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Any mp3 encoder (FhG, LAME) via just about any cd ripping program (CDex, EAC) should also be able to do it also. Just remember to keep the original mp3's, and to add a comment such as: This is a Transcoded mp3

Note cdrom.pnf it's cdrom.inf

I can't remember for sure but I think Windows XP Service Pack 2 installs it. It's enabled by default, which makes me believe some downloads such as MS AntiSpyware have a warning dialog about the .exe being from another computer, etc.

Search for cd, cdrom, dvd when you have the CurrentControlSet selected, actually all system drives should be located in them. Another possibility, albeit I've never tried it and don't gaurantee any results whatsoever: 1. Look for "cdrom.inf" in C:\Windows\Inf 2. Now rather right clicking and selecting install would fix your problem I have no ideal. If you do fix it I'd recommend exporting all areas listed below for backup purposes (zip them they'll be rather large .reg files), it's just in case devices are removed from the registry that shouldn't be: * HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\System\CurrentControlSet * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001 * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003 * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\MountedDevices * ... and anything else listed in "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM" that has ControlSet in the name, such as ControlSet002, ControlSet004, etc.

That in itself is just plain retarded! If such a thing were to pass what I would do is have whomever passes such a proposal tested for drugs, they'd also be subjected to an I.Q. test to find out just how damned stupid they really are. Then publically give the results; "they were high" and "they're stupid," I have the test results right here.

I have two internal hdd's on my XP system. The reason I haven't got around to partitioning them is because currently they're too small 80GB for me to even bother with, if/when I get a series of 250GB or larger then I'd partition them for my music collection -- that is if I don't just build a unit (series of insane capacity hdd's) solely for music and perhaps movies that runs via a moderate priced or perhaps used laptop with XP.

Very good post Eldmannen, more folks should know about partitioning to keep there collection of music, movies, pictures, etc., off the primary partition of C: which is subject to all sorts of problems. Having a separate partition is also ideal for keeping downloaded programs, it negates having to grab tons of CD-R's just to find the installer(s).

There is one way of "increasing" security on XP, it's called Data Execution Prevention. You can make sure it's enabled by doing the following: 1. Right click My Computer and select Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Under Performance click the Settings button. 4. In Performance Options click the Data Execution Prevention tab. 5. Select a type of DEP depending upon your processor. Screenshot:

Are you perhaps missing the information in the registry, it would be located at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet and/or perhaps here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet003 I had a problem on my previous XP install (luckily on the floppy drive disappeared) due to something removing what was listed in CurrentControlSet, ControlSet001, and ControlSet003,

I don't know if Win98 could even run the hardware on my WinXP system, I already know it won't work with my Dell LCD monitor since I tried it, not knowing if the hardware would work is the reason I've never bothered creating a partition for Win98 on my WinXP system. I do however know my old system could run Win2k or WinXP because I ran the Microsoft scanner some years ago that stated it could, although the minimum amount of memory would be less than the recommended 512MB. The only problem is I'd have to get a slightly larger hdd as well since 2k and XP do consume allot of hdd just for the OS.

To make other registry cleaners ignore CCleaner's settings you have to manually input an exclusion, typically for some just inputting CCleaner will work, however with others you'll need to input the actual key locations. In EasyCleaner > Registry > Skip > Input: CCleaner In RegSeeker > Clean the Registry > Exclusions ... > Input (copy and paste): 1|Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\CCleaner 1|Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\CCleaner\Options

There was some other av scanner awhile back, well maybe a few years ago that had some sort of a problem with RAR archives, especially malformed ones which were intentially used to harm a system -- something about just scanning the files alone could cause a system-wide infection or data destruction. I don't like it when something as good as the RAR archive format get's put into some other companies failings/shortcomings, sort of like how UPX unjustly get's bad publicity just because malware writters compress their malicious software.

I don't know how it could be done as of yet, however a different approach is to use a Sandbox program sort of like Sandbox IE, but for every executible if such a thing even exists -- you'd probably have to write such an application. Whatsmore there'd have to be some sort of allowed/protected/expected defaults built-in such as those for Explorer.exe and other OS related files that must work without interruption. In the meantime Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall 4 - fully functional 30 day trial and paid version has some application protection built in, however it's not even close to what you've described.

As for what I'll replace it with I don't know, hence I haven't started looking yet. As for selling it I won't since I'm going to donate it to my old PC, that is if it will run on Win98 if not I'll upgrade the OS to something newer but not XP because some of my old games that I still like don't run correctly on XP.

Bah Humbug! I worked retail for some ten years in the past and quickly realised what Christmas was $$$. The true meaning has been dead for a long time, and now it's just a holiday for commercialism and corporation profits. In any event Merry Commercialism, I mean Merry Christmas to those who still know the true meaning of it.

Ha ha, just use a hammer! Or maybe shove a peanut butter sandwich inbetween the connectors. Before we know it we'll have to pass through metal detectors just to leave home.

The HOSTS file will block entries rather any program/service is running or not, however I believe the system must be restarted in order for new blocked sites to actually be blocked and for removed sites to be unblocked. From my extremely brief 5-10 minute usage of HostsMan I think I remember it "protecting" the HOSTS file, although I'm not totally sure I'm remembering correctly. Wait for a proper reply about HostsMan from englishmen if he notices this thread.

Don't forget WinXP can duplicate some registry keys. For example many or should I say most or all of my programs are duplicated in: HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-299502267-1078081533-725345543-1003\Software The location on your system would most likely be under a different key.

Like all DRM bull$hit, it can be circumvented rather legal or illegal depending upon the country of origin, and most notably not speaking about the circumvention making it public knowledge.

The d word has been said in television programming for years. The s word has just surfaced this year in television programming. Swearing in language is common so don't get your panties in a bunch.

All scanners are subject to false positives and will eventually give one, even the mighty eTrust EZ Antivirus. Also if you already have an infection on your system it can infect other files.

I've never had that problem with CCleaner and I've used System Restore a few times within the past 1 1/2 years since I began using CCleaner. However nowadays (well the past few months) I don't rely upon nor put much faith into System Restore since it doesn't necessarily always 100% put the registry back to the way it was beforehand, hence the reason I now reply upon a known good registry backup using Lars Hederer's ERUNT.

If it's about the unplugging of the power cord you could if you have another hdd laying around use it to install WinXP and then format the new hdd and start over.

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Media Player Classic is an essential app period!