Click on the right icon in the list toolbar to show or choose details, grab the corner of the window with the mouse pointer and drag it to enlarg the window. Do the same with the heading boundries until you can see the 'date modified' column, click on that heading to order them in reverse. Click on any heading to sort by that column, click again to reverse the sort of that column. Alfred Eller RootsMagic-Users-Admin@RootsWeb.com ======================== ============== ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob gillis" <rpgillis@bellatlantic.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:40 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] WORD 2000 Sorting of Folders > In the past few days when I File - Open - My documents the list of > folders is in descending order and the list of files is also in > descending order x**** first and 1800*** last. I have not done anything > that I know to cause this reversal of order. I cannot find anything in > the tool bar of help about changing the sort order. > > How can I set the sort back to ascending? > > bob gillis >

I have looked for System File Checker in XP pro and not found it. Where should I look for it. Thanks Peggy Run System File Checker and replace the system files that have been overwritten.

I got an optical cordless mouse today because my "mouse arm" was having some big time problems... I am finding it is not as sensitive as my track ball but was wondering if there is anything special I need to know about using an optical and/or a wireless mouse....? Glenny Nubian and Boar Goats at www.capriella.com/McKnight_Meadows GROOVE: capriella AOL IM: glenny Yahoo: glennycap MSN glennnycap@hotmail.com ICQ 45337016 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance" <hty31b5@hotmail.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 3:28 AM Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] shutdown problem > Kerryn, this Microsoft site should give you the reason, and the > solution, to your problem: > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320366 > > Lance > > -----Original Message----- > From: kerryn taylor [mailto:maude103@hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 2004 22:01 > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] shutdown problem > > All of a sudden, when I shut down my computer or try to reboot, an > "ending program" box comes up saying ending program Type32.exe. Then it > says its not responding and won't shut down. I did a search for > Type32.exe and it seems to be my keyboard. Why would this happen out of > the blue? > Kerryn > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0429-2, 2004-07-16 > Tested on: 17/07/2004 5:22:59 PM > avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: > http://www.cyndislist.com > > ============================== > 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 > >

Joe, Back when XP first was released, several hardware manufactures were slow in putting out drivers for older equipment. The solution at that time was to use the drivers for 2000. Some hardware was completely 'abandoned' at this point. It seems as if your scanner was one of the latter. According to your letter a driver IS available for 2000. I would try that and it should work. I, myself, have a two pieces of older hardware that run just fine with the 2000 drivers. Good luck, Art >Hello kind helpers, >I have just recently upgraded to Windows XP and find that I cannot install >my old faithful Canon fb310 scanner. >I wrote to Canon who say that they do not recognize this scanner (it >carries the Canon name and logo) and to contact the local source of supply >which I did only to be advised that they have no recommendation for its >installation even though it (fb310) is recognized for other operating >systems ie W95 W98 NT and 2000. >Any thoughts?

Jean, First step> GET RID of Spyware Nuker! This program only adds more ad tracking stuff to your system. Not to mention the fact that it overwrites Windows system files with it's own versions! Second step> Run System File Checker and replace the system files that have been overwritten. Third step> Update your anti-virus program and definitions. Run a complete scan of your computer. If you need help with any of these, please let us know. Good luck! Art At 11:04 AM 7/16/2004, you wrote: >Hi all, could someone give me some advice please about the results of a page >that my son looked at on the Internet? The page he looked at has put it's >own dialler on the computer in the DialUp Networking folder and every few >minutes this dialler cuts us off and immediately dials up to the web site >that it's connected with. I have tried to delete the dialler in the normal >way, but it just keeps coming back. Also, there are a couple of pictures >from the web site he looked at that keep popping up at the same time as the >dialler cuts us off. In addition to that the web page, www. Pureseekers. >com. , keeps making itself my home page, maybe this is what triggers off the >bogus dialler, I'm not sure. >I'm on Windows 98 if anyone could give me any "Plain English" instructions >as to how to get these things off I'd be really grateful. I have downloaded >two programmes, one is Ad-Aware (the free version) and the other is Spyware >Nuker 2004. I've scanned the machine with both of these and they found a >couple of things but not the ones that I wanted them to find. Thanking you >for reading this message. Kind regards, Jean.

Bob, What you should be using for your desired results is a database program. You could Import your Excel table into that and set up the queries any way you wanted. If you don't have Access, there are some free ones available. One is from IBM called DB2 (you have to register with IBM to download it). The other is Open Office Suite which contains a XML based database. Both are very good. If you don't like either of these options, do a Google search and look for others. The other option would be to use something like Clooz. Art At 02:41 PM 7/17/2004, you wrote: >I have made a transcription of the 1790 Census for a town in Excel >2000. The columns are (a) # in Census Order, (B) Surname, (C) Given, >(D) Title, (E) Men, (F) Boys, (G) Females, (H) Other, (I) Comments and >some administrative columns. > >If the spreadsheet is sorted in Census # and I want to search for a >person, I can enter the surname and go to the first occurrence of the >name. I would like to be able to search on the surname/given name >combination. However the Search Screen is over the surname and I have >to close search to see the complete name. The Search Screen does not >move as in WORD 2000 so that the target can be read. > >I can sort the transcription in Surname, Given Name order. But then I >loose the ability to see the neighbours in the enumeration. > >Is there a way to make the Search Screen move in Excel as it does in >WORD. I can import the Excel file into a table in a WORD document, but >can I sort on Surname/Given? > >I think that I can merge the Surname, Given and Title columns in a WORD >table into one column, with commas separating. > >bob gillis > > >==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== >Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: >http://www.cyndislist.com > >============================== >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

Peter, Have you tried re-chargeable batteries? They have come way down in price lately. Art >Hi Glenny, >I bought a cordless optical mouse in March. Absolutely no problems with >sensitivity, adjustable via a control panel. I can use the mouse anywhere >since communication to the base is by radio. The only problem is battery >use, I am on my fourth set of two AAs since March. >Peter

Bob, Right click in My Documents on an open space. You will see 'Arrange Icons By'. You'll be able to sort them in several different ways from there. Art At 02:40 PM 7/17/2004, you wrote: >In the past few days when I File - Open - My documents the list of >folders is in descending order and the list of files is also in >descending order x**** first and 1800*** last. I have not done anything >that I know to cause this reversal of order. I cannot find anything in >the tool bar of help about changing the sort order. > >How can I set the sort back to ascending?

I have gotten a couple of the optical mice, I find that they are much more sensitive than the old dirty trackball. But, you have to use them on a non-reflective surface, at least not shiny. and with enough character the mouse can see a difference as it moves. I wear blue jeans and find it works real well on my leg, that way I don't have to raise my arm WAY up on the desktop. My desk chair arm gets in the way a bit, but it does relieve the wrist strain. On the desk I have a red file folder which works well, except when I get near the edge and the mouse has to raise up over the clip area. I can think of no reason to ever go back to a ball mouse. NOW, I just noticed that you said cordless. I couldn't use one of those, there has to be a clear line of sight between the reciever and the mouse and my desk is way too cluttered for that. <};-) Alfred Eller RootsMagic-Users-Admin@RootsWeb.com ======================== ============== ----- Original Message ----- From: "McKnight Meadows/Road's End Ranch" <mmrer@earthlink.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 1:59 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Mouses ;-) > I got an optical cordless mouse today because my "mouse arm" was having some > big time problems... > > I am finding it is not as sensitive as my track ball but was wondering if > there is anything special I need to know about using an optical and/or a > wireless mouse....? >

To adjust the speed of your mouse pointer Open Mouse in Control Panel. On the Pointer Options tab, under Motion, drag the slider. To adjust the double-click speed for your mouse Open Mouse in Control Panel. On the Buttons tab, under Double-click speed, drag the slider. Note: To test the speed, double-click the image in the test area. Art At 02:16 PM 7/17/2004, you wrote: >this is moving so jumpy and so sporadic on the clicking....do not like it at >all!! > > >Glenny

Hi all, could someone give me some advice please about the results of a page that my son looked at on the Internet? The page he looked at has put it's own dialler on the computer in the DialUp Networking folder and every few minutes this dialler cuts us off and immediately dials up to the web site that it's connected with. I have tried to delete the dialler in the normal way, but it just keeps coming back. Also, there are a couple of pictures from the web site he looked at that keep popping up at the same time as the dialler cuts us off. In addition to that the web page, www. Pureseekers. com. , keeps making itself my home page, maybe this is what triggers off the bogus dialler, I'm not sure. I'm on Windows 98 if anyone could give me any "Plain English" instructions as to how to get these things off I'd be really grateful. I have downloaded two programmes, one is Ad-Aware (the free version) and the other is Spyware Nuker 2004. I've scanned the machine with both of these and they found a couple of things but not the ones that I wanted them to find. Thanking you for reading this message. Kind regards, Jean.

Thanks Art Charlie From: dolphin213 <dolphin213@cox.net> Reply-To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Password Problem Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 01:25:30 -0700 I originally wrote this for Outlook and Outlook Express but the key is the same. Go to the web site: http://members.cox.net/dolphin213/passwords There you will find exact step-by-step directions on how to solve password problems. Art >I have recently upgraded to XP but I have started to have a problem with my >dial-up password. Every time I click on IE up comes a password of about >double the length. If I type in the correct password all is OK. When I go >to Settings I still get the same result. Can any one out there help? ==== 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's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger

Jean, Make sure you unplug your modem from your phone jack or you could end up with charges on your phone bill for calls to some far out countries. Then, have someone knowledgeable look at your PC. Also be sure that your system is protected by the latest AV software definitions that you use. Ken Quinn Vice President of Parade Organization United Irish Societies of Montreal, Inc. www.montrealirishparade.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Atkinson" <chapeloak@tesco.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 2:04 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] asking for help with a homepage hijacker etc. > Hi all, could someone give me some advice please about the results of a page > that my son looked at on the Internet? The page he looked at has put it's > own dialler on the computer in the DialUp Networking folder and every few > minutes this dialler cuts us off and immediately dials up to the web site > that it's connected with. I have tried to delete the dialler in the normal > way, but it just keeps coming back. Also, there are a couple of pictures > from the web site he looked at that keep popping up at the same time as the > dialler cuts us off. In addition to that the web page, www. Pureseekers. > com. , keeps making itself my home page, maybe this is what triggers off the > bogus dialler, I'm not sure. > I'm on Windows 98 if anyone could give me any "Plain English" instructions > as to how to get these things off I'd be really grateful. I have downloaded > two programmes, one is Ad-Aware (the free version) and the other is Spyware > Nuker 2004. I've scanned the machine with both of these and they found a > couple of things but not the ones that I wanted them to find. Thanking you > for reading this message. Kind regards, Jean. > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: > http://www.cyndislist.com > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ > >

SpywareBlaster is a good program Bill, and you should experience no problems. It is one of the rare programs which runs in the background without any interference from the user. If you subscribe to the automatic update you will have even less to think about :-). Lance -----Original Message----- From: Bill Allen [mailto:misterbill@pdq.net] Sent: Friday, 16 July 2004 07:33 To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Spyware Blaster Has anyone used the free Spyware Blaster? What were it's good and bad points? Did it conflict with any other programs? Spyware Blaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.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. ============================== You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0429-1, 2004-07-15 Tested on: 16/07/2004 12:08:59 PM avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Jean, Spyware Nuker is considered Spyware. You should try Spybot. It is updated frequently, so perhaps it will fix your problem. It is free, but they welcome donations. You can find it at http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html. John Vilburn Ohana Software LLC www.ohanasoftware.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Atkinson" <chapeloak@tesco.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 2:04 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] asking for help with a homepage hijacker etc. > Hi all, could someone give me some advice please about the results of a page > that my son looked at on the Internet? The page he looked at has put it's > own dialler on the computer in the DialUp Networking folder and every few > minutes this dialler cuts us off and immediately dials up to the web site > that it's connected with. I have tried to delete the dialler in the normal > way, but it just keeps coming back. Also, there are a couple of pictures > from the web site he looked at that keep popping up at the same time as the > dialler cuts us off. In addition to that the web page, www. Pureseekers. > com. , keeps making itself my home page, maybe this is what triggers off the > bogus dialler, I'm not sure. > I'm on Windows 98 if anyone could give me any "Plain English" instructions > as to how to get these things off I'd be really grateful. I have downloaded > two programmes, one is Ad-Aware (the free version) and the other is Spyware > Nuker 2004. I've scanned the machine with both of these and they found a > couple of things but not the ones that I wanted them to find. Thanking you > for reading this message. Kind regards, Jean. > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: > http://www.cyndislist.com > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.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. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid= 1237

Pat, >I've already lost all of my genealogy files in Eudora when I switched from >3.0 to 6.0. Unfortunately, I did not get them in the same directory and >they weren't backed up because I don't know how to do it. > >Rather than losing them again, could someone explain in simple language >how to do back them up? I sure that the files are still there. Contact me off list and I will give you directions as to how to convert the files into your updated Eudora. As for backups. The easiest way is to convert them to text or html files. Highlight the letters you wish to save. Click on File> Save as. Name the file, and chose either txt or html to save the letters. Contact me off list for additional help. Art dolphin213@cox.net

I originally wrote this for Outlook and Outlook Express but the key is the same. Go to the web site: http://members.cox.net/dolphin213/passwords There you will find exact step-by-step directions on how to solve password problems. Art >I have recently upgraded to XP but I have started to have a problem with >my dial-up password. Every time I click on IE up comes a password of >about double the length. If I type in the correct password all is >OK. When I go to Settings I still get the same result. Can any one out >there help?

Has anyone used the free Spyware Blaster? What were it's good and bad points? Did it conflict with any other programs? Spyware Blaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net>

Hi listers, Can someone tell me if Windows Xp enables me to extract and save a few bars from songs on CDs please? I am putting together a genealogy slide show with music in Powerpoint. Windows 98SE use to have a function where you could take a few bars or notes from a song and save them as a sound file, but I cant find how to do it in XP. Any suggestions. Regards Judith Neville

Dear Listers About a month ago I was complaining that we were having trouble surfing the Internet using our new computer and dialup. We were getting a lot of "The page cannot be displayed." Since then I have talked to the nerd at the ISP. He led me through a procedure to get the 56K modem to slow down. Now our surfing is going smoothly. I hope this helps someone with a 56K modem. Joan