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Win Error 142 in simulation program: Refer.mdb, isinteg.exe
Posted on May 7th, 2008 | 0 Comments

Dear News, I am using a so-called 'finite-element' simulation program to study materials. The name of the program is ABAQUS. Occasionally - not always (!) - the computation comes to a grinding halt...

Photo Printing Wizard
Posted on May 6th, 2008 | 0 Comments

I have a problem with jpg images getting out of order. I obtain a group of photos 5 -10 at a time. I sort them as thumbnails in a folder to the order I want them. I then "select all" (cntrlA), cntrl...

Save As in My Pictures - always uses Thumbnail View
Posted on May 5th, 2008 | 0 Comments

My applications insist on opening Save As > My Pictures (and Save As > My Videos) in Thumbnail view. As these folders contain scores of subfolders I want to browse quickly, that's not appropriate for...

Is it Possible to run a batch file upon boot
Posted on May 5th, 2008 | 9 Comments

Thanks, I'll check it out. "ju.c" wrote: | Yes, read on . . . | | Subject: autoexec.bat XP: | http://www.computing.net/answers/programming/autoexecbat-xp/11646.html | | STARTUP PROGRAM LOADING

Modify comdlg32.dll
Posted on May 5th, 2008 | 0 Comments

I used MultiEnhancer from http://www.netcult.ch/elmue/ElmueSoft-en.htm to tweak comdlg32.dll so my Open & Save-As dialog would open to my custom size and view. It will not work with versions of...

Custom shell that auto restarts?
Posted on May 5th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Try replacing explorer.exe with your custom shell. rename explorer.exe explorer.exe.bak, rename custom.exe explorer.exe. Please post a report. ju.c

Sort Favorites in IE7
Posted on May 4th, 2008 | 3 Comments

That key is the sort key for the Start Menu and IE Favorites ju.c " JCO" <J.Oliviero@verizon.net> wrote in message news:hx0Tj.2212$qW.78@trnddc06...

How to Change Pop-Up Menu Highlight Color
Posted on May 3rd, 2008 | 0 Comments

In the menus that popup when you right click on your desktop, is there any way to change the color that highlights the text? This is also the same color that highlights the start panel icons, and...

icon folder
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 | 2 Comments

Jerry wrote:

Overall Text Size
Posted on May 1st, 2008 | 2 Comments

Right-click the Desktop Select Properties Under the Appearance tab are all the settings you want (Advanced button) Tip: Before you make changes - save your current setup: Under the Themes tab click...

Folder Properties
Posted on May 1st, 2008 | 3 Comments

Your welcome. And if you need help later just post it here. ju.c "Gibbylinks" <gibbylinks@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:OhE6x4tqIHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

Problem with XP settings or maybe the Microsoft intellipoint mouse
Posted on April 30th, 2008 | 1 Comments

You can use the Instant Viewer feature to see thumbnail images of all open items on the desktop. Instant Viewer displays the thumbnails in a grid. To work on a document, you can click the thumbnail...

Modifying Display Properties via VBA
Posted on April 29th, 2008 | 0 Comments

Does anyone have a code sample of how to list and/or change any of the display properties in XP via VBA so these can be listed/stored either in an Excel file or Access database? (I had someone...

How to nail down which program is stealing focus all the time?
Posted on April 29th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:48:26 +0100 from Swifty <Steve.J.Swift@gmail.com>: And it sometimes doesn't work, at least for me. AVG Free still grabs focus three times in every update session. -- Stan Brown,...

Try Style XP
Posted on April 28th, 2008 | 2 Comments

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How to nail down which program is stealing focus all the time?
Posted on April 28th, 2008 | 0 Comments

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hibernate failing
Posted on April 27th, 2008 | 5 Comments

found this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909095 in a Dell forum seems to have fixed it "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in...

the yellow icon from Windows download updates
Posted on April 27th, 2008 | 2 Comments

already checked not there thanks "ju.c" wrote:

customize icons...
Posted on April 25th, 2008 | 1 Comments

Click on the Start button, select Control Panel Check points:- 1. Under Performance and Maintenance/Adjust Visual Effects or if you're using the Classic Theme -...

Icon Transparent Icons
Posted on April 25th, 2008 | 3 Comments

This works for me.... Start =>Control Panel System=>Advanced Tab Performance=>Visual Effects Uncheck (most) EXCEPT (these 5 I leave checked) Smooth edges of screen fonts Smooth scroll list boxes Use...