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 > From: davea@schmeckabernathy.com > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:02:56 -0700 > 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 > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 Kevin Ross > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:02 AM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? > > Hi Phil, > > The instructions are here... > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx > > > Regards, > Kevin. > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Phil Stevens wrote: >> My question for today is : How do i install the prog ' Windows xp backup >> , when it is NOT Shown on the add componates list on the Windows XP CD >> screen " Welcome to XP ??? , Phil >> >> >> >> >> :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: >> >> 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 > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > 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

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

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

Bud, Thank you for answering my question. I appreciate your response. Judith Smith-Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bud Jamison" <budscan@gmail.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID > > That is highly unlikely. > > Once you close your account with Earthlink, it's dead, > including your old email address. > > Some ISPs can make arrangements for your Email to work > for at least a while, but they often charge some fee for that. > Ask them. > > Earthlink MAY have a deal where you get a discount for still > using them by the Verizon access, but again, it won't be free. > > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > 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

----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith Smith-Ross" <tweetie131@verizon.net> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:31 PM 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? That is highly unlikely. Once you close your account with Earthlink, it's dead, including your old email address. Some ISPs can make arrangements for your Email to work for at least a while, but they often charge some fee for that. Ask them. Earthlink MAY have a deal where you get a discount for still using them by the Verizon access, but again, it won't be free.

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? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bud Jamison" <budscan@gmail.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID > What User ID? That's usually not at all related to your ISP. > > > > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > 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

----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith Smith-Ross" <tweetie131@verizon.net> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: [COMPUTERS] Changing ISP and keeping User ID > Can I change your ISP and still keep my user ID? >I currently use a land line and just purchased an air card to replace it. What User ID? That's usually not at all related to your ISP.

Can I change your ISP and still keep my user ID? I currently use a land line and just purchased an air card to replace it. Thank you, Judith Smith-Ross

Hi Phil, The instructions are here... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx Regards, Kevin. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Phil Stevens<bstevens27@verizon.net> wrote: >  My question for today is :  How do i install the prog ' Windows xp backup > , when it is NOT Shown on the add componates list on the Windows XP CD > screen " Welcome to XP  ??? , Phil > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > 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 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

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Kevin Ross Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:02 AM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] How to install Win Xp backup ?? Hi Phil, The instructions are here... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx Regards, Kevin. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Phil Stevens<bstevens27@verizon.net> wrote: > My question for today is : How do i install the prog ' Windows xp backup > , when it is NOT Shown on the add componates list on the Windows XP CD > screen " Welcome to XP ??? , Phil > > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > 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

Good morning All My grandson has XP Pro. Yesterday the machine stopped at the BIOS each time he tried to start it. His Mum tried the option 'Last Good Start' which also failed. His Dad said 'Start in Safe Mode: shut down: Restart normally and all will be well. It's a well known problem with XP'. Sure enough it worked. I'd not heard of this 'Well known problem': can anyone enlighten me? Yours aye Ike

My question for today is : How do i install the prog ' Windows xp backup , when it is NOT Shown on the add componates list on the Windows XP CD screen " Welcome to XP ??? , Phil

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

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/

You don't have to install it, but the application she is trying to install apparently calls for it. > -----Original Message----- > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Robert Wilson > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:57 PM > To: computers@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem > > I do not have any versions of .NET Framework on my computer > > Bob > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Diana Gale Matthiesen" <Diana@danishdemes.org> > To: <computers@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:53 AM > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem > > > : Microsoft .NET Framework is part of Windows. If you've > been allowing Windows to > : update itself, you should have it already installed. If > you have not been > : allowing Windows to update itself, you may not have it. > Try clicking Microsoft > : Update from your Programs menu to see if it is offered as an update. > : > : Diana

Hi Dorothy, It depends on what he wants to use the saved drafts for but if he wants to be able to read them without his email program then he would need to convert them to a text file. In Drafts, just open each email in turn and click on File, then `save as' and where it says `save as type' select .txt instead of mail and choose the flash drive as the place you want to save it. I cant see anyway of saving the lot in bulk if you have to convert them to text unfortunately, so it will be a little slow if he has 200 he want to save. Regards Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ddbailey" <ddbailey@olypen.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:25 AM Subject: [COMPUTERS] (no subject) > > My husband has saved about 200 "drafts" that he wants to save. Is it > possibvle to put them on a flash drive? And > how could I do this. > Dorothy > >

I think it is offered as an optional update. Usually people don't know they need it until they need it. Elaine People say I eat a lot. I really don't. More or less I just eat all the time. --Charles Barkley Hello Robert On Saturday, August 29, 2009, you wrote > I do not have any versions of .NET Framework on my computer > Bob > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Diana Gale Matthiesen" <Diana@danishdemes.org> > To: <computers@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:53 AM > Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem > : Microsoft .NET Framework is part of Windows. > If you've been allowing Windows to > : update itself, you should have it already > installed. If you have not been > : allowing Windows to update itself, you may > not have it. Try clicking Microsoft > : Update from your Programs menu to see if it > is offered as an update. > : > : Diana > : : >> -----Original Message----- : >> From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Robert Wilson : >> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:48 AM : >> To: Computers List : >> Subject: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem : >> : >> FTM 2010 installation requires the installation of Microsoft : >> .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. : >> : >> The installation fails because an error occurs. The error : >> says it wouldn't install because I didn't have .NET version : >> 2.0a installed. What is .NET version 2.0a? : >> : >> I couldn't find anywhere it could be downloaded. Google : >> shows quite a few entries on the subject but no viable : >> solution. Thank you : >> : >> Bob Wilson : >> : >> > :

Thanks David, I will give the installation procedure called for a try. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C Abernathy" <davea@schmeckabernathy.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem Check out http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D- 8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en 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 Robert Wilson Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:48 AM To: Computers List Subject: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem FTM 2010 installation requires the installation of Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. The installation fails because an error occurs. The error says it wouldn't install because I didn't have .NET version 2.0a installed. What is .NET version 2.0a? I couldn't find anywhere it could be downloaded. Google shows quite a few entries on the subject but no viable solution. Thank you Bob Wilson :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: 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 E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.1.0.447) Database version: 6.13150 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/

Microsoft .NET Framework is part of Windows. If you've been allowing Windows to update itself, you should have it already installed. If you have not been allowing Windows to update itself, you may not have it. Try clicking Microsoft Update from your Programs menu to see if it is offered as an update. Diana > -----Original Message----- > From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com On Behalf Of Robert Wilson > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:48 AM > To: Computers List > Subject: [COMPUTERS] FTM 2010 Install Problem > > FTM 2010 installation requires the installation of Microsoft > .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. > > The installation fails because an error occurs. The error > says it wouldn't install because I didn't have .NET version > 2.0a installed. What is .NET version 2.0a? > > I couldn't find anywhere it could be downloaded. Google > shows quite a few entries on the subject but no viable > solution. Thank you > > Bob Wilson > >