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LISTSERV 17.02024-03-28T22:52:27Zbill2016-01-16T17:36:45-05:002016-01-16T17:36:45-05:00Windows Explorer randomly crasheshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b784d9d6.1601My computer's Windows "Explorer" started randomly crashing about a month ago. It doesn't seem to happen more than 1 or 2 times a week.<br>I saved the last two mini dumps as well as a !analyze -v log on the latest dump.<br>Anyone know where I can get these dump files looked at to see what is causing this issue?<br>Windows Ultimate 64bit.<br>Thanks for the help.<br>BD [...] cubbettee cubbettee2015-08-01T12:34:49-04:002015-08-01T12:34:49-04:00windows 10http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;ee772872.1508Hello All,<br><br>I had just downloaded windows 10 from MS site.<br>I wanted a pure ISO of the program to install at a later date<br>http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO<br><br>Interestingly, when I went to that web page while on windows7 it asked me to download a media creator tool (as you an see with the 32 and 64 bit download boxes)<br>When I went to that same site while on my 98 box, instead of that tool, it showed me the full 2+ gig of each to download--I don't know why that was different (but easier for me) [...] cubbettee cubbettee2014-08-25T17:01:48-04:002014-08-25T17:01:48-04:00clonehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;6fe77d7b.1408Hi all,<br><br>I have a question about putting back clones or images. with windows 98 I just put the image back onto a hard drive from another hard drive. With windows xp, I can not do that unless the image is less than 14 days old do to security issues. If I did, then my profile would have to be taken out of the network and put back in so that I can be recognized. Any work around. My images are pure with the latest versions of programs without me actually working on the computer. That is what I like [...] Peter Shkabara2014-07-01T08:15:21-07:002014-07-01T08:15:21-07:00Re: dual boothttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;2502f472.1407If all you are trying to do is make use of the old hard drive, there should be no problem. Just boot Win 8 and it should see your old drive as another drive letter, probably E: if you have a DVD drive as drive D:. If the old drive does not show up at first, then run Disk Manager to assign a drive letter to it. I am not sure on Win 8 how to get to Disk Manager, but try searching for "diskmgmt.msc". [...]Jacob Smith2014-06-30T21:00:34-05:002014-06-30T21:00:34-05:00Re: dual boothttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;9ada5be1.1406Because it has all of the wrong drivers, Windows will act quite odd, and possibly not boot. It has, however been designed to protect your physical pc.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>> On Jun 28, 2014, at 2:36 PM, V Vishwanathan <viradha@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:<br>><br>> HI ALL,<br>><br>><br>><br>> Thinking that my hdd (with win xp pro) was dead I switched over to a new one<br>><br>> and installed win8.<br>><br>><br>><br>> Now I have a feeling that the xp hdd may have some life.<br>><br>> I have 4 sata ports in my mobo and [...] V Vishwanathan2014-06-28T19:36:13+00:002014-06-28T19:36:13+00:00dual boothttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;81aea700.1406HI ALL,<br><br>Thinking that my hdd (with win xp pro) was dead I switched over to a new one<br><br>and installed win8.<br><br>Now I have a feeling that the xp hdd may have some life.<br><br>I have 4 sata ports in my mobo and one is used by win8.<br><br>Suppose I hook up the xp hdd to the 2nd sata port and power it on [...]Paul A. Shippert2014-05-12T19:43:24+00:002014-05-12T19:43:24+00:00Re: still cannot use iPhoto Plushttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;8e045c43.1405Greetings--<br><br>When you are running in the "Virtual XP Pro mode" on your computer, realize that this "virtual" mode is like a separate computer. You've never installed a printer on it, so you need to use the install disk (or file on your hard disk) to install the printer to the VIRTUAL XP OS when it is running, so that this OS can print. [...]Mark Rode2014-05-12T12:01:14-07:002014-05-12T12:01:14-07:00Re: still cannot use iPhoto Plushttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;d99cabb1.1405Treat Virtual XP as a separate computer. It doesn't know it is<br>running on top of Windows 7. Install the XP printer driver in Virtual<br>XP just like you would if this was a brand new build and Windows 7<br>did not exist. The same holds true for all devices that you are<br>allowing XP to <see> [...] Jacob Smith2014-05-12T10:06:35-05:002014-05-12T10:06:35-05:00Re: still cannot use iPhoto Plushttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7911541c.1405You are saying that you have the printer driver installed on the Windows 7<br>(host) machine, but not on the Windows XP (guest) machine? If so, the only<br>ways to print data from the VM are 1: transfer the data to the host<br>machine, or 2: install the driver in the guest machine, and make sure that<br>the networking, is fully functional on the VM, or if it's a parallel<br>connector, that that port is dedicated to the VM. Feel free to ask further<br>questions. I only gave you a partial answer because I was unsure exactly<br>what you were [...] tannis zamora2014-05-11T17:16:24-07:002014-05-11T17:16:24-07:00still cannot use iPhoto Plushttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;40d400bb.1405Hi Mark Rode, The issue I had when I put the Virtual XP on my Windows 7 Dell Optiplex 760 in order to run the iPhoto Plus program was in the Virtual XP Pro mode my printer and all other devices were not recognized and called for me to add the software. I haven't figured how to do that so I still cannot use my program. What am I doing wrong? It seems silly to "add printer" when the printer is already on the machine. How do I get the VIRTUAL XP OS to recognize the Windows 7 software/devices? I [...] Bob Wright2014-04-18T17:44:52-04:002014-04-18T17:44:52-04:00PCSOFT Mailing list movinghttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f8729fa7.1404I am Bob Wright and I am the Managing Senior Partner in The NoSpin Group, Inc.,the parent of PCSOFT mailing list. DO NOT respond to the mailing list, if you have questions, send them to Bob<nospin@nospin.com>.<br><br>We have closed PCSOFT mailing list due to the low subscriber base, (less than 500). I have moved you to PCBUILD mailing list to join with that list. PCBUILD was separated into PCBUILD and PCSOFT over a 18 years ago. We have decided that one list that discusses PCs, hardware, software, diagnostics, tablets and cell phones. [...] Joyce A2014-04-12T18:17:30-04:002014-04-12T18:17:30-04:00TornTVhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;5b49bc06.1404HP, 64-bit rebuilt tower with 850-gig HD and 4 Meg RAM, running Windows<br>7. Every time lately that I bring up a page, some words such as "lands"<br>are doubled and highlighted, example _landslands_. If I hover my mouse<br>over the duplicated words, something comes up that appears to be an ad,<br>e.g., Land's End<br><http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/530498/windows-7-and-torntv/?hl=%2Btorntv#><br>or some real estate agency in California. (I live in southeast Ohio!<br>LOL) Sometimes just the logo of the TornTV comes up, which reads Click<br>to continue > by Torntv V9.0. [...] Paul A. Shippert2014-03-26T06:29:31-04:002014-03-26T06:29:31-04:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b975c27f.1403Well if it absolutely will not run, you may be able to do so (as others have suggested) by downloading and installing MS's XP Mode. This includes setting up a virtual machine (one of the downloads), then setting up XP mode and installing your program "on it". You may need to be running Win 7 (8?) Pro or Ultimate--of this I'm not sure. Also, have you also adjusted the properties of the executable to specify the compatibility. (Right-click on the program in its folder and use the compatibility tab to choose a "configuration" that will allow it to run. HTH [...]Mark Rode2014-03-24T13:22:19-07:002014-03-24T13:22:19-07:00ATTENTION: DO YOU USE HOTMAIL LIVE MSN OR OUTLOOKhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;59aebbdf.1403Monday, March 24 2014, 13:11:42 PST<br><br>ICORS, which is our LISTSERV, and manages all our posts is having a<br>problem with Microsoft email addresses .Other mainstream addresses<br>could be involved as well. Our ListServe's SMTP server is being<br>blocked by three different blacklisting services Backscatter,<br>Lashback and SpamCannibal. This was caused when a ICORS IP number was<br>hacked and abused. This means that when these email addresses are<br>tested they bounce, and are automatically removed from the<br>lists. ICORS is in the process of changing the IP number to a new<br><clean> one which should end all the drops. [...] Hugh Vandervoort2014-03-24T03:56:48-04:002014-03-24T03:56:48-04:00Re: All programs attempting to make changes to the computer-A serious problem????http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b46cc96c.1403I'm not sure what;s up with FF or Office, but the "Changes" warning is<br>the standard UAC warning that's been in effect since Vista. If you<br>trust the program (Malwarebytes is OK) just allow it.<br><br>><br>> I can't get flash to work in Firefox. I don't remember exact versions but this computer has something like version 18.0. The Flash site says so. Under which it says the latest version is 17.8. Or something like that. Exact versions are not important but it seems odd that the Flash site is detecting a version later than what it says is the [...] Bruce Lund2014-03-23T18:33:39-07:002014-03-23T18:33:39-07:00All programs attempting to make changes to the computer-A serious problem????http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;12a56fa0.1403NOTE: The first half of this post is more background info which might be helpful in diagnostics. Actually problem is below the line of asterisks (*). With apologies if my information is little sketchy. I can't get flash to work in Firefox. I don't remember exact versions but this computer has something like version 18.0. The Flash site says so. Under which it says the latest version is 17.8. Or something like that. Exact versions are not important but it seems odd that the Flash site is detecting a version later than what it says is the latest version. I think I [...] tannis2014-03-22T20:55:13-05:002014-03-22T20:55:13-05:00Re: IPhoto Plus 4 Markhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;d7285ca6.1403Hi Mark,<br><br>I did as you suggested and was able to d/l the Virtual from the XP Mode. And my iPhoto Plus 4 is d/l on the Virtual XP.<br><br>It will take some getting used to switching back and forth.<br><br>Thank you<br><br>tannis<br><br>Sent from my iPad<br><br>On Mar 21, 2014, at 11:20 PM, Mark Rode <rode@NOSPIN.US> wrote: [...] Mark Rode2014-03-21T21:20:41-07:002014-03-21T21:20:41-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;1fa54a69.1403There is a way to run your old software. The first thing to try is to<br>bring up the properties box on the shortcut you launch the program<br>from by mouse right click.. selecting it, and then left click to<br>bring up the context menu, and choose Properties. Then click on the<br>compatibility tab and put a check in Run this program in<br>compatibility mode for, and select XP then push apply. Try and<br>launch the program. [...] tannis zamora2014-03-21T19:42:34-07:002014-03-21T19:42:34-07:00iPhoto Plus 4http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;27457b74.1403When I attempt to install the program I receive a message telling me to contact the software company for a 64 bit version. I did a search for a 64 bit version and couldn't find it. Any help would be appreciated. Again I am running Windows 7 Pro 64bit on an Optiplex 760 Dell desktop computer. PS Tony, I misspoke the software came with my Mustek Scanner not my HP printer. thank you tannis ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Tony M <kalafre@VERIZON.NET> To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Wanted -- art/photo software That is [...] Joyce A2014-03-21T20:51:20-04:002014-03-21T20:51:20-04:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f81e3c8c.1403I can't get Paint Shop Pro to run on this 64-bit HP?... I wish I<br>could! Or in other words, how do you tweak it to run on 64-bit?<br><br>Joyce<br>SE Ohio<br><br>On 3/21/2014 5:16 PM, Paul A. Shippert wrote:<br>> Greetings--<br>><br>> 32-bit software will run on a Windows 64-bit OS. Have you tried downloading iPhoto for Windows 7, regardless of 32- or 64- bit, and tried to install and run it.<br>><br>> Sincerely,<br>><br>> Paul A. Shippert<br>> [...]Paul A. Shippert2014-03-21T21:16:36+00:002014-03-21T21:16:36+00:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;19725a2a.1403Greetings--<br><br>32-bit software will run on a Windows 64-bit OS. Have you tried downloading iPhoto for Windows 7, regardless of 32- or 64- bit, and tried to install and run it.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Paul A. Shippert<br><br>----- Original Message -----<br>From: "tannis zamora" <tt4trouble@YAHOO.COM><br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 3:19:49 PM<br>Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Wanted -- art/photo software [...]Tony M2014-03-21T13:58:55-07:002014-03-21T13:58:55-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;1a4ae56b.1403That is interesting Tannis. Apple's iPhoto came out c. 2002. It was<br>developed for Apple systems only. Perhaps you are referring to HP's<br>ePhoto program? If you would like, you can email me a picture of the<br>packaging off-list. I would be interested in seeing it.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Tony M<br><br>> tannis zamora <mailto:tt4trouble@YAHOO.COM><br>> March 21, 2014 12:19 PM<br>> Hi Tony,<br>><br>> I understand that many are of that impression. However my iPhoto software came with my HP printer back in 1999.<snip><br>><br>><br>><br>><br>> [...] Paul A. Shippert2014-03-21T16:12:50-04:002014-03-21T16:12:50-04:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;815f851.1403Is it possible to run iPhoto in a virtual environment (BootCamp?, or is that the other way around ... Windows app on an Apple OS?).Paul A. Shippert Sent from my mobie. Tony M <kalafre@VERIZON.NET> wrote: >iPhoto is an Apple program for Apple products. It does not run on >Windows machines. You would need to have an Apple product (ie: Mac or >iOS device.) > > >Tony Mayer > > > > >> >> >> tannis zamora <mailto:tt4trouble@YAHOO.COM> >> March 17, 2014 12:15 PM >> Along the same lines of Paint or Photoshop, do you know if there is a >> [...]tannis zamora2014-03-21T12:19:49-07:002014-03-21T12:19:49-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;52fe6e7f.1403Hi Tony, I understand that many are of that impression. However my iPhoto software came with my HP printer back in 1999. I had a Compaq computer and I loaded the software on that computer. I have since loaded the same software on all of my Dell computers, total number of 7, since then. I have always been able to use the software on my NON APPLE computers. I have NEVER owned an APPLE computer. It is only since I got Windows 7 PRO with a 64 bit rather then the 32 bit that I cannot use the software anymore. [...] <>2014-03-19T11:33:51-07:002014-03-19T11:33:51-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;fb23c378.1403Good reminder! I'd forgotten this was still available... I originally heard about this 6-8 months ago, and found that at the time, I was unable to use it. My MacBooks are all Intel Core2 based -- the Mac version offered is for the previous PowerPC CPUs. And I would have been happy to run the Windows version on a netbook, but it turns out that when Canon wrote their installer that refuses to install if they don't think you have enough screen pixels, they were imitating Adobe's (bad) example.... Now I've got a 16" ("big screen") laptop, and since most [...]Tony M2014-03-19T07:32:32-07:002014-03-19T07:32:32-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;e9e64b95.1403iPhoto is an Apple program for Apple products. It does not run on<br>Windows machines. You would need to have an Apple product (ie: Mac or<br>iOS device.)<br><br>Tony Mayer<br><br>><br>><br>> tannis zamora <mailto:tt4trouble@YAHOO.COM><br>> March 17, 2014 12:15 PM<br>> Along the same lines of Paint or Photoshop, do you know if there is a<br>> 64 bit version of iPhoto? I LOVE that program and cannot use it on my<br>> Windows 7 Pro OS. I have a Dell Optiplex 760.<br>><br>> Thank you for any help<br>> tannis [...] Hugh Vandervoort2014-03-17T19:46:31-04:002014-03-17T19:46:31-04:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7752e1a1.1403The best deal I know of is Photoshop CS2 and Illustrator available for<br>free from Adobe.<br>There's no better software, but there is a learning curve. There are<br>many, many free, excellent tutorials available online.<br>https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads<br><br>On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 3:51 PM, Mark Rode <rode@nospin.us> wrote:<br>> Freeware Paint.net<br>> http://www.getpaint.net/index.html<br>> very easy to use PSP type app<br>><br>> If you wanted something on par with Photoshop Gimp http://www.gimp.org/ is<br>> open source = free software.<br>> Have fun.<br>> m<br>><br>><br>> At 05:21 PM 3/15/2014, you wrote:<br>>><br>>> I need something similar [...] Joyce A2014-03-17T19:25:47-04:002014-03-17T19:25:47-04:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;4167a214.1403Many thanks! Gimp seems to be the closest thing to Paint Shop Pro. I<br>found the tools very similar, and actually easier to use than any of the<br>others I tried.<br><br>Joyce<br>SE Ohio<br><br>On 3/17/2014 3:51 PM, Mark Rode wrote:<br>> Freeware Paint.net<br>> http://www.getpaint.net/index.html<br>> very easy to use PSP type app<br>><br>> If you wanted something on par with Photoshop Gimp<br>> http://www.gimp.org/ is open source = free software.<br>> Have fun.<br>> m<br>><br>> At 05:21 PM 3/15/2014, you wrote:<br>>> I need something similar to Paint Shop Pro ... 64-bit [...] Mark Rode2014-03-17T12:51:21-07:002014-03-17T12:51:21-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c2c2ca43.1403Freeware Paint.net<br>http://www.getpaint.net/index.html<br>very easy to use PSP type app<br><br>If you wanted something on par with Photoshop Gimp<br>http://www.gimp.org/ is open source = free software.<br>Have fun.<br>m<br><br>At 05:21 PM 3/15/2014, you wrote:<br>>I need something similar to Paint Shop Pro that is easy to use,<br>>compatible with this 64-bit HP running Windows 7 Home Premium, SP 1,<br>>and somewhere between cheap and free.<br>>Joyce [...] tannis zamora2014-03-17T12:15:40-07:002014-03-17T12:15:40-07:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7636a41c.1403Along the same lines of Paint or Photoshop, do you know if there is a 64 bit version of iPhoto? I LOVE that program and cannot use it on my Windows 7 Pro OS. I have a Dell Optiplex 760. Thank you for any help tannis ________________________________ From: Mark Rode <rode@NOSPIN.US> To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Wanted -- art/photo software Freeware Paint.net http://www.getpaint.net/index.html very easy to use PSP type app If you wanted something on par with Photoshop Gimp http://www.gimp.org/ is open source = free software. Have fun. m At 05:21 PM 3/15/2014, [...] Jacob Smith2014-03-17T11:24:22-05:002014-03-17T11:24:22-05:00Re: Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;a8389fc1.1403Gimp is quite good, but far from easy. I also use Faststone and Picasa for<br>image editing. All of these are free.<br><br>"<br>> I need something similar to Paint Shop Pro that is easy to use<br>> "<br>><br>> Blessings,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>PSOFT maintains hundreds of useful files for download<br>visit our download web page at:<br>http://freepctech.com/index.php/downloads Joyce A2014-03-15T20:21:00-04:002014-03-15T20:21:00-04:00Wanted -- art/photo softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7038cd1b.1403I need something similar to Paint Shop Pro that is easy to use,<br>compatible with this 64-bit HP running Windows 7 Home Premium, SP 1, and<br>somewhere between cheap and free. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!<br><br>Joyce<br>SE Ohio<br><br>Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to<br>digest mode - visit our web site:<br>http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml Jacob Smith2014-03-13T11:01:44-05:002014-03-13T11:01:44-05:00Re: Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;cd140fda.1403If you restore from CDs or a boot partition, you should be good to go. This<br>would normally "erase" everything on your hard drive.<br><br>"I am wondering if it might be better if I tried to do a "factory re-set"<br>and start over with a little more caution. I am assuming a factory reset<br>will clear any malware I might have picked up?" Peter Shkabara2014-03-13T06:57:16-07:002014-03-13T06:57:16-07:00Re: Downloading software help pleasehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;288cc34a.1403It does appear that the website has an issue. I just tried it with Chrome as<br>well as IE and indeed there is a page not found error. Going to the home<br>page, there is only boot disks listed as available downloads, but even that<br>link does not work. Perhaps Mark Rode might jump in here. [...] John Clemence2014-03-13T09:54:14+00:002014-03-13T09:54:14+00:00Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;8ea86496.1403Hi Mary, Paul and Jacob,<br>Thank you very much for your response to my query. With your advice I<br>should now be able to locate the files I want from my back-up hard-drive.<br>I was also trying to avoid accessing all programs via "my microsoft<br>account" on my new win 8.1 laptop. Firstly, I don't think that I have a<br>microsoft account and secondly I am used to accessing any progam I want<br>by clicking on the desktop, I can then close said programs by clicking<br>on the "cross" on top right corner..<br>I am now using this method and [...] Judith Davies2014-03-12T13:27:45-04:002014-03-12T13:27:45-04:00Re: Downloading software help pleasehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f9aa5e2b.1403I have brand new computer with Windows 8.1 and got the same thing when I<br>clicked on the link at the bottom of the page. Not sure what is happening,<br>but it isn't your computer. Maybe one of the managers of this list can<br>help.<br>-Judy Davies<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list<br>[mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Diane Whitehouse<br>Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 7:18 PM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: [PCSOFT] Downloading software help please [...] Brad Feuerhelm2014-03-12T13:11:57-04:002014-03-12T13:11:57-04:00Re: Downloading software help pleasehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c2a34e99.1403Hi Diane<br><br>First the website is fine.<br>I just came from it.<br>At this point I would clear your browsers cache. Sometimes it gets all<br>bottled up! I don't use Chrome, so I have no clue as to where the cache<br>resides.<br><br>If that doesn't, work then somebody else maybe can help.<br><br>On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 7:17 PM, Diane Whitehouse <cassie@lightspeed.net>wrote: [...] Jacob Smith2014-03-11T07:48:47-05:002014-03-11T07:48:47-05:00Re: Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f978c086.1403I recommend going to Ninite.com and getting an installer from them which will automatically install a set of software which you choose. It's a great time saver. I don't know what you plan to do with pictures and music, but a lot of people like Picasa for pictures because of it's organizing ability and easy enhancement features. For music management, I'm very fond of Windows media player (not "center"). If this is a fairly new computer, I would recommend restoring it by cd or recovery partition. If you want card games, search for recommendations, to make sure that you get [...] Dorothy Jones2014-03-11T02:45:28-07:002014-03-11T02:45:28-07:00Briefcasehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;e0b1eb90.1403How do I avoid using Briefcase when saving my files in Windows 7? When I find a file has gone into Briefcase, and I try to open it, Briefcase it tells me another Brief case on another PC is already open and I must close that one before I can use the file I want to open. I know this is not correct as I only have the laptop I am currently using. I would much rather not use Briefcase at all. I ran a full scan yesterday and have no security or virus problems. Dorothy Jones [...] J. Clemence2014-03-11T09:21:30+00:002014-03-11T09:21:30+00:00Re: Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;306da350.1403Hi Jacob,<br>Thank you very much for taking the time to respond and for that good advice.<br>I have only had this laptop a few weeks and I am wondering if it might<br>be neccessary to do a factory reset and start over, this time being a<br>bit more careful when I download.<br>I was was installing independent programs like thunderbird, firefox etc<br>so I don't have to do everything via a microsoft account. My next step<br>was to look for a free photo and music program that I could access from<br>the desktop. I just did not like having [...] Diane Whitehouse2014-03-10T16:17:47-07:002014-03-10T16:17:47-07:00Downloading software help pleasehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c8a33d9f.14031. I'm a computer dimwit.<br>2. This is a Gateway with Windows Vista, using a Chrome Browser.<br>3. Thought to myself "at least here's a site I can trust if I see something<br>I want!<br>" PSOFT maintains hundreds of useful files for download<br>visit our download web page at:<br>http://freepctech.com/index.php/downloads "<br>But this is what I get: " Not Found [...] Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-03-10T16:00:13+00:002014-03-10T16:00:13+00:00Re: Accessing Backed-up Fileshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;5312351b.1403John,<br><br>Files are stored with 'extensions' - the file name followed by a period and then (usually) a 3 character code. For example, johnsbirthday.jpg<br><br>.<br><br>This list from Wikipedia is very comprehensive and shows hundreds of file extensions -<br><br>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_file_types<br><br>.<br><br>The most common are .doc for Word files, .xls for excel spreadsheets, .jpg for photos, .mp3 for music. Other applications will most likely use different extensions. iTunes uses .mp4 . [...] Jacob Smith2014-03-09T23:18:12-05:002014-03-09T23:18:12-05:00Re: Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;2291f306.1403Yes you are. Cnet was a fairly good site, but has degraded a lot. I'm guessing that you didn't properly avoid the sneaky toolbar and home setting checkboxes of the cnet installer. You can change your homepage and remove the toolbar, but if your browser opens by its self, you need the help of an antivirus. If it had malicious software, uninstalling the original software does nothing for you. Simply running the software is enough. Any software you run should be fairly reputable from a trustworthy source. A hint: open-source software is nearly always safe if downloaded from a good [...] Mary Minnich2014-03-09T22:25:33-04:002014-03-09T22:25:33-04:00Re: Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;460da4a0.1403You are very right to be cautious! I am struggling with Windows 8.1. I<br>have been using windows since 3.1 I believe,<br>Windows 95, 98 etc. In my opinion Windows XP was the best. Every time<br>I try to download something with Windows 8 they add all kinds of<br>extras. As cautious as I am, I have ended up with some very nasty<br>programs that will not<br>un-install. I have restored it twice so far. I do try to remember to<br>create a restore point prior to downloading anything. [...] J. Clemence2014-03-09T21:23:09+00:002014-03-09T21:23:09+00:00Un-wanted Softwarehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;8b6b8745.1403Hi,<br>I am trying to get to grips with windows 8.1 after happily using windows<br>7 for a good while.<br>I wanted to install the traditional card games and after googling this I<br>started to download a file from, (I think c net site), but aborted this<br>when I realised there seemed to be some questionable stuff. I<br>un-installed the original programme but now I sometimes get an extra<br>window opening with the address :-<br>lp.allfree-apps.net<br>Has anyone any idea how I can get rid of this? I assumed c net was a<br>safe site??<br>I have also seen a [...] Jacob Smith2014-03-07T13:40:34-06:002014-03-07T13:40:34-06:00Re: Start Uphttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;ee496f63.1403It's a good question, and I've never heard of any such incident. Do your arrow keys work? Were you using numpad arrows with numlock off? Could you press enter to immediately enter the selected option? If not, BIOS needs to be patched or reconfigured. Also, it is ALWAYS the arrow key and nothing else which you use to select an item. It may be that Windows detected something that it wouldn't let you ignore. Always avoid hard shutdowns if possible; they destroy Windows. [...] J. Clemence2014-03-07T18:00:36+00:002014-03-07T18:00:36+00:00Accessing Backed-up Fileshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7ef5d1f6.1403Hi,<br>I hope I am posting in the correct way.<br>I am changing my laptop from a windows 7 model to a windows 8 one. I am<br>not too keen on using the windows easy transfer system as I don't want<br>to import all the dross I have accumulated over the years. I am<br>wondering if it is possible to access selected files from the external<br>drive I have used for my weekly back-up on the old laptop. If I can<br>easily identify files that I might want can I select and import these? I<br>am expecting I would like [...] Brad Feuerhelm2014-03-07T12:37:23-05:002014-03-07T12:37:23-05:00Re: Start Uphttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;71d3c63a.1403Hi Krazy Kat<br><br>Well to begin with it is NEVER EVER a good idea to shut your computer off<br>during a reboot!!!<br><br>That said what happens is that when you do that it leaves scrambled files<br>on the hard drive. At worse they get totally corrupted and IF the corrupted<br>files were OS files, guess what! You will probably lose the OS and probably<br>all your data! Then you would need to re-install Windows. It also is hard<br>on the hard drive also. [...] Krazy Kat2014-03-06T13:28:19-06:002014-03-06T13:28:19-06:00Start Uphttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b14e09.1403I have an ASUS computer running Win7 64, and if I turn off the computer<br>while it's booting up it brings me to a screen where it gives me a choice<br>to either run "system repair" or "boot normally". System repair is<br>selected and it tells me to use the arrow keys to select Boot Normally.<br>When I tried to select that it wouldn't let me. I tried tab keys, page<br>down keys, arrow keys, even the mouse. So I ended up in the System Repair<br>screen and managed to get to a place where I had a restart option. [...] Jacob Smith2014-02-11T19:21:50-06:002014-02-11T19:21:50-06:00shutdown scripthttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;7c44d00c.1402My recent admin privilege issue got me wondering if it would be possible to<br>create a shutdown script which requires admin privileges. Maybe if you give<br>it full privileges through the registry? I assume you can't get a uac<br>prompt on shutdown. Jacob Smith2014-02-10T23:38:17-06:002014-02-10T23:38:17-06:00Re: Black Screen of deathhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;e183a700.1402The first thing you should do is have it cleaned. It could be<br>overheating,<br>and that's an easy thing to do. I really couldn't guess of other issues<br>without knowing more. From what I know, I'd say that it's likely to be a<br>hardware (probably motherboard or power supply) issue<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>> "I have a Gateway NV7915u laptop with Win 7 Home Premium SP1<br>><br>> Several times a day it crashes - bright pin point light in upper right corner of screen then immediate total system shut down..." [...] Peter Ekkerman2014-02-08T18:52:54-05:002014-02-08T18:52:54-05:00Re: Virtual Systemshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;fe3410de.1402Hi Derek,<br><br>Yes ,I have played around a lot with this concept if nothing else than the fact that otherwise<br>you constantly have to be running the CD\DVD drive.<br><br>The idea is to copy the files from the CD and save them to your hard drive.<br>You could do this without "assistance", but the preferred way is to create an ISO ,save that to your hard drive<br>and then employ a virtual CD program that creates virtual CD or DVD drives.<br>(An "ISO " is an image file that contains all the necessary data to run an installation or program.) [...] Betti Ann and Preston2014-02-08T17:32:42-06:002014-02-08T17:32:42-06:00Black Screen of deathhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b45208ca.1402Hi,<br><br>I have a Gateway NV7915u laptop with Win 7 Home Premium SP1<br><br>Several times a day it crashes - bright pin point light in upper right<br>corner of screen then immediate total system shut down with black scree<br><br>Are there any system files that might tell me what Happened? If so,<br>where would they be located [...] Jacob Smith2014-02-07T14:50:57-06:002014-02-07T14:50:57-06:00Re: .net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;4778a7e9.1402> Ok, thanks for your extensive list of suggestions<br>> Peter<br>> . I already tried sfc from the terminal, Microsoft's .netfix program,<br>> re-installation, and a handful of other things. I just tried the last<br>> cleanup tool you mentioned, but it didn't work. When I used to update .net<br>> framework, I had a lot of problems, like Windows being stuck installing<br>> updates befor it shuts down. I don't update .net framework anymore. I was<br>> wondering if an update<br>> could fix it, and if maybe I was mistaken about .net framework causing the<br>> issue<br> [...] Derek Buchanan2014-02-07T14:17:06-05:002014-02-07T14:17:06-05:00Re: Virtual Systemshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;8a049df.1402Peter,<br>Thank you for information about the vritual systems. I have a<br>question for you and the rest of the list as well about software that<br>is virtual in nature but not for an entire OS situation. I have a lot<br>of old CD games for windows and I play them from time to time on an<br>older Windows 98 system. I will soon be inheriting an old Windows XP<br>system and will naturally move to that one for better graphic support.<br>Anyone have any experience using Virtual CD software? Supposedly,<br>you can create virtual files that you can install [...] Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-02-07T15:55:59+00:002014-02-07T15:55:59+00:00Re: .net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;145f463b.1402The virus, spyware, reg cleaners, etc. have their own logic and lists of things to look for, so one might pick something up or clean something that another did not.<br>Paul Hachmeyer<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Jacob Smith<br>Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 6:41 PM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] .net error still there [...] Peter Ekkerman2014-02-07T02:55:53-05:002014-02-07T02:55:53-05:00Virtual Systemshttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c2091292.1402To all interested in this subject.<br><br>Here is an overview of some of the software that's available,<br>but is by no means everything that is out there,<br><br>Several of them can create a virtual system where you can test software<br>without affecting your main system with regards to viruses or other malware.<br><br>Virtual environments:<br><br>Microsoft Virtual PC (VPC) (Not to be confused with Virtual PC - "XP Mode)<br>http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702 [...] Peter Ekkerman2014-02-07T01:33:15-05:002014-02-07T01:33:15-05:00Re: .net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;5bea6d38.1402Hi Jacob,<br><br>While a registry cleaner might find the discrepancies ,I'm not particularly fond of them,<br>because you can create more problems than you started with, unless you know what you're doing<br>and are prepared to scrutinize all "the faults" it finds.<br><br>In your case I would start by running SFC (System File Checker) [...] Jacob Smith2014-02-06T17:40:48-06:002014-02-06T17:40:48-06:00Re: .net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c801eae.1402I use Auslogics registry cleaner. Would Glary be much different?<br><br>Blessings,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to<br>Digest mode - visit our web site:<br>http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-02-06T00:09:17+00:002014-02-06T00:09:17+00:00Re: .net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;8ed2b902.1402Sometimes, it comes down to 'live with it' or spend hours to hopefully 'fix it'.<br>Without any personal experience with this particular issue, maybe setting a restore point, doing a registry backup (also copy to an external drive), then run a registry cleaner. I think Glary Utilities is one that may be available as a free download or a 30 day trial. Run the reg cleaner and see if it resolves the problem.<br>Some of the other utilities included may help if the reg cleaner doesn't resolve it.<br>Net framework can be deleted and reinstalled as well.<br>Of course, everything [...] Jacob Smith2014-02-05T16:35:23-06:002014-02-05T16:35:23-06:00.net error still therehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;240b8dee.1402This is the same issue I sent a while back, but I know a little more about<br>it, and I figured I'd try you guys again. A long while ago, I had a stroke<br>of brilliance: run a .reg file containing an entire registry backup, un the<br>computer with Windows running. Evidently, Windows lets you try to do that.<br>It failed, and ever since, I've had this error when I run a lot of<br>software: "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\mscoreei.dll could<br>not be loaded". I renamed the file to<br>"C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\was v4.0.30319", for diagnostic<br>purposes. I am now getting<br>"C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorwks.dll could not be<br>loaded" I [...] Jacob Smith2014-02-01T15:37:41-06:002014-02-01T15:37:41-06:00Re: virus?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;d7b9666f.1402I'm not sure if I've got a virus or not. SUPERantispyware removed two<br>"trojans". The main suspicious activity happened before the removal. The<br>two main things were: Two restore points appear to have been deleted, and I<br>deleted shortcuts in my recycle bin for which I have duplicates on my<br>desktop, upon restart, these shortcuts disappeared from my desktop. Should<br>I keep up the search for malware? [...] Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-02-01T02:10:50+00:002014-02-01T02:10:50+00:00Re: virus?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;d05f4f84.1401Malwarebytes AntiMalware is another product, often available free, that seems pretty thorough.<br>Paul Hachmeyer<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Jacob Smith<br>Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:07 PM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: [PCSOFT] virus?<br><br>I believe I may have downloaded a trojan or virus. I ran a somewhat suspicious program recently, and I received a warning something like this "there is a file on your computer "c:/program" this could cause some programs not to function properly. Renaming it to "program1" will fix this problem." I was also having internet issues partially caused [...] Robert Lendrim2014-01-31T15:18:56-05:002014-01-31T15:18:56-05:00Re: virus?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;ad6a1a9e.1401Hello Jacob<br>I would recommend looking for help at<br>BleepingComputer.com<br>There are multiple programs available which should get rid of most malware.<br>Much of it is free, some accept donations.<br>In my opinion the site is very safe and reputable.<br>I have come to trust everything I use from there.<br>I normally use MalwareBytes and Spybot, also some second opinions.<br>The tools I get at BleepingComputer find much more.<br>HTH [...] Peter Shkabara2014-01-30T12:15:02-08:002014-01-30T12:15:02-08:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;88e027c0.1401I tried the batch file and ran it by clicking on it from Windows Explorer -<br>works just fine. Could it be the location of the batch file? Try placing it<br>in another folder and see what happens.<br><br>Peter Shkabara Jacob Smith2014-01-30T14:06:41-06:002014-01-30T14:06:41-06:00virus?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f90de71f.1401I believe I may have downloaded a trojan or virus. I ran a somewhat<br>suspicious program recently, and I received a warning something like this<br>"there is a file on your computer "c:/program" this could cause some<br>programs not to function properly. Renaming it to "program1" will fix this<br>problem." I was also having internet issues partially caused by internet<br>protection software of mine. I deleted the file, restarted, and had no<br>issues, the file has not reappeared yet. If it is malware, at least it's<br>poorly written. None of my software has detected malware though. I use<br>SUPERantispyware, Spyware [...] Peter Shkabara2014-01-30T07:52:22-08:002014-01-30T07:52:22-08:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;80a90f76.1401The problem appears to be with the lack of parenthesis. It will work if you<br>change your batch to the form shown below.<br><br>Peter Shkabara Derek Buchanan2014-01-30T08:38:09-05:002014-01-30T08:38:09-05:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;26380afa.1401Jacob,<br>There appear to be two options, one of which will require a vbs<br>script. I personally would not go that route, but it really depends<br>on what you want to do.<br><br>Derek Buchanan<br><br>How to request Administrator access inside a batch file<br>http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1894967/how-to-request-administrator-access-inside-a-batch-file<br><br>Creating a Self-Elevating Script<br>http://blogs.technet.com/b/elevationpowertoys/<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com> wrote:<br>>> The issue apears to be that I can't seem to run the batch file commands in<br>>> cmd in admin mode. I've tried tons of ideas to do this, and can't seem to<br>>> find one that works [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T22:31:15-06:002014-01-29T22:31:15-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;fa2e5918.1401> The issue apears to be that I can't seem to run the batch file commands in<br>> cmd in admin mode. I've tried tons of ideas to do this, and can't seem to<br>> find one that works well.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>Visit our website regularly for FAQs,<br>articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more<br>http://freepctech.com Jacob Smith2014-01-29T19:31:27-06:002014-01-29T19:31:27-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;da43fb54.1401nvm, I fixed that issue when I run it in the terminal by typing the<br>filename it works, but not if I run the file as admin through gui.<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br>> If I type the name of the file into cmd in admin mode, it says that the<br>> syntax incorrect.<br>><br>><br>> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 7:10 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com>wrote:<br>><br>>> Wouldn't that keep it from running in the terminal also?<br>>><br>>><br>>> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Mark [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T19:27:46-06:002014-01-29T19:27:46-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;4f583f6d.1401If I type the name of the file into cmd in admin mode, it says that the<br>syntax incorrect.<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 7:10 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br>> Wouldn't that keep it from running in the terminal also?<br>><br>><br>> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Mark Rode <rode@freepctech.net> wrote:<br>><br>>> it is probably write protected, or protected from change in some way.<br>>> Find out what protections it has and then remove them ....start with<br>>> Attrib -s -h -r<br>>> or whatever is required... then don't forget to put back [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T19:10:40-06:002014-01-29T19:10:40-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;486a06ec.1401Wouldn't that keep it from running in the terminal also?<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Mark Rode <rode@freepctech.net> wrote:<br><br>> it is probably write protected, or protected from change in some way. Find<br>> out what protections it has and then remove them ....start with<br>> Attrib -s -h -r<br>> or whatever is required... then don't forget to put back the protection<br>> when you finish.<br>><br>><br>> At 09:07 AM 1/29/2014, you wrote:<br>><br>>> I have written the following commands to a batch file:<br>>> if exist "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys"<br>>> rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys" "file.wassys"<br>>><br> [...] Mark Rode2014-01-29T16:40:11-08:002014-01-29T16:40:11-08:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;9bdb7f82.1401it is probably write protected, or protected from change in some way.<br>Find out what protections it has and then remove them ....start with<br>Attrib -s -h -r<br>or whatever is required... then don't forget to put back the<br>protection when you finish.<br><br>At 09:07 AM 1/29/2014, you wrote:<br>>I have written the following commands to a batch file:<br>>if exist "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys"<br>>rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys" "file.wassys"<br>><br>>else<br>>rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.wassys" "file.sys"<br>>I run it as administrator, and I've also typed it into the terminal in<br>>admin mode. Neither one does anything, no errors or prompts, nothing. I<br>>know that the file [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T18:15:33-06:002014-01-29T18:15:33-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b21e5d45.1401I removed the quotes altogether with the same result: yes in terminal, no<br>in batch file.<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S. <phachmeyer@pace.edu<br>> wrote:<br><br>> I haven't done much dos commands in a long time, but would it work without<br>> all the " ? I don't recall using single or double quotes in dos.<br>> Paul Hachmeyer<br>><br>> -----Original Message-----<br>> From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:<br>> PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Jacob Smith<br>> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:07 PM<br>> To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>> Subject: [PCSOFT] [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T17:21:44-06:002014-01-29T17:21:44-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;87186b60.1401Ok, here's what I did:<br>if exist C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys<br>( rename C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys "file.wassys" )<br>else<br>( rename C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.wassys "file.sys" )<br>It worked in admin terminal, but when I ran the batch file as admin, (or<br>otherwise) it didn't work.<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 5:07 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br>> Without the quotes it tells me that the syntax is incorrect.<br>><br>><br>> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Tony M <kalafre@verizon.net> wrote:<br>><br>>> Jacobm<br>>><br>>> I would suggest that you try it without the quotes.<br>>> (I just tested using the Windows 7 [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T17:07:20-06:002014-01-29T17:07:20-06:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;9ed57bb6.1401Without the quotes it tells me that the syntax is incorrect.<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Tony M <kalafre@verizon.net> wrote:<br><br>> Jacobm<br>><br>> I would suggest that you try it without the quotes.<br>> (I just tested using the Windows 7 command prompt and it worked for me<br>> without the quotes, but not with them)<br>><br>> Tony Mayer<br>> Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-01-29T21:52:58+00:002014-01-29T21:52:58+00:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;cba0acf6.1401I haven't done much dos commands in a long time, but would it work without all the " ? I don't recall using single or double quotes in dos.<br>Paul Hachmeyer<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Jacob Smith<br>Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:07 PM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: [PCSOFT] batch file issue [...] Hugh Vandervoort2014-01-29T16:42:37-05:002014-01-29T16:42:37-05:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c104b74b.1401I believe the quotes are not needed.<br>See here:<br>http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/rename.html<br><br>On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:07 PM, Jacob Smith <jpshurricane@gmail.com> wrote:<br>> I have written the following commands to a batch file:<br>> if exist "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys"<br>> rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys" "file.wassys"<br>><br>> else<br>> rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.wassys" "file.sys"<br>> I run it as administrator, and I've also typed it into the terminal in<br>> admin mode. Neither one does anything, no errors or prompts, nothing. I<br>> know that the file exists and will for a long time. I've written a few<br>> variants trying to change the working directory [...] Tony M2014-01-29T10:19:31-08:002014-01-29T10:19:31-08:00Re: batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;95fa821d.1401Jacobm<br><br>I would suggest that you try it without the quotes.<br>(I just tested using the Windows 7 command prompt and it worked for me<br>without the quotes, but not with them)<br><br>Tony Mayer<br><br>> Jacob Smith <mailto:jpshurricane@GMAIL.COM><br>> January 29, 2014 9:07 AM<br>> I have written the following commands to a batch file:<br>> if exist "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys"<br>> rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys" "file.wassys"<br>> ... [...] Jacob Smith2014-01-29T11:07:25-06:002014-01-29T11:07:25-06:00batch file issuehttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;4e1cd43f.1401I have written the following commands to a batch file:<br>if exist "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys"<br>rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.sys" "file.wassys"<br><br>else<br>rename "C:\windows\system32\drivers\file.wassys" "file.sys"<br>I run it as administrator, and I've also typed it into the terminal in<br>admin mode. Neither one does anything, no errors or prompts, nothing. I<br>know that the file exists and will for a long time. I've written a few<br>variants trying to change the working directory first, but they didn't work<br>either. what am I missing? I've run the rename command alone and it worked<br>fine. Robert Lendrim2014-01-27T18:49:19-05:002014-01-27T18:49:19-05:00Re: Popups in Firefoxhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;e5a4ffa3.1401Hello Joyce,<br><br>I'm on a computer w the same OS and latest Firefox. I looked through<br>Firefox "Options" and don't see anything about blocking popups. There is an<br>option to warn when a site redirects you.<br><br>My Firefox is trouble free. I use a Firefox add-on called "Adblock Plus".<br>It's possibly the most popular add-on to Firefox, and has been trouble free<br>for me. The same author has an add-on called "Adblock Plus Popup addon".<br>You could try one or both of those add-ons and see if it helps. [...] Joyce A2014-01-27T08:49:34-08:002014-01-27T08:49:34-08:00Popups in Firefoxhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c70d222a.1401I know this has been covered before, but I am having to work from my laptop, Toshiba Satellite L675 running M$ Windows 7 SP1 so can't access my saved files nor links right now. (My old eMachine is down with a problem with the mouse, and I haven't received the necessary cable for the newer HP.) Browser is the latest update of Firefox. [...]Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2014-01-08T23:12:32+00:002014-01-08T23:12:32+00:00Re: App to use iPad as a cell phone?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;ec751dcf.1401David,<br>I came across these in a web search - 'ipad 3g phone pad' . Maybe one will help.<br>Paul<br>http://cydiablog.com/4940/mobile-phone-calls-on-ipad-with-acdtelepad/<br>http://www.labnol.org/software/make-phone-calls-on-ipad/19561/<br>.<br>A few utube videos are using skype on the ipad to make calls. Not sure if that's an option for you.<br>Paul Hachmeyer<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of gillett@FREEPCTECH.NET<br>Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 5:40 PM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: [PCSOFT] App to use iPad as a cell phone? [...]Derek Buchanan2014-01-08T17:56:17-05:002014-01-08T17:56:17-05:00Re: App to use iPad as a cell phone?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;9df9db69.1401Depending on what you want as far as free or paid, here are a few<br>suggestions.<br><br>http://m.imore.com/best-phone-apps-ipad-skype-facetime-audio-talkatone-and-more<br><br>Google voice is worth looking at since it is free and some apps work well<br>with it.<br><br>Derek Buchanan<br><br>Visit our website regularly for FAQs,<br>articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more<br>http://freepctech.com <>2014-01-08T15:40:10-07:002014-01-08T15:40:10-07:00App to use iPad as a cell phone?http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;f055912d.1401I have an original iPad (hence limited to IOS 5.x) with a 3G interface. I haven't yet purchased a cellular plan for it, but am willing to do so IF it can do what I want. (If not, since I spend 95% of my waking hours where I have Wifi access, I can just go on ignoring the 3G part....) My wife has lost much of her vision, but it's possible that she could use a keypad the size of the iPad screen, if it can be made to function as a cell phone. I have an impression that an [...]Jacob Smith2013-12-21T17:41:51-06:002013-12-21T17:41:51-06:00Re: copying files and emails from old computer to new computerhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;31ca79c4.1312I don't know what program you're using,but there's probably an "export to" option under the file menu or settings. Then see if there's an option for what you want.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Jacob Smith<br><br>> On Dec 19, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Laurie Hand <mommsjunk@GMAIL.COM> wrote:<br>><br>> Thanks so much to anybody who can help me. I just bought a Gateway<br>> computer running Windows 8.1 and I want to copy my saved emails and various<br>> files from several older computers to the new one. The older computers are<br>> running Windows Vista and Windows XP.<br>><br>> I tried [...] Mark Tretter2013-12-20T13:25:41-06:002013-12-20T13:25:41-06:00Re: copying files and emails from old computer to new computerhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;ce627ee4.1312I'm not sure but this might work for you. Open Outlook Express in a small<br>window and create a folder on the desktop next to it. Select the emails you<br>want to save by highlighting and then drag and drop to the new folder. This<br>should work for the other files as well. Copy the folder to the zip drive,<br>usb key, cd, etc. and then copy from there to the new computer. Depending<br>on the email client you may be able to drag and drop the emails from the<br>folder to the new email client the same way you [...] Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2013-12-20T17:53:44+00:002013-12-20T17:53:44+00:00Re: copying files and emails from old computer to new computerhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;47668f8b.1312I think each email system has its own storage methodology. I don't think you can simply copy aol emails for example, and save them in outlook simply by moving the folders.<br>I would do a web search for each set of emails you have saved - 'copy aol email to google email' for example, and see what comes up.<br>Paul Hachmeyer [...] Laurie Hand2013-12-19T21:07:43-05:002013-12-19T21:07:43-05:00copying files and emails from old computer to new computerhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;57cf62bb.1312Thanks so much to anybody who can help me. I just bought a Gateway<br>computer running Windows 8.1 and I want to copy my saved emails and various<br>files from several older computers to the new one. The older computers are<br>running Windows Vista and Windows XP.<br><br>I tried "easy transfer", but the new computer won't accept the transfer<br>from the Vista. I haven't tried anything with the XP yet. [...] Edward Whitnall2013-12-11T08:27:09-08:002013-12-11T08:27:09-08:00"Microsoft Word (et.al.) have stopped working.http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;889e9a66.1312I removed the original Office program and cloud installed a new copy. I get the same error message - "Microsoft Word (et.al.) have stopped working. We will investigate and tell you why, if we know." A couple days later I received a "Why" from Microsoft that said "The error usually occurs because of macro security settings." and included me two pages of instruction that starts out "Go to Word (or Excel), Click on File, Options, Trust Center, Trust Center Settings and finally Macro Settings." The problem here, I can't get into Word (or Excel) so how can I follow instructions? [...] Russ Poffenberger2013-12-10T06:28:45-08:002013-12-10T06:28:45-08:00Re: How do I.....http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;9ebb1282.1312Hi Carol,<br><br>You didn't mention which Windows version you are running (adding this<br>basic information is always helpful when posting questions), but I<br>assume Vista or greater.<br><br>While you may be the administrator, by default programs are not run with<br>full administrator privilege to protect malicious SW from more damage to<br>the system by running at heightened security level. [...]\0/ Carol2013-12-09T20:07:11-05:002013-12-09T20:07:11-05:00How do I.....http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;70140574.1312I recently installed Paint Shop Pro 10 on my computer. When I try to run the program, I get this message:<br><br>“To start this application for the first time, or to activate, log in using an administrator-level account. From then on you can use any user account to start this application” [...]Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S.2013-12-07T03:12:46+00:002013-12-07T03:12:46+00:00Re: Microsoft Office 2013 stopped workinghttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;b27a1d9.1312I'm not familiar with win 8 myself, but the last few versions have included tracking of software and creation of restore points which would enable you to 'roll back' the software to an earlier date when things were still working ok. Check this link out -<br>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc<br>If that doesn't solve the problem, you could try to delete and reinstall office 2013, or run a 'repair' of the software, if it has that option. see http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/repair-office-programs-HA010357402.aspx<br>.<br>Simple web searches will find other advice - try office 2013 repair, win 8 restore, etc.<br>Paul Hachmeyer [...] David Farrington2013-12-06T17:12:22-10:002013-12-06T17:12:22-10:00Re: Microsoft Office 2013 stopped workinghttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;66147747.1312I assume you restarted the computer and checked to see if Office would<br>run after the restart. I suggest you un-install Office and reinstall it<br>to see if the re-installation of Office corrects the Office starting<br>problem.<br><br>On 12/6/2013 3:18 AM, Edward Whitnall wrote:<br>> I then tried to start office in the safe mode to see if I had added<br>> something with the Epson (even though it said it was 8-1 competitive on<br>> the box). It would not start. I then removed the scanner and all the scanner s/w I could find, but it still will not [...] Edward Whitnall2013-12-06T05:18:18-08:002013-12-06T05:18:18-08:00Microsoft Office 2013 stopped workinghttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;73b8c78b.1312I recently purchased and installed a new Epson scanner on my 64 bit Dell desktop running Windows 8-1. The 2013 Microsoft Office S/W that had been working perfectly, stopped working, giving me "Microsoft Word (et.al.) have stopped working. We will investigate and tell you why, if we know." I then tried to start office in the safe mode to see if I had added something with the Epson (even though it said it was 8-1 competitive on the box). It would not start. I then removed the scanner and all the scanner s/w I could find, but it still will [...] Jacob Smith2013-12-05T11:35:58-06:002013-12-05T11:35:58-06:00Re: A new password questionhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;dad7ac0c.1312There are lot's of bootable password recovery tools. I like to use Ultimate<br>Boot CD, because it's an all-in-one troubleshooting and utility cd. I've<br>never tried it's password recovery tool though. Just Google around a<br>little, there are tons of them, and many with great recommendations.<br><br>On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Joyce A <j3e@basicisp.net> wrote: [...] Ron Jobe2013-12-05T09:31:35-06:002013-12-05T09:31:35-06:00Re: A new password questionhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;c26c588f.1312Try this tool:<br>http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/<br><br>You will need to read and follow the directions, especially the cautions.<br>This will allow you to remove the passwords from a Windows system after<br>booting from the disc you have just created.<br><br>Ron<br><br>On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:25 AM, Robert <weaver00@bigpond.net.au> wrote:<br><br>> Google password recovery, lots of free methods.<br>><br>> Bob<br>><br>> -----Original Message-----<br>> From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list<br>> [mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Joyce A<br>> Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2013 3:50 AM<br>> To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>> Subject: [PCSOFT] A new password question<br>><br>> [...] Robert2013-12-05T16:55:07+10:302013-12-05T16:55:07+10:30Re: A new password questionhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;179ddae3.1312Google password recovery, lots of free methods.<br><br>Bob<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list<br>[mailto:PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG] On Behalf Of Joyce A<br>Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2013 3:50 AM<br>To: PCSOFT@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG<br>Subject: [PCSOFT] A new password question<br><br>I just bought an older Compaq DeskPro, running Windows NT, at an estate<br>auction. It booted up fine 'til I got to the password screen.<br>Obviously I can't ask the man for the password! -- he has gone on to his<br>Great Reward. [...] Joyce A2013-12-04T12:20:17-05:002013-12-04T12:20:17-05:00A new password questionhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;20f1bf2e.1312I just bought an older Compaq DeskPro, running Windows NT, at an estate<br>auction. It booted up fine 'til I got to the password screen.<br>Obviously I can't ask the man for the password! -- he has gone on to his<br>Great Reward.<br><br>I want to get into this computer to see if it happens to have an early<br>version of AutoCAD on it, as I suspect. Motive: if it does, I can do<br>some layouts for the room additions I want to build, and "rearrange the<br>furniture" in cyberspace before I hire the boys over here to physically<br>move [...] cubbettee cubbettee2013-11-21T18:08:28-05:002013-11-21T18:08:28-05:00FW: DSCLIENT &KERNEL EXhttp://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=PCSOFT;84341536.1311Good Day,<br><br>I have a windows 98 box I use at work network that will no longer be able to see the network and probably not log into the network from bootup any longer unless I install DSCLIENT. Will it be compatible with KERNEL EX which was already on the machine. I did try to install the DSCLIENT and all was well until I did the registry key addition--then i could not log in. I attempted this before the network change took place. here are two inteesting websites about it--one is installation of the program and the other is which [...]