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 Jan 14 2005, 03:18 PM
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i found that my pc loaded faster without so many i only have four icons. i you really need certain icons just have your icons that you really use alot there. it does help some people don't notice but some will. |
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Jan 14 2005, 03:30 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Directly above the center of the Earth Member No.: 1,032 |
I don't have any icons on my desktop, I use the Quicklaunch tool bar for the programs I use a lot and the Desktop tool bar for access to the Recycle Bin and My Computer.
http://home.ripway.com/2004-5/111166/desktop1-5-05.JPG -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2005, 03:33 PM
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 Bleeping Helper Group: Members Posts: 1,551 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 2,035 |
Great tip Izzy. Especially for those who have an abundance of icons.
Ronbo, I have a question. A couple of months ago, my quick launch items disappeared on my taskbar. Any idea where they went or how to get them back? -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2005, 03:57 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Directly above the center of the Earth Member No.: 1,032 |
You should be able to get the quicklaunch toolbar to show by right clicking on any open space on you taskbar, going to toolbars and selecting quicklaunch. Or by right clicking the taskbar, selecting properties and putting a check mark in Show Quick Launch. If this doesn't work, let me know.
The actual folder itself is located in C:\Documents and Settings\user name\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer (this is with Win XP Pro). -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2005, 04:25 PM
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Bleeping Helper Group: Members Posts: 1,551 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 2,035 |
It says "cannot create toolbar" using right click, toolbars, Quick launch.
The second option I don't have in mine. Third, I don't have XP, I have ME. Wonder what made this happen, though. -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2005, 04:40 PM
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 Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,675 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883 |
AdAware may have something to do with it. Read this at the Lavasoft Support Forum. It talks about XP/2000 but could well apply to ME.
-------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jan 14 2005, 04:42 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Directly above the center of the Earth Member No.: 1,032 |
I found this with a google, maybe it can help you.
http://home.earthlink.net/~leetutor/FixWin...Task/lostql.htm Edit: here is the M$ link to the above information. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;240133 This post has been edited by Ronbo: Jan 14 2005, 04:46 PM -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2005, 05:16 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,167 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Australia Member No.: 9,289 |
Ronbo, a question for you, do you use WinXP (Home Or Pro) or a mac Mac, or a different ver of Windows?
Love your wallpaper, where can i get one? How did you get the calandar on your desktop? i have WinXP Home could i get a calandar like that on my desktop? |
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Jan 14 2005, 06:12 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Directly above the center of the Earth Member No.: 1,032 |
Izzy, I use WinXP Pro.
I got the wallpaper from this site: http://skinartistry.com/plug.php?p=gallery The calender is free and comes from here: http://www.ipi.fi/~rainy/index.php?pn=proj...ject=rainlendar -------------------- |
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Jan 15 2005, 12:24 AM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,167 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Australia Member No.: 9,289 |
Thanks Ronbo.
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 Jan 20 2005, 06:12 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,167 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Australia Member No.: 9,289 |
another tip...
when you install programs some will have the option to add an icon to desktop, which you can untick if you don't want it there, same with a quick launch. |
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Jan 20 2005, 06:20 PM
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 Learning Daily Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Washington State, USA Member No.: 1,322 |
Yes, and when you install programs
and have multiple partitions/drives and do not want them on your primary OS drive (to keep it free of clutter & make it easier to regulate/defrag) ALWAYS browse for an alternative location. This will sometimes mean:
An easier & faster defrag all around. Better situation for windows to deal with it's operational requirements, particularly on boot initialization. -------------------- patiently patrolling, plenty of persisant pests n' problems ...
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Jan 20 2005, 06:30 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,167 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Australia Member No.: 9,289 |
Phawgg,
if i just say came home now with a new computer and it had loads of software with it, how would i install it... Say Windows XP already installed (just say it one of those annoying 4 disc recovery cd's you normally get with ACER, COMPAQ, HP etc) i had Office Norton Canon printer (file name is MultiPASS Suite - ImageCLASS) Imitation (cd/DVD label maker) PowerDVD (DVD player) Quicktime ITunes Nero HiJackThis DVD Shrink DVDFab Gold Spybot what would be the best way to install them? |
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Jan 20 2005, 06:47 PM
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Learning Daily Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Washington State, USA Member No.: 1,322 |
An excellent question, and one that deserves a good answer.
My answer will not be totally good. Here is why:
Details vary in the same way that they do in individual HJT logs. One PC at a time, and the problems can be met with research and/or trial & error. I know of no other way, safely. 
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Jan 20 2005, 06:55 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,167 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Australia Member No.: 9,289 |
So becuase i don't have an actual WIndpws CD could i just purchase a professional XP disc in upgrade XP Home, that way i would have an actual windows CD?
can you actually have 2 drives? you could have 2X 260GB hardrives which means you have 520GB of space right? (well less cause you gotta have Windows) but trouble would be it would be slower? or would you get a fast drive or something? |
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