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Everything posted by craigathus
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I got my "DELL XPS 430" Now all I need is some sort of (check list) for settings etc... I don't know what to have enabled or disabled in "Vista: for security etc... Craig
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After selecting a bunch of picture files "JPG's" to be copied to CD, and successfully burning them to a CD, I realised that I could fit more on that disk. I selected 3 more pic's, "Windows" warns me that there isn't enough space left on that disk... I have 2 options... Insert a new blank CD, or delete the copies from the "Staging area" I delete the 3 files "copies" of the original pic's from the "Staging area" Later I use CCleaner with "Secure file deletion" selected and the "Recycle bin" is emptied. Then I found that the 3 original pictures "JPG's" in "My Pictures" folder don't have thumbnail preview like all the others? and no program can open them? I still had the pic's on my camera so all was not lost:) I retraced all my steps and have found that my problem only occurs when using CCleaner with "Secure file deletion" selected? Every things fine when using "Normal file deletion"? CCleaner v2.17.853
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Yeah I Googled "Decompression bomb"
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Hi Kenny I can force the game to run in a window, and yes "avast" is active some of the time according to the system tray icon.
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Hi Dennis Yes I do use Sandboxie for Firefox & Thunderbird.
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Not sure if this is worth a mention? however after scanning with "avast" my system always comes up clean, except for 3 files that are large (game map files) avast describes them as "decompression bombs" they are "zip" files that installed with the game. Malwarebytes & SuperAntiSpyware don't seem concerned with them.
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I just checked the IE7Pro website, and I'm not getting anything strange.
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Hi Andavari I use Windows firewall and my ADSL modem has a firewall. I'm not having any problems connecting or playing. They suggested turning it "avast" off to improve FPS game play etc... I will be keeping it ON! Thanks for the quick reply Craig
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Hi guys I have some security concerns about online gaming. A bunch of friends that I know and trust have suggested that it's OK to switch-off my "Antivirus" while playing on (our game server). They turn-off theirs to improve game play. I keep my "avast" Antivirus running. Am I being over cautious? Craig
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Hey AJ Thanks for doing more research. http://www.netplus.com.au/ is on the west coast, "Perth Western Australia" I'm on the east coast, "Benalla Victoria" If I decide to build my own PC, I'm probably better to source parts from Melbourne. However' as I said in my previous post, I like the idea buying a system "online" and having it delivered to my door Craig
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Hi AJ Yes I agree I've also been doing some home work on pricing for building a similar system. My main problem is where I live. I'm at least 200km from any place that I can get computer parts, or complete computers at reasonable prices. With "work commitments" I don't really have the time to build my own PC, and I dread the thought of driving from store to store looking for that "Ultimate Desktop PC Deal" I hate shopping! I just want a fairly good "mid-spec" system, and I like the idea of buying this system or one similar "online" and having it delivered to my door
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I'm thinking about a Dell PC, and was just wondering if anyone has a Dell XPS 430 Desktop? I've seen good and not so good reviews about Dell PC's The main spec's for this machine are... Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q8200 2.33GHz, 1333FSB, 4MB Windows Vista Home Premium OEM Version Dell S2209WFP 21.5" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor 3GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz Memory 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with NCQ 16X DVD +/- RW with Dual Layer Write 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4670 Integrated 7.1 Audio The price in Australia is about $1700.00 Craig
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Hi Xion44 Cooliris with Firefox3, runs OK on my system. Windows XP SP3 Intel Pentium D 805 CPU 2.66GHz 1GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 128MB ADSL2+ Broadband connection I've found that it really depends on the "website" YouTube, deviantart, etc... as to how smooth it runs
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I cant believe what I'm seeing in these hate lists About the only things I would rather not eat or drink are...? gee I cant think of anything! I'm not that fond of KFC! it's too greasy!
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Thanks again Andavari I'm still going to try "GIMP"
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Hi Andavari & corona I've played around with both (Ico FX) & (Paint.NET) I need a program that can open a base (psd) file "Photoshop Image" and after I'm finished building on it, I can save it as a (png or ico) file. I guess (GIMP) is the way to go Craig
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Hey guy's I've been trying to make my own icon set for "Rocket Dock" and I don't have (Adobe Photoshop), so would (Gimp) be the best alternative program to use? I have been playing around with (IcoFX 1.6)... but it is very basic Craig
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Hi Hazel There are a few video's of the same video on YouTube, uploaded by different (account-members) I just selected "copied" the first video's "ULR" and pasted it in my post here. I'm an (account-member) of YouTube, so I thought that I could at least paste a "URL" link to a "video", on a forum like (Piriform Forums) I've been reading, and trying to "decipher" YouTube's (Terms of Use) I'm still wondering if I've done something wrong?
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Yeah... I see it's been removed. Err... did I do something wrong by putting a link to that YouTube video in my post?
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Check out this YouTube Video
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Hey thanks Andavari I've successfully use CD-R disk's, and made some standard audio CD's with (Windows Media Player 11), No "coasters" I'll have a go at using "LAME & EAC" Craig
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Thanks again Dennis & Andavari Like I was saying in my previous post, I just want "quality" as close to original copies of my favorite CD's for use in the car. I'll give (Windows Media Player 11) a try first, and see what it can or can't do with regards to burning standard audio CD's I know that WMA & MP3 means compression! and that musical detail is lost "missing" in a WMA or MP3 recording , that's something I don't want Craig
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Hi Dennis & Kenny Actually I think that's what I want to do (burn standard audio CD's) I just want to make "quality" copies of my own CD's to have in the car. Can't I just use (Windows Media Player 11)? or should I use (Burrrn)? According to the players instruction manual "Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW disc playback is not possible"... so how do I "finalize" a CD-R/CD-RW disk? Sorry for all the questions I plan to get a pack of CD-R's tomorrow and start making some disk's... not coaster's LOL I haven't had much... (any) experience making "audio disk's" Craig
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Hey guys' I've just installed a (Pioneer CD RECEIVER DEH-2050MPG Compressed audio compatibility WMA & MP3) in my car and I need to know what is the best & easiest "software & format" to use for burning audio tracks to a CD-R disc? Craig