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  1. I've never used the ProDVD add-on because it doesn't fully support DVD+R/DVD+RW which is the only kind of DVD's my drive can write. rridgely installed the ProDVD add-on, therefore you may want to ask him how the license key is to be inputted.
  2. Depending upon how many junk files are on his system yes it can take a long time during the very first scan, a few people have reported that as well. However after that first cleaning the amount of time should be faster if he regularly uses CCleaner say; once a day, or once a week.
  3. For the past two or so years I haven't seen anyone including myself that trusts the LAME.exe parameter that is automatically inputted by the EAC Configuration Wizard, hence the reason most people make sure their encoded files are exactly what they want by inputting the actual LAME.exe parameter they want to use. There was dicussion about EAC messing up the tag's or something along those lines, I don't completely remember the actual statement/wording, etc., but it was enough for me to never use EAC's tagging. Essentially letting EAC tag the files isn't even necessary since LAME.exe itself can tag the files. Just use the link to that guide to setup LAME.exe for tagging - you'd of course have to modify the parameter to include tagging. --------- Example (the changes are in red color) Change the recommended VBR encoding of: -V2 --add-id3v2 --pad-id3v2 --ignore-tag-errors --tt "%t" --ta "%a" --tl "%g" --ty "%y" --tn "%n" --tg "%m" %s %d to this for 192kbps CBR encoding: -b 192 --add-id3v2 --pad-id3v2 --ignore-tag-errors --tt "%t" --ta "%a" --tl "%g" --ty "%y" --tn "%n" --tg "%m" %s %d Edit: It should look like this when configured:
  4. A batch file (.bat) can start it normally or with the auto cleaning feature. I personally have it auto clean ("%ProgramFiles%\CCleaner\ccleaner.exe" /AUTO) as my first command in my backup batch file that copies files and folders to my secondary hard disk since theirs no sense in backing up crap/junk files.
  5. Maybe I read things differently than others! He however didn't state that 3.5.1 could be installed over 3.4! To each their own, it's up to you guys to install the way you want to however I followed the instructions given in the URL link from the SpywareBlaster updater which can be read again by viewing this post by Brandon.
  6. The only thing I can see in your screenshot is the taskbar, everything above it is blank.
  7. If MS were to buy Opera (I sincerely hope they don't) I'd stop using Opera completely, although Opera has been my browser of choice for almost five years.
  8. Just a couple of years ago when I solely used Win98 I would download patches designed for newer versions of Windows such as 98SE and above, and then construct my own installer to patch my system. I don't necessarily think people should start doing this, however I did and just wanted to share that info. MS not supporting their older purchased products such as Win9x is a bit unnerving since not everyone is ready to buy a new system or spend $200 or $300 just to have WinXP, they have to be more seriously compelled to do so other than not offering security updates, which by the way still show up on Windows Update every now and then when I occassionally use my Win98 system.
  9. Lays are much better, I'm talking about the potato chip brand!
  10. IrfanView can. I also think XnView (freeware, no adware, no spyware) can also but it's been a long time since I used it. I forget to mention to make IrfanView really powerful download the All Plugins package.
  11. You're right it's not, however currently that or the guide is the only way to find out. Something like mouse-over help would be nice for new users that don't know exactly what's to be cleaned.
  12. I don't use the update check however with some/many programs the server/site compares you're installed version to the version currently available. Some programs actually download a very small .txt file with version information into the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files folder for the checking. You could change your setting in ZA to "ASK" for your default web browser to see if it would pick it up then and prompt you about it. Other than that I don't know -- however I don't think it's a ZA problem since you've already got your browser as a trusted application with Internet access.
  13. You can always open the .ini files located in the CCleaner program folder to get an ideal of what will be cleaned.
  14. Andavari

    Need help

    Are you sure you don't have a hidden utility partition, or restore partition on your disk?
  15. I'm not being too sarcastic. Actually to clarify or recant my comments; The drivers alone (not the software) don't give me any problems. Here's when the problems start; Now if I install all of their sound card software that is resident and runs next to the system clock at every system startup that's when the trouble begins since the software itself has issues that show up in the WinXP Pro EventLog. The software is slow and sluggish hence the reason I now only install the drivers. Caveat; By not installing the software I don't have Dolby Surround Sound/Dolby Digital support from my speakers, or DVD audio playback support. However I'm gladly giving those two up in order to avoid their software.
  16. You can use either one. Or if you like you can put both of them in the EAC folder, you'd of course have to select which one you want to use in EAC. I personally just use the .dll myself since there's no need to mess around with parameters. Note: Many people use the .exe because it can write ID tags into the files, input replaygain tag's, and to have more/full control over the parameters used or to modify them to their own needs. Additional command line options are their to encode at a particular quality, and to automatically input compliant ID tag's using LAME.exe. I'm not sure if I'm remembering this accurately/correctly or not, therefore I quote it: "EAC shouldn't be used to input ID3v2 tags, instead setup LAME.exe to input the tags via the LAME.exe parameter used" I've personally never let EAC input any tags, I use Tag Frontend for all tagging. That just shows the resulting average VBR bitrate. However depending upon what type of music you listen to the bitrate can easily bloat significantly, metal music usually makes the resulting average bitrate allot higher, I'm typically use to having 215 kbps or higher. Note: The encoder is smart enough to allow for a lower or higher average bitrate depending upon the source material, hence the reason to use the recommended VBR settings. No you're files won't be what you've selected in EAC's clickable options, therefore they won't be 192 kbps. They will instead be what's been inputted into the parameter listed after LAME.exe, the parameter listed after LAME.exe is what the resulting encoded files will be. If you want 192kbps CBR files and not the recommended VBR files you'd use something like this (modify it to suit your needs): lame.exe -b 192 %s %d EAC can burn audio CD's however it doesn't necessary support all writer drives. I've personally never used it. If you do decide to use it for burning audio CD's make sure you use a CD-RW for the testing purposes with your writer drive. Test it by opening "Tools > Write CD-R" then use the options "Create Offset Test CD" and "Detect Write Features" to make sure there's no problems. By the way if you do want to burn audio CD's with EAC you need to download the EAC installation with CDRDAO included, I suppose this fixes the previous problems with EAC not supporting some writer drives. I however think Burrrn is the quickest and simplest approach to burning audio CD's. ------ If you're going to use LAME.exe I suggest you 'print->save to .txt' file the LAME.exe documentation/help files here's how: 1. Open Notepad 2. Input the following: lame --help > "LAME Help.txt" lame --longhelp > "LAME Long Help.txt" lame --preset help > "LAME Preset Help.txt" exit 3. Save as a batch file in the folder with LAME.exe, a good name would be: Create LAME Help Files.bat 4. Run the batch file. 5. Now all or most of LAME's documentation will be available in the created .txt files for you to study.
  17. Yes, see this post on the burnatonce forums. Edit: Nevermind can't get it to just go straight to the post by Martin, here's the info:
  18. On WinXP rebooting isn't even necessary since all of SpywareBlaster get's removed; just log off then logon again and install.
  19. What the hell does that stupid ass looking site have to do with a png to icon converter?
  20. To answer the original question of how to get rid of the Windows games: 1. Open 'Add or Remove Programs' in the Control Panel. 2. On the left click 'Add/Remove Windows Components. 3. Highlight 'Accessories and Utilities' and then click Details. 4. Hightlight 'Games' and then click Details. 5. Uncheck any game you don't want installed on your system. 6. Click OK to finish, and then exit all the other Add or Remove Programs opened windows. 7. Done. Repeat these steps to reinstall the games should you decide you actually want them again. Reinstallation may require your Windows install CD or Restore CD, or the games "may" be downloadable from Microsoft Update, http://update.microsoft.com/.
  21. There was something about Windows Installer packages failing. You could always download the news version of Windows Installer, install it, reboot, and see if uninstalling those programs will work.
  22. Sounds like your computer has a mouthful. Ha ha!
  23. Worth a try: Install and/or Uninstall it in Safe Mode. Why? You may have some resident software (anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, or something else) installed that won't let it install or uninstall properly or that is interferring.
  24. If you find a "stable" Audigy2 driver I'd like to know myself! I've been periodically looking for almost two years now.
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