Links to very helpfull programs for your computer. PLEASE SHARE YOURS!

1cheater · Dec 17, 2003

Viewing hidden files.
You may have files on your computer that you cannot view. To unhide all hidden files:

Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop.
From the View menu click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Click Show all files.
Click OK to save your settings.

sportsadvisory · Dec 17, 2003

I'm using Mozilla Firebird as my browser and man am I happy.

Not only does it block all pop-ups (except the sites you tell it not too) but it also has a really cool auto-reload feature that will automatically refresh the page you are viewing to whatever time increment you set it for. 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute, whatever.

This is very helpful for non refreshing scoreboards and busy forums. Really cool browser.

hanover00 · Dec 17, 2003

You could save yourself most of the quick fixes, tips, etc. by taking some of your bankroll and getting a computer that runs one of the Windows NT operating systems (W2000,XP Home or Pro). Windows 98 is terrible at memory management and is the source of most of your problems.
S0, save yourself time downloading fixes and coaxing performance out of a terrible OS, buy yourself a Xmas present. You could get yourself a P4 system from Dell from $399. Why dick around with W98?

Dante · Dec 17, 2003

love spybot...have been using it for awhile

tatehill2000 · Dec 17, 2003

Thanks DANTE!!!!!!!!! Pandaware is GREAT!!!

I use both adaware,,, and spybot,,, in tandem,, sometimes one will find more than the other,,, funny how that works,,

I downloaded it from ZIFF DAVIS,,,, as you navigate through his site,,, it will be listed as the TOP 50 most popular programs to try,,
I installed them,,, and use them all the time,,,

good luck to all
tater

AAA15 · Dec 17, 2003

This is a great post.

I personally use adaware 6.0 and spybot (prefer spybot though)

I have also started using different web browsers. The first one is called Avant Browser and one talked about on this forum called Mozilla Firebird .

AAA15 · Dec 17, 2003

Also forgot to mention that I agree with using a Windows NT platform. The best is to go with Windows 2000 because it has the most updates for it. Thus, its flaws from its original version has been corrected more then any other platform. Also zonealarm is great for a firewall I use to use it when I first got my computer. I use NIS now.

mvbski · Dec 17, 2003

http://www.download.com/ Lots of great stuff here best of all most of it is free

oldmantime · Dec 17, 2003

hanover 00,

I agree with what you say except for one thing. I have several handicapping programs that might not work on another OS. I would hate to lose them or I would have left Windows 98.

Dante · Dec 17, 2003

im glad you like it tater. I think pandaware is that free online virus program that you can run your PC thru for free to check for virues

hanover00 · Dec 17, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I agree with what you say except for one thing. I have several handicapping programs that might not work on another OS. I would hate to lose them or I would have left Windows 98. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hi, oldmantime. You may have problems with some old DOS programs on W2000, but you shouldn't have problems with XP. They built in a DOS emulator in to XP. It still doesn't run everything, but I've found it to work with most old programs, even games.

Personally, I love W2000. It's sleek and fast without unnecessary code. Some of the recent updates have enabled it to run old programs as well.

mvbski · Dec 17, 2003

to anyone considering XP dont, I regret ever buying it

Oceans11 · Dec 17, 2003

Microsoft abandons older Windows

PRODUCTS NO LONGER DISTRIBUTED
BackOffice Server 2000
Embedded Visual Tools 3.0
IE 5.5
MapPoint 2002
Office XP Developer
Office 2000 Developer
Office 2000 Tools
Office 2000 Multilingual
Office 2000 Premium SR-1
Office 2000 Service Pack 2
Outlook 2000
Project 2000
SQL Server 7
SQL Server 7 Service Pack 3
Windows 98 (does not affect Windows 98 Second Edition)
Windows 98 Y2K
Windows 98 Resource Kit
Windows 98 SP1 (does not affect Windows 98 Second Edition)
Windows NT 4.0 (Terminal Server and Option Pack add-ons only)
Visio 2000
Visual Basic for (Alpha Systems)
Visual Studio 6 MSDE
Visual Studio 6.0 SP3 and SP5

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3324471.stm

Sodium Pentethol V · Dec 17, 2003

http://forums.speedguide.net/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=42

Pretty good site if you feel a need for speed.

BoratSagdiyev · Dec 17, 2003

This is a great thread. I wish it would appear at least once a month. now if anybody can point me to somewhere i can find software for my machine to grade my plays as winners and losers that would be good for me.
i have this machine now but I think I will get the windows pc for Christmas.

oldmantime · Dec 17, 2003

What does it mean above; "does not affect Windows 98 se" (I have the second edition). Will it still be supported?

hanover,
I'm not sure if one of the programs is DOS, but it does something with a black screen first (like a dos) then comes up in Windows. That shows how little I know about puters. I think 98se must be a LOT better than the 98.

1cheater · Dec 17, 2003

Oldmantime, Go here ;lifeprodw]Microsoft product lifecycle dates for a list of products that we become obsolete..

Un Fawking real how Micropuke gets away with abandoning their customers.

I just wish there was another product out there that could compete with Micropuke. As long as they have a monopoly, they can do what ever they want.

1cheater · Dec 17, 2003

The above url doesn't point directly to the product life support page.. try this

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=fh;[ln];lifeprodw

UWinSports · Dec 17, 2003

I have a cd burner and have never used it because I wouldnt know where to download music. Anybody know where I can??

oldmantime · Dec 17, 2003

Thanks--I think: No1Cheater,

Has anyone bought one of the OS which are advertised at greatly reduced prices over the internet? (In reading their ads, they say the only difference is that it doesn't come in the fancy box and does not have a manual. But it's a fraction of the cost.