Recent content by juktar

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    I have never been refused activation by MS. Have you?

    What probably happened is they thought he had an illegal copy. Changing the date and time is an old trick to fool activation. It worked on Windows XP as well back in the day at one point. What they did was probably on purpose instead of calling the guy a thief. Wether or not this is a real...
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    Xbox 360 Core Refurb $218

    Gamestop has those units for $199 online. All of the gamestops in my area are around $270 with no hard drive and 1 wireless controller. They are usd systems too, not refurbs. (I was told there is a difference by multiple stores) I did not care about the wireless controller, I don't care...
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    Confirmation of stealth Windows Update

    This is why you use a patching solution with automatic updates turned off on every machine until you are ready. Plain and simple. It has always been good policy for corporations to not rely on other companies for their patching requirements. This has been simple to do for a long time now with...
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    Apple OS uses less memory then vista?

    I am just curious if the systems you are comparing are the ones in your sig. Does the AMD system have Vista?
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    Creating a batch file to open two programs then close

    Use the Start command. try this: start C:\Progra~1\Middle~1\CmSkype.exe start C:\Progra~1\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
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    Why do people hate Vista?

    Just becuase it is using disk space does not make it a hog. It just uses disk space. Some of the articles you quoted had specific mention of Windows ME version of System restore. It all boils down to, if your performance is lagging (because of disk space) then delete you r restore points...
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    Why do people hate Vista?

    So your proof that system restore is a resource hog are articles that say when your low on disk space, delete the system restore points to clear up some disk space, thus improving performance? The real cause of the slow down was not system restore, but the lack of disk space.
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    Windows is just not ready for the desktop

    I guess I don't see the problem with a c:\crappy programs folder that you install it to, or install it to your own userspace if it is not working out for you, as long as they are kept together. If you want to change folders permissions in Program Files, go ahead. I have seen it abused way to...
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    Windows is just not ready for the desktop

    They are not horrible suggestions at all and note I said only if your comfortable with it. Nesting permissions is a nightmare and should be avoided if you can as it can quickly get out of control. Also note I have exactly 2 programs that do this. I also said only for things that you need to...
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    Windows is just not ready for the desktop

    Alot of UAC is all about user rights. I would actually recommend something like this: *** If you are comfortable with this ONLY If the icons are in the all user folder and you really are constantly renaming them (for whatever reason, I don't know, people do weird stuff). Give yourself...
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    Vista: Turn off full row select in details mode ?

    You can also turn on a checkbox that only shows up to the left of the file that you are on. It stays there if you check the box. That is one way to select multiple files. I cannot tell you how to do that, as I am not at home. I have it turned on and that is how I select files now. I also...
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    Dell's Vista Basic is different than the Retail Version?

    Even with XP a Dell computer never had to activate as long as you use the Dell media.
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    I hate Windows Vista file associations dialog ***MOD LOCK THREAD***

    Meanwhile, you have totally ignored my posts asking what is so special about the advanced button as opposed to the change button and default browser information. You have also blamed Vista for a 3rd party install problem. I guess you never read his tag also.
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    I can't forward some emails with attachments on them...

    I bet that the server has a limit on the size of e-mail attachments. Contact your mail server admin.