XP - and I only use Outlook Express for the newsgroups specifically. "Wes Groleau" <groleau+news@freeshell.org> wrote in message news:rNkrj.3883$0B2.1741@trnddc03... > DiMa wrote: >> Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. > > In my opinion, the best place is a group oriented toward > your operating system. Which is .....? > > -- > Wes Groleau > > "But, Professor! I didn't plagiarize! I paid someone to > write the essay for me, and that person plagiarized!" > -- from http://rateyourstudents.blogspot.com

Thank you Helen, I wish I was a bit more knowledgeable. "Helen Castle" <helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message news:47adbc3e$0$12542$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... > Does you computer recognise that there is a drive attached when you plug > it in? > > If it does press F1 when at the desktop, do a search on backup and read > how to use Windows backup to backup to the drive > > But frankly I have never backed anything up in 19 years of using > computers - I keep a copy of everything important in the native format > that it was created in and then in an exported format of some sort plus a > lot of my important stuff is on websites - so that if I have to I can > recreate my files all over again very easily - backups only work while you > have the program that you used to backup. > > I generally have a major rebuild every 2 years, with minor reformats in > between and I have never lost anything important - sometimes I forget > minor stuff that doesnt matter but I have had some files since Windows 3.1 > and they are still readable. If the had been backed up files I wouldnt be > able to access them by now. > > If you copy stuff you can compress into a zip file - right click, sent to > zip (compressed) file. copy to Maxtor. > > Or use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to the Maxtor drive. > > -- > Helen Castle > Narangba > > New preferred email > helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au > (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") > have a look at our escapades at > http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/ > > "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message > news:47ad9cd9$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... >> Thank you to all the guys who have responded to my post. >> >> I don't know what other software to install on the drive - where do I get >> it from? >> I am not technically minded but not stupid either so be gentle with me >> please. >> >> Di >> "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message >> news:47ad27a9$1_1@news.chariot.net.au... >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. >>> >>> I have not been able to master it as yet and need some help. Senior >>> moments are always getting in the way and I end up getting the backup >>> fail notice. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Di >>> >> >>

Thanks Trish, will do that shortly. Di "Patricia Downes" <pdownes@pcug.org.au> wrote in message news:47ae152f.165178644@newshost.pcug.org.au... > On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 23:23:24 +1100, "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> > wrote: > >>Thanks for your reply David, I am using the software that came with the >>Maxtor. >>I keep on getting a failed message and can't seems to get around it. >>The message reads: SN.2CASDFFK) failed!!! when I hover over the Red M >>icon. >>I used to get the Yellow M when I first used it. >> >>Di > There is a support forum for Maxtor external drives (which have been > bought by Seagate) at > http://forums.seagate.com/stx/board?board.id=onetouch > > The fact you have a circled "M" on your taskbar suggests you are using > the Maxtor backup program, for which there is an update available on the > Maxtor/Seagate website. There should also be a log on your computer > somewhere of attempted backups. If you search your computer for > maxback*.log you should find it. You can then post extracts to the > support forum for detailed advice. > > Trish Downes

No Hugh, only used about 15%. "Hugh Watkins" <hugh.watkins@gmail.com> wrote in message news:6167khF1u0q0oU2@mid.individual.net... > DiMa wrote: >> Thanks for your reply David, I am using the software that came with the >> Maxtor. >> I keep on getting a failed message and can't seems to get around it. >> The message reads: SN.2CASDFFK) failed!!! when I hover over the Red M >> icon. >> I used to get the Yellow M when I first used it. > > > is the disc full? > > use windows explorere to see how much space is left > > Hugh W > > -- > For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and > district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ > > http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks > > GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG

If it is an external hard disk drive it should work like an internal hard disk drive You store stuff on the internal drives - you can store stuff on the external drives - it doesnt have to be a backup, it can be a copy. That way you dont have to use backup software just use File, Save As. and then make sure you revert to your main file before you do more work. Or just use Windows Explorer to copy from internal drive to external drive. -- Helen Castle Narangba New preferred email helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") have a look at our escapades at http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/ "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message news:47ae288d$1_3@news.chariot.net.au... > Thank you Helen, I wish I was a bit more knowledgeable. > > "Helen Castle" <helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message > news:47adbc3e$0$12542$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... >> Does you computer recognise that there is a drive attached when you plug >> it in? >> >> If it does press F1 when at the desktop, do a search on backup and read >> how to use Windows backup to backup to the drive >> >> But frankly I have never backed anything up in 19 years of using >> computers - I keep a copy of everything important in the native format >> that it was created in and then in an exported format of some sort plus a >> lot of my important stuff is on websites - so that if I have to I can >> recreate my files all over again very easily - backups only work while >> you have the program that you used to backup. >> >> I generally have a major rebuild every 2 years, with minor reformats in >> between and I have never lost anything important - sometimes I forget >> minor stuff that doesnt matter but I have had some files since Windows >> 3.1 and they are still readable. If the had been backed up files I >> wouldnt be able to access them by now. >> >> If you copy stuff you can compress into a zip file - right click, sent to >> zip (compressed) file. copy to Maxtor. >> >> Or use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to the Maxtor drive. >> >> -- >> Helen Castle >> Narangba >> >> New preferred email >> helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au >> (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") >> have a look at our escapades at >> http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/ >> >> "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message >> news:47ad9cd9$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... >>> Thank you to all the guys who have responded to my post. >>> >>> I don't know what other software to install on the drive - where do I >>> get it from? >>> I am not technically minded but not stupid either so be gentle with me >>> please. >>> >>> Di >>> "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message >>> news:47ad27a9$1_1@news.chariot.net.au... >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. >>>> >>>> I have not been able to master it as yet and need some help. Senior >>>> moments are always getting in the way and I end up getting the backup >>>> fail notice. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Di >>>> >>> >>> > >

No idea what system - dont believe he knows either Generally, I believe, Macs are so robust you dont need to know that sort of stuff. I will tell him the programs to look for and he will find them - if he doesnt then he cant read my files thanks for all your help -- Helen Castle Narangba New preferred email helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") have a look at our escapades at http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/ "Hugh Watkins" <hugh.watkins@gmail.com> wrote in message news:6167etF1u0q0oU1@mid.individual.net... > Helen Castle wrote: >> Having never owned a Mac I have never paid attention to the posts about >> programs for a Mac >> >> Now a relative has a Mac and is looking for free software >> >> Any good free ones out there? He only wants to read my .ged files >> >> He is looking into a Windows emulation for running Legacy but it may be >> beyond him >> > > > which Mac ? > > Which Mac OS? > > Intel Macs run all known Intel compatable OS either as an alternate via > Bootcamp > or better simultaneously as a Virtual machine > I use WinXP sp2 on Parallels 3.0 on Mac OS 10.4.11 > > any experienced windows user will cope with this > > on older Macs the Windows emulator is very slow and should be abandoned as > heritage software > > I went the VM route because I could not find any Mac OS geenalogy program > as good as FTM 16 > > the easiest way for him to read your .ged files is for you to upload them > to WorlfConnect freebie > > http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=hughw36 > > and > http://wc.rootsweb.com/ > > I send all my geneseunited enquirers there too > and any browser will do the job > > if you want passwords and privacy > (bad idea becasue sharing helps lost cousins find you) > use http://tribalpages.com/ > > >> TribalPages has over 175,000 Family Trees. Search for Ancestors in > our database of over 80 million names and 2 million photos. > > > but > > >> RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project > Global Search > Names: 521,426,242 Surnames: 4,798,829 Databases: 412,828 > > << > > http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi > > > > > > Hugh W > > > > > > -- > For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and > district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ > > http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks > > GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG

"Helen Castle" <helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message news:47ae3381$0$20842$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... > No idea what system - dont believe he knows either > > Generally, I believe, Macs are so robust you dont need to know that sort > of stuff. > > I will tell him the programs to look for and he will find them - if he > doesnt then he cant read my files > > thanks for all your help > > -- > Helen Castle > Narangba > Unfortunately, Macs aren't as "robust" as you think. I have some senior rellies that are Mac tragics and have found that not all Macs are backward compatible. They have recently bought a new Mac which has "X" OS installed and which will not accept any data from their old Mac which is using a version "10.?.?". -- Bob JONES

Bit like driving a car you need to learn the basics Macs need tender loving care like any other machine they can be broken but they are much easier to learn and use Menu >> Apple >> about this Mac do teh WorldConnect bit still the easiest route Hugh W Helen Castle wrote: > No idea what system - dont believe he knows either > > Generally, I believe, Macs are so robust you dont need to know that sort > of stuff. > > I will tell him the programs to look for and he will find them - if he > doesnt then he cant read my files > > thanks for all your help > -- For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG

Having never owned a Mac I have never paid attention to the posts about programs for a Mac Now a relative has a Mac and is looking for free software Any good free ones out there? He only wants to read my .ged files He is looking into a Windows emulation for running Legacy but it may be beyond him -- Helen Castle Narangba New preferred email helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") have a look at our escapades at http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/

Does you computer recognise that there is a drive attached when you plug it in? If it does press F1 when at the desktop, do a search on backup and read how to use Windows backup to backup to the drive But frankly I have never backed anything up in 19 years of using computers - I keep a copy of everything important in the native format that it was created in and then in an exported format of some sort plus a lot of my important stuff is on websites - so that if I have to I can recreate my files all over again very easily - backups only work while you have the program that you used to backup. I generally have a major rebuild every 2 years, with minor reformats in between and I have never lost anything important - sometimes I forget minor stuff that doesnt matter but I have had some files since Windows 3.1 and they are still readable. If the had been backed up files I wouldnt be able to access them by now. If you copy stuff you can compress into a zip file - right click, sent to zip (compressed) file. copy to Maxtor. Or use Windows Explorer to copy and paste to the Maxtor drive. -- Helen Castle Narangba New preferred email helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au (added a letter 'l' and a ".au") have a look at our escapades at http://newspapertranscripts.spaces.live.com/ "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message news:47ad9cd9$1_2@news.chariot.net.au... > Thank you to all the guys who have responded to my post. > > I don't know what other software to install on the drive - where do I get > it from? > I am not technically minded but not stupid either so be gentle with me > please. > > Di > "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message > news:47ad27a9$1_1@news.chariot.net.au... >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. >> >> I have not been able to master it as yet and need some help. Senior >> moments are always getting in the way and I end up getting the backup >> fail notice. >> >> Thanks, >> Di >> > >

Thank you to all the guys who have responded to my post. I don't know what other software to install on the drive - where do I get it from? I am not technically minded but not stupid either so be gentle with me please. Di "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message news:47ad27a9$1_1@news.chariot.net.au... > Hi all, > > Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. > > I have not been able to master it as yet and need some help. Senior > moments are always getting in the way and I end up getting the backup fail > notice. > > Thanks, > Di >

On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:25:51 -0800, Dennis Lee Bieber <wlfraed@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > <G> Unless the OP is using a different computer for posting, the > headers identify the news client as Outlook Express... Which tends to > leave the impression of some variation of M$ Windows. > Whereas you are running a Macintosh... People have been known to do it differently than mere headers would indicate. But in general, if someone doesn't say, it's because they haven't considered the possibility that it would be anything but what they use. Kind of like if someone doesn't mention what country they're searching in, it's safe to assume they mean USA.

Thanks for your reply David, I am using the software that came with the Maxtor. I keep on getting a failed message and can't seems to get around it. The message reads: SN.2CASDFFK) failed!!! when I hover over the Red M icon. I used to get the Yellow M when I first used it. Di "David Harper" <devnull@obliquity.u-net.com> wrote in message news:iLcrj.820$875.525@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... > DiMa wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone know if there is a support group for the above. >> >> I have not been able to master it as yet and need some help. Senior >> moments are always getting in the way and I end up getting the backup >> fail notice. > > Which backup software are you using? You are more likely to find what > you're looking for if you Google for the name of the backup software, > instead of the disk itself. > > David Harper > Cambridge, England

On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 23:23:24 +1100, "DiMa" <sascar@alphalink.com.au> wrote: >Thanks for your reply David, I am using the software that came with the >Maxtor. >I keep on getting a failed message and can't seems to get around it. >The message reads: SN.2CASDFFK) failed!!! when I hover over the Red M icon. >I used to get the Yellow M when I first used it. > >Di There is a support forum for Maxtor external drives (which have been bought by Seagate) at http://forums.seagate.com/stx/board?board.id=onetouch The fact you have a circled "M" on your taskbar suggests you are using the Maxtor backup program, for which there is an update available on the Maxtor/Seagate website. There should also be a log on your computer somewhere of attempted backups. If you search your computer for maxback*.log you should find it. You can then post extracts to the support forum for detailed advice. Trish Downes

DiMa wrote: > Thanks for your reply David, I am using the software that came with the > Maxtor. > I keep on getting a failed message and can't seems to get around it. > The message reads: SN.2CASDFFK) failed!!! when I hover over the Red M icon. > I used to get the Yellow M when I first used it. is the disc full? use windows explorere to see how much space is left Hugh W -- For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG

Helen Castle wrote: > Having never owned a Mac I have never paid attention to the posts about > programs for a Mac > > Now a relative has a Mac and is looking for free software > > Any good free ones out there? He only wants to read my .ged files > > He is looking into a Windows emulation for running Legacy but it may be > beyond him > which Mac ? Which Mac OS? Intel Macs run all known Intel compatable OS either as an alternate via Bootcamp or better simultaneously as a Virtual machine I use WinXP sp2 on Parallels 3.0 on Mac OS 10.4.11 any experienced windows user will cope with this on older Macs the Windows emulator is very slow and should be abandoned as heritage software I went the VM route because I could not find any Mac OS geenalogy program as good as FTM 16 the easiest way for him to read your .ged files is for you to upload them to WorlfConnect freebie http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=hughw36 and http://wc.rootsweb.com/ I send all my geneseunited enquirers there too and any browser will do the job if you want passwords and privacy (bad idea becasue sharing helps lost cousins find you) use http://tribalpages.com/ >> TribalPages has over 175,000 Family Trees. Search for Ancestors in our database of over 80 million names and 2 million photos. but >> RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project Global Search Names: 521,426,242 Surnames: 4,798,829 Databases: 412,828 << http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi Hugh W -- For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG

In article <k8srj.12992$421.10065@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, "Bob Jones" <rjo25512@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > "Helen Castle" <helenlcastle@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message > news:47ae3381$0$20842$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... > > No idea what system - dont believe he knows either > > > > Generally, I believe, Macs are so robust you dont need to know that sort > > of stuff. > > > > I will tell him the programs to look for and he will find them - if he > > doesnt then he cant read my files > > > > thanks for all your help > > > > -- > > Helen Castle > > Narangba > > > Unfortunately, Macs aren't as "robust" as you think. I have some senior > rellies that are Mac tragics and have found that not all Macs are backward > compatible. They have recently bought a new Mac which has "X" OS installed > and which will not accept any data from their old Mac which is using a > version "10.?.?". Something is else is wrong with their setup. Macintosh computers can transfer data from older systems even systems from 10 years ago. So a little more details on what exactly they were trying to do and what the error or other messages they were receiving are.

Lesley Robertson wrote: > Agreed. I also noticed a dramatic improvement when I upgraded to the > versions above 7. It still can't tell the difference between words the > same (eg knight and night) but it would be unreasonable to expect it to > do so. Proof reading and some correction will always be needed, but I They are supposed to be able to do that (to some extent) by context. ViaVoice was successful. I only had Dragon long enough to set it up and test it for a friend with Parkinson's, but it seemed to work better than ViaVoice. Both are going to have trouble with names of people and places, more so if they are "foreign" names (relative to the language of your software). -- Wes Groleau "A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an argument." -- Ron Allen

See also: http://tinyurl.com/3bfxth -- Wes Groleau "To know what you prefer, instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you should prefer, is to have kept your soul alive." -- Robert Louis Stevenson

Helen Castle wrote: > Having never owned a Mac I have never paid attention to the posts about > programs for a Mac > Now a relative has a Mac and is looking for free software > Any good free ones out there? He only wants to read my .ged files > He is looking into a Windows emulation for running Legacy but it may be > beyond him GRAMPS is free, but may require a geek to install (I don't know, I haven't tried.) Same for LifeLines. Newer Macs can run Windows and therefore most Windows software. Would you be interested in an online (web-based) tool that you can control access to? You can try out three of them at http://UniGen.us/PGV http://UniGen.us/TNG http://UniGen.us/GM And there are others out there. -- Wes Groleau What kind of smiley is C:\ ?