 <helpmeroger@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> If you hear about the govt's use of malware to change the DNS settings on
> over 500,000 computers around the world, please don't panic.
>
> That is only a very small portion of the number of computers in use around
> the world.
>
> Leo Laporte covered the story on his show last Saturday.
> If you'd like to watch the rerun, go to:
>
> http://twit.tv/show/the-tech-guy/867
>
> Watch the clock over Leo's shoulder. He takes the caller about 11:21:15
>
> rogerX
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http://help.imageconverterplus.com/how-to-convert/psp_pdf.html

Found it with a Google search.

Joan in Reno

--- On Sat, 4/28/12, emailshere <emailshere@...> wrote:

From: emailshere <emailshere@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] CutePDF install problem
To: " simplycomputers2" <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10:36 AM
















 









       WinXP



I'm trying to install the free version of CutePDF Writer 2.8, but even

though the download and install processes appear to go fine, all I get is

the Read Me and the Uninstall files.



First, I downloaded and installed the required Converter.exe ("...installs

GPL Ghostscript 8.15...prints and converts PostScript and PDF Files"), then

CuteWriter.exe; got no desktop icon; CutePDF Writer appears in the

Start:Programs list, but there's no shortcut to run the program.  If I

remove CutePDF Writer and reinstall Converter, I see a split-second

black-background window with white text, but nothing shows in the Programs

list (maybe it's not supposed to).  When the installation (or

reinstallation) of CutePDF Writer is complete, it automatically opens the

online ReadMe page which is just an invitation to upgrade to CutePDF

Professional.



I need to convert an image file (.pspimage) to a pdf file.  If anyone would

recommend a different program, please let me know where to find it.



Thanks, SB



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Michael.

There is a place that oversees all the domain registars.
ICANN.org they may be able to help in a situation where a domain registar goes
out of business and you need to transfer yours to another hosting site.

Norrie

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Martha" <higheagleb@...> wrote:
>
> HI Michael,
>
> Generally, the answer is probably no.
>
> However, a good registrant might be able to help you sort it out.  Try
> NameCheap (they have online chat) www.namecheap.com
> or if you know which host you want see if they can help.
>
> Bluehost should be able to help.  They have way above average customer
> service and a toll free number on their page.
> http://www.bluehost.com/
>
> Martha
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 10:15 AM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Simply Computers] transfer domain
>
> Hi,
> I have a problem with my hosting
> and I like to transfer my domain to
> another one. But the registrant of my
> domain is down already long time and
> no hope to see it alive.
> Is there another way to transfer my domain to
> another hosting without changing dns in registrant.
>
> Thanks
> Michael Tsirlin
>

I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change the
key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel

--- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...> wrote:

From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM
















 









       You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the
same.



--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@...> wrote:

>

> My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon

>

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Ahhh....no wonder it wasn't working for me.  LOL.  Sorry to be so dense.

The only problem I see right now is that there's no setting for the paper
size I generally use, A3+ which is 13" x 19" (my image prints just over 12"
x 16").  There are a couple dozen other paper-size options, and after
looking up some of the names I was unfamiliar with, I think the closest one
is Arch C which is 18" x 24".  Because I'll be taking this file to a
professional printer, perhaps the paper size selected for the pdf file is
not significant.

I'm also confused about the image quality of the output file.  My original
(300 dpi, saved in the native Paint Shop Pro format) is 40,000K (40 MB,
right?), but the pdf file (the CutePDF settings defaulted to 600 dpi for
some reason) is only 7 MB.   Is there some other file format I should be
converting to that will result in an image with the least possible loss of
information?

Thanks, SB



-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of waltmatheus
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:41 AM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: CutePDF install problem


CutePDF Writer installs itself as a printer subsystem so you need to right
click the file, select print and then select cutepdf and you can then
process the file as a pdf.


--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "emailshere" <emailshere@...>
wrote:
>
> WinXP
>
> I'm trying to install the free version of CutePDF Writer 2.8, but even
> though the download and install processes appear to go fine, all I get
> is the Read Me and the Uninstall files.
>
> First, I downloaded and installed the required Converter.exe
> ("...installs GPL Ghostscript 8.15...prints and converts PostScript
> and PDF Files"), then CuteWriter.exe; got no desktop icon; CutePDF
> Writer appears in the Start:Programs list, but there's no shortcut to
> run the program.  If I remove CutePDF Writer and reinstall Converter,
> I see a split-second black-background window with white text, but
> nothing shows in the Programs list (maybe it's not supposed to).  When
> the installation (or
> reinstallation) of CutePDF Writer is complete, it automatically opens the
> online ReadMe page which is just an invitation to upgrade to CutePDF
> Professional.
>
> I need to convert an image file (.pspimage) to a pdf file.  If anyone
> would recommend a different program, please let me know where to find
> it.
>
> Thanks, SB



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Please enlighten me: This is legal?

Vincent Winterling
Vineland, NJ


-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of vendel keresztyen
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key

I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change the
key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel

--- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...> wrote:

From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM


       You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the
same.



--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@...> wrote:

>

> My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon

I'm almost sure it isn't


Mike Stone




-----Original Message-----
From: Vincent Winterling <vincewinterling@...>
To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 1:37 pm
Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key





Please enlighten me: This is legal?

Vincent Winterling
Vineland, NJ

-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of vendel keresztyen
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key

I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change the
key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel

--- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...> wrote:

From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...>
Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM

You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the same.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@...> wrote:

>

> My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon









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25.00 here :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windows-XP-Professional-Pro-w-SP-3-/120904221595?pt=LH_D\
efaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2674039b




--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm almost sure it isn't
>
>
> Mike Stone
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Winterling <vincewinterling@...>
> To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 1:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
>
>
>
>
> Please enlighten me: This is legal?
>
> Vincent Winterling
> Vineland, NJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vendel keresztyen
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
> I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change
the key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel
>
> --- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...> wrote:
>
> From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...>
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM
>
> You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the same.
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

In my opinion, If you have a valid COA for XP on your computer, you are
entitled to, and have paid for,a working installation of XP in that
computer. That particular key does not have to be the one currently in
use in that computer.

If you don't agree with this, take a brand new computer from HP or Dell
or Toshiba and run one of the keyfinder programs on the legal Windows
installation in that computer and compare it with the COA key on the
sticker.  I can guarantee you it will not match.   If the Manufacturers
don't install Windows using the key on the COA, why would I worry about
it?  I am not a Microsoft policeman.

If you have paid for a legal Windows installation, you are entitled to
have an installation that actually works.  Period.

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


On 4/28/2012 1:38 PM, C. Michael Stone wrote:
>
> I'm almost sure it isn't
>
> Mike Stone
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Winterling <vincewinterling@...
> <mailto:vincewinterling%40gmail.com>>
> To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 1:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
> Please enlighten me: This is legal?
>
> Vincent Winterling
> Vineland, NJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of vendel
> keresztyen
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
> I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will
> change the key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for
> upgrades. Vendel
>
> --- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...
> <mailto:iknowcomputers%40yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
> From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...
> <mailto:iknowcomputers%40yahoo.com>>
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM
>
> You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are
> the same.
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>, "Jon Giffen"
> <intrepid@...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the
> Product Key (I own). How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my
> Product Key? It doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.
> Any ideas? Jon
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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Yes should have no problem. 
Get a copy of the OS cd/dvd and install using 
your own product key.

I did with Vista Business, got a copy of Vista from 
a friend and used my own key and it was activated 
automatically.

AK




>________________________________
> From: C. Michael Stone <Enots123@...>
>To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:55:58 AM
>Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] XP to match Product Key
>
>
> 
>I Have lots of dead computers here with valid product keys. Should I be able to
get a new install disk for those too?
>
>Mike Stone
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Clint From Flint <clintfromflint@...>
>To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 8:39 am
>Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] XP to match Product Key
>
>Mike I believe that is apples and oranges. He does have his key...
>
>Sent via my Samsung Galaxy Prevail from Boost Mobile
>
>"C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@...> wrote:
>
>>If you purchased a cell phone and then you lost it, do you think the cell
phone manufacturer should give you another one free?
>>
>>
>>Mike Stone
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Jon Giffen <intrepid@...>
>>To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
>>Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 3:59 am
>>Subject: [Simply Computers] XP to match Product Key
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon
>>
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My friend has a Pentium P4 system with 1 GB Ram and
XP OS.

Any idea what kind of RAM is used.  Is it DDR or DDR2.
He is in different city otherwise I could take the RAM out 
and get matching modules.

Thanks in advance

AK

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Just go to the Crucial site and run their scanner.


http://www.crucial.com


Mike Stone




-----Original Message-----
From: AK <groups1000@...>
To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 2:03 pm
Subject: [Simply Computers] Ram for P4 motherboard





My friend has a Pentium P4 system with 1 GB Ram and
XP OS.

Any idea what kind of RAM is used.  Is it DDR or DDR2.
He is in different city otherwise I could take the RAM out
and get matching modules.

Thanks in advance

AK

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The Crucial scanner not only will tell him how much and what type of memory is
currently installed but also what other types he can use and the maximum the
motherboard will support.


Mike Stone




-----Original Message-----
From: C. Michael Stone <Enots123@...>
To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 2:07 pm
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Ram for P4 motherboard





Just go to the Crucial site and run their scanner.

http://www.crucial.com

Mike Stone

-----Original Message-----
From: AK <groups1000@...>
To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 2:03 pm
Subject: [Simply Computers] Ram for P4 motherboard

My friend has a Pentium P4 system with 1 GB Ram and
XP OS.

Any idea what kind of RAM is used.  Is it DDR or DDR2.
He is in different city otherwise I could take the RAM out
and get matching modules.

Thanks in advance

AK

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Betty Cannon
bicannon@...
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To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 11:12 PM
Subject: [Simply Computers] Testing

If this appears on the board?
FB



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Hello Thomas,

You first messages were not 100% clear, but this one is.

I know you said the keyboard worked fine until you deleted Ubuntu and tried to
install Windows. The fact that the keyboard stopped working when you deleted
Ubuntu may be just a coincidence.

  Mike had a good idea ... be sure to look in the BIOS to see if the keyboard is
disabled. I have not heard of a computer doing this on its own, but who knows?

Perhaps a stray cosmic ray struck the keyboard controller chip??

A keyboard has a controller chip on it, and the motherboard has a second
keyboard controller chip on it.

I'm not sure that the signals from a USB keyboard pass through the motherboard's
keyboard controller, but they probably do.

If you look in BIOS and the keyboard is enabled, then it's possible that your
onboard controller chip just happened to take this opportunity to die.

They are usually not replaceable ... you would need to replace the whole
motherboard.

But take a good look through your BIOS settings before you do that.

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, thomasaminck <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Im sorry, I must not be making this clear. I reformatted he hard disk and
placed the windows xp disk in the drive and to install the windows xp os. It
goes through the install process and when t reaches the input screen where it
ask for my name DURING SETUP the keyboard will not respond. The enter and tab
keys work but nothing else. The keyboard worked fine until I deleted the
partition that the OS was on before I reformatted the HD and placed the windows
xp disc into the drive. It doesnt get to the GUI becasue I cannot enter my
product code due to the unresponsive keyboard. Therefore there are no other
programs to use. I tried plugging a usb keyboard in and restarting but that does
not work either.
>
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@> wrote:
> >
> > There isn't a driver for the keyboard.....can you plug in an external  usb
keyboard and see if that works?
> >
> >
> > Mike Stone
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thomasaminck <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
> > To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 11:21 am
> > Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Keyboard
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > So I go on another computer to go online to Toshiba Website for keyboard
drivers? Then how do I install them onto the machine needing them without  a
GUI?
> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Insert USB keyboard, then go to Toshiba website for WinXP drivers that
must be missing.
> > > You could have easily insert a Linux Live CD/DVD and upgraded to a newer
Linux without the password, and looked at the Home folder to see if there was
some files you wanted to back off to USB first, too.
> > > Joan in Reno
> > >
> > > --- On Tue, 4/24/12, thomasaminck <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: thomasaminck <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [Simply Computers] Keyboard
> > > To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:41 AM
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> > >       Toshiba Satelite A55-S106 Laptop
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> > >
> > > I had Ubuntu on this machine and couldnt recall my username amd password,
as it was in storage over a year. I decided to reformat the drive and install
Windows Home Edition - the original OS.
> > >
> > >
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> > > When it ask me to input my keyboard is not working.... ??
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I got a used laptop with windows 7 to try to learn it.  I opened it up one day
and it said it was not a Valid windows as I did not enter the product Key in 30
days.  Could not read the Product Key, just 2 letters or numbers were worn.
What to do?  Find a Product Key.  I spent time searching and finally found where
to get one for $30.00 and they sent it to me so I put it in and it works.
www.superword.co.uk
Had not seen this problem here so just passing this on.   Val

Thanks a bundle for the useful tip;
Will let him know.

AK



>________________________________
> From: C. Michael Stone <Enots123@...>
>To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:07:39 PM
>Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Ram for P4 motherboard
>
>
> 
>Just go to the Crucial site and run their scanner.
>
>http://www.crucial.com
>
>Mike Stone
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: AK <groups1000@...>
>To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 2:03 pm
>Subject: [Simply Computers] Ram for P4 motherboard
>
>My friend has a Pentium P4 system with 1 GB Ram and
>XP OS.
>
>Any idea what kind of RAM is used.  Is it DDR or DDR2.
>He is in different city otherwise I could take the RAM out
>and get matching modules.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>AK
>
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Billybob, I thought you'd never ask;  had no one noticed that from 11:15am on
Apr 27 to 1:43am today there'd been no posts from a usually gabby group?
FB


--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Aycock" <billaycock@...> wrote:
>
> Foggy--
> What are you talking about?
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "fggybttm" <fggybttm@...>
> To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:12 AM
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Testing
>
>
> > If this appears on the board?
> > FB
> >
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Yahoo is having a spring cleaning. Things have been slow but seem to be
coming back to normal.

Vincent Winterling
Vineland, NJ


-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fggybttm
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:54 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Testing

Billybob, I thought you'd never ask;  had no one noticed that from 11:15am
on Apr 27 to 1:43am today there'd been no posts from a usually gabby group?
FB


--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Aycock" <billaycock@...>
wrote:
>
> Foggy--
> What are you talking about?
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "fggybttm" <fggybttm@...>
> To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:12 AM
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Testing
>
>
> > If this appears on the board?
> > FB

Not true!!!  It is completely legal.  I have a bootleg copy of windows xp pro. 
I intall using the bootleg product key.  This key will NOT pass the
authentication test that MS has.  But it will be activated but the person can
NOT use update features.  I only use this when a customer has a computer that
had Windows Pro on it.  I have tried using their product key with my version of
Pro but it won't work.  So after the instal I go to MS website and d/l their
product key changer and change it to the customer's valid product key.

I have noticed that there is only one version of XP Home but many versions of XP
Pro.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm almost sure it isn't
>
>
> Mike Stone
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Winterling <vincewinterling@...>
> To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 1:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
>
>
>
>
> Please enlighten me: This is legal?
>
> Vincent Winterling
> Vineland, NJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vendel keresztyen
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
>
> I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change
the key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel
>
> --- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...> wrote:
>
> From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@...>
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM
>
> You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the same.
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the Product
Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product Key?  It
doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas?  Jon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

A few years ago, we used to direct commonly asked questions to our Wiki
(editable web page).  It's still online, but it's rarely used.  It seems to
me that we'd save ourselves a lot of effort and help good advice bubble to
the surface more easily if we all collaborated on a single large answer to
common questions rather than lots of smaller (often differing) opinions.
I'd love it if the members of the group would help keep it up to date and
direct people to it.

http://simplycomputers.davidron.com

--David

On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Brendan Kelly <brendan@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi everyone
>
> I'm increasingly seeing a number of "help! Was I hacked?" questions, so I
> am going to write about a few things that may be of some use to everyone.
>
> Firstly, you may not have been hacked. There's something called "spoofing"
> which basically means that your account itself is fine, but someone has set
> their email client to look like you. This in and of itself is not hacking.
> No one has entered your account if they've simply spoofed your account.
> However, it may not be spoofing.
>
> The next point is if someone has entered your account. If someone has
> entered your account, then it's highly likely because your password isn't
> secure enough. A dictionary word with a number or two is not a secure
> password. Websites such as http://howsecureismypassword.net/ are a good
> place to start when determining a strong password. A good password takes
> thousands or millions, even billions of years to crack. One might ask,
> "well, that's silly because no one is going to be alive for thousands of
> years, let alone millions of years. So why do we need such a strong
> password?" The answer to that is: botnets. Botnets are groups of hundreds,
> thousands or even hundreds of thousands of zombie computers just waiting
> for commands from their master. With thousands of machines, that password
> with a dictionary word and a number or two? It's broken in no time. For
> example, I tried one of my passwords on howsecureismypassword.net and it
> would take 230 octillion years (230,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) much
> much much longer than the universe has even been around so far :P.
>
> Passwords should be changed regularly. You shouldn't have a password for
> more than 6 months at a time. You should also not use the same password on
> any other sites. Create a unique *secure* password on each site, and
> there's much less chance of any of your accounts being hacked. The reason
> to not use the same password on multiple sites is because if one site's
> database is breached, then those user names and passwords can be added to a
> botnet script which can be used on other websites with those login details.
> BAM. Your account has been hacked.
>
> If you're unable to remember many long passwords (which I'm sure many of us
> can agree with), there are sites like lastpass (http://www.lastpass.com),
> and keepass (http://keepass.info) which can store and generate really
> secure passwords. Both of these sites are free to use (with lastpass having
> a subscription service as well for extra features, but there is a free
> version, too) and it means you'll only have to remember one password for
> everything (which still needs to be changed regularly, as I have
> mentioned).
>
> There's one more thing: Malware/viruses. If you suspect your email has been
> hacked, ask yourself: "has my computer been acting weird lately?" If it has
> been running slow, or perhaps redirecting google results to something you
> expect to not see or other things that aren't "normal," then your computer
> may have been infected. There are a variety of tools available including
> malwarebytes anti malware, hijack this, and the variety of anti virus
> suites out there. If you've not already scanned your computer, certainly do
> that as soon as you suspect your computer/account has been infected/hacked.
>
> The main points I'm trying to make:
>
> - Use a *secure* password.
> - Change it regularly
> - Don't use your password on multiple sites
> - Perhaps use a password manager such as keepass or lastpass
> - Don't get infected with malware/viruses
>
> This is just a guide - do with it what you will. But if you follow these
> steps, you are likely to not have a "help! I was hacked!" question :)
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Brendan.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Hello

If you don't mind my asking, what are you referring to when you say a "bootleg"
copy?

Is that something that was stolen, or perhaps downloaded from a torrent?

Isn't anything that is called a bootleg illegal by definition?

Also, if your customer has a valid (legal) product key, why don't you use this
when asked to enter the product key? does it not work with the bootleg?

Lastly, can you send me the link to the Microsoft product changer utility?  I'd
like to download that.

thanks

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "IKnowComputers" <iknowcomputers@...>
wrote:
>
> Not true!!!  It is completely legal.  I have a bootleg copy of windows xp pro.
I intall using the bootleg product key.  This key will NOT pass the
authentication test that MS has.  But it will be activated but the person can
NOT use update features.  I only use this when a customer has a computer that
had Windows Pro on it.  I have tried using their product key with my version of
Pro but it won't work.  So after the instal I go to MS website and d/l their
product key changer and change it to the customer's valid product key.
>
> I have noticed that there is only one version of XP Home but many versions of
XP Pro.
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm almost sure it isn't
> >
> >
> > Mike Stone
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vincent Winterling <vincewinterling@>
> > To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 1:37 pm
> > Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Please enlighten me: This is legal?
> >
> > Vincent Winterling
> > Vineland, NJ
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vendel keresztyen
> > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:52 PM
> > To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> >
> > I do have a XP key changer system and you can up load any XP and will change
the key and you can load SP1-SP2-SP3 and will be excepted for upgrades. Vendel
> >
> > --- On Sat, 4/28/12, IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@> wrote:
> >
> > From: IKnowComputers <iknowcomputers@>
> > Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: XP to match Product Key
> > To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:10 AM
> >
> > You can copy someone else's version as long as the two versions are the
same.
> >
> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Giffen" <intrepid@> wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > My computer crashed and I lost XP (no backup), but I still have the
Product Key (I own).  How can I find an OEM of XP that will work for my Product
Key?  It doesn’t seem right that I have to pay for it twice.  Any ideas? 
Jon
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Hi Brendan,

Did you write that?  Well done!

Clear and concise ... you must have spent quite a long time on it!

I think David Ron should post it into his Wiki as-is.

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Brendan Kelly <brendan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone
>
> I'm increasingly seeing a number of "help! Was I hacked?" questions, so I
> am going to write about a few things that may be of some use to everyone.
>
> Firstly, you may not have been hacked. There's something called "spoofing"
> which basically means that your account itself is fine, but someone has set
> their email client to look like you. This in and of itself is not hacking.
> No one has entered your account if they've simply spoofed your account.
> However, it may not be spoofing.
>
> The next point is if someone has entered your account. If someone has
> entered your account, then it's highly likely because your password isn't
> secure enough. A dictionary word with a number or two is not a secure
> password. Websites such as http://howsecureismypassword.net/ are a good
> place to start when determining a strong password. A good password takes
> thousands or millions, even billions of years to crack. One might ask,
> "well, that's silly because no one is going to be alive for thousands of
> years, let alone millions of years. So why do we need such a strong
> password?" The answer to that is: botnets. Botnets are groups of hundreds,
> thousands or even hundreds of thousands of zombie computers just waiting
> for commands from their master. With thousands of machines, that password
> with a dictionary word and a number or two? It's broken in no time. For
> example, I tried one of my passwords on howsecureismypassword.net and it
> would take 230 octillion years (230,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) much
> much much longer than the universe has even been around so far :P.
>
> Passwords should be changed regularly. You shouldn't have a password for
> more than 6 months at a time. You should also not use the same password on
> any other sites. Create a unique *secure* password on each site, and
> there's much less chance of any of your accounts being hacked. The reason
> to not use the same password on multiple sites is because if one site's
> database is breached, then those user names and passwords can be added to a
> botnet script which can be used on other websites with those login details.
> BAM. Your account has been hacked.
>
> If you're unable to remember many long passwords (which I'm sure many of us
> can agree with), there are sites like lastpass (http://www.lastpass.com),
> and keepass (http://keepass.info) which can store and generate really
> secure passwords. Both of these sites are free to use (with lastpass having
> a subscription service as well for extra features, but there is a free
> version, too) and it means you'll only have to remember one password for
> everything (which still needs to be changed regularly, as I have mentioned).
>
> There's one more thing: Malware/viruses. If you suspect your email has been
> hacked, ask yourself: "has my computer been acting weird lately?" If it has
> been running slow, or perhaps redirecting google results to something you
> expect to not see or other things that aren't "normal," then your computer
> may have been infected. There are a variety of tools available including
> malwarebytes anti malware, hijack this, and the variety of anti virus
> suites out there. If you've not already scanned your computer, certainly do
> that as soon as you suspect your computer/account has been infected/hacked.
>
> The main points I'm trying to make:
>
>    - Use a *secure* password.
>    - Change it regularly
>    - Don't use your password on multiple sites
>    - Perhaps use a password manager such as keepass or lastpass
>    - Don't get infected with malware/viruses
>
>
> This is just a guide - do with it what you will. But if you follow these
> steps, you are likely to not have a "help! I was hacked!" question :)
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Brendan.
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hi Roger

I did indeed write it. Thanks :)

Hi Ron

I just added my little rant above to your wiki, and shall continue to add
more things as I think of things to write. One thing though: I added my
email, but now it won't allow me to edit it again. It's asking for a
password.

Brendan

On 29 April 2012 11:25, RogerX19 <helpmeroger@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi Brendan,
>
> Did you write that? Well done!
>
> Clear and concise ... you must have spent quite a long time on it!
>
> I think David Ron should post it into his Wiki as-is.
>
> rogerX
>
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Brendan Kelly <brendan@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone
> >
> > I'm increasingly seeing a number of "help! Was I hacked?" questions, so I
> > am going to write about a few things that may be of some use to everyone.
> >
> > Firstly, you may not have been hacked. There's something called
> "spoofing"
> > which basically means that your account itself is fine, but someone has
> set
> > their email client to look like you. This in and of itself is not
> hacking.
> > No one has entered your account if they've simply spoofed your account.
> > However, it may not be spoofing.
> >
> > The next point is if someone has entered your account. If someone has
> > entered your account, then it's highly likely because your password isn't
> > secure enough. A dictionary word with a number or two is not a secure
> > password. Websites such as http://howsecureismypassword.net/ are a good
> > place to start when determining a strong password. A good password takes
> > thousands or millions, even billions of years to crack. One might ask,
> > "well, that's silly because no one is going to be alive for thousands of
> > years, let alone millions of years. So why do we need such a strong
> > password?" The answer to that is: botnets. Botnets are groups of
> hundreds,
> > thousands or even hundreds of thousands of zombie computers just waiting
> > for commands from their master. With thousands of machines, that password
> > with a dictionary word and a number or two? It's broken in no time. For
> > example, I tried one of my passwords on howsecureismypassword.net and it
> > would take 230 octillion years (230,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) much
> > much much longer than the universe has even been around so far :P.
> >
> > Passwords should be changed regularly. You shouldn't have a password for
> > more than 6 months at a time. You should also not use the same password
> on
> > any other sites. Create a unique *secure* password on each site, and
> > there's much less chance of any of your accounts being hacked. The reason
> > to not use the same password on multiple sites is because if one site's
> > database is breached, then those user names and passwords can be added
> to a
> > botnet script which can be used on other websites with those login
> details.
> > BAM. Your account has been hacked.
> >
> > If you're unable to remember many long passwords (which I'm sure many of
> us
> > can agree with), there are sites like lastpass (http://www.lastpass.com
> ),
> > and keepass (http://keepass.info) which can store and generate really
> > secure passwords. Both of these sites are free to use (with lastpass
> having
> > a subscription service as well for extra features, but there is a free
> > version, too) and it means you'll only have to remember one password for
> > everything (which still needs to be changed regularly, as I have
> mentioned).
> >
> > There's one more thing: Malware/viruses. If you suspect your email has
> been
> > hacked, ask yourself: "has my computer been acting weird lately?" If it
> has
> > been running slow, or perhaps redirecting google results to something you
> > expect to not see or other things that aren't "normal," then your
> computer
> > may have been infected. There are a variety of tools available including
> > malwarebytes anti malware, hijack this, and the variety of anti virus
> > suites out there. If you've not already scanned your computer, certainly
> do
> > that as soon as you suspect your computer/account has been
> infected/hacked.
> >
> > The main points I'm trying to make:
> >
> > - Use a *secure* password.
> > - Change it regularly
> > - Don't use your password on multiple sites
> > - Perhaps use a password manager such as keepass or lastpass
> > - Don't get infected with malware/viruses
>
> >
> >
> > This is just a guide - do with it what you will. But if you follow these
> > steps, you are likely to not have a "help! I was hacked!" question :)
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Brendan.
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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Please do not post off topic messages.  If you do it again, you will be
removed from the group.

--David
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On Apr 28, 2012 12:16 AM, "fggybttm" <fggybttm@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Are you still there?!!
> fb
>
>
>


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There was no messages yesterday 11:39 am  yesterday until 6:03 PM today of
any of the groups




deloreli aka lori
-------Original Message-------

From: Vincent Winterling
Date: 4/28/2012 7:09:38 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Testing


Yahoo is having a spring cleaning. Things have been slow but seem to be
coming back to normal.

Vincent Winterling
Vineland, NJ

-----Original Message-----
From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fggybttm
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:54 PM
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Testing

Billybob, I thought you'd never ask; had no one noticed that from 11:15am
on Apr 27 to 1:43am today there'd been no posts from a usually gabby group?
FB

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Aycock" <billaycock@...>
wrote:
>
> Foggy--
> What are you talking about?
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "fggybttm" <fggybttm@...>
> To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:12 AM
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Testing
>
>
> > If this appears on the board?
> > FB





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SB--
All the questions you bring up concern the preparation for printing. That
being so, you should be talking with your printer, not with us. Most
printers live by the quality of their work, and they are usually capable of
steering you properly.
Bill--W4BSG

----- Original Message -----
From: "emailshere" <emailshere@...>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 3:26 PM
Subject: RE: [Simply Computers] Re: CutePDF install problem


> Ahhh....no wonder it wasn't working for me.  LOL.  Sorry to be so dense.
>
> The only problem I see right now is that there's no setting for the paper
> size I generally use, A3+ which is 13" x 19" (my image prints just over
> 12"
> x 16").  There are a couple dozen other paper-size options, and after
> looking up some of the names I was unfamiliar with, I think the closest
> one
> is Arch C which is 18" x 24".  Because I'll be taking this file to a
> professional printer, perhaps the paper size selected for the pdf file is
> not significant.
>
> I'm also confused about the image quality of the output file.  My original
> (300 dpi, saved in the native Paint Shop Pro format) is 40,000K (40 MB,
> right?), but the pdf file (the CutePDF settings defaulted to 600 dpi for
> some reason) is only 7 MB.   Is there some other file format I should be
> converting to that will result in an image with the least possible loss of
> information?
>
> Thanks, SB
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of waltmatheus
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:41 AM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: CutePDF install problem
>
>
> CutePDF Writer installs itself as a printer subsystem so you need to right
> click the file, select print and then select cutepdf and you can then
> process the file as a pdf.
>
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "emailshere" <emailshere@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> WinXP
>>
>> I'm trying to install the free version of CutePDF Writer 2.8, but even
>> though the download and install processes appear to go fine, all I get
>> is the Read Me and the Uninstall files.
>>
>> First, I downloaded and installed the required Converter.exe
>> ("...installs GPL Ghostscript 8.15...prints and converts PostScript
>> and PDF Files"), then CuteWriter.exe; got no desktop icon; CutePDF
>> Writer appears in the Start:Programs list, but there's no shortcut to
>> run the program.  If I remove CutePDF Writer and reinstall Converter,
>> I see a split-second black-background window with white text, but
>> nothing shows in the Programs list (maybe it's not supposed to).  When
>> the installation (or
>> reinstallation) of CutePDF Writer is complete, it automatically opens the
>> online ReadMe page which is just an invitation to upgrade to CutePDF
>> Professional.
>>
>> I need to convert an image file (.pspimage) to a pdf file.  If anyone
>> would recommend a different program, please let me know where to find
>> it.
>>
>> Thanks, SB
>
>
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