Fresno Personal Computer Users’ Group General Meeting
November 6, 7:30 PM
Program Is:
Getting Ready for Windows Vista
Our presenter this month is Gene Barlow from User Group Relations. His topic is "Getting Ready for Windows Vista". This is a major new version of Windows and the first such release in over 5 years. Hundreds of exciting new features are included in this latest release of Windows. It is possibly the most powerful and easy to use Windows system ever released by Microsoft since Windows 95 was introduced over ten years ago. The problem all of us must face is how to migrate our current Windows XP systems to Windows Vista.
Gene will show us the best way to start to use Windows Vista while still safe guarding our stable Windows XP operating system. This is not a presentation on the features of Windows Vista, but important computer hard drive approaches that will make going to Windows Vista so much safer and easier. Gene is an expert on operating systems and hard drive organization approaches. As an accomplished presenter, he can make complex topics understood by everyone, with his crisp and down to earth presentation style. This may be the best presentation you will hear this year. You will come away with a much better understanding how to be prepared to use Windows Vista on your computer. Don't miss this meeting.
Bill's Tricks & Tips
Unhide File Extensions
When you install Windows, you might notice that you see only filenames but no extensions. It can be very confusing to see just an icon that identifies a MS
Unhide Hidden Files
There are many more files on your computer than you are normally allowed to see. For instance, there are many system files, most of which are hidden for ordinary users. While this is very reasonable, having in mind that beginners often tend to mess up with system files unintentionally, which can cause Windows to stop working, if a system file is removed, deleted, or renamed, if you feel more advanced in Windows, you can select that these files are displayed in Windows Explorer. To unhide hidden files, go to Folder Options in Control Panel (or you can access it from the Tools menu in a Windows Explorer window) and open the View tab. In the Advanced Settings pane select the radiobutton Show Hidden Files and Folders and that's all.
File Navigation
File navigation in Windows Explorer is pretty intuitive, after you manage to learn the basics - like what a drive is, what a folder is, etc. If you know the location of a file (i.e. D:\MyStuff\Pics\Vacation\beach.gif), then you can get to it either by opening the MyStuff folder on drive D, then by opening the Pics subfolder and so on, or you can just type D:\MyStuff\Pics\Vacation\beach.gif in the address bar of Windows Explorer, press Enter and the file will open. If you are in the Vacation subfolder and you have many files there, you can select them all and open them at once, although this is hardly recommendable - you'd better use an image browser or Thumbnails view.
A handy trick that can save you a lot of scrolling in a folder with a long list of files is to type (not in the address bar, just press the letter on the keyboard) the first letter of the filename. This will take you automatically to the first file in the folder that starts with this letter - i.e. if you type "p" and the first file starting with "p" is "peaches.gif", you need to scroll just a little further (or press the down arrow) till you get to "peanuts.jpg". Of course, you can use the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys to scroll one screen at a time, but typing the first letter generally brings you closer to your target.
Bypassing the Recycle Bin
If you are fed up with deleting files twice - once in the folder and once in Recycle Bin, you can bypass the Recycle Bin and files will be deleted right away. One way to do it is to select the file(s) for deletion and to press Shift+Delete. An alternative way, if you want permanently to bypass Recycle Bin is to right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, select Properties from the resulting menu and in the Global tab put a tick in front of Do Not Move Files to the Recycle Bin Remove Files Immediately When Deleted (if drives are not configured independently) or put a tick in front of the above-mentioned setting for each drive (if the drives are configured separately).
Create PDF From Any Windows Application
Contrary to popular belief, Adobe is not the only source of creating PDF documents. There are several no-thrill alternatives which cost significantly less or are free. One such free alternative is PDF Creator. The name says it all, any application you can print from can be redirected to the PDF Creator driver and the output will be PDF. Check it out here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator.
FPCUG News
The December FPCUG meeting will be held Monday December 4th and is our annual potluck and swap meet. Start sorting through your computer parts and recipe lists now to decide what to bring.
December's meeting will include the raffle of a computer. Here's the stats:
512mb RAM Memory
160gb Hard Drive
DVD ROM and DVD-RW Drives
Sound/LAN/USB 2.0
Windows XP Pro
Raffle tickets for the computer will be sold at the November meeting for $5 each.
Dean Mason is still looking for someone to take over the Disk of the Month job.
Thanks this month go to FPCUG member Jo Townley and local web designer Robert Venezia for their article contributions.
The Fresno Open Source Users Group (FOSUG) specially invites the Fresno PC Users Group members and other interested ones to their November and December meetings. The November meeting will be held Saturday, November 18, 3:00pm, and the December meeting will be held December 16, 3:00pm. So, if you have a machine you want to install Linux on, or even just want to watch a Linux install, this is your opportunity, because these two months there will be a focus on installing Linux, fixing individual problems, demos on setups, and hardware. If you'd like a Linux distribution there will be many available, so bring a blank CD or DVD to have a copy for yourself.
Disk of the Month
Advanced WindowsCare 2 3.62 Beta
Author: IObit.COM
Date: 2006-09-04
Size: 4.2 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K
Advanced WindowsCare v2 provides an Always-On and Automated, All-In-One PC Care Service with anti-spyware, privacy protection, performance tune-ups, and system clean. With "Install It and Forget It" feature, it works automatically and quietly in the background on your computer, constantly keeps your computer safe, error-free and running at top speed. Compared with its nearest competitor, Advanced WindowsCare v2 provides the more essential and practical formula for Windows.
AIMFix 1.6.93.1910
Author: Jay Loden
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 323 Kb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
AIMFix was created to remove all known AIM viruses in one consolidated removal tool. It is designed to end the virus processes, delete the files, and remove registry keys created by the virus.
Ashampoo FireWall 1.01
Author: ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 3.8 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K
If you don't have a degree in computer science, using a firewall program can be quite frustrating. In addition to all the confusing jargon, current firewalls are getting to be very big programs. Sometimes you have the feeling that you're installing an entire office suite instead of a basic network tool.
AudioGrail 6.6.3.119
Author: KC Softwares
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 1.3 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
AudioGrail (K-MP3) is the swiss army knife for everthing that is related to audio files (MP3, MPC, OGG...). It can very easily rename and tag (tag: info such as artist name, album, track title) your files automatically. It can also analyze quality, organize files on your system, create a "magic folder" for easier audio collection browsing, and more.
Comodo Personal Firewall 2.3.4.45
Author: Comodo Group Inc
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 10.1 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
FREE Comodo Personal Firewall - Secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses / malicious software and external attacks by hackers. With a user-friendly single click interface you can allow or block access to the Internet offering complete immunity to attacks and total protection of your personal information. Real time traffic monitoring enables you to react instantly to threats and identify bandwidth bottlenecks. Silent Security Technology means no needless alerts with out-of-the-box protection against hackers, Trojans and other unknown threats. Comodo Personal Firewall is the powerful and effective, easy to manage barrier that keeps hackers out and personal information in. Comodo Personal Firewall helps you connect in a secure way to the internet and global networks. Total peace of mind is FREE!!
DivX Play Bundle 6.3.1
Author: DivX Networks
Date: 2006-09-01
Size: 11 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K
DivX Player:
The DivX Player is capable of playing every DivX file ever created, with integrated support for advanced DivX Media Format features and special enhancements for high definition (HD) playback, providing the ideal way to enjoy all your DivX videos.
DivX Media File playback:
DivX Play supports the DivX Media Format allowing you to watch DivX videos (including DivX VOD movies) with advanced interactive features on your PC such as video menus, subtitles and alternate audio tracks.
DVDFab Decrypter 3.0.0.1 Beta 5
Author: Fengtao Software Inc.
Date: 2006-09-04
Size: 1.8 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
DVDFab Decrypter is a simple version of DVDFab Express. It copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections (CSS, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs and Sony ARccOS) while copying.
FileZilla 2.2.27
Author: FileZilla
Date: 2006-09-02
Size: 3.4 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win NT/2K/XP/2003
FileZilla is a fast and reliable FTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface.
IE PassView 1.00
Author: NirSoft Date: 2006-09-02 Size: 46 Kb License: Freeware Requires: Win All
IE PassView is a small utility that reveals the passwords stored by Internet Explorer browser. It supports the new Beta version of Internet Explorer 7.0, as well as older versions of Internet explorer, v4.0 - v6.0
Keyfinder Thing Lite 1.02
Author: Matt Chugg
Date: 2006-09-04
Size: 35 Kb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Keyfinder Things is a simple utility to retrieve and decrypt your Microsoft serial keys. It also includes support for several non Microsoft software titles. See the readme included for a full list of supported software.
MediaMonkey 2.5.4.977 RC3
Author: Ventis Media, Inc.
Date: 2006-09-02
Size: 4.82 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
MediaMonkey is the music organizer for the serious collector.
NetSetMan 2.3.0
Author: NetSetMan
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 1.02 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
- IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DNS Server
- WINS Server
- Computer Name
- DNS Domain
- Workgroup
- and more
Realtek AC'97 Drivers 3.92 WHQL
Author: Realtek
Date: 2006-08-31
Size: 17.8 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
This driver supports all ALC series audio chipsets from ALC101 up to ALC861. It is used as onboard sound on many motherboards. Chips covered include ALC101/201/202/203/250/650/653/655/658/861
Realtek High Definition Audio 1.45
Author: Realtec
Date: 2006-09-01
Size: 24.8 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
Realtek High Definition Audio:
Realtek: ALC260/262
Realtek: ALC265/268
Realtek: ALC660/681
Realtek: ALC880/882
Realtek: ALC883/885/888
Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003(32/64 bits) driver only.
RemoveIT Pro XT - SE 9\04\06
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Date: 2006-09-04
Size: 1.1 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
Locate & remove many new dangerous files including viruses, worms, trojan horses, adwares & spywares that other popular AV programs cannot find. RemoveIT Pro. Version XT - SE has detail report log added including services and full startup files. Service manager added. Runtime & Process Manager added. Some bug fixed.
Sandboxie 2.60
Author: Ronen Tzur
Date: 2006-08-31
Size: 243 Kb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
Sandboxie requires neither the disabling nor blocking of functions available to Web sites through the browser. Instead, Sandboxie isolates and quarantines the outcome of whatever the Web site may do to your computer, including the installation of unsolicited software. There is no trade-off of functionality for security: the Web site can use the full range of active content tools, and if it uses these tools maliciously to install software or otherwise make changes in your computer, then these changes can be easily undone.
System Spec 2.30
Author: Alex Nolan Date: 2006-08-31 Size: 1.8 Mb License: Freeware Requires: Win All
The self contained EXE lists a no nonsense specification of your machine without listing lots of useless memory address and unnecessary information.
System Spec is a very simple tool for those that want to gather the most important system specifications for their computer.
It displays the CPU Speed, Memory (RAM), Video Card, Windows version and serial number and a few other things. It is intended to provide non-technical users with easy access to this information, from a simple interface.
VideoInspector 1.9.2.104
Author: KC Softwares Date: 2006-09-03 Size: 1.1 Mb License: Freeware Requires: Win All
VideoInspector is a tools designed to provide you with as much information as possible about your video files. With VideoInspector you'll know why your video files has no sound or refuses to play correctly. VideoInspector will help you installing the required CoDecs (coder/decoder software) for an optimal performance. VideoInspector can also inspect your system to find which codecs are available, and it can also process multiple video files and export its result in HTML or plain text files.
Vista Transformation Pack 5.5
Author: Windows X Date: 2006-09-01 Size: 12.8 Mb License: Freeware Requires: Win XP
Editors Note Vista Transformation Pack changes some system files and system registry entries that could cause problems.
Winamp 5 Lite 5.25 Beta Build 868
Author: Nullsoft
Date: 2006-09-01
Size: 1.2 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Nullsoft Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity music player for Windows. Winamp supports MP3, CD, Audiosoft, Audio Explosion, MOD, WAV and other audio formats, custom appearances called skins, plus audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins. The Lite version does not play Windows Media or M-Juice audio, nor contain Winamp Visualization Studio.
WinUpdatesList 1.13
Author: NirSoft
Date: 2006-09-03
Size: 78 Kb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K
WinUpdatesList displays the list of all Windows updates (Service Packs and Hotfixes) installed on your local computer. For hotfix updates, this utility also displays the list of files updated with these hotfixes. In addition, it allows you to instantly open the Web link in Microsoft Web site that provides more information about the selected update, uninstall an update, copy the update information to the clipboard, or save it to text/HTML/XML file.
WinUpdatesList is a standalone program, so it doesn't require any installation or additional DLLs. In order to start using it, just copy it to any folder you like, and run it.
YamiPod 0.99.5
Author: The XOOPS Project Date: 2006-09-02 Size: 4 Mb License: Freeware Requires: Win All
YamiPod is a freeware application to efficiently manage your iPod under Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. It can be run directly from your iPod and needs no installation.
ZoneAlarm Free 6.5.737.000
Author: Zone Labs
Date: 2006-08-31
Size: 13.3 Mb
License: Freeware
Requires: Win NT/2K/XP/2003
ZoneAlarm makes it easy. Unlike other personal firewalls, ZoneAlarm protects automatically from the moment it's installed - no programming required. ZoneAlarm barricades your PC with immediate and complete port blocking. And, then runs in Stealth Mode to make your PC invisible on the Internet - if you can't be seen, you can't be attacked.
Configuring a Basic User's PC
Don't be alarmed by the high-falutin word "configuring". It just means deciding what components -- otherwise called "parts" -- will perform various PC functions. It's like old-days car buying: reviewing a dealer checklist to pick dozens of individual features, from radio to power steering to disc brakes and more. The good news is that almost any current PC with a printer and Internet connectivity will handle mainstream requirements. That means that a generic Windows PC is usually adequate -- but you should upgrade if you'll do anything challenging or exotic.
Just as when buying a car, the first step in buying a computer is deciding what you'll do with it: e-mail, Web searching/viewing, or word processing? Financial work with Quicken? Digital photography? Simple games? Ultra-demanding tasks like high-end games and digital video editing?
Just as when making any major purchase, a small investment in learning pays off for years. Before buying a PC, learn the basics: -- take a class, buy a book, attend local computer user group meetings, consult Web sites, read technology magazines at the library.
As you look at applications' system requirements (processor speed, RAM size, hard drive storage capacity, video card speed and memory, etc.) note differences between minimum and recommended specifications. Vendors are often too optimistic -- and that's being charitable -- about what's needed for their software to run productively. It's much safer, and not much more expensive, to buy at least the recommended choices. In fact, I usually buy a little more power than I need. This bumps cost just a little and it avoids future problems and upgrades. Purchasing this way greatly extends a PC's life and makes it more compatible with future innovations, at least for a while.
Remember that as PCs evolve, a range of choices is always available, from bleeding-edge new to borderline obsolete. An equally valid -- and more economical -- approach to configuring is finding the current technology "sweet spot" the point where cost, performance, compatibility, and useful life are in balance. A key decision is whether to buy a brand-name system or an unknown-brand machine, have a PC built to order, or build it yourself. Choices for laptop computers are much more limited: brand-name systems dominate, trailed by a few off-brand manufacturers. There are no build-it-yourself options, though manufactured systems can be customized extensively.
Each purchasing choice has advantages and advocates. Brand-name systems can be evaluated and compared by consulting references such as Consumer Reports magazine, are available everywhere via catalog or online shopping, and may have better standard or optional warranties (often worthwhile for quick service and peace of mind). But brand-name systems sometimes suffer from using commodity parts vs. best-quality components.
Unknown-brand machines can be reliable money savers or risky acquisitions. I'd only buy such a system from a trusted store with a flexible return policy. I favor having PCs built to order by small local shops with established reputations, offering maximum flexibility and consultation during design. And I've enjoyed watching my PCs take shape as they're assembled from a tableful of parts!
Some people build their own PCs, often with training and mentoring from computer user group volunteers. This demystifies system innards, greatly facilitating diagnosing and repairing problems and upgrading components. Build-to-order and build-yourself allow specifying brand-name parts for improved performance and reliability. No matter where you purchase, look carefully at monitor choices. Traditional CRT monitors prices have declined, allowing buying larger devices with better resolution. And newer/thinner/lighter LCD panels offer a powerful -- though sometimes less flexible -- alternative. Visit stores to compare brands and models and explore settings to match your preferences.
Decide how you'll back up your software and data. Choices include a second -- perhaps external or removable -- hard drive, writable optical media such as DVD, and tape. The first two are most often used, with each having unique advantages. Follow your backup plan regularly; nothing ruins a day like losing months or years of can't-be-replaced data, not to mention having to reconstruct all your software.
Small choices can make large differences in productivity and comfort. For example, mouse technology has advanced far beyond the traditional two-button wired device. Mouse alternatives include trackball and wireless devices, gadgets with many extra programmable buttons, wheel mouses allowing horizontal/vertical scrolling, etc. Considering how much time you'll use your pointing device, it's worth spending a little extra money to have the device that suits you best!
Windows offers many choices for easing use -- enlarging type, making keyboarding easier, providing special audible and visual cues, etc. Accessibility options are found in different places -- usually via Control Panel or the Start menu. It's worth exploring these to tailor your PC to your individual preferences. Similarly, small add-on programs can greatly improve a PC's comfort factor. Remember that Windows is highly configurable: you can change how it looks and operates. As you become familiar with your new PC, explore options/settings/preferences. Just as you wouldn't insist on driving a car with seats and mirrors exactly as they came from the dealer, don't be captive of Microsoft's initial settings!
Name-brand computers usually include software bundles. Vendors shout about how valuable they are and how much money you're saving on them -- but that's only true if you'll use the software provided. As soon as you have your machine, examine pre-installed software and remove anything you know you won't use. Then defrag your disk and then install the programs you'll use. These simple steps will make your machine run better by decluttering it.
Finally, If you understand how to do this, use built-in tools such as MSCONFIG to chop out unneeded services started by default when your system boots.
Software bundles often include junior-grade versions or limited-time trial copies of critical tools such as anti-virus and anti-spyware software. For system reliability and security, upgrade these to full versions and subscribe to update services.
Not much else in modern life besides computers keeps getting faster/better/cheaper. And it's not hard to find or build a computer that meets needs for several years, runs reliably, and doesn't break the bank.
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Tutorial: How to use Dreamweaver FTP
This tutorial will focus on how to use Dreamweaver to upload files on your local machine to the remote server (Bluehost). The primary lessons will be to set up a root folder, set up Dreamweaver to connect to remote server, and exchange files.
Setting up a root folder
A root folder is the "home" of the website on your local machine. Dreamweaver will need to know this when we set up the FTP (File Transfer Protocol). In this tutorial, we will make a new folder in the C:\ drive.
- On your desktop, go to the My Computer icon, or click start > My Computer. Select C: > file > new > folder. Name the folder what you want.
- Find whatever existing files you have of your site, and copy those files to C:\foldername.
Now let's open Dreamweaver. In the top left find the menus. Click on site > manage sites
Once there, click on new > site
Fill in the information:
- Site name is mckenzie
- Local root folder is C:\mckenzie
- Default images field, leave blank
- http address is your web address
- Enable cache
Leaving that window open, look to the left and click on remote info:
Fill in the fields:
- Access: FTP
- FTP host: your website.com
- Host directory: public_html/
- login: your login
- Password: your password
Click OK, and then done.
© Copyrighted by Robert Venezia 2006
Software Review: Windows Movie Maker
Last month the Digital Photo SIG met to watch Max Robinson present a super program featuring a free program included with Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Windows Movie Maker.He started by demonstrating how to download the program and went on to share a short movie he had made of his nephew's wedding. It started with a slideshow of some of the frames from his video recording before the wedding, went on to the video of the actual wedding vows, including the live music being played at the time, then went back to slideshow venue, with some frames he selected of events after the wedding. The slideshows were accompanied by flute music similar to the live music being played during the wedding. It was an artful job of incorporating the more touching moments of a wedding without the extensive recording of events likely to be of little interest to the viewer.
Windows Movie Maker is a fairly basic program, which is sufficient for most of our needs. It has quite a comprehensive explanation of how to begin, including how to hook your camera up to your computer.
You can make a slideshow more interesting by panning in and out on individual pictures, adding transitions and special effects. Titles, music credits and text may be added to your movies or slideshows as well as narration in your own words.
Free training is offered by Microsoft on the web, as well as several web sites. One of the most extensive may be found in Papa John's Movie Maker 2 site. Also on Papa John's site you can download free Photo Story 3 or you can download it directly from Microsoft
With Photo Story 3 you can create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch up, crop or rotate pictures. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer or a Windows Mobile-based portable device.
It was a great presentation and I, for one, learned much more than I could ever remember by the time I got home. Thankfully, Max had handouts which described most of what he had shown us, so at least we can make a good start.
FPCUG Board of Directors Meeting Summary
- Last month's meeting was not held due to multiple scheduling conflicts.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Digital Photo SIG:
The Digital Photo SIG is held on the first Saturday of the month at CompUSA on N. Blackstone at 10:30am and is hosted by Nancy Mason and Jo Townley.
Sanity Savers
Sanity Savers are members who have volunteered to help other members with their computing problems. SIG Leaders are also a valuable information resource.
Do not expect long term counseling, house calls, or to get pirated copies of software recommended to you. Also do not expect any of the volunteers to help you if you are not the legitimate owner of a software package.
If you have any experience in an area of computing, feel free to add your name to the Sanity Saver's list. You do not need to be an expert to be listed as a Sanity Saver--patience and willingness to help count for a lot.
| DOS | Dean Mason & Krikor Geyoghlian |
| Desktop Publishing, Graphics, Adobe Acrobat | Susy Ball |
| Excel | Krikor Geyoghlian |
| General Computing | Bill Myers |
| Internet Help | Dean Mason |
| Audio Help | Robert Caraway |
| Linux | Ben Lutes |
| Lotus 1-2-3 | Krikor Geyoghlian |
| Medical | Cecil Bullard |
| MS Word | Krikor Geyoghlian |
| Office 97/2000/XP | Krikor Geyoghlian & Laura Barnard |
| Windows 3.x | Krikor Geyoghlian |
The Fine Print
The Fresno PC User's Group (FPCUG) is a non-profit organization run by and for users of IBM compatible computers. The only membership eligibility requirement is an interest in computers.
FPCUG meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month at:
| President | Bill Myers |
| 1st VP | Dean Mason |
| 2nd VP | Jo Townley |
| Secretary | David Smith |
| Treasurer | Wilda Moller |
| 1. | Regles Bellamy |
| 2. | Gary Gipson |
| 3. | Monica Braun |
| 4. | Brian Fulk |
This newsletter was prepared using Macromedia HomeSite 5.5. Ronnie Ugulano is editor.
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