Ok Kevin, I'll avoid that then. I'm not a gamer anyway but my pc isn't performing too well at present for some unknown reason and I'm just tired of waiting a minute or more for a web page to open and sometimes it doesn't open at all. I did a reboot some months ago for the same reason so I decided to fork out for one really fast. I've done the usual scans which revealed nothing. I know it's not the broadband connection because my nephew has his pc connected to the same netgear and his is fine so it was either another reboot or a new pc. Thanks Peter > Hi Peter, > > Overclocking is possible with all CPUs to one degree or another, > however, it can be dangerous, not only for your hardware, but it can > affect the running of your programs, as well... your system can get > unstable as the CPU reaches it "limits". > > Having worked for many years for a world leader in Graphics hardware, > I can tell you that this was very popular at the company I worked > for... that said, it is primarily used by Gamers... trying to squeeze > every last bit of power out of the system !!! > > Regards, > Kevin. >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Nivard Ovington" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:02 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Diagnosing intermittent connection problem > Thanks for that Bud > > I will investigate further > > We have used the same ISP for a few years and not had this problem until > a couple of weeks back > > Is it something that could start happening out of the blue or could > something have triggered it? It's under the control of the ISP, and it can go back slowly so that it's not noticed right away, OR in same cases the ISP just doesn't care. It's something that many users don't understand, so they don't complain as much and often blame the problem on their own computer. It's only one possibility, but it's an easy one to check and fix. Other problems could be involved too, or by themselves.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Nivard Ovington" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 3:51 AM Subject: [COMPUTERS] Diagnosing intermittent connection problem > Symptoms are trying to open a Firefox browser window (google home page) > and get the report server not found That is often a DNS problem. Everything on the Net works by numbers (dotted quad, or the newer IPv6). A DNS server translates names (www.something) into the correct IP address (number). If the DNS server for your ISP is flaky, and many are, you'll see what you're getting. The best fix is to 'hard code' a better DNS service into Windows. That can be done in your computer, or better yet, in your router/modem. Do a web search for "public DNS servers", and you'll find many choices. Try a few til you get one you like that works well. Most sites will explain how to set the server in your router or computer.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Metcalfe" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:21 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Overclocking > Do you mean an extra 1 or 2 gigs of RAM? Yes. With Windows, the OS gets as much memory as possible up to it's limit, then apps get what's left. If anything needs more memory, something needs to be saved to the HD, then that space is used for something else, but only temporarily. More memory can often make the swapping unnecessary, speeding things up, AND reducing the wear and tear on the HD.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Metcalfe" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:18 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Overclocking > Vista > Pentium Dual Core CPU E5200 @2.50 GHz 2.40 GHz > RAM: 2.00 GB > HDD: 500 GB > 32 Bit 1 or 2 gigs of ram might help. More than 4 gigs won't help with a 32 bit OS. Also, have you defragged your HD recently?? My 'rating' in Vista 32 jumped quite a bit when I went from 2 gigs to 4 gigs. Also, if you haven't already tried MalwareBytes anti-malware, it's worth a try, and is also freeware.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Metcalfe" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:30 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Overclocking > The usual scans are AntiVirus and Superantispyware and also CCleaner. > > Would something my nephew is doing on his pc effect mine when I am in the >living room and he is in the kitchen? Yes, there is only so much bandwidth, and if he's doing something that' s sucking it up, it could slow your access to the Net. > There is one thing I forgot to mention. I keep getting a popup telling me > something about Firefox being low on memory. It hasn't popped up this > morning but I had trouble just now logging back onto my webmail account to > send this email. What are the specs on your system; CPU, memory, OS, and such?

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Metcalfe" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Overclocking > I've done the usual scans which revealed nothing. What 'usual scans'?? Try www.superantispyware.com. It's free, and is the BEST anti-malware program I've used. >I know it's not the broadband connection because my nephew has his pc Maybe it's something HE is doing..

I've been looking at some pcs on the web that you can buy already overclocked. They look reputable firms. Thanks Peter > Peter, > It is a method to increase the voltage to the CPU of one's computer to make > it a FASTER machine. > However, if not done properly, it can burn up the CPU and Motherboard. > > Thanks, > David C Abernathy > Email disclaimers

I'm hunting for a new top spec pc and I keep reading this word "overclocking" with no explanation. I will take your word for it that it is nothing I need be concerned about. Thanks Peter > Hi Peter, > > Generally speaking, this is not something ventured into unless you are > a Power User. > > > Regards, > Kevin. >

Can someone explain what overclocking is please? Peter

Hi Peter, Overclocking is possible with all CPUs to one degree or another, however, it can be dangerous, not only for your hardware, but it can affect the running of your programs, as well... your system can get unstable as the CPU reaches it "limits". Having worked for many years for a world leader in Graphics hardware, I can tell you that this was very popular at the company I worked for... that said, it is primarily used by Gamers... trying to squeeze every last bit of power out of the system !!! Regards, Kevin. On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Peter Metcalfe <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been looking at some pcs on the web that you can buy already overclocked. They look reputable firms. > > Thanks > > Peter > > >> Peter, >> It is a method to increase the voltage to the CPU of one's computer to make >> it a FASTER machine. >> However, if not done properly, it can burn up the CPU and Motherboard. >> >> Thanks, >> David C Abernathy >> Email disclaimers > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. > > Remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- -------- K. Ross [email protected]

Hi Peter, Generally speaking, this is not something ventured into unless you are a Power User. Regards, Kevin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking Overclocking is the process of operating a computer component at a higher clock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer. This is practiced more by enthusiasts than professional users seeking an increase in the performance of their computers, as overclocking carries risks of less reliable functioning and damage. On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Peter Metcalfe <[email protected]> wrote: > > Can someone explain what overclocking is please? > > Peter > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. > > Remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- -------- K. Ross [email protected]

Peter, It is a method to increase the voltage to the CPU of one's computer to make it a FASTER machine. However, if not done properly, it can burn up the CPU and Motherboard. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Metcalfe Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [COMPUTERS] Overclocking Can someone explain what overclocking is please? Peter :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. Remember to SNIP when replying. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Bob, Did you insure that you did the verification of all updates to the 2007 Compatibility Pack? To verify that you have all of the latest updates to the Compatibility Pack, visit the Microsoft Update Web site again: http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us ---------- Possible Solution here... http://www.msofficeforums.com/excel/2449-office-compatibility-pack-will-not-open-xlsx.html ---------- I suggest that you ask the question on an MS Office forum... MS Office Forums... http://www.msofficeforums.com/microsoft-office/ http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f57/ http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum Unfortunately, the underlying problem is the lack of support, of MS Office 2000. I would suggest, at least, upgrading to MS Office 2003, which is a decent product. Hope you have success! Regards, Kevin. On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 4:35 PM, bob gillis <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thank you Kevin.  This is the best advice I have received. > > In response to other replies: > > I am not going to send it to another person to convert to an xls file, I > will ask the person who sent it to save as an xls file and resend ; > which she has done.  I will not download Open office as I am happy with > WORD and EXCEL 2000. > > Yesterday looking at the list of files to add or remove I noticed the > Compatibility Pack for  the 2007 Office System 76.14 MB listed. After I > downloaded the CP and  I tried to view the xlsx file  my Excel 2000 > would still not open it. > > How do I get my  WORD and EXCEL  to recognize and use the  the CP? > > bob gillis > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. > > Remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- -------- K. Ross [email protected]

Hi, This is a little off topic of what you were talking about but thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth. Last year I downloaded Open Office with the understanding that it was compatible with Word. Discovered it was not and I couldn't open any of my word documents and they had the Open Office icon instead of the Word icon. I uninstalled Open Office and back to using Word and am also happy with it. Nancy In a message dated 11/14/2011 4:37:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thank you Kevin. This is the best advice I have received. In response to other replies: I am not going to send it to another person to convert to an xls file, I will ask the person who sent it to save as an xls file and resend ; which she has done. I will not download Open office as I am happy with WORD and EXCEL 2000. Yesterday looking at the list of files to add or remove I noticed the Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office System 76.14 MB listed. After I downloaded the CP and I tried to view the xlsx file my Excel 2000 would still not open it. How do I get my WORD and EXCEL to recognize and use the the CP? bob gillis :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. Remember to SNIP when replying. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Kevin. This is the best advice I have received. In response to other replies: I am not going to send it to another person to convert to an xls file, I will ask the person who sent it to save as an xls file and resend ; which she has done. I will not download Open office as I am happy with WORD and EXCEL 2000. Yesterday looking at the list of files to add or remove I noticed the Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office System 76.14 MB listed. After I downloaded the CP and I tried to view the xlsx file my Excel 2000 would still not open it. How do I get my WORD and EXCEL to recognize and use the the CP? bob gillis

My daughter has been trying to join this list but so far has not been successful because she cannot put anything in the Subject box. So I told her I would try and find out why. Regards Marie - [email protected] Chinese Proverb: To forget one's Ancestors is to be a brook without a source a tree without a root

Have your daughter try this: Open a NEW email from her perferred address to send the email to.  Then paste this address below in the To: line.  Then she should be able to put the word 'subscribe' in the subject line, since it's HER email address she is sending from.    If that doesn't work, open a new email in her preferred address (the one she wants these emails sent to) and then FIRST type 'subscribe' in the subject line.  If that isn't working, then she has her own email problem.  She will need to contact Yahoo, or MSN or whomever she is using for a resolution.    But if she can type that in, THEN copy and paste the address below into the To: line, then type it also into the body of the email, and let it rip.      [email protected]     Myra Herron

I put my 386 out to pasture last year It went peacefully in its sleep (well it did after I removed the hard drive and gave it a good thump with a lump hammer :-) Its rather scary when I think I paid over £1000 for that when I bought it I think I have worn out about four ink jet printers until I got this Samsung laser My first purchased printer I still have, a Star LC200 dot matrix , you needed ear defenders when using it but was quite reliable That was a scary £179 then Makes you laugh doesn't it when you see what you can get now with a free printer chucked in for not much more than that Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > Hi Nivard, > > No problem. I understand. Just happy to have this antique working again. > My Panasonic printer still works perfectly. I am on my 3rd internet > computer and 4th printer since my 486. > > Janet

Thanks for the baby-step directions, Nivard. It works like a charm! Lila ---------------------------------------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:09:03 +0000 > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] New viewer on Ancestry > > Hi Myra > > They are all the same > > Search and select any image > > When its downloaded just above the image you should find "Options" > > Click that and it should give the option Enhanced Viewer Beta , select it and away you go > > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > > One question, I tried to find this, but have found nothing. I have ancestry.com. It that the area > you're talking about or is this for some other area of the world? Like ancestry.ca? > > > > MYRA HERRON