From: "Pam" <p993tunstall@btinternet.com> Subject: [COMPUTERS] Subscribing Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 23:02:11 +0100 Hi List A friend has asked how he can subscribe to the list and I've forgotten (senior moment!!!) please advise TIA Pam To subscribe to the list, send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'subscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks to all who answerd with suggestions. I will do some reading on the ones recommended and get it downloaded so I can get some updates taken care of. One of the updates told me, based on my speed they detected, the download would take 8 hrs. Maybe one of these will cut that down some. At least it would be great to pick up where I lost my connection. Thanks again, Jo

Hi Jo, I would recommend Leech Get. It is a very good download manager You can get the Free or paid version. The main difference is that in the Free version you have to wait until you have downloaded your first selection before selecting anything else. The paid one you can have a number of downloads queued up. I have tried a number of different ones and Leech Get is both stable and easy to use. You will find it at http://www.leechget.net It also has a resume function so if your connection drops off for whatever the reason it will resume from where you left off. Judith -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jo Cox" <jocox@arkansas.net> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:09 AM To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Subject: [COMPUTERS] Download Manager > I have a VERY slow dial up connection and some upgrade downloads take up to 7 or 8 hrs. Usually, I > get kicked off before then and have to start over. I hope someone can point me toward a good > download manager (a FREE one) I have been told that can make a download faster and if you lose the > connection it will pick up where it left off instead of starting at the beginning again. > > Thanks, Jo > > >

Hi Jo. I too use dialup and I know your problem. I have used several different download managers but I am now using a program named "Free Download Manager". You can download it at http://tinyurl.com/o26wwg There are several version you can pick from. I am still using the an older one. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith" <judith.bn@bigpond.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Download Manager > Hi Jo, > > I would recommend Leech Get. It is a very good download manager > You can get the Free or paid version. The main difference is that > in the Free version you have to wait until you have downloaded your first > selection > before selecting anything else. The paid one you can have a number > of downloads queued up. I have tried a number of different ones and > Leech Get is both stable and easy to use. You will find it at > http://www.leechget.net It also has a resume function so if your > connection drops off for whatever the reason it will resume from > where you left off. > > Judith > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Jo Cox" <jocox@arkansas.net> > Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:09 AM > To: <computers@rootsweb.com> > Subject: [COMPUTERS] Download Manager > >> I have a VERY slow dial up connection and some upgrade downloads take up >> to 7 or 8 hrs. Usually, I >> get kicked off before then and have to start over. I hope someone can >> point me toward a good >> download manager (a FREE one) I have been told that can make a download >> faster and if you lose the >> connection it will pick up where it left off instead of starting at the >> beginning again. >> >> Thanks, Jo >> >> >> > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > If it's not immediately apparent, be sure to mention how your query > relates to family research. > > Please don't post promotions of commercial products or services, and avoid > mentioning prices. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 Lloyd I can't answer your question on Genealogy Bank as I have never heard of it but for future needs, the SSDI is available for free on familysearch It sounds like you should be complaining to Genealogy Bank asking for a refund as you had cancelled >From their site :- The Social Security Death Index contains over 84.1 million death records for individuals with United States social security numbers. This free database provides helpful family history information including name, birth date, death date and last known residence. Search for free. The key words are *search* for free, details would be chargeable I would have thought Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) >I hope this is the correct list for my query. > I signed up to Genealogy bank for two months, Feb.& Mar 2009, then > canceled my account. Last month, Apr 2009, I went to GB to search the Free > Soc. > Sec Death Index a couple of times. When I got my Credit Card Statement > yesterday, Genealogy Bank had charged my Card for 19.95.for the month of > April. > Do I have to pay to search the SSDI? > Lloyd

A good Free one is Star Downloader. Google will find it for you. Good Luck, Ken Smart.

I hope this is the correct list for my query. I signed up to Genealogy bank for two months, Feb.& Mar 2009, then canceled my account. Last month, Apr 2009, I went to GB to search the Free Soc. Sec Death Index a couple of times. When I got my Credit Card Statement yesterday, Genealogy Bank had charged my Card for 19.95.for the month of April. Do I have to pay to search the SSDI? Lloyd

I use Star Downloader which is very good. Lloyd In a message dated 5/13/2009 6:15:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jocox@arkansas.net writes: I have a VERY slow dial up connection and some upgrade downloads take up to 7 or 8 hrs. Usually, I get kicked off before then and have to start over. I hope someone can point me toward a good download manager (a FREE one) I have been told that can make a download faster and if you lose the connection it will pick up where it left off instead of starting at the beginning again.

Hi, Is anyone else with Vista having trouble saving death cert. images from Family Search Labs? I try to save to file and it brings up the box, but the "Save as" file is blank. I even tried saving it anyway, says it's saved, but nothing there. I went to my other computer-XP and had no problem. Is there something else I need to do with Vista? This is the first time I've tried to do this with Vista. Thanks. Patricia Owens

US-CERT Current Activity Adobe Releases Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat Original release date: May 13, 2009 at 9:12 am Last revised: May 13, 2009 at 4:34 pm Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability that affects Reader 9.1 and earlier and Acrobat 9.1 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-06 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks. Additional information regarding this vulnerability can be found in Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133B. Relevant Url(s): <http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-06.html> <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133B.html> ==== This entry is available at http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#adobe_releases_security_updates_for1 Produced 2009 by US-CERT, a government organization. Note: Posted according to copyright permissions of US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) Purpose of Posting -- To help others keep their genealogy computers healthy.

I have a VERY slow dial up connection and some upgrade downloads take up to 7 or 8 hrs. Usually, I get kicked off before then and have to start over. I hope someone can point me toward a good download manager (a FREE one) I have been told that can make a download faster and if you lose the connection it will pick up where it left off instead of starting at the beginning again. Thanks, Jo

Hello Robert and all, Guess where I found your e-mail (below), Robert! In my junk mail folder, ....Ha-ha-ha-!!! I just found it cute, what with the subject of SPAM, .... my mail filter decided your e-mail about SPAM should go in the JUNK mail folder. Of course, I removed it from there and put it back in the INBOX. Just thought you might could use a smile for the day ..... Molly6374 P.S. Hope you get this and your e-mail doesn't put mine in the JUNK FOLDER!!! That would be funny, too! -----Original Message----- From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Robert Wilson Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 8:19 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Spam Hi I gather that getting one spam a day rules out using MW. I also get very little spam, but here is how I use MW. The first thing I do ...snip.....

Thanks to everyone who responded to my problem. I used Mary's solution and so far have had no more pop-ups. Will see if it continues that way. Thanks, Mary, and thanks to all. Joe

National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-132A Microsoft PowerPoint Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: May 12, 2009 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft PowerPoint Overview Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint. Solution Install updates The updates to address these vulnerabilities are available on the Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend enabling Automatic Updates. Description In the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft PowerPoint. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of your computer by convincing you to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file. More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A. References * Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx> * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html> * Microsoft Update - <https://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx> * Microsoft Automatic Updates - <http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/msupdate_keep_current.mspx#EZB> ____________________________________________________________________ The most recent version of this document can be found at: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA09-132A.html> ____________________________________________________________________ Produced 2009 by US-CERT, a government organization. Note: Posted according to copyright permissions of US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) Purpose of Posting -- To help others keep their genealogy computers healthy.

Hi Bob I agree with all you say, there is not, and doubt there ever will be a one size fits all solution With the lists being so quiet at present, even with being on over 50 lists I download only around 35 mail at present after a 7 or 8 hour gap overnight , by comparison to over 300 not that long ago from the same lists Even at its height of volume of mail I could see no use for mailwasher but thankfully we have free choice and what suits me may not suit another user The problem I find with deleting batches by the subject line is that I might not be able to help with the first few but may have input on some of the others, once you delete the first few (without downloading) means you have to go to the archives to find what the whole thread contains, with downloading and deleting I still have them in the deleted folder to read should I want to The good thing about discussing these things in a sensible way onlist is that those who have never tried the likes of Mailwasher or whatever can make a more informed choice as to its suitability for their needs One mans meat is another mans poison :-) Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) > Hi > > I gather that getting one spam a day rules out using MW. I also get very > little spam, but here is how I use MW. The first thing I do each day is > open > MW. All the emails are marked for delete. I don't have the "Lists" listed > as friends > so I see all the List mail. If someone asks a question I can't answer > (most of the > time) and I am not interested in the reply, I don't undelete it. I don't > undelete > legitimate offers from companies I do business with if I am not interested > them. I > also don't undelete messages that I can read in the preview pane that > don't > require any further action. This brings up your comment that Subject > Titles > don't always give enough information. In most cases the Preview pane > usually does.

***********snip*********** Can someone please tell me how to eliminate the above? This screen keeps popping up when I am in the middle of something. I have never used it and I don't want it! It is very annoying. ************************* By default, Windows enables "always dial a connection" - which some people find handy. They open IE (for example) and the dial-up automatically starts. To turn this option off, go to "Control Panel" and then click the "Connections" tab and select "Never dial a connection" tom

Check out http://www.officetutorials.com/ http://www.techtutorials.net/ http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx 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 Donald Thompson Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 10:00 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: [COMPUTERS] Study Are there programs on the internet that have computer lessons. I would like to know some technical details. E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) Database version: 5.12360 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: If it's not immediately apparent, be sure to mention how your query relates to family research. Please don't post promotions of commercial products or services, and avoid mentioning prices. :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: ------------------------------- 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 followed those instructions but it won't let me add or remove anything. Strange that my webmail address is in both trusted and restricted sites. Right clicking on the image just gives me the properties. Peter > Hi Peter, > > You may want to try to denote the Web Site you are getting the data > from as a "Trusted Site", as follows... > > > Regards, > Kevin. > >

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Using Windows XP, go to Start, Connect to, show all connections. Find the connection you don't want and delete it. Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: <Joenoro@wmconnect.com> To: <computers@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:24 PM Subject: [COMPUTERS] Connect Dial-up Connection > Can someone please tell me how to eliminate the above? This screen keeps > popping up when I am in the middle of something. I have never used it and > I > don't want it! It is very annoying. > > Thanks. > > Joe > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > If it's not immediately apparent, be sure to mention how your query > relates to family research. > > Please don't post promotions of commercial products or services, and avoid > mentioning prices. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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