Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Emails accumulate at an alarming rate and I file them all under theirappropriate folders in the outlook express left hand column. I need to savethem off the pc somewhere and clear the outlook express files.Because of the amount this needs to be done en-masse or by each folder i.esent items, personal, business, etcI do have an spare external 40gb hard drive (called Dimension) but needinstructions on transferring the data.I am using a fairly old Toshiba Satellite laptop which does not have aninbuilt burner but I have a Diamond burner and removable micro cruzer saverUSB plug in. I am using Windows ME.I know I am due for an pc upgrade but the system still works ok for myneeds.Saving word docs or other files is not a problem as I just save to removabledisc and my wife burns a disc on her late model laptop for me. It's justthese outlook emails I need to save.Thanks for your help and time
Robert Smith
Hello Robert,
Sorry it has taken me a little time to get back to you I have been working to broadcast the Wauchope ANZAC day dawn and 11am services. I have located a free application that will assist in the back up process. http://www.download.com/Acubix-PicoBackup-Outlook-Express-Edition/3000-2369_4-10408457.html?tag=lst-0-5 I do suggest one of two types of back up. The external hard drive is ok but remember it is a mechanical option and with mechanical options the chance of failure is there.
I suggest a DVD burner and the correct storage procedures that will allow you to keep the data safe but remember DVD media are not permanent either but will last around 10 years if stored correctly.
Microsoft have information on the back up process I hope that might also be helpful http://support.microsoft.com/kb/270670
Peter Saville
Robert Smith
Hello Robert,
Sorry it has taken me a little time to get back to you I have been working to broadcast the Wauchope ANZAC day dawn and 11am services. I have located a free application that will assist in the back up process. http://www.download.com/Acubix-PicoBackup-Outlook-Express-Edition/3000-2369_4-10408457.html?tag=lst-0-5 I do suggest one of two types of back up. The external hard drive is ok but remember it is a mechanical option and with mechanical options the chance of failure is there.
I suggest a DVD burner and the correct storage procedures that will allow you to keep the data safe but remember DVD media are not permanent either but will last around 10 years if stored correctly.
Microsoft have information on the back up process I hope that might also be helpful http://support.microsoft.com/kb/270670
Peter Saville
Monday, April 24, 2006
Spyware???
Hello Peter,
I have just returned from holidays in Asia and upon turning on my computer, up pops a window telling me "my three days movie pass trial period has expired and if I want to stop the annoying reminders, to pay an amount by credit card"!!!!!!!
There is an annoying music in the background that you just cannot stop and you are unable to delete the window?
Any suggestions?
Regards,
Graham Hindson
Hi Graham,
I think you have some spyware or adware in your machine. I suggest we need to remove this via a two programs which are free to download http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1 and http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1 once you download these and run the updates on these files your should then scan the computer and they will remove the offending items. Once that is completed I suggest running a registry cleaner over the machine, this is a free one that is good but you do really need to buy a commercial one. These are the free ones you can use in the meantime http://www.download.com/Abexo-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10434887.html?tag=lst-0-2 and http://www.download.com/Clean-My-Registry/3000-2094_4-10492572.html?tag=lst-0-4 .
Thanks for your email and I hope this helps..
Peter
I have just returned from holidays in Asia and upon turning on my computer, up pops a window telling me "my three days movie pass trial period has expired and if I want to stop the annoying reminders, to pay an amount by credit card"!!!!!!!
There is an annoying music in the background that you just cannot stop and you are unable to delete the window?
Any suggestions?
Regards,
Graham Hindson
Hi Graham,
I think you have some spyware or adware in your machine. I suggest we need to remove this via a two programs which are free to download http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1 and http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1 once you download these and run the updates on these files your should then scan the computer and they will remove the offending items. Once that is completed I suggest running a registry cleaner over the machine, this is a free one that is good but you do really need to buy a commercial one. These are the free ones you can use in the meantime http://www.download.com/Abexo-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10434887.html?tag=lst-0-2 and http://www.download.com/Clean-My-Registry/3000-2094_4-10492572.html?tag=lst-0-4 .
Thanks for your email and I hope this helps..
Peter
Sunday, April 02, 2006
What is a hamster?
The other day I heard of a computing device called a hamster? Confused I started trailing the web and discovered would you believe a hamster is the name for a wireless mouse. Its because it doesn’t have a tail.
Virtual Memory
What is virtual memory>
It is a form of memory created on a hard disk which is supported by some operating systems. Virtual memory is usually a pagefile on a hard disk which can grow and shrink in size depending upon the applications running on the computer. Basically, any information not needed to be stored in the primary storage by the computer can be shunted to a page file on the secondary storage and then accessed when that information is again needed and loaded back into the primary storage. Whilst this kind of accessing slows down the operation of the computer it has several distinct advantages. Namely, that the PC using virtual memory can run programs without the need for massive amounts of random access memory, which can of course prove very expensive.
Windows and Mac OS should really be left to manage there own VM sizes but it should be pointed out that if your running out of hard disk space your also running out of room for the virtual memory page file and the computer will then tend to slow up further.
It is a form of memory created on a hard disk which is supported by some operating systems. Virtual memory is usually a pagefile on a hard disk which can grow and shrink in size depending upon the applications running on the computer. Basically, any information not needed to be stored in the primary storage by the computer can be shunted to a page file on the secondary storage and then accessed when that information is again needed and loaded back into the primary storage. Whilst this kind of accessing slows down the operation of the computer it has several distinct advantages. Namely, that the PC using virtual memory can run programs without the need for massive amounts of random access memory, which can of course prove very expensive.
Windows and Mac OS should really be left to manage there own VM sizes but it should be pointed out that if your running out of hard disk space your also running out of room for the virtual memory page file and the computer will then tend to slow up further.
