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19-Sep-2005, 10:40 AM #301
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Could be .. I don't have Java and don't want/need it. To bloated and security risk for me.

I like runnin mean and lean ..

I like messin in the reg but try and make sure I have a current backup first. Also you can export whatever your messin with so if you mess up just merge it back.

I've done this once or twice by not messin with the wifes work computer so I can export whatever if I forget to do it first on my rig.
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19-Sep-2005, 11:04 AM #302
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Could be .. I don't have Java and don't want/need it. To bloated and security risk for me.

I like runnin mean and lean ...
I entirely concur, Space Cowboy, it's a bloated beast and the fact that you don't use it tells me I am incorrect in linking its absence to my jv16pt cleaner difficulties.

This is a link to a comprehensive list of MS articles on the Registry which may help those interested: http://aumha.org/win4/kbreg.php

"Lean and mean" is my preference entirely but then I have this addiction to freewares and candy...
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19-Sep-2005, 12:37 PM #303
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"Lean and mean" is my preference entirely but then I have this addiction to freewares and candy...
(eye candy) pics and stuff.

Me to .. Thats why I format and start fresh once a year.

Back to freeware..

Here is another one I can't live without.

SharpKeys

The caps lock button drives me nuts .. So I just shut it off.
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19-Sep-2005, 05:48 PM #304
Thanks for that one, SC.

Now I know howto format I do it whenever I feel like it. I shouldn't think about it cos I feel like doing it - those silly little partitions I have...

Nor should I have checked out your Master Control I AM jealous!

This is proving an A+ thread, SC. Well done.
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Thanks for that one, SC.

Now I know howto format I do it whenever I feel like it. I shouldn't think about it cos I feel like doing it - those silly little partitions I have...

Nor should I have checked out your Master Control I AM jealous!

This is proving an A+ thread, SC. Well done.
Save your pennys and watch www.fatwallet.com. Got a great deal on most of the stuff.

Master Control is also my Job Title

Glad you like the thread
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19-Sep-2005, 08:47 PM #306
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Hello jaddag,

What I liked about the Capture-a-ScreenShot was its simplicity but thanks for the SRip 32 link.

Can you, using it, duplicate the Start Menu and extension as in my gif below. If so please post the steps you took. I reverted to Hoversnap for the gif.

... you're from the Dark Side aren't you .....

I'm not sure if this is what you wanted to see.

However, it can't be done with a "grabber" program (as you knew all along) because the Windows "Start Menu" closes as soon as you shift focus to the grabber's window. It had me puzzled till I remembered ....

Open the "Start Menu" to where you want and then ...
... Press the PrtSc button. This places an image of the whole desktop into the clipboard.

Open your favorite graphics program which can save images in gif (or bmp or jpg ) format, and Paste.

Save the image and Presto!
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19-Sep-2005, 11:03 PM #307
This ones pretty cool: Unlocker 1.72

I'm just used to MoveOnBoot. But I did try it and it seems pretty good.

I'd like to see what this new version looks like but the pics ain't showin up for me

Anyone else seeing the screenshot?

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Space Cowboy and jadag.
SC, every post you make - every stroke you take - put in a link in it.

jadag, I'm in the dark alright - but been there afore, be there again.

Thanks to you each for the feeding.
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19-Sep-2005, 11:12 PM #309
TweakNow PowerPack 2005 is a looks cool program too.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakNow_P...ard_d2740.html

I got a older 1.4 version of it.
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19-Sep-2005, 11:20 PM #310
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SC, every post you make - every stroke you take - put in a link in it.

jadag, I'm in the dark alright - but been there afore, be there again.

Thanks to you each for the feeding.
There is a link .. or am I fallin asleep again

Ok think it's fixed now.

Good Night .. Back to work tommorrow
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20-Sep-2005, 01:17 AM #311
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This ones pretty cool: Unlocker 1.72

I'm just used to MoveOnBoot. But I did try it and it seems pretty good.

I'd like to see what this new version looks like but the pics ain't showin up for me

Anyone else seeing the screenshot?

I got MoveOnBoot
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20-Sep-2005, 06:11 AM #312
Got to add Opera to the list because they are now Freeware.

Opera 8.50 - Free!

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20-Sep-2005, 09:45 PM #313
Thanks hewee, using it right now
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21-Sep-2005, 12:44 AM #314
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Ran across this today... not really a Download, but a online tool that tells all about your system.. handy for working on others systems and you need to know what to update .. Hardware Scan
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Have you tried it Rhettman5.1?
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