General Software Help/Questions

[Syndicate]

Have a question about a piece of software that doesn't belong in one of the other threads? Post it here.

[NOTKyle]

I'm looking for a download manager similar to rapidshare manager, where you just copy and paste tons of rapid links in. Rapidshare manager doesn't work on my computer though.

Sugggestions?

[GreyFox1382]

I use rapidfire, just select the links and right click and it will automatically download the files using the firefox download manager. you can even start and stop the downloads.

[NOTKyle]

Can you input your rapid account?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Free Download Manager should do the trick.

http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/

[NOTKyle]

I've tried that before, and I didn't see a way I could paste in a list of rapid links.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Options->Download Options->Monitoring
Check the clipboard box. Then when you highlight, right click, and copy the links they'll automatically go in there.

[Pete t]

anyone know of a good avi to dvd player thats freee? i have some movies in avi format that i want to burn to a dvd for usage on any dvd player.

[Kopek]

I've tried that before, and I didn't see a way I could paste in a list of rapid links.

Only one you need:

http://www.easyfreeware.com/arles_download_manager-9675-download.html (http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Arles-Download-Manager-Download-106621.html)

[Warden]

I guess that this is a software question. I KNOW that some virus totally fucked up my system settings. How do I restore them to the way they were? Now I can't install anything with out getting a "invalid win32" message. I get re-routed to random ad sites.

I'm using XP and so forth.

[RedBEARD]

Reformat & re-install.

[dadaelus]

I guess that this is a software question. I KNOW that some virus totally fucked up my system settings. How do I restore them to the way they were? Now I can't install anything with out getting a "invalid win32" message. I get re-routed to random ad sites.

I'm using XP and so forth.

Before you do a format and reinstall you can try to do a system restore and then try to boot into an AV program to do a sweep prior to the OS loading. (Or try to do the sweep in safe mode if that is the only way your AV software will work.)

[Warden]

I've swept in safe mode twice and that hasn't turned up anything. The system restore option only goes back to when I first started having huge problems. Also, Norton used to scan over 2 million files on a full system scan. Now it only scans 55K and some change.

I'd do a reformat and reinstall but I don't have my windows XP disc anymore.

[Warden]

This is so fucked. I can't open a single web page that offers online virus scans. ANY file I download only downloads 61k before stopping. Anything I try and install fucks up with the "whateverwhatever is not a valid win32 program" or what ever.

Is there anything I can do short of re-formating or taking it to a place to have them fix it up? I can't think of a single place to get another XP disc anymore and I can't afford Vista.

[GreyFox1382]

if its that bad, you really should think about re-formatting. If its a store bought pc then you might have a factory restore, then you won't need a disc but you will lose your data. If you go that route then you'll wanna pull your drive out, and put it in an external case, or get something like:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119244

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/12-119-244-05.jpg

If its a dell, then PM me and I can hook you up with a legit restore disk, I've got one lying around.

[Warden]

Gateway. I know I have my restore disc around here some place but fuck me if I can't find it. Friend of mine suggested I swing by Frys, tell them I am building a PC and ask if they could hook me up with a copy of XP, I was thinking about trying that.

I may just dig around some more and hope I stumble upon it.

[BooBooBear]

Anyone use free proxies/anonymizers and which ones do you suggest? :)

[fuldstændigamok]

I made a stupid, I\m used to XP, and as I just got vista, I still think xp for everything. Anyway, I just deleted my trash folder and I can\t find it anymore. I wanted to empty it and as always, just right clicked on it and chosed delete. It\s still there somewhere (I can still delete everything) but where?????
Any suggestions?

[Gary_Busey]

I don't know why you would think that delete would empty your recycle bin because that's not how it is done in XP either. Anyways, go to Control Panel then Personalization and on the left side of the screen, select "Change Desktop Icons" and check the Recycle Bin.

[RedBEARD]

I always thought if you deleted your recycle bin, a massive failure in the time-space continuum should erupt...

[BIG PIZZLE]

Has anyone synced their outlook calendar with their google calendar?

[BIG PIZZLE]

I synced my outlook on my phone to my home computer and then synced my home computer to google calendar. You guys suck.

[dadaelus]

Sorry I missed this.
http://www.goosync.com/OutlookConfig.aspx

[posseman]

I think this is a software question, as I need software to do this I think. Is there a way or a program that can be used to record streaming .flv video from a website? I've tried all the Firefox add-ons and programs such as FLV Recorder, Orbit, Replay media Catcher and Webcam Video Capture but none work. They don't recognize anything to record or record a video.swf file. Does anybody have an aswer to this, I would appreciate it.

[}{arlequin]

i just found out yesterday that my macbook doesn't have software which allows transfer of video files onto a cd. like a basic backup function. itunes only allows burning music cd's but no data cd's. lame.

so, which program you guys recommend? i've come across roxio and nero, any others that are worth mentioning?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I like Nero, but version 6 or 7...not 8.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I think this is a software question, as I need software to do this I think. Is there a way or a program that can be used to record streaming .flv video from a website? I've tried all the Firefox add-ons and programs such as FLV Recorder, Orbit, Replay media Catcher and Webcam Video Capture but none work. They don't recognize anything to record or record a video.swf file. Does anybody have an aswer to this, I would appreciate it.

I use a combo of the programs mentioned with no problems. The firefox add on works the best for me, but won't pick up on some websites so I use additional software such as FLV Recorder. It truly sounds like you are doing something wrong on your end. Give me a site for example that you can't rip from and I'll see if it works for me.

[RedBEARD]

so, which program you guys recommend? i've come across roxio and nero, any others that are worth mentioning?I like Roxio, although I have experienced a few hiccups now and then. I think it's version 9 that I have at home; not sure if the instabilities are more attributable to the application or that I'm using Vista Ultimate.

[007]

Does anyone know how to pull flash movies from websites? I would like to know how i can get a "standalone" copy of the Minka Kelly video from her GQ flash file located here. http://video.men.style.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=1eb70379784523dcce0d67f77f950cf48 7aacc87 the one labeled GQ: The Girls of 'Friday Night Lights'.

[BIG PIZZLE]

So I'm on this website for work and it gives me the option of loading a pdf of a document. The link usually opens up a little window in the middle of my screen and then my pop-up blocker is supposed to kick in and then I click on the little bar at the top to allow pop-ups and then the PDF downloads. Except, as soon as the window stops loading it disappears. I tried turning off my pop-up blocker and allowing cookies but that shit doesnt work. The window still disappears.

[dadaelus]

I had a similar issue using Firefox on a particular site. I ended up having to use IE with that site to get to the PDF docs. Have you tried switching browsers?

[BIG PIZZLE]

Yep. Firefox wont even pull up the little window.

[dadaelus]

If you can share, what is the site?

[Syndicate]

Firefox is a stupid cunt. Use IE and all your problems will go away.

[mongo]

this will probably just make me look like an idiot, but fuck you.

i dl'd some cs3 links like 2 days ago. upon extracting the files i could not locate the .exe file i need to start shit up. (i've dl'd cs3 before, that's how it worked). anyway, i pm'd the dude who hooked me up and got this reply:

it's an image file, .bin to be exact. you have to mount it with daemon tool, poweriso, etc. there's an instruction file on the image that gives good directions. follow it and it'll work fine.

so that's great. i've never used daemon before but fuck, i'm smart i'll figure it out. i dl'd that shit and mounted the only .bin file in the .rar and got dick. 3 pics popped up, however, they were all just squares of solid colors. two green and one gray. anyone know what i'm doing incorrectly?

[GreyFox1382]

Any suggestions on enterprise level spyware/anti-virus software. The company I work for is using an old version of Trend Micro that only has anti-virus support. We don't need firewall protection since we have a separate firewall running, but we do need protection against viruses, spyware, and malware. I was looking at Symantec Endpoint Protection and its got some neat features like being able to restrict what people can put on flash drives and cds/dvds. It also seems to be the highest rated from the tech magazines as far as detecting AND cleaning, but reviews from people that have bought it say it sucks. Any suggestions?

[dadaelus]

I use the endpoint system for my desktops. We had to go through an IT security audit last year and it did a great job. We are currently running XPPro machines from HP and have not had any significant issues.

[mongo]

anybody?

this will probably just make me look like an idiot, but fuck you.

i dl'd some cs3 links like 2 days ago. upon extracting the files i could not locate the .exe file i need to start shit up. (i've dl'd cs3 before, that's how it worked). anyway, i pm'd the dude who hooked me up and got this reply:


it's an image file, .bin to be exact. you have to mount it with daemon tool, poweriso, etc. there's an instruction file on the image that gives good directions. follow it and it'll work fine.

so that's great. i've never used daemon before but fuck, i'm smart i'll figure it out. i dl'd that shit and mounted the only .bin file in the .rar and got dick. 3 pics popped up, however, they were all just squares of solid colors. two green and one gray. anyone know what i'm doing incorrectly?
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[Pollo]

I typically use MagicISO, but when you click the .BIN file, do you see a bunch of files that appear instantly? typically what I do is extract all those files to a folder and once that's done, then I can easily install the program. probably not the biggest help, but if you're not seeing files when you click the .BIN file using PowerISO/Daemon Tools/whatever, then something's wrong.

[Pete t]

for some reason my nero doesn't work anymore i had nero 8. i was using nero vision to make a dvd and when i tried to import avi for a movie files and it just closes? i also get a COM surrogate has stopped working?

*edit, using windows vista

[Titus_Pullo]

Did you whip him?




Ohhhhh..... NERO. Nevermind.

[Jack Bauer]

so any shit you know to sort out startup programs? demo or not. dont care.

[Titus_Pullo]

Registry repair.


http://www.glarysoft.com/rr.html

[shdaow]

I typically use MagicISO, but when you click the .BIN file, do you see a bunch of files that appear instantly? typically what I do is extract all those files to a folder and once that's done, then I can easily install the program. probably not the biggest help, but if you're not seeing files when you click the .BIN file using PowerISO/Daemon Tools/whatever, then something's wrong.

I've had the best experience using a hybrid of Alcohol 120% and Power ISO. Those two open up and run everything, and I found that Alcohol's Virtual drive causes less problems than Daemon Tools, at least for my computers.

[Pete t]

fuck vista has so many problems with divx and nero fucking bitch ass shit.

[Syndicate]

Some people at GMF know how to make Vista work miracles....

PM Gary_Busey (http://forum.gorillamask.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=14) For Details.

[STDSkillz]

Syn likes Vista!!

[Pete t]

Some people at GMF know how to make Vista work miracles....

PM Gary_Busey (http://forum.gorillamask.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=14) For Details.

I'm jewish, theres no such thing as miracles.

[Juggo]

What's the best FTP software? The free-er the better. I need the software and I haven't used it in years so I'm out of the loop.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

http://forum.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?t=901

I'd go with one of the following:
SmartFTP, CuteFTP, or BulletProofFTP

[RedBEARD]

There's a decent FTP Firefox extension that I use called FireFTP - pretty basic, but it works.

[DjAg]

There's a decent FTP Firefox extension that I use called FireFTP - pretty basic, but it works.

And is the highest ranked free FTP client according to...

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-ftp-client.htm

... and they list many other alternatives, if needed.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Any place to get programs for a thumb drive? I'm not even sure what I want, but I'd like to see what is out there. I have firefox, thunderbird, trillian, photoshop, and an antivirus for mine so far.

[Gary_Busey]

Any place to get programs for a thumb drive? I'm not even sure what I want, but I'd like to see what is out there. I have firefox, thunderbird, trillian, photoshop, and an antivirus for mine so far.
How about Linux?

http://www.althack.com/2006/03/10/how-to-run-linux-on-a-usb-drive/

[fuldstændigamok]

My puter went in auto-destruct mode yesterday, I had to to reformate it or whatever by rebooting it with the application & support disc, meaning that I lost pretty much everything, it just went back to factory setting. All has to be reinstalled is what I gather so far, and that includes pretty much every drivers...
I did just that, for the most part, but I have a big problem with video. I mostly use WMP, sound is good but the image is super weird and most annoyingly, running strangely. In slow-mo would be the best way to describe it, I guess. Windows DVD maker doesn't want to work anymore, neither, missing something that I don't have a clue about.
Any ideas, pretty please???

[DjAg]

Do you think it could possibly be just missing the correct codecs?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Did you get the most up to date driver for the video card?

[Gary_Busey]

I'm with sobviuohaer861872634hwfodsa. This sounds like an incorrect driver issue.

[fuldstændigamok]

Whenever I watch anything on WMP and get out of it mid-view, the sound goes on, like right now, while typing that, John Steward is still speaking, and speaking, and speaking....
BTW, I switch PC, so it's not the same BS as previously.

[007]

Do you have the latest WMP 11? I had something similar with my Nvidia Video Card. I installed the most recent driver and it was shit. So i got an older version, one closest to when i bought it and it worked fine with "older" driver. I guess it did not like the newest one. Good luck

[Lone Wolf]

How do I edit my little tool bar on the bottom right corner by the clock?

[DjAg]

How do I edit my little tool bar on the bottom right corner by the clock?

Do you mean your notification area/system tray? And if so, what kind of "editing" are you looking for?

PS Tray Factory is a good candidate if you are looking for organizing the icons and hiding unused icons manually... You can also fuck with its transparency and stuff... Thread here (http://forum.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?p=195794)

[UNC]

I could really use a link to image grabber 2.

Searched the forum and couldn't find it. Any help is appreciated.

EDIT Nevermind...my dumbass always forgets to check warez-bb

[WigglingWii]

Does anyone know a good program I could use to "borrow" my neighbor's internet? Mine's been out for a couple of days and still waiting on the tech guy. Would like to have some internet at home to do some work. Thanks.

[Le Goat]

Does anyone know a good program I could use to "borrow" my neighbor's internet? Mine's been out for a couple of days and still waiting on the tech guy. Would like to have some internet at home to do some work. Thanks.

Um, is their router security open or closed?

[WigglingWii]

Um, is their router security open or closed?

Closed..duh.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Not to sound like a dick, but you basically want to hack a network and your knowledge base is so limited that you need to make a post here to find out how?

[Le Goat]

Closed..duh.

Well you're better off doing something NOT illegal and just going to a WiFI hotspot. It's all over, even at bars.



I have no problem calling the cops on you

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Or walk next door, explain your situation, and ask for the password.

[Le Goat]

always works here!

[NOTKyle]

Closed..duh.

Even the pizza place in my shitty college town has free WiFi. Don't do anything stupid.

[mongo]

Not to sound like a dick, but you basically want to hack a network and your knowledge base is so limited that you need to make a post here to find out how?

lulz.

[WigglingWii]

Not to sound like a dick, but you basically want to hack a network and your knowledge base is so limited that you need to make a post here to find out how?

You are a dick. I didn't know it was illegal. I hear some people do it all the time. I'm just asking.

[mongo]

You are a dick. I didn't know it was illegal. I hear some people do it all the time. I'm just asking.

some people sell smack on the street all the time.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I'm not the police. I could give two shits if you "borrow" your neighbors internet. As you said, many people do it. But your talking about hacking a network, not just hopping on someone elses router. Not the easiest thing to do.

And thanks for the neg. All the pos's I got from the humor I brought evened it right out though.

[Jackcraver]

If you really want to try and get access to your neighbor's wireless signal without permission you should look at Linux. There is a live distro called Backtrack. I would not recommend doing this since it is illegal. I on the other hand deal with computers, networks, and security on a daily basis so I tried this on my own wireless. Lets just say it requires a lot of time and a lot of traffic from the victim network. If they aren't downloading movies and such from torrent sites then you might as well just give up.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

So I installed Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, but cannot get any updates for it. I keep getting this:
12/3/2008 1:14:29 PM A network failure occurred during downloading updates http://downloads3.kaspersky-labs.com/So I went to there website and when I try to get any updates there, I cannot connect to that same site.

EDIT: Nevermind. I got it. If anyone else is having this problem

There might be a problem with the resolution of the URL by the DNS.

Try to enter one of the following specific IP addresses (without quotation marks) in the updater settings:
"http://80.239.144.75"
"http://80.239.156.195"
"http://193.138.220.187"

Settings > Update > Settings > Source > Add > field "Source"
Then deactivate the default entry "Kaspersky Lab's update servers"

[dadaelus]

Do they have an FTP site that you can connect to? Also, try it in safe mode with networking support if your OS supports it.

[NOTKyle]

So I downloaded PostgreSQL because I need to connect to PokerTracker, but now it's asking me for a password which I never chose and was never supplied with.

In the entire help section there's no mention of what to do with a lost password.

AHHHHHHHHH

[NOTKyle]

So I downloaded PostgreSQL because I need to connect to PokerTracker, but now it's asking me for a password which I never chose and was never supplied with.

In the entire help section there's no mention of what to do with a lost password.

AHHHHHHHHH

Okay so things just got worse.

I uninstalled the program, with the plan to reinstall it and figure this shit out. But now in order to install it I need to put the password in.

I'm going to kill someone.

[Le Goat]

Oh I had this problem once, what you have to do is.... PWNT MOTHAFUCKA OHHHH!!!!!

[NOTKyle]

Not funny. Bodies are going to start piling up in about 15 minutes.

[Skybase]

Not funny. Bodies are going to start piling up in about 15 minutes.

3 hours later. . .

No bodies. dissapointing.

[DjAg]

Okay so things just got worse.

I uninstalled the program, with the plan to reinstall it and figure this shit out. But now in order to install it I need to put the password in.

I'm going to kill someone.

Let me get this straight, the SQL server is requiring a password, or the program itself, and to access what?

Or am I not even understanding that much?

[NOTKyle]

It's requiring a password in order to download, because I have traces of the program on my computer right now.

And since I deleted the program, there's no where for me to find it.

I don't get it, I never set up a password.

[DjAg]

It's requiring a password in order to download, because I have traces of the program on my computer right now.

And since I deleted the program, there's no where for me to find it.

I don't get it, I never set up a password.

I'm still not sure I understand your issue here... Download the program itself (as in, PostgreSQL), or download something USING the program, or what?

I honestly have no clue, I just figure the more everyone knows, the better chance you have of getting an answer.

[NOTKyle]

I'm still not sure I understand your issue here... Download the program itself (as in, PostgreSQL), or download something USING the program, or what?

I honestly have no clue, I just figure the more everyone knows, the better chance you have of getting an answer.

I had postgreSQL downloaded, but deleted it.

Now, I'm trying to reinstall it, and when I do it comes to a step in the installation process that says:

Please provide a password for the database superuser and service account (postgres). If the service account already exists in Windows, you must enter the current password for the account.

Which means it already exists. I just have no idea how, where, or why.

[DjAg]

After googling (a lot) and sleeping on it... I still have no clue man. Do they have their own forums?

[NOTKyle]

Yeah but they're shit. I sent an email to someone a couple days ago trying to figure this out.

I'm seriously thinking about taking this to like a computer geek to figure this out, something I've never even considered doing.

[DjAg]

That may be the first time bringing something to me wasn't considered "bringing it to a computer geek".

if the only issue is it detecting old file or something, maybe you could try cleaning up your HDD + registry? CCleaner (http://www.ccleaner.com/) + Eusing Free Reg Cleaner (http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm) + Free Registry Defragger (http://www.registry-clean.net/free-registry-defrag.htm)

Just keep in mind, I almost guarantee that won't work, especially considering my lack of familiarity with the program.

[DjAg]

Would anyone know why playing music with MediaMonkey through my speakers would crash my system, when not doing so when playing through my headphones? It goes for 1-3 songs and then shuts down similar to if the system were overheating

[Skybase]

What kind of soundcard do you have? (most relevant if your headphones are USB)

although I have no idea what MediaMonkey is. .haha

[DjAg]

Onboard Audio Audio Chipset (on this motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131025))
Realtek ALC882M Audio 8 Channels

Speakers (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121118) (Though, it may be worth mentioning that it is currently set up as a 2.1 speaker system rather than 5.1)

Headset (http://shopper.cnet.com/headsets/plantronics-gamecom-pro-1/4014-13831_9-31157125.html) (Yes, it's USB)

And mediamonkey is just like Winamp, foobar2000, iTunes... Just a music player. Have yet to see if it would crash using other players, as I assumed it was of no significance.

[Skybase]

I would suggest trying another music player first probably. Not sure how intertwined MediaMonkey is. .I know that Winamp was getting pretty deep into the OS awhile back.

My FIRST inclination, and where I'm trying to start is obviously something to do w/ drivers. Since it works on your headset being USB, those are running their own drivers and thus aren't utilizing your onboard soundcard at all. They have their own built-in sound processor.

But, of course, starting general to avoid jumping to conclusions as I see happening here so often.

I doubt that the speakers you're using will matter at all.

*Edit* not bad headphones. Similar to what I'm using. I believe that is the follow-up to what I have. I don't see mine at Best Buy anymore and those seem to have taken their place. Mine are thus far my favorite headphones to date. Now, if I could just find a relatively affordable wireless headset w/ mic solution. (Stereo, not single-ear)

[Skybase]

Another thought, I'm assuming that WMP plays music fine? (and that you're trying more than just one particular file?) And that other sounds on your computer appear to be working, either in other programs, etc.?

[DjAg]

I would suggest trying another music player first probably. Not sure how intertwined MediaMonkey is. .I know that Winamp was getting pretty deep into the OS awhile back.

My FIRST inclination, and where I'm trying to start is obviously something to do w/ drivers. Since it works on your headset being USB, those are running their own drivers and thus aren't utilizing your onboard soundcard at all. They have their own built-in sound processor.

But, of course, starting general to avoid jumping to conclusions as I see happening here so often.

I figured as much, I was just hoping somebody happened to know something I didn't so I didn't have to jump through all the same old hoops I do at work.

EDIT:: I'll get back to you with other info requested in your latest post, but only if I can't figure this out in the next hour or so using common knowledge.

[Skybase]

Sounds good. I wish you luck. Maybe first thing I'd look at just cuz it's really simple would be to check your motherboard manufacturer's website for driver updates for the soundcard? (or even just the same version if you can re-install it).

As with any messing of drivers I'd recommend setting a rollback point first.

[dick_darlington]

i have a hp psc 1500 series printer. for some reason everytime i turn it on, it will print a sheet of paper on 'print quality' it also has a bunch of random lines of blue on the page as well.

i'm assuming that this is a software problem. how can i fix this so a piece of paper will print out every time i turn the printer on?

[mongo]

buy a new printer.

[Skybase]

i have a hp psc 1500 series printer. for some reason everytime i turn it on, it will print a sheet of paper on 'print quality' it also has a bunch of random lines of blue on the page as well.

i'm assuming that this is a software problem. how can i fix this so a piece of paper will print out every time i turn the printer on?

Every time you turn it on eh? If your computer is off, and you turn on the printer, same result? (this would rule out software on the PC)

[dick_darlington]

how can i get windows installer service on my comp? for some reason it's not on here and i can't install some things.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Reformat

[dick_darlington]

Reformat
is that the only option?

[Gary_Busey]

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I'm having trouble burning DVDs. Before I reformatted, I was able to burn every DVD I ever tried. In the past week, I couldn't burn 21, Saw IV, and Hancock. The first two came from Netflix and Hancock came from Redbox. Like I said, I never had a problem burning DVDs from any source before, whether it be a legit bought DVD or a rental from Netflix/Blockbuster/Hollywood Video/Redbox till I reformatted. I have DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter, AnyDVD, and Nero 8. I don't think it's my drives because I also currently have Demitri Martin's Person from Netflix and that ripped perfectly fine. My problem isn't with the actual burning, it's the shrinking/reading part. When I start an of those programs, after it gets through the menus, it gets held up. When it goes to read the movie, I get a message like this:
DVD Shrink encountered an error and cannot continue.

Failed to read file "E:\"

Data error (cyclic redundancy check).
I am out of ideas. I tried burning on the fly and ripping first. Well it doesn't even get to the shrinkng part. This is happening during the "Open Disk" or "Analyzing" phase.

Suggestions?

[NOTKyle]

Your computer probably just realized those are all shitty movies.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I'm at the bottom of my Netflix list...sorry bro.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I'm having trouble burning DVDs. Before I reformatted, I was able to burn every DVD I ever tried. In the past week, I couldn't burn 21, Saw IV, and Hancock. The first two came from Netflix and Hancock came from Redbox. Like I said, I never had a problem burning DVDs from any source before, whether it be a legit bought DVD or a rental from Netflix/Blockbuster/Hollywood Video/Redbox till I reformatted. I have DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter, AnyDVD, and Nero 8. I don't think it's my drives because I also currently have Demitri Martin's Person from Netflix and that ripped perfectly fine. My problem isn't with the actual burning, it's the shrinking/reading part. When I start an of those programs, after it gets through the menus, it gets held up. When it goes to read the movie, I get a message like this:
DVD Shrink encountered an error and cannot continue.

Failed to read file "E:\"

Data error (cyclic redundancy check).I am out of ideas. I tried burning on the fly and ripping first. Well it doesn't even get to the shrinkng part. This is happening during the "Open Disk" or "Analyzing" phase.

Suggestions?

[Skybase]

But these are the same drives that you've been able to use before eh? I use DVD Fab HD Decrypter (same as what I'm sure you're using. . .it's what they call it now) and DVD shrink. . . has been able to work with everything I've ever put at it.

If these are drives you've been able to use in the past. . .odd that it'd happen right after a reformat tho. (although possible)

You can WATCH the movies through here tho? And haven't changed any physical connections inside your computer?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

No physical changes have been made. Same drives, just fully reformatted and fresh software installed. I had DVD Fab installed before, but never used it. I guess it won't hurt to try.

[Syndicate]

No physical changes have been made. Same drives, just fully reformatted and fresh software installed. I had DVD Fab installed before, but never used it. I guess it won't hurt to try.


When you did your re-install after your format did you run any firmware updates to the dvd drive? If not you may want to check and see if any updates are available.

[Skybase]

Definitely a good point. However, if it's firmware wouldn't it remain updated regardless of a reinstall? Either way, if wasn't updated before then new updates for Windows or whatever that were applied upon reinstall may have caused issues.

Good thought Syn.

[Syndicate]

Definitely a good point. However, if it's firmware wouldn't it remain updated regardless of a reinstall? Either way, if wasn't updated before then new updates for Windows or whatever that were applied upon reinstall may have caused issues.

Good thought Syn.

If he changed OS' the firmware for the device might have issues with it.

[mongo]

that's what she said.

[Muji]

someone help me

my mom has a computer that has windows xp home edition on it, it must have been a trial version or something someone shady installed on it, it expired and now it wont let you log onto windows till its activated, can someone hook me up with a fix for this via pm?

the message says this copy of windows must be activated with microsoft before you can log on, do you want to do that now? naked pics of my mom to whoever helps

[STDSkillz]

Where did your mom get the computer from? Usually Windows XP requires that you activate it after you put the serial number in it. If it's a genuine (legal) serial number, go ahead and activate it.

If it isn't, see if Windows will let you boot into Safe Mode with Networking (tap F6 or F8 right before Windows loads up to get the list of options) and *ahem* acquire a device to get rid of the activation.

[Satan]

I'm helping someone stick it to the man by downloading textbook chapters and sharing them, however I have no idea how to bypass the sealed PDF thing. He has the 'unsealer' on his comp that allows him to look at them, but I can't figure out how to change them or create a new non-sealed version. Anyone have any suggestions? I tried highlighting the entire thing and trying to copy, but it only lets me select one page at a time.

[Trident]

http://www.ensode.net/pdf-crack.jsf

Not tried it, but have a go.

[Satan]

I've seen that, I want to keep that as a last resort. I'd prefer to do it in a way that where its not completely obvious what we're trying to do, if you get what I mean.

[shdaow]

Hey, I have a question that kind of relates to forums... or it may not.

I'm trying to set up a system where customers can pay via PayPal, and then they can automatically receive the documents that they've paid for. Right now I have it where I e-mail it back to them once I've received payment, but this process gets tedious to keep track of as the responses are increasing.

My idea was to make it similar to the old payment system here. I would transform the documents into threads where people can read them, and then have a download link at the bottom to download them. Most of the people I deal with aren't really computer savvy... so I doubt they'd get into Filesharing of the documents since its just some basic training service I'm operating, but I need a more efficient delivery method.

Would you suggest setting up a basic forum with a paid-access system (and if so, how do I go about setting it up? How much are the costs?). If not, could you think of a better method to deliver these documents after payment is received automatically? If there was a way to have it so they could only view it online without the ability to copy and print the information (or make it really hard), that would be great too, but not that necessary.

[Mr. Brown]

What software do I need to merging disk partitions? My new PC came with the the drives partitioned, I'd rather just have one large hard drive.

oh btw what's the best software to burn DVDs?

[dadaelus]

What software do I need to merging disk partitions? My new PC came with the the drives partitioned, I'd rather just have one large hard drive.

oh btw what's the best software to burn DVDs?

Partition Magic works for me.

[Mr. Brown]

Partition Magic works for me.

Thanks, sucks that I have to pay for something that I didn't ask for.

[Syndicate]

What software do I need to merging disk partitions? My new PC came with the the drives partitioned, I'd rather just have one large hard drive.

oh btw what's the best software to burn DVDs?

I started using Paragon Partition Manager back when I first got Vista because there wasn't a version of Partition Magic available at the time, and just kinda stuck with it. Really nice app, and it's free.

http://www.download.com/Paragon-Partition-Manager-Express/3000-2248_4-10904411.html?tag=mncol

[Mr. Brown]

I started using Paragon Partition Manager back when I first got Vista because there wasn't a version of Partition Magic available at the time, and just kinda stuck with it. Really nice app, and it's free.

http://www.download.com/Paragon-Partition-Manager-Express/3000-2248_4-10904411.html?tag=mncol

Wow thanks I was just about to ask if Norton PartitionMagic worked with Vista. Good look.

[Syndicate]

Wow thanks I was just about to ask if Norton PartitionMagic worked with Vista. Good look.

They do have a version of Parition Magic that works with Vista now, but it costs money of you have to track down a pirated copy.

[fuldstændigamok]

My comp says that I have 135gb of space left (out of 457gb), but when I check my desktop, I found out that 80gb are missing and I can't find it anywhere. Any idea where it might be hidden?

http://i42.tinypic.com/w7ilw3.jpg

[Trident]

Turkish immigrants have stolen it ~ Arch

[Gary_Busey]

What do you mean "check your desktop"?

[fuldstændigamok]

What do you mean "check your desktop"?

Every folder on my desktop. And there is only 250gb there.

[Archangel]

My comp says that I have 135gb of space left (out of 457gb), but when I check my desktop, I found out that 80gb are missing and I can't find it anywhere. Any idea where it might be hidden?

http://i42.tinypic.com/w7ilw3.jpg

Your computer is obviously infected. Look, all the menus are in total gibberish...

[mongo]

80 gigs does not just disappear into thin air. it's partitioned off some place. also, give more details. i don't quite get this part:

I have 135gb of space left (out of 457gb), but when I check my desktop, I found out that 80gb are missing and I can't find it anywhere.

from what i can see in your screen cap, 135 gb are still there. i r confused!

[fuldstændigamok]

80 gigs does not just disappear into thin air. it's partitioned off some place. also, give more details. i don't quite get this part:



from what i can see in your screen cap, 135 gb are still there. i r confused!
It should be 215gb. I have 250gb of stuff on my desktop.
250+135=385, not 457.

[CrazyCarl]

did you check all the hidden folders, too?

[Gary_Busey]

It should be 215gb. I have 250gb of stuff on my desktop.
250+135=385, not 457.
I don't understand why you're adding 250GB worth of files that reside on your desktop to the 135GB of space left on your C drive.

[fuldstændigamok]

did you check all the hidden folders, too?

The what now?

I don't understand why you're adding 250GB worth of files that reside on your desktop to the 135GB of space left on your C drive.

Isn't the C drive the total capacity of my computer?

I don't know shit about all that stuff.

[Gary_Busey]

In your case, yes. Your Desktop, however, resides in your C drive. C:\Users\(Your Name)\Desktop

[CrazyCarl]

like, how did you figure that you have 250GB of used space? as detailed as you can be

[fuldstændigamok]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2d6p37b.jpg

Surlining all the folders, right click and ask for it.

[CrazyCarl]

go to Tools->Folder Options->View->Show Hidden Files and Folders, then highlight them all

[fuldstændigamok]

Is that in the control panel?

[CrazyCarl]

no, it's just when you're looking in My Computer, at the top

[fuldstændigamok]

http://i41.tinypic.com/343kizq.jpg

I keep getting this annoying "target file in use, close it first..." message everytime, even though winrar is not running, any ideas?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Not the right version you are trying to crack?
Shitty crack?

[fuldstændigamok]

I dl it all together so it's unlikely.

[NOTKyle]

What's the best free software for enlarging images without them pixelating too much?

[Syndicate]

What's the best free software for enlarging images without them pixelating too much?


If you have Photoshop you can use a plug-in for it called Blow Up. It's made by the same company that makes Eye Candy and Xenofex. I use it a lot, and have been very happy with it so far.

http://www.alienskin.com/blowup/index.aspx

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Never used it but have heard good things about rasterbator.
http://download.cnet.com/Rasterbator/3000-2192_4-10771005.html

[Trident]

You may also want to consider Genuine Fractals (http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=2), I use that with Photoshop. Their website has a free 30-day trial, or you could of course find a copy...

[Cornelius]

Does anyone have experience in animating from Rhinoceros using Bongo? I have been trying to render a flyby this last week, but have run into major crashing issues. Here are some specifics:

My machine:
Processor: Core 2 Quad @ 2.44GHz
RAM: 4 GB DDR2 @ 800 MHz
GPU: nVidia Quadro FX570 w/256 MB
OS: XP Pro

The Rhino File:
75 MB (mostly basic geometries)

The animation specs:
Length: 80 seconds
Resolution: 852x480 (basic 16:9)
Codec: Mpeg1 @ 4200 min VBR

Any input would be great. I am getting the same crash report but at various places each time. I was able to get 89% of the way through the other day, then rendered the final 11% and stitched the videos together with Premier, but I would like to not have to do this each time.

Thanks for any help,

Cheers

[TheImpossibleMan]

Years ago I was shown this thing where you can wipe everything on your computer added after a certain date away. How do I do this? My computer just caught some ridiculous viruses.

[mongo]

um, yeah, what os are you using?

[Hodge]

It's called system restore and it NEVER fucking works.

[Bizz]

Set the clock back to the date that you want to wipe from, then place your computer in a bathtub filled with water. You must be standing in it for it to ground properly or you could ruin your computer.

[TheImpossibleMan]

Windows. How do I perform System Restore?

[STDSkillz]

98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista?

[Bizz]

Follow my steps, it works. Just make sure to dry it out before you try and use it again. Also try adding scented lotions to make it smell pretty.

[TheImpossibleMan]

windows xp

[mongo]

Windows. How do I perform System Restore?

perform restore all you want. you're probably going to have to reinstall your os if it is a decent virus. good luck.

[TheImpossibleMan]

HOW do I system restore?

[STDSkillz]

windows xp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

[TheImpossibleMan]

I'm looking at the tab "system restore" under "system" on my control panel, and it has nothing that would let me wipe the system.

[mongo]

lulz. somebody didn't set their system to create restore dates.

[STDSkillz]

All system restore does is reset your system's settings do a previous date (along with unwinding some programs). It doesn't really wipe information in the way that you're thinking.

[Bizz]

Gay porn sites are just the worst. amirite?

[TheImpossibleMan]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx
Then we're not talking about the same thing. What I was shown allowed you to move the computer back to a certain date.

[STDSkillz]

Then we're not talking about the same thing. What I was shown allowed you to move the computer back to a certain date.
Here's Microsoft official version:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084

And I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same thing.

[Claydon]

viruses are so quaint

[mongo]

hey TiM, i could run a remote admin control for you. i'll need some info (ip, user passwords, etc...) but you can just pm that shit to me. let me know if you're interested.

[Bizz]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx

Yeah windows remote could work. He can just email you a file and no personal info to use it. It's like a validation key.

[Trident]

Excel question here:

I'm putting together a spreadsheet and one of the features I want is that when a user clicks on a drop down list, I want that row (or even that cell) to be highlighted in a certain colour. Is there any way to do that?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: done it, Conditional formatting.

[taha.bluebird]

Have a problem with Internet Download Manager(IDM) that most of my downloads stops just before 100%.
All connections are lost
"Send Get" and "Connecting" statuses are useless
It's painful to download a large file about 700 MB and stops before finish.
I found this while using windows vista sp1 and IDM 15.5
Can any one tell me what's wrong with this??

[BiōHazard]

Hey computer nerds. I am using a VGA cable to hook my computer up to my big screen and I accidentally picked a pixel setting that apparently blacks out my screen(probably too many pixels) how the fuck do I change that back if I cant see?

FIXED. Found out myself in VGA mode. Thanks for the tip.... noone...

[The Dude]

How can I disable my laptop's touchpad in Vista? There used to be a setting in XP that would let you disable when a usb mouse is present, but i can't find it anymore.

[Distortion]

How can I disable my laptop's touchpad in Vista? There used to be a setting in XP that would let you disable when a usb mouse is present, but i can't find it anymore.

Same thing on Vista. Start/Control Panel (click on classic view)/Mouse (properties box opens)/Drive Settings/ Then highlight "Synaptics Touchpad" and click on disable.

Unless you have an Acer. The Acer's touchpad driver can't be disabled within Control Panel on Vista, but you should be able to disable the touchpad on any recent-model Acer laptop by pressing and holding 'Fn' (lower-left of keyboard) and 'F7'.

[Gary_Busey]

Anyone use personal finance software, like Quicken? Is there anything better than Quicken or is Quicken pretty much the best?

[Syndicate]

Anyone use personal finance software, like Quicken? Is there anything better than Quicken or is Quicken pretty much the best?


GNU Cash is pretty sweet and free. http://www.gnucash.org/

[misterfatt]

i'm trying to install windows office enterprise 2007, but keep getting a message saying "setup cannot find office.en-us/dw20.exe"

it's a non-pirated disc and i've used it to install office before, but since reformatting my HD, it won't install. advice? solutions?

[DjAg]

i'm trying to install windows office enterprise 2007, but keep getting a message saying "setup cannot find office.en-us/dw20.exe"

it's a non-pirated disc and i've used it to install office before, but since reformatting my HD, it won't install. advice? solutions?

Get a pirated version.

But cereally, I find all MS Office 2007 installation issues to be easier to solve if you go to event viewer under administrative tools (In CP), and look for a relevant error. Can save a lot of time diagnosting BS issues.