Thank for the tip. I tried it with no result as it was stuck before I tried, and I ran out of time to putter with it. Will keep trying. Bea ----- Original Message ---- > From: David C Abernathy <davea@schmeckabernathy.com> > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:26:37 AM > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] keys on laptop > > Try the "NUM LK" key. This will turn on and off the Number key pad that is > built into the laptop keyboard. > > 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: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Bea > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 7:17 AM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: [COMPUTERS] keys on laptop > > My new laptop has many "special keys". They have four actions rather than > the usual two. (French keys, English pounds and other special items that are > usually done with the number pad.) These are usable (supposedly) with the fn > key. I can get then to work sometimes, but not always. When I do I have not > been able to find a way to turn then off - short of turning the computer off > and on again. > > Any ideas on how these keys should work properly? I have tried to find > instructions on the machine. If it is there it is hiding from me. > > Bea > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message __________________________________________________________________ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php

That's a good idea!! Thanks! Lila > From: ovington1@sky.com > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:58:23 +0100 > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > Hi Lila > > As you know the make and details why not buy a spare lead set now ? > > It would save and unplugging and you would know it works > > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > >> >> Thank you. Unhandy connecting and disconnecting is a small price to pay >> for the security an external backup offers. Lila > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thats why I use a flexible extension from the USB socket, the end of which sits within reach on my desk Its much easier to hold the lead end and the thumb drive and pull evenly apart Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) Not to change the subject, but, I see so many people "Wiggling" the thumb drive to pull it out. This has a very good chance of damaging the thumb drive or the socket. If it is on a laptop, it has been known to crack the motherboard, since the sockets are mounted on it. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers

Hi Lila As you know the make and details why not buy a spare lead set now ? It would save and unplugging and you would know it works Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > Thank you. Unhandy connecting and disconnecting is a small price to pay > for the security an external backup offers. Lila

Thank you. Unhandy connecting and disconnecting is a small price to pay for the security an external backup offers. Lila > From: davea@schmeckabernathy.com > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:12:16 -0700 > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > Always carry the cords that come with any device. They were designed for > THAT device and others MAY not work. > > 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: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Lila Garner > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:15 PM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > > I have Acronis TrueImage installed, and have a question about it. > > I live in tornado alley but am away from home a lot. I take the hardware, > which is the size of a large paperback book, with me. > > Do I have to take its power cord and the USB cord along? If disaster happens > at home, will it be possible to order another cord or borrow cords so I can > retrieve my data? Unhooking everything is unhandy. > > Lila > > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If you buy replacement cords for your specific device (same manufacturer, same model, etc.), there's no reason you can't have a duplicate set to travel with the device. However, most cords *are* generic, simply because it costs the device manufacturer less to use a standard cable than a custom made one. If you call tech support for the device, they should be able to tell you what cords are acceptable, or at least hand you off to their sales department, so you can purchase the correct ones directly from them. Diana > -----Original Message----- > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Lila Garner > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:49 PM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Lila Garner > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:15 PM > > To: computers@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > > > > > I have Acronis TrueImage installed, and have a question about it. > > > > I live in tornado alley but am away from home a lot. I take > > the hardware, which is the size of a large paperback book, > > with me. > > > > Do I have to take its power cord and the USB cord along? If > > disaster happens at home, will it be possible to order another > > cord or borrow cords so I can retrieve my data? Unhooking > > everything is unhandy. > > > > Lila > >

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the suggestion. I was actually trying to get a delete program, as I am doubtful that a recovery program will work. I had two other files on the drive which were also corrupted which I managed to open....the data in each was totally corrupted but I managed to delete them using Unlocker. With the large file I am now trying to remove I had intended replacing the file [folder actually] with the latest version, so I dont need the contents, I just want it off my flash drive so I can save the latest version on there. Regards Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Ross" <kr5927@gmail.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:28 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? > Hi Judith, > > You can try a File Recovery program like this one... > http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/info.htm?language=1 > > More discussion here... > http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-data-recovery-file-undelete-utility.htm > > As well, please be sure that you are using the "Safely Remove > Hardware" ICON in your System Tray to "Stop" activity on your Flash > Drive before you remove it. Many times data is written to the Flash > Drive well after you have stopped copying files to and from the drive. > It is important to stop this activity before you remove the Flash > Drive or you may only partially write a file to the Drive, potentially > causing some corruption. This may be a reason why you have a corrupt > folder ?!?!? > > > Regards, > Kevin. > > > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Judith <judith.bn@bigpond.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Listers, >> >> I have an 8 gb flash drive on which I keep a spare >> copy of my family tree data including FTM. Unfortunately >> the main folder is now corrupted. I cannot open it and >> it will not let me delete it, even using Unlocker. I have >> a couple of other folders on the flash drive which are >> okay, but the bulk of the storage on this flash drive is >> taken up with my genealogy folder which make is >> pretty much useless. Can anyone tell me how to >> get rid of it please? >> >> Regards >> Judith >> >> >> >> :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: >> >> Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. >> >> :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > -- > -------- > K. Ross > kr5927@gmail.com > > >

Hi Nirvard, Thanks for the suggestion. No I havent formatted the flash drive, I am not sure how to do that? Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nivard Ovington" <ovington1@sky.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:49 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? > Hi Judith > > Copy off the items you want to keep and try formatting the flash drive or > have you tried that? > > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > >> Hi Listers, >> >> I have an 8 gb flash drive on which I keep a spare >> copy of my family tree data including FTM. Unfortunately >> the main folder is now corrupted. I cannot open it and >> it will not let me delete it, even using Unlocker. I have >> a couple of other folders on the flash drive which are >> okay, but the bulk of the storage on this flash drive is >> taken up with my genealogy folder which make is >> pretty much useless. Can anyone tell me how to >> get rid of it please? >> >> Regards >> Judith > > >

Good article, Kevin. Thank you for the link. I would have one bone to pick with it, however, where it says database applications are "notorious" for frequent disk writes. Yes, database software does write every change to disk the moment you hit Enter, but that's the way it's supposed to work. You change the database, it saves the change. I wouldn't consider that behavior "notorious." But as the writer states, it's a very good reason (and I can think of others) to not make a thumbdrive the primary storage medium for a database. Diana > -----Original Message----- > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Kevin Ross > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 8:57 AM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? > > Can a USB thumbdrive "wear out"? > http://ask-leo.com/can_a_usb_thumbdrive_wear_out.html > > > Regards, > Kevin. >

Not to change the subject, but, I see so many people "Wiggling" the thumb drive to pull it out. This has a very good chance of damaging the thumb drive or the socket. If it is on a laptop, it has been known to crack the motherboard, since the sockets are mounted on it. 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: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diana Gale Matthiesen Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 9:27 AM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? Good article, Kevin. Thank you for the link. I would have one bone to pick with it, however, where it says database applications are "notorious" for frequent disk writes. Yes, database software does write every change to disk the moment you hit Enter, but that's the way it's supposed to work. You change the database, it saves the change. I wouldn't consider that behavior "notorious." But as the writer states, it's a very good reason (and I can think of others) to not make a thumbdrive the primary storage medium for a database. Diana

I can't think of a good reason to use a thumbdrive for primary or permanent storage of *anything*. IMHO, they should be used for short term temporary storage only. --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Diana Gale Matthiesen <Diana@danishdemes.org> wrote: > From: Diana Gale Matthiesen <Diana@danishdemes.org> > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 11:26 AM > Good article, Kevin.  Thank you > for the link. > > I would have one bone to pick with it, however, where it > says database > applications are "notorious" for frequent disk > writes.  Yes, database software > does write every change to disk the moment you hit Enter, > but that's the way > it's supposed to work.  You change the database, it > saves the change.  I > wouldn't consider that behavior "notorious."  But as > the writer states, it's a > very good reason (and I can think of others) to not make a > thumbdrive the > primary storage medium for a database. > > Diana > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com > On Behalf Of Kevin Ross > > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 8:57 AM > > To: computers@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive > wont delete? > > > > Can a USB thumbdrive "wear out"? > > http://ask-leo.com/can_a_usb_thumbdrive_wear_out.html > > > > > > Regards, > > Kevin.

Hi Judith, It might be worth a try, as it is a free program and comes recommended... At any rate, I just wanted to note that there is a huge issue with Flash/USB Drives in that they actually have a limited life span with regards to the number of writes you can perform on them.  Because of this it is advisable to use these media only for backups and not for the primary source of your database.  Programs which store much data in a database (such as genealogy programs), make frequent writes to the database. This will reduce the lifespan of your Flash/USB Drive significantly.  I just wanted to mention this in case you were doing this ! Can a USB thumbdrive "wear out"? http://ask-leo.com/can_a_usb_thumbdrive_wear_out.html Regards, Kevin. On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 3:02 AM, Judith <judith.bn@bigpond.com> wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > > Thanks for the suggestion.  I was actually trying to get > a delete program, as I am doubtful that a recovery > program will work.  I had two other files on the drive which > were also corrupted which I managed to open....the data > in each was totally corrupted but I managed to delete them > using Unlocker.  With the large file I am now trying to remove > I had intended replacing the file [folder actually]  with the > latest version, so I dont need the contents, I just want it off > my flash drive so I can save the latest version on there. > > Regards > Judith > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin Ross" <kr5927@gmail.com> > To: <computers@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:28 AM > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Corrupt Folder on flash drive wont delete? > > > > Hi Judith, > > > > You can try a File Recovery program like this one... > > http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/info.htm?language=1 > > > > More discussion here... > > http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-data-recovery-file-undelete-utility.htm > > > > As well, please be sure that you are using the "Safely Remove > > Hardware" ICON in your System Tray to "Stop" activity on your Flash > > Drive before you remove it. Many times data is written to the Flash > > Drive well after you have stopped copying files to and from the drive. > > It is important to stop this activity before you remove the Flash > > Drive or you may only partially write a file to the Drive, potentially > > causing some corruption. This may be a reason why you have a corrupt > > folder ?!?!? > > > > > > Regards, > > Kevin. > > > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Judith <judith.bn@bigpond.com> wrote: > >> > >> Hi Listers, > >> > >> I have an 8 gb flash drive on which I keep a spare > >> copy of my family tree data including FTM. Unfortunately > >> the main folder is now corrupted. I cannot open it and > >> it will not let me delete it, even using Unlocker. I have > >> a couple of other folders on the flash drive which are > >> okay, but the bulk of the storage on this flash drive is > >> taken up with my genealogy folder which make is > >> pretty much useless. Can anyone tell me how to > >> get rid of it please? > >> > >> Regards > >> Judith > >> > >> > >> > >> :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > >> > >> Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > >> > >> :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > >> COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > -- > > -------- > > K. Ross > > kr5927@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- -------- K. Ross kr5927@gmail.com

Hi again Its so long since I have formatted anything I had to go remind myself <g> *after making any copies you want from the flash drive* Go to my computer, plug in the flash drive and note the drive letter allocated to it Right click on the flash drive and you should get "Format" in the list of options Selecting that will, (if memory serves) ask you if you really want to Format the drive Perhaps others can confirm thats the correct sequence You might like to google Format Flash Drive , there are several hits including :- http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2005/08/fix-format-usb-flash-drives/ Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Hi Nirvard, > > Thanks for the suggestion. No I havent formatted the > flash drive, I am not sure how to do that? > > Judith

Always carry the cords that come with any device. They were designed for THAT device and others MAY not work. 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: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lila Garner Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:15 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? I have Acronis TrueImage installed, and have a question about it. I live in tornado alley but am away from home a lot. I take the hardware, which is the size of a large paperback book, with me. Do I have to take its power cord and the USB cord along? If disaster happens at home, will it be possible to order another cord or borrow cords so I can retrieve my data? Unhooking everything is unhandy. Lila

If you still have the XP machine, restore the FTM data file(s) to the XP machine. Then using a USB Drive copy the file(s) to it and then copy from it to the Vista machine. You should be able to use Windows Explorer on the XP machine to copy the file to the USB drive, then move the USB drive to the Vista machine and then copy them using again Windows Explorer. 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: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ruth Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:25 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? I am new to this list, as of today. And was hoping, that my question was appropriate to this list. And you have just answered the question, that I had, about my back-up, from my XP program, on my desk top computer, to Vista on my laptop. I was wondering why it wouldn't work! So now my other question! How can I get my Family Tree program information, from my XP back-up, onto my laptop, with Vista? I have lost my Family tree information, from my desk XP computer, so decided to install the disc on my laptop, hoping to get my tree back. Any ideas? Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C Abernathy" <davea@schmeckabernathy.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? First, I would NOT use the MS Backup, it can ONLY be used on the same OS that the backup is made on, i.e., a backup from XP can NOT be used to restore files on a Vista machine. Get a GOOD backup program, there are several out there. We use TrueImage from Acronis.com. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Listers, I have an 8 gb flash drive on which I keep a spare copy of my family tree data including FTM. Unfortunately the main folder is now corrupted. I cannot open it and it will not let me delete it, even using Unlocker. I have a couple of other folders on the flash drive which are okay, but the bulk of the storage on this flash drive is taken up with my genealogy folder which make is pretty much useless. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of it please? Regards Judith

I used to have Earthlink dial-up. When I changed ISPs many years ago, I kept Earthlink so that I could keep my email address, among other things. I don't know if they still offer it, but it was called something like Bring Your Own Broadband and I pay $10/month, which is well worth what I get out of it. Vanessa At 09:49 PM 8/31/2009, you wrote: >When I started my research in 2001, I went with MSN dailup, and then >in 2004 I changed to AT&T DSL, but because I had so many postings >with my MSN address, I continue to use MSN email, but AT&T is my >ISP, & I have a bill from both. > >You might check with EarthLink & see if that have some way you can >keep your address, for a reduced fee. My MSN bill is about 1/2 of >what it was when they were my ISP. >Shirley Louann Cantwell Roark > > > > > From: tweetie131@verizon.net > > To: computers@rootsweb.com > > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:31:58 -0700 > > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID > > > > If I currently pay to use EarthLink as my ISP on a land line, and want to > > close it. I will replace it with a Verizon air card using no land line > > Will my EarthLink sign-on ID and password work on the air card > even though I > > don't use EarthLink any more? > > > >:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > >Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > >:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Louann - Thank you very much for the information. I'll make some inquiries and see what I can do. Judith Smith-Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louann ROARK" Changing ISP and keeping User ID When I started my research in 2001, I went with MSN dailup, and then in 2004 I changed to AT&T DSL, but because I had so many postings with my MSN address, I continue to use MSN email, but AT&T is my ISP, & I have a bill from both. You might check with EarthLink & see if that have some way you can keep your address, for a reduced fee. My MSN bill is about 1/2 of what it was when they were my ISP. Shirley Louann Cantwell Roark

When I started my research in 2001, I went with MSN dailup, and then in 2004 I changed to AT&T DSL, but because I had so many postings with my MSN address, I continue to use MSN email, but AT&T is my ISP, & I have a bill from both. You might check with EarthLink & see if that have some way you can keep your address, for a reduced fee. My MSN bill is about 1/2 of what it was when they were my ISP. Shirley Louann Cantwell Roark > From: tweetie131@verizon.net > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:31:58 -0700 > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID > > If I currently pay to use EarthLink as my ISP on a land line, and want to > close it. I will replace it with a Verizon air card using no land line > Will my EarthLink sign-on ID and password work on the air card even though I > don't use EarthLink any more?

Vanessa - Thank you so much for your suggestion. I'll definitely keep it in mind. Judith Smith-Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vanessa Stern" <vrstern@earthlink.net> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID >I used to have Earthlink dial-up. When I changed ISPs many years > ago, I kept Earthlink so that I could keep my email address, among > other things. I don't know if they still offer it, but it was called > something like Bring Your Own Broadband and I pay $10/month, which is > well worth what I get out of it. > > Vanessa > > At 09:49 PM 8/31/2009, you wrote: > > >>When I started my research in 2001, I went with MSN dailup, and then >>in 2004 I changed to AT&T DSL, but because I had so many postings >>with my MSN address, I continue to use MSN email, but AT&T is my >>ISP, & I have a bill from both. >> >>You might check with EarthLink & see if that have some way you can >>keep your address, for a reduced fee. My MSN bill is about 1/2 of >>what it was when they were my ISP. >>Shirley Louann Cantwell Roark >> >> >> >> > From: tweetie131@verizon.net >> > To: computers@rootsweb.com >> > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:31:58 -0700 >> > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID >> > >> > If I currently pay to use EarthLink as my ISP on a land line, and want >> > to >> > close it. I will replace it with a Verizon air card using no land line >> > Will my EarthLink sign-on ID and password work on the air card >> even though I >> > don't use EarthLink any more? >> >> >> >>:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: >> >>Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. >> >>:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: >> >> >> >> >>------------------------------- >>To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >>the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Take pity on Digest subscribers and remember to SNIP when replying. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2336 - Release Date: 08/30/09 17:51:00