Newest/Best
Win 98 to XP - Hardware and Software n TIPs
U should USE ! htm
UPDATED Sir Karl 8/9/2011
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IE9 arrives, -----but **NOT** !!! for XP !!!
Microsoft has taken the training wheels off of Internet Explorer 9,
debuting a full-featured browser that has proven to be the fastest,
most standards-compliant IE version yet.
There's a catch, though:
IE 9's not for Windows XP.
You'll need Windows 7 or Vista if you want this browser. 3/2011
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Flash - Software and Player Setting
link SirKarl, PG13Guy 7/5/2010
EASY ways to Re-Name Photos n Files
.doc Sir Karl 12/18/09
ONLY should be saved ... scanned ...Opened?used
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*** Free ! [and from MS - OMG!] and GREAT ! reviews ! ***
Microsoft Security Essentials htm PG13Guy 10/08
provides real-time protection for your home PC !
that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
Your Window version WILL be checked to be Genuine.
UNINSTALL any other AnitVirus program[s] before.
No Firewlaa included - USE Windows or free stand-alone Comodo Internet Security
or Agnitum Outpost Firewall
EASY ReNaming YOUR photos n Files doc SirKarl 8/03
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TOP of the List / Cream of the Crop !!!
Hardware and Software U MUST HAVE/USE ! htm
UPDATED Sir Karl 7/2005, 1, 4, 5, 7, 12/09 n
10/2010
1/2009
also -
REMOVE !
ALL E-Mail NAMES
when replying or forwarding emails ! !
BEST Free Software Updating and Inspection !
Secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/ htm PG13Guy 4/2009
Windows Genuine Advantage [WGA] serves only Microsoft's marketing interests !
FREE ZoneAlarm Firewall
Pro n FREE Version
HAS Antivirus n WILL ! CONFLICT with other Antivirus !!
[rt click on Task Icon and ShutDown/UnInstall Zone Alarm - B4 Updating/Installing other AntiVirus]
ALSO, as always EndItAll ... before installing Software ! ! !
This or Another firewall is a MUST use ... These Days
[ Can't USE on Win98 or early Machines ! ] 1/2009
REALLY ! Helpful Links !
8/28/2010 fixed FORM
How to clean Your LCD screens ! htm Sir Karl 7/16/08
The Great Defrag Shootout: Why Defrag at all? 6/2007
SirKarl 7/12/08
Numb. 1 FREE disk Defragger !!2/2008
link Sir Karl 7/2008
Computer Technology...Simplified ! gif Kris Miller 5/2003
Read the Number 1 Email Tech Newsletter!
www.WindowsSecrets.com
Subscribe FREE or paid like Me ... *I* recommend it ! ! !!!
Karls tips was mentioned in earlier named - - Langalist on 8/30/01
The * BEST * Cleaner of Hard Drive[s] !
Scrub Your Hard Drive Clean ! and FREE! ...from Fred Langa 9/28/02
I have used 4 Major repair utilities and NONE clean better than this, Karl
FREDs LangaLetter at www.informationweek.com
Article - The Best PC Help, Reference n Test Sites link Karl 9/2001
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The Internet and Linux txt Bravenet.com 6/2003
Do U HATE Microsoft ?
The FREE Alternative to Windows !!
How to *Reload* your Computer ! link Ken Laninga 10/15
[ of Willow Walking Sticks on OUR Great Links page ]
with
* My * Scandisk Link ! AAAAaaae !
under section of ...Making your 'puter leaner, meaner, faster, cleaner
HOW to Install Software ! rev 5/2001
***I HIGHLY recommend Saving this***
End-It-All 1 [above] helps makes it easier, htm 5/00 McAfee n Karl
I LOVE / USE *
EndItAll 1 * !! ! zip/exe 402kb Ziff-Davis
BETTER then Contol, Alt and Delete !!! 1/01
Great for B4 doing Scan Disk and Defragging !!!
YOU * SHOULD * use it BEFORE loading * ANY * new software
HARD to Find...PC Magazine.DownLoad Page HERE
*** I HIGHLY ! recommend it !! ***
I TESTed
EndItAll 2 ITs High Power BUT for Nerds ! 7/29/02
WINDOWS 95 98 ME SHUTDOWN n RESTART CENTER
link James Eshelman 10/28
Best single source for IT as per LangaList 2002-5/2005
Open Expert txt
NeatNetTricks.com, Karl 12/2001
Open files the way You want it to
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MS Windows VISTA related
Microsoft evades promise of *Vista Ultimate* Extras
ALL customers are STILL WAITING for COMPATABLE software
for ANY Version of Vistas !
BUY XP software !!
WindowsSecrets.com 7/7/07
4/16/07
DO NOT GET Windows VISTA ! ! 2/2007
Do You have at LEAST 2 Gig of Ram ?
Do You have a dual core processor ?
Do You have a at least a 800 meg Bus ?
Do You have a Medium to High end computer ? or NEED to buy a New 1 ?
Do You want to waste money 2 buy All New Software [cant use old] ?
Vista IS ONLY an Upgraded rewritten XP HOG !
and Most of Your OLD softwares WILL BE Uncompatable to reuse -
ESPECIALLY with *Vistas Home* [ U NEED Home Premium at LEAST ! ]
OLDer and Low end computers having DIFFICULT times running just Vistas
and Internet explorer only ! !
I am predicting a FLOP/Disgrace like Window ME is/was.
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MS Windows XP / 2000 related
*** Slow Load ***
MORE ! Y NOT 2 LOAD XPs SP3 Update n Fixes !!
link www.PCPitStop.com 6/6/08
Do NOT dowload MS's SP3 update for Your computer YET!
*** ESPECIALLY HPs !! ***
SP3 has Bugs and update is MAINLY for Business machines
Sir Karl 5/16/2008
See PCPitStop.com
SP3 HOT Tips Before You Update !! 7/27/08
Computer SLOWS or seems to FREEZE ?
WINDOWS multi task UPDATER may be the cause !
Problems with an important Windows component !
svchost.exe, can consume up to 100% of CPU time.
WindowsSecrets.com 7/7/07
XP users - RULE 1
ONLY ! Use Administrator Log-in / Level for Safe Installs and updates !
Do NOT USE Admistrator level for computer work, browsing or listening to CDs !
Allow ONLY Adminitrator Level for installs and upgrades !
XP Users ! Tame Your System and Restore ! !
8/2005
- reduce its memory use to
LESS than 1 gig
Temp Turn OFF ! System Restore ... WHEN ! -
Killing a Virus
deleting lethal Spy/Ad/Mal-ware
Deleting non-essential Progrms
Power-down/up and then Turn back system restore to PREVENT UNdoing Fixes, etc !:
TURN OFF non-essential programs ! thru windows !
UNCHECK Bogus programs like Real Media, Quick time, MS Office startUp and etc
leave ONLY essentials from Loading at BootUp
[i.e. Norton AV stuff, SystemTray, Explorer, Run StartUpMonitor and etc]
Use Windows * MSConfig *
[ Start/run/msconfig/ enter /startup ]
[ YOU ! Control What loads on * Your * Computer ! ]
Disable ! the CRAP ! programs !
Fred Langa XP Articles ON InformationWeek.com10/3/04
System Setup Secrets For Windows XP
link LangList.com 7/2003
10 Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better
link LangaList.com 10/2001
10 More Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better
link LangaList.com 1/2004
Disabling or enabling Windows XP System Restore htm Symantec 4/19/04
WHY ?!? To fix a Computer Problem or REMOVE a VIRUS !
Taming System Restore ! [WinME and XP] link [7/15] Info. Week 4/19/04
LangaLetter
Make Windows XP Self-Maintaining link LangaLetter 10/27/03
[ with XP Defrag example ]
WinME n WinXP ... System Restore link LangaLetter 7/15/02
this component can be a help--or a hog ...
CONTROL IT !
System Restore an enormous space hog ... is CPU- and disk-intensive
CHANGE !! using Gigs TO ONLY 200 megabytes of YOUR storage !
NOW ! ! ! Control IT ! rein it in !!
The 10 Best And Worst Things About Windows XP 11/2002
1 of Best is Microsoft finally
produced a truly useful Help system,
the 9 others at
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20011115S0014 12/2002
Ten Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20011204S0009
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MS Windows 98 related
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WHEN ? is the the last TIME
You ran Scan Disk n Thoroughly !?!?
If not within a Month Do it after shutting down ALL programs
*** Use EndItAll ***
AND make SURE ScanDisk fixes n finishes ! !
Win98 - Problem to Defrag ??? Try this
txt aboutCom 4/2004,
7/2008
1/2004
Hard Drive and ScanDisk n Defrag [2] Tips
[for Microsoft ™ Win 98/ME/XP [Home and Pro]]
htm From Karl and LangaList
ALL About *ScanDisk and Defrag*. Settings !
MY Win95/98 Masterpiece w Experts Help !
***I HIGHLY recommend Saving this***
htm From Karl Sirgedas, MS, Ziff-Davis and Neshaminy School District of Pa
revised 6/2003
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ITs Time to Leave Win9x Behind !! link Eweek 4/2006
I had a HARD time finding Virus Protection for My W98 Computer !
I NEED to Buy a new computer by years end - UGH !!
[I am at the
minimum to run XP software - 500 Pentium 3, 128 meg ram]
[July 11th ALL Support ends ? for Win 9x - too many security issues !]
MS Vista/Longhorn due out in months !
Win98 Train Wreck Is Finally Here
7/15 link..Inside eWEEK Labs
7/9/06
1) As Win98 (Finally) Fades Into The Sunset...on 7/11
KEEPING Win98 ??? GET all Updates SAVED while U CAN !!!
[U need them when U *have-to* reload - - eventually ! - READ How-TO save them]
[article www.LangaList.com 6/15/06]
Win 98 StartUp/Shutdown problems 2/16 txt Karl from ?
Fix/Maintain/Troubleshoot Windows 98
Troubleshooting I emailed, txt from Karl 12/00
***I HIGHLY recommend Saving this***
UNOFFICIAL Win 9SE service webpack link 7/22/04
Since Microsoft stopped W98 support this may good
To update re-installed Win 98
How to start Computer in safe mode Win 98 n ME
htm Symantec / Karl 5/2002
*nonsupport" for Win98 started Jan 16 2004
and the new *end of life* date
will be Jan 16 2005.
File Associations[v4] 2/2002
.gifs NOT opening ? .wav not working ? doc Karl Sirgedas
Register Cleaner
Free Version link 11/17/02
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.2 link 11/2002 4/2007
Find YOUR 16 digit activation key for ANY version of Windows
BEFORE You may need it and forgot what/where it IS !
Record Number [Hard Copy] in a few places for when You NEED it !
WindowsReInstall.com link from 10/7/02 LangaList 4/2007
This site will show you how to install, upgrade , reinstall ,
repair , troubleshoot and fix ALL versions of Windows
Windows Short Cuts txt Karl 8/2002
Save MS download[s] like IE6, for future repairing ! ! 4/2002
txt from Number 1 Tech
Newsletter, Langalist, 10/01
TYPING TIP !
When in Word or Chat and somehow?
adding a word inbetween causes overwrite ?
PRESS the insert key AND it changes BACK to INSERTing text
[ NOW U Know ! ] AAAAaaae !!!
WANT ? to add Copy To / Move To to Your rt. click? txt LangList 7/29
Saving MS Downloads txt
2/2002
* LangaList * 8/3/2001, Karl
1/28/02
How to Re-Install a file txt Brenda Goeckel and Karl 1/28
1/20
MS has/is Dropping Support for W95, W98 and NT txt The Naked PC
1/14
Fast, Easy Backups Link to LangaList
12/29
Lost Your Volume Control Icon ?? [win98] txt Karl
Using GoBack with Norton Utilities Link to Norton, Karl 11/14/01
TestRun by BernieBuilt Link to LangList10/2001, Karl
Cool Tool that lets you test-drive new software
I am NOT trying it, BUT if You do NOT have ANY install safeguards
U may want to try it AND its freeware
Troubleshooting printing difficulties in Windows txt Gateway / Karl 10/14
Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center
from Neat Net Tricks iss. 107, Karl
9/12
Scrub YOUR harddisk Clean link to LangaList 1/14/01
fixed Link 8/30/01, Thanks Estelle !
Clean out Trash from Your Hard Drive Langalist link from Karl 11/5
Must save Batch files in C:\ of hard drive
I cleaned My Way, then used Batch and
saved 53 Meg
fixed Link 8/30/01, Thanks Estelle !
PRE-Saving Files = Where? 5/6/00 text
How to Save a File ! 5/6/00
Free Add/Remove Pro 3/01
listed under Freeware, on left side link
HAVE? add/remove issues,? try the freeware Add/Remove Pro
It Uninstalls Programs and Removes past Uninstalled names
Window s Product Update Site
Improving Computer Performance ! 8/26 From KARL !
The PC Basic Care Win (95 and 98) NOW U KNOW ! 6/18/2000
PC Basic Care (Win 98) Now U Know MORE !! 5/6/2000
Safer way of working with files and their extensions 5/6/2000
How 2 REMOVE W98 Win Critical Update checker txt from MS/Karl 6/15/00
Hidden WINDOWs Settings gif/Joke? from Jenn Russo 11/00
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FireFox 3 n Internet Explorer
n other related browsers
Internet Explorer 6. is OK, IE 7 SUCKs, IE 8 JUST OUT n
better than 7 but sucks 2 !! 4/2009
I love ! using FIREFOX 3 !! link 2/2009
MUST-HAVE FireFox 3. Add-Ons ! that I highly recommend ! rtf
12/2008 SirKarl
ARE You STILL Using AOL dial-up ?
2/2007
Get a DSL for less, even AOL DSL is less expensive AND FASTER !
DSL shares Your [1] phone line and You can answer/call on 1 phoneline ANYTIME
AOL IS ripping You off for SLOW ! dial-up
Cable or Optical Fiber IS best but more expensive and for Kids and gamers
Check Your Internet Speed ! link 4/16/07
My best download is 10216 (Kbps)
My best Upload is 1247KB/sec)
My Average is 8626 / 907
Speed-Up Your Internet connection link LangaList 11/2002 4/2007
[Karl] I never Tried !, the next link rated Me as Fantastic
read reviews before trying
How fast is Your Internet connection
link CableNut, Karl 11/2002 4/2007
Browser Tune 2000 made by LangList 8/2002 4/2007
This site will test and Teach You about YOUR Internet Browsers capabilities
12/2002 2/2007
DeskTop URL Shortcuts txt Sir Karl
12/2002 4/2007
Adding to Favorites txt SirKarl
10/2002 4/2007
Curse of the Pop-UP Ad.s txt Karl
Internet Explorer ! Remember!
Type in Yahoo or Etc in address bar
then Hold CTRL and press enter,
IT AUTO does http//www and .com
Cut N Pasteing Web Page or Document !
or Adding Original msg to an AOL email reply/forward 3/2000
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Email SHhtuff [Outlook related]
Email Etiquette txt ??? 3/2009
Outlook Inbox Repair Tool.txt txt Karl 2/2004
Outlook uses .pst Files for storing its data
Dawn, the Address Converter and Manager link Joshie.com 5/2003 4/2007
Convert one email address book format to another from LangaList
Anti-Spam TIPs htm Karl 12/2002 4/2007
Spam ? Change Your Throwaway Name txt Sir Karl 8/25
Backing UP Outlook info ! doc Karl 10/24
BAN Outlook Now !!! , Article link Karl 9/2001 4/2007
NOTE
*OUR* for OURLOOK users shortened version of above article
9/2001
Veripost Major company for finding old/NEW email address's, Link Karl
9/2001 OutLook 2000
retrieve Your insulting email?? txt Karl
9/2001 vers. 2
Outlook 2000 HangsUp on Splash repair txt Karl
It may help with other office related SHhtuff too?
Security Rules for Computer 1/13 n 12/2001 Zone Labs
*Real* Safety rules to Post at all computers
Regarding Lost Eamils LangaList n Karl 4/2001
Coloring/Blocking Contacts in OUTLOOK and Express !! 1/2001
*OUR* Group effort from D. Bronzert, Duh Hill and ME
Original by Angela Navarrete and Topica Inc.
SPAM COMPLAINT FORWARDER Link Karl 1/2001 2/2006
Register for this free service at http://www.abuse.net/
Recommended by Neat Net Tricks Issue #86 September 15 2000
7 Rules of Emailing by Bob Osgoodby 10/2000
comments by Karl, w note about other Carl's, crappy email reader
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MS Office related
AbiWord! Link 3/2003
AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to
Microsoft® Word. It is suitable for typing papers, letters,
reports, memos, and so forth.
OPEN Office
FREE Office Suite...link recommended by Langalist 6/2002
BUT it
WILL change all association extensions
and a bear to get HTM, Doc and etc. back to old associations
Use this only if You do not have Office software.
The FREE thesaurus and dictionary for Windows 11/2002
So Many readers of LangaList recommended it to Him / Us
Mistakes in typing in IE or Word, Excel ext.?
Hold Cntl and press Z is Undo OR Y is Redo...
9/12/00 Karls Best Of Tip!
New MS Word Office Software ! jpg Joke from Jenn Russo 11/2000
LangaList Computer type of Easter egg txt Karl 4/2000
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Virus SHhtuff
NO ! Reason Not to Have AntiVirus
Virus SHhtuff is on * OUR * Security page
The Fix for Some Trojan's and BackDoor.PolyDrop!
HTM from Nortons 6/15/00
This IS 1 of Many types = Print/save it for YOUR Future!
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Other SHhtuff
Bypass IVRS - Talk to a real person - cheatsheet link Tom Hill 2/2009
Search-for and OPT-OUT on Catalogs being mailed to YOUR Home !
www.CatologChoice.org
5/2008
Check OUT ! if any UNCLAIMED money is YOURS !
Lady Marilyn found Ins error money 1.5k for my MOM !
www.MissingMoney.com
5/2008
5/6/08
Finished Testing Software Repair Tools
You should get THESE !
Advanced Windows Care link Download.com,
SirKarl 5/06/08
WINDOWs CCleaner/ link www.CCleaner.com,
SirKarl 5/06/08
WINDOWs Utilities/ link www.GlaryUtilities.com
SirKarl 5/06/08
Flash ads bearing malware plague popular sites
article WindowSecrets.com 4/17/08
YourFlash NEEDS UPDATiNG - Click HERE
Check that Your update is complete - Click Here !
*** FREE ***
Directory Assist htm Pat Barkley 9/2007
WANT ? to add Copy To / Move To to Your rt. click?
txt LangList 7/2002
Your Computers REGISTRY ! [simplified]...txt 4/2004
Important AND Dangerous
MyAlbum FREE Photo n Movie album
as seen on
TechTV.com 3/2004
FREE Tech Support sites list link Tech SupportAlert.com 1/2004
Convert Setup Floppies To CD link to 10/24/02 LangaList 12/2002
and/OR
Floppy to CD Archiver link from a LangaList reader
USB To non-USB Systems n Peripherals --- Even In DOS! link Langa..InformationWeek.com 11/2002
Dr. Mac's Computer Clinic PRETTY COOL link Karl 4/14
Change YOUR Computer Sounds [95 and 98] 1/2000
Toilet zipped/wav for above Computer sounds 8/30/01 Karl
FUNNY ! Computer Abbreviations
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