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    weired USB2 problem

    If I plug any USB drive (memory stick) into the port after booting up, the drive will not be recognised as such (but the OS (XPSP2, all patches) recognises something in the usb port). If I boot up with the drive in the port, the i can pull it out and plug it back in as often as i want, and it...
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    mov 2 mpg converter

    Hi girls and guys I am looking for a free, simple mov 2 mpg converter, so that I can more easily link the vidoes I have in a powerpoint presentation (mov always open in an external palyer). Any suggestions? Thanks, EJ
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    Total Commander 6.50 for Windows released!

    January 18, 2005: Total Commander 6.50 is now available for download. The new version contains many new functions, like the display of thumbnails in file lists, user-defined columns, an extended search function using content plugins, and many detail improvements! Download Total Commander 6.50...
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    Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - how does it work?

    Windows update installed the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, buit how does it work? I have no link to the program anywhere i can see? What does it do, and how? Any help greatly appreciated! EJ ;-)
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    January Windows updates are out

    Two updates available via windows update for me this morning: Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175) A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this...
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    Eudora 6.2 is out

    Among all the hype around the final FF release, I totally forgot to post this news... Eudora 6.2 is out with some minor new features and lots of bug fixes. NEW FEATURES ------------ ScamWatch - Eudora now warns with a tooltip warning when the pointer is moved over a suspicious link and...
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    A sad day: End of Support for AVG 6.0

    All good things have to end at some stage. What is the current best, free, alternative that is also light on resources? ------------------------------------------ Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has...
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    Sygate Personal Firewall 5.5 built 2710

    Sygate has updated its free firewall from build 2525 to build 2710. Head on over to http://smb.sygate.com/download_buy.htm or update from within Sygate (via a lengthy email registration process). Enjoy! EJ
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    free vector graphics program for mac?

    a friend of mine has purchased a G4 ibook, and after installing openoffice he is now looking for a free vector graphics program like illustrator or corel draw. anyone know of a free one? thanks in advance. EJ
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    directX9 update at windowsupdate.com

    Head on over for this month's update Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643) http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp EJ ;-)
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    April Windows Updates online

    Over 20 updates reseased by MS today. Head on over to http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp for the updates you need. Cheers, EJ source: http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/46474 (if you can read German)
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    messengers not working

    I have tried trillian, xp messenger, msn messenger and easy message, and all four crash when I start them. any help greatly appreciated. I have used xp-antispy extensively, maybe I tweaked something there? EJ :(
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    Eudora 6.0.2 released

    http://www.eudora.com/download/ ---------------------------------------------- CHANGES FROM 6.0.1 TO 6.0.2 ---------------------------------------------- IMAP ---- If the user does not specify an IMAP mailbox prefix Eudora will ask the IMAP server which prefix should be used. This...
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    Mozilla 1.6 out

    Mozilla 1.6 * For web browsing, email, HTML editing, IRC chat, and more * Built with your privacy and security in mind * Stop popups and junk mail * Open multiple web pages in the same window with tabbed browsing http://www.mozilla.org/...
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    Mark Forums Read

    "Mark Forums Read" I am using the "New Posts" link to view new posts. So far so good. Now, after reading the posts for a while (say 10 minutes), I want to mark the messages as read, and do a new "New Posts" search. However, I can only find the "Quick Links" button "Mark Forums Read". If I do...
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    Stats?

    does this new vbulletin3 support the stats, as the previous one did? I really miss seeing who is logged in on the front <forum> page, who is new, how many online, etc... :confused: EJ
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    IP Address 239.255.255.250

    my explorer.exe and svhost.exe are trying to connect to IP Address 239.255.255.250. Reverse DNS Lookup for this IP Address returns with unable to resolve 239.255.255.250). I am at work behind a proxy server. is this our network server or something like this? Does anyone know what this IP is...
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    Nero 6.3 out

    Major Update of Nero 6 including the Nero PowerPack now available! http://www.nero.com/en/nero-up.php The Major Updates in Nero 6 are: New features Nero 6.3.0.0 * Significant usability improvements * AMD64bit support * Hyperthreading support New features...
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    picture file associations

    I am using painshop pro as my photo editor, and I enabled all graphics files to be associated with PSP. In explorer, the PSP icon now appears next to any graphic file. however, when I double click on any file, it opens up in windows picture and fax viewer rather than PSP. I have also right...
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    windows update down?

    I just tried windows update, and got the following sceen. any ideas? -----8<---snip------ Windows Update Error Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page. Select from any of the following pages for information about Windows Update services, or...
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