[aarhus2004]

Well, bless me heart and soul, and thanks for the illumination Guitar 21

Windows Millennium sure does rock, no activation and free, free as a dodo bird.

As long as you can play and sing, Mike, we have air enough.

Ben.

[ekim68]

Thanks Ben. You motivate me. And, I'll use ME until I can't...And, I'll sing until I can't..

[aarhus2004]

Hello WinME users,

In my post, this thread and here, I introduced RegSeeker. I said it was mainly for its tweaks because of its inevitable limitations as a cleaner. Well there is a new version available which has attempted to address those limitations - here.

Some folk don't like WMP9. An install of it does set (or prompt you to set) a restore point to allow for its possible removal. Perhaps that point no longer exists and you wish to revert to WMP7.1 (or 7 or 6) then check the link here.

More on Rootkits here.

A guy e-mailed me the other day bemoaning the imminent demise of Antivirus Grisoft Free Edition. I mailed him the link here.

Streaming video can be problematic with the buffering the most frustrating of all. I have found that WMP9 offers some settings which are helpful. I have also found that the Microsoft defaults under the Performance tab, those of buffering and acceleration, can be usefully changed. Although many factors play a part in streaming video quality it seems reasonable enough to me that our computers should be optimised to receive it when it arrives. I recommend the following:

Under the Performance tab|Network buffering - bullet Buffer and set, say, 20 secs. Try different settings to suit your stream. Click Apply. Under Video acceleration - move the slider to Full. Click Apply.

Under the Privacy tab|Enhanced Content Provider Services - check the box Send Unique Player ID to Content Providers. Click Apply.


Cheers.

Ben.

[GoJoAGoGo]

Originally Posted by aarhus2004

In my post, this thread and here, I introduced RegSeeker. I said it was mainly for its tweaks because of its inevitable limitations as a cleaner. Well there is a new version available which has attempted to address those limitations - here.

Hi Ben:

Thanks for the Reg Seeker update. I've missed out on versions 1.50 and 1.51. I was using 1.45. Now that 1.52 is here I've tried it out and it appears to be finding a lot more items than 1.45 did. I ran JV16 PT and it found 3 items and then I ran 1.52 and it found 23 items. Have you had any problems with 1.52?

Joe

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by GoJoAGoGo

Hi Ben:

Thanks for the Reg Seeker update. I've missed out on versions 1.50 and 1.51. I was using 1.45. Now that 1.52 is here I've tried it out and it appears to be finding a lot more items than 1.45 did. I ran JV16 PT and it found 3 items and then I ran 1.52 and it found 23 items. Have you had any problems with 1.52?

Joe

Hello Joe,

No problems so far. The last weekend I had occasion to do two format/installs and so my figures for both cleaners were in the very-high range with RS 100 items ahead of JV. I took a cautious approach with both to begin with. In RS I placed all the 'Extensions not used' in the exclusions list. See .doc attachment (Word Pad) and shall leave them there. In the past I always deleted them knowing they would be re-created when needed. I have also found it useful to rid my machine of the assorted History items via RS before scanning the registry with it. It is a little soon to say a plain 'no problems' however if the are working on it it can only get better. I like the pretty progress bar and wonder what "Invalid Services" are. JV's exclusion list I intend placing a shortcut-to on my desktop for easy reference so I can distinguish between my reds and his! Here C:\Program Files\jv16 PowerTools\Settings\Ignore.

Joe, I imagine you have come under the persuasive power of WinXP with its NTFS and better resource management but I am glad to learn you may be still keeping up the ancient WinME. The updates for which are still available in Windows Updates - thus saving we format and installers a lot of messing about in the catalogue.

Trust all well with you, old buddy.

Ben.

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by GoJoAGoGo

Hi Ben:

Thanks for the Reg Seeker update. I've missed out on versions 1.50 and 1.51. I was using 1.45. Now that 1.52 is here I've tried it out and it appears to be finding a lot more items than 1.45 did. I ran JV16 PT and it found 3 items and then I ran 1.52 and it found 23 items. Have you had any problems with 1.52?

Joe

Hello Joe,

No problems so far. The last weekend I had occasion to do two format/installs and so my figures for both cleaners were in the very-high range with RS 100 items ahead of JV. I took a cautious approach with both to begin with. In RS I placed all the 'Extensions not used' in the Exclusions list and shal leave them there. In the past I always deleted them knowing they would be re-created when needed. I have also found it useful to rid my machine of the assorted History items via RS before scanning the registry with it. It is a little soon to say a plain 'no problems' however if they are working on it it can only get better. I like the pretty progress bar and wonder what "Invalid Services" are. JV's exclusion list I intend placing a shortcut-to on my desktop for easy reference so I can distinguish between my reds and his! Here C:\Program Files\jv16 PowerTools\Settings\Ignore.

Joe, I imagine you have come under the persuasive power of WinXP with its NTFS and better resource management but I am glad to learn you may be still keeping up the ancient WinME. The updates for which are still available in Windows Updates - thus saving we format and installers a lot of messing about in the catalogue.

Trust all well with you, old buddy.

Ben.

[GoJoAGoGo]

Originally Posted by aarhus2004

Joe, I imagine you have come under the persuasive power of WinXP with its NTFS and better resource management but I am glad to learn you may be still keeping up the ancient WinME. The updates for which are still available in Windows Updates - thus saving we format and installers a lot of messing about in the catalogue.

Hi Ben:

Yes, I'm still using WinME, actually my wife is using more than me and I have it fired up 4-5 days a week. I never did update Reg Seeker on my WinME and still use version 1.35. I think when 1.45 was released they mentioned some issues WinME and I never wanted to update. If all is fine with 1.52, I will update WinME. Glad to hear you are still actively doing formats/installs. I'm still using the same WinME format/install I did back in Feb 03. I don't miss the lack of new Windows Updates for WinME as they seemed to do more harm than good whenever I updated. I still hold my breath whenever I do Windows Updates for my WinXP and just got finshed installing 3 new updates today.

Joe

[aarhus2004]

Originally Posted by GoJoAGoGo

I never did update Reg Seeker on my WinME and still use version 1.35. I think when 1.45 was released they mentioned some issues WinME and I never wanted to update. If all is fine with 1.52, I will update WinME. I don't miss the lack of new Windows Updates for WinME as they seemed to do more harm than good whenever I updated. I still hold my breath whenever I do Windows Updates for my WinXP and just got finished installing 3 new updates today.

Joe

Hello Joe,

I agree about Updates. I have them all now but have unchecked those two KB ones - thinks - KB891711 & KB918547 - in Mike Lin's StartupCPLwhich has to be, along with its companion Startup Monitor, high on my list of the most all-time-useful freewares - so I can say I 'have' them but also that I don't, I guess!!

RegSeeker, after a third Format/Install a couple of days ago (on account of a new driver for my Rage Fury video card which has been transformed in Devices - so I now see - to an 'All In Wonder" one and which gave me such a headache as it froze Windows load-up and nothing I could *think to do in Safe Mode to rid myself of it would work etc etc, the final solution lay in msconfig items under 'Load Static VxDs' where I unchecked VIAGART viagart.vxd then I was free to use the driver), RegSeekerr has now passed my inspection!! and I delete all it offers with my former impunity - and I think I like the 'AutoClean' option (I just looked at it). *I had no restore points! And forgot I had the scanreg /restore option so mad was I with myself!!

What version of WMP came with WinXP, Joe?

Cheers.

Ben.

[GoJoAGoGo]

Originally Posted by aarhus2004

I agree about Updates. I have them all now but have unchecked those two KB ones - thinks - KB891711 & KB918547 -
RegSeekerr has now passed my inspection!! and I delete all it offers with my former impunity - and I think I like the 'AutoClean' option (I just looked at it).
What version of WMP came with WinXP, Joe?

Hi Ben:

I choose not to install KB891711 & KB918547 after hearing about all the issues with them.

I'll pass on the "Auto Clean" option as it's much safer to view the items before deleting.

WMP 9 came with WinXP Home.

Take care,
Joe

[aarhus2004]

Joe,

Love the avatar

I must try to find those issues since mine are up and running and I have been having a strange issue with Create Mail in O.E.

There are folk who dislike WMP9. We are all full of preferences!

Cheers, Joe.

Ben.

[aarhus2004]

Hello WinME Users,

IF you don't have an ATI video card then skip this post.

However if you do have one and it is an ATI Rage 128 GL SD AGP or the PRO version of that card or the Rage Fury, then this post may be of interest.

Perhaps in an idle moment you may think that checking for driver updates might be a neat thing to do. It is recommended hereabouts, after all. If you happen to find one by searching for it (you can ignore the obvious place - ATI who will send you to AMD who will take you by the hand and to a page which says oops or the equivalent) - if you find one and install it or if you decide to let dear old Windows look for one it's already too late. You will in for more trouble than in having a pack of deranged monkeys in the room wherein lies your comp.

Simply put - find something else to do in your idle moment - do not do a driver update on those video cards, the software for which is called the Display adapter in System|Device Manager.

Sometimes it's better to stand still, and "if it's workin don't fixit" really comes into it's own here.

Cheers.

Ben.

P.S. If you do have a dull moment you could read here you might have a laugh at my expense

[GoJoAGoGo]

Hi Ben:

I installed RegSeeker 1.52 into my WinME. I then ran a scan with 1.35 and found 7 items then ran a scan with 1.52 and found 115 items, huge difference. The thing that amazes me is that 1.52 found about 25 items related to Mozilla Firebird which was one of the names of Firefox over 2 years ago while the program was in beta. 1.52 also found some adult items than were inserted into my "Favorites" folder about 2-3 yrs ago after I was hijacked after downing loading a tainted music file.

Yes, 1.52 is one powerful registry cleaning tool. I've deleted 1.35 and have the folder in my Recycle Bin and will keep it there until I'm positive I want to keep 1.52.

Joe

[aarhus2004]

Hello Joe,

I remember some scoffing somewhere in TSG and from no one I can remember who pointed out that RegSeeker 1.35 had "been in Beta for ever".

Well this new 'baby' (pretty too) has grown-up some. We can get it from here.

Thanks for the great input, Joe. I am using it daily now my latest 'wipe' has proven itself. It has one 'Tweak' I can't figure out - "Save Explorer window settings" is it. Sounds O.K. but I am not sure it works as I expect - which probably means I'm up some creek!

Cheers.

Ben.

[aarhus2004]

I hate this thread being on page any number but one

Ben.^^^^

[ekim68]

Happy 'bump' Holidays....