Hallo Art, I've just tried it, IE that is, and no it didn't try to dial up. I'm using Win2000. Joan in South Yorkshire ----- Original Message ----- From: "dolphin213" <dolphin213@cox.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Dial up Connection > > Joan, > > >Hi, > >I am now on broadband, but whenever I open Outlook Express, the old dial up > >screen appears. Is it possible to get rid of this? > > > >Joan in South Yorkshire > > Yes, it is possible. First please answer a couple of questions. > > 1> Does it look for the info when you start Internet Explorer also? > > 2> What operating system are you using (Win98, 2000, XP)? > > Art

I've had dial-up for 6yrs now and have never been disconnected unless the service was having problems (rare). However I have heard complaints about this type of thing from people on various mailing lists to which I subscribe. Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: "pat nix" <pnix@accessatc.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:02 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] drop- off Is it common for dial-up service for you to get dropped off often? I subscribe to a local telephone company and I'm getting dropped off some times 6 times an hour. More than that after 4 p.m. From 6pm to 7 pm today it's been 9 times Thanks Pat ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Art Thanks don't know what I would do with out you Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "dolphin213" <dolphin213@cox.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:26 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] drop- off > > Pat, > > >Is it common for dial-up service for you to get dropped off often? I > >subscribe to a local telephone company and I'm getting dropped off some > >times 6 times an hour. More than that after 4 p.m. From 6pm to 7 pm today > >it's been 9 times > > It is not uncommon. Especially if your are not doing anything or just > downloading something. You ISP sees this as "idle" time and cuts you off > for lack of activity to free up the connection. There are several little > programs that you could run to show your ISP activity. What they do is > send a "ping" command to the server which shows you are doing something. > Mostly all of these type of programs are free. Do a 'google' search on > keep dial up connection alive and take your pick. Some work better than > others for different ISPs. So it is mostly a trial and error as to which > one will work best for you. > > Hope this helps? > > Art > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

I am having memory troubles, and this is putting a real crimp in my family research. I keep getting a message stating that I am running out of disk space. I don't understand how this can be because I have much fewer programs running on my machine than I had a year ago, and I have doubled my memory since then. Yesterday, it said I had 2% free space, so I did the regular disk clean-up as well as going into each users' accounts (there are five of us) and deleting all "temp" files manually. I managed to free up to 13% free space, but that's not good enough, I should have SCADS of memory! I am running Windows XP. Anybody know what gives? Janet

Marie, >Dear Art, >I did that before I posted the message to the list. I now have the icon from >the Task Bar on the Desk Top and nothing on the Task Bar. >How do I get back the original one that was on the Desk Top. ? >Marie You must have clicked on Move Here instead of Copy Here by accident. Just follow the procedure in reverse if you want the icon in both places. Art

Thanks Alfred!! That worked!! Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alfred D. Eller" <adeller@santel.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Searching for a word in E-mail Message > Be sure you are in the "box" you want to search. > Click the Find button in the toolbar or go to Edit > Find and choose the > option : Message will search all folders and "Message in this folder" is > just that. > > Do not enter anything in the top three fields: From, To or Subject unless > you are sure about it. Enter the word you want to find in the message field, > set the time limits and click new search. > > I can't seem to get the Find in this folder to find the second instance, > unless I use the "Advanced find" button. > > Alfred D. Eller

Is it common for dial-up service for you to get dropped off often? I subscribe to a local telephone company and I'm getting dropped off some times 6 times an hour. More than that after 4 p.m. From 6pm to 7 pm today it's been 9 times Thanks Pat

Sybil: What happened with me on this was that I was flipped to "File" in upper left corner of OE. Well it is good to know the short cut to that!!! :) Thanks!! Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sybil Chapman" <schapman@tex1.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Searching for a word in E-mail Message > Don't know if this will work in OE, but on some sites if you hold down the > Alt key while you strike the f key and popup will show up and highlight what > you are looking for.

XP is a huge system. Maybe it soaked up most of your disk space. John Ballard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Graham Theberge" <jkt54@ktc.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Dial up Connection > I am having memory troubles, and this is putting a real crimp in my family > research. I keep getting a message stating that I am running out of disk > space. I don't understand how this can be because I have much fewer > programs running on my machine than I had a year ago, and I have doubled my > memory since then. Yesterday, it said I had 2% free space, so I did the > regular disk clean-up as well as going into each users' accounts (there are > five of us) and deleting all "temp" files manually. I managed to free up to > 13% free space, but that's not good enough, I should have SCADS of memory! > I am running Windows XP. Anybody know what gives? > > Janet > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

It almost never happens for me. John Ballard ----- Original Message ----- From: "pat nix" <pnix@accessatc.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 4:02 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] drop- off > Is it common for dial-up service for you to get dropped off often? I > subscribe to a local telephone company and I'm getting dropped off some > times 6 times an hour. More than that after 4 p.m. From 6pm to 7 pm today > it's been 9 times > Thanks > Pat > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Marie, >I need help again. >I have lost my Outlook Express Icon on my screen when I boot up is that my >Desk Top. >The only way I now look up my Emails is via the little icon on the Task >bar. >How can I get it back? >Marie Put your mouse over the icon. Hold down the right mouse button and move it to the desktop then release it. When you do release you should see Copy here. Left click on that and the icon is back on your desktop. Art

Janet, >I am having memory troubles, and this is putting a real crimp in my family >research. I keep getting a message stating that I am running out of disk >space. I don't understand how this can be because I have much fewer >programs running on my machine than I had a year ago, and I have doubled my >memory since then. Yesterday, it said I had 2% free space, so I did the >regular disk clean-up as well as going into each users' accounts (there are >five of us) and deleting all "temp" files manually. I managed to free up to >13% free space, but that's not good enough, I should have SCADS of memory! >I am running Windows XP. Anybody know what gives? To free more space on your hard drive do the following. 1> In you browser clear the temporary files. It IE it is done like this. Tools > Internet Options > General tab. In the middle you will see 3 buttons to clear the IE cache. I would only use the middle one. These files can take a large amount of memory if not cleared periodically. Especially if a lot of surfing or playing of on-line games is done. 2> Right click on your Recycle Bin and adjust the amount of memory set aside for deleted files. If you have more than one drive or it is partitioned adjust each drive. 3> Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > System Restore tab. Click on the Settings button and adjust the amount of memory set aside for restore points. 4> Reboot your system and check you available memory. Hope this helps? Art

Art, I am not starting a Web page, but I just had to see what the address was about. It is wonderful! I am a Graphic Artist on the computer, and this was certainly a great place to start. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "dolphin213" <dolphin213@cox.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Searchable databases > > Virginia, > > I would start here. http://www.wdvl.com/Authoring/ > > Art > > Is there anyone on the list who is knowledgable of searchable databases on > webpages? I would like to know what programs to use and how to best set it up. > >Regards, > >Virginia L. Aldridge > >Genealogy Resources > >www.genealogy-resources.net > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Art, This is interesting, I will check it out. va

Pat, >Art >Thanks don't know what I would do with out you Pat Your welcome! Art

I've been using WinZip since before there was a Windows version. Prior to the Windows it was called PKZIP. I've never had a problem with it and continue to use it. Can we actually say which file compression software is "best"? I don't think so. We all have our own opinions on the subject, as we have seen the last few days. Regards, Ken Quinn Vice President of Parade Organization United Irish Societies of Montreal, Inc. www.montrealirishparade.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Stevens" <joe2phil@drizzle.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] WinZip Sucks , was Which file compression program is best/free? > Hello Marie , I am very happy to see your post !! , I has thinking maybe I > am only ONE of 7 billion people that has trouble with that ' prog ' , > Being reasonable ' alive ' able to dress and feed myself , I figure I could > master a simple zipper prog , But it was not to be ! , I wonder how many > others are hiding , afraid to see the light of ' confession ' > Speak now people , Be not afraid , You will not suffer ! , Phil > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marie Peer" <peer@mindspring.com> > To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:19 AM > Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is best/free? > > > > Good Morning Phil and Lance and List, > > > > I've not said anything because Phil has been saying it so well. I simply > > have not been able to make zip files work and WinZip is the program I've > not > > been able to make work. > > > > I've always figured it's just me and decided a couple of years ago that > life > > can go on without zip files. Amazingly it has. > > > > I can not tell you what I did, what didn't work nor other details. I've > > suppressed all of it although psychotherapy might bring it all back if I > > were willing to face the trauma. > > > > I'm grateful to the list for giving me the start of courage to have a go > at > > zip files once more. Phil, shall we start a Support Group for those who > > can't make WinZip work? We could be the founding members. > > > > Marie > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Lance [mailto:hty31b5@hotmail.com] > > Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:29 PM > > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is > > best/free? > > > > > > Thanks for your (interesting) feedback, Phil. Your answer was > > predictable. It is strange that no one else seems to have had those > > problems with WinZip, or if they have had, they haven't reported it. At > > least you seem to be able manage the necessary tasks with Bigspeed so > > that's good. > > > > Lance > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Phil Stevens [mailto:joe2phil@drizzle.com] > > Sent: Friday, 20 August 2004 03:39 > > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is > > best/free? > > > > Hello Lance list and All that asked, Phil here: I was being 'nice'. I > > did not want to get bounced from the list for using foul language. > > So, insert expletive of your choice where I put 'buggy', I found the > > prog to be extremely poor programming. Total lack of support, I could > > not get it to function correctly. After reading the directions fifteen > > time all I could usually get is a Error "Nothing to Do", OR when it > > would zip up something I could not locate where it put it! After a few > > frustrating tries I sent it to Cyberheaven and got PKZip, which worked > > fine, until my Hard drive exploded last month. I now use Bigspeed as it > > is free !! I spent 5-7 hours looking at the various progs, and settled > > for it! Phil > > --- > > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > > Virus Database (VPS): 0434-1, 2004-08-17 > > Tested on: 20/08/2004 1:28:26 PM > > avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. > > http://www.avast.com > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know > them. > > Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other > > than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. 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Art, Possibly, I should not have termed it in that way. However, I consider anything besides the text necessary to supply the data as junk. In many online setups there are tables and colored background and other extraneous material. All of it takes up space in your computer and can become a problem. I remove all of it and keep only the text of the data I want. I have found notepad to be a very handy tool. When I am compiling CDs of images of actual records, I use notepad to make my indexes. When doing marriage records I can scan a record, have notepad open in two windows and do a brides index in one and a grooms index in the other. When I have completed the indexes I drop each of them into Word and sort them into alphabetical order and my indexes are done. Then they can be linked to the images. Regards, Virginia

Pat, >Is it common for dial-up service for you to get dropped off often? I >subscribe to a local telephone company and I'm getting dropped off some >times 6 times an hour. More than that after 4 p.m. From 6pm to 7 pm today >it's been 9 times It is not uncommon. Especially if your are not doing anything or just downloading something. You ISP sees this as "idle" time and cuts you off for lack of activity to free up the connection. There are several little programs that you could run to show your ISP activity. What they do is send a "ping" command to the server which shows you are doing something. Mostly all of these type of programs are free. Do a 'google' search on keep dial up connection alive and take your pick. Some work better than others for different ISPs. So it is mostly a trial and error as to which one will work best for you. Hope this helps? Art

Hello, Is there anyone on the list who is knowledgable of searchable databases on webpages? I would like to know what programs to use and how to best set it up. Regards, Virginia L. Aldridge Genealogy Resources www.genealogy-resources.net

Janet, >Art, I am not starting a Web page, but I just had to see what the address >was about. >It is wonderful! I am a Graphic Artist on the computer, and this was >certainly a great place to start. >Janet I'm glad you found the page to be of some use. Art