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by Patrick97
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: remove certain amount of characters
Replies: 3
Views: 3423

remove certain amount of characters

Hi,
I have am checking if there is a way to rename many files & folders at once. for example I have many files that I simply want to remove 'Shortcut to' in their name and keep the remainder of the individual filenames.

Thanks.
by Patrick97
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: erase hard disk drive
Replies: 4
Views: 3828

erase hard disk drive

Hi know that even when you format a computers hard drive, there are still traces of data that are left. I have downloaded the HDDLowLevelFormatTool. I have not used it but I reckon it would securely erase all data from a hard drive. Does anyone else know of any other program that would do a better j...
by Patrick97
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Video editing software
Replies: 4
Views: 3789

Video editing software

Hi, I have some video files that I want to 'cut' off some parts. I use the excellent Audacity software for cutting songs - what is the equivalent great freeware for doing this with video files. The files I am using are flv. I can however convert these to mpeg and then edit them. Any ideas on joining...
by Patrick97
Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: song intros
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

song intros

Hi, I am wondering if there is freeware software to copy many intros of many songs. For example, I would like to copy the first 10 seconds of 150 songs. I know this can be done in Itunes, but you have to record each song length individually. This would be great for a song quiz. This is far too tedio...
by Patrick97
Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: reduce screen size
Replies: 1
Views: 4016

reduce screen size

Hi, I have backed up dvds at home. the problem is that they take up too much space. I am looking for a freeware program that would decrease the size of the file. if it were possible to have the file take up half the screen instead of the full screen - surely this would have the file size? Any sugges...
by Patrick97
Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Operating Systems
Topic: deleting all settings & new content in windows when you log
Replies: 1
Views: 2364

deleting all settings & new content in windows when you log

Hi, I am in college and notice that when I log out from my student account, all data and settings saved on the pc are deleted when I log back in at another time. I can see this is a great idea for a network technician so that pcs hard drives are not filled up with junk files. I am curious as to how ...
by Patrick97
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Screen2Exe
Replies: 2
Views: 3525

Screen2Exe

Hi,
I have been using the excellent Screen2Exe freeware program.
The question is - is there a better screen recording software out there?

Also, how does the sound recording part of screen2exe compare to other screen recording software?

Thank you.
by Patrick97
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: software to remove blanks
Replies: 1
Views: 2373

software to remove blanks

Hi,
Does anyone know if there a freetool to download that can remove blanks in files names?

For example it should rename 'phot o1.jpg' to 'photo1.jpg'

Thanks.
by Patrick97
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:12 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Compression ratios
Replies: 2
Views: 3018

Compression ratios

Hi, after recently reading somewhere about compression ratios - it says certain types of files can be compressed to a fraction of their original size. One such file type are bmp (bit mapped images). My question is do any of the users on this site know of other file types that can be compressed so mu...
by Patrick97
Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:02 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: Online storage sites:
Replies: 4
Views: 3753

Online storage sites:

Hi, I may have put a similiar thread on this site but this one has more questions. Does anyone on this site use great online storage site[s] that: 1. have good storage capacity (at least 500 Mb). 2. keeps files forever. 3. ability to publish files (for public web access). Point 2 is the most imortan...
by Patrick97
Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: startup items
Replies: 4
Views: 2626

startup items

hi, I have these 2 startup items. I am wondering if it is safe to stop them from starting up with windows. Would it be ok if I disabled them from starting up via msconfig? thanks. startup item: Insfbebn command: rundll32.exe"C:\WINDOWS\sytem32\Insfbebn.dll",realset location: common startup...
by Patrick97
Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: General Mobile Computing
Topic: laptops
Replies: 1
Views: 3076

laptops

Hi,
I am wondering if laptops are really that much dependable.
I have heard stories of laptops breaking down soon after being bought.
From personal experiences of people who have laptops, do you recommend them?
Also what are good / bad makers.
Are Toshiba good laptop makers?
Thanks.
by Patrick97
Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Commodore 64
Replies: 1
Views: 2540

Commodore 64

Hi, I have the Commodore 64 Vice emulator that works perfectly on a single processor computer. However since I got a duo processor computer the emulator runs far too fast, I have tried many settings but to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this problem? Otherwise does anyone know of ...
by Patrick97
Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:21 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: best FREEWARE firewall
Replies: 8
Views: 8078

best FREEWARE firewall

I have been using ZoneAlarm for a long time but recently I noticed that it got very poor leak test ratings and also very poor rating on MajorGeeks. I have heard great things about Comodo firewall - has anyone used this or do you have recommendations on other top firewall software [freeware]? Thank y...
by Patrick97
Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: Best FREEWARE defragmenter
Replies: 3
Views: 6741

Best FREEWARE defragmenter

Hi,
I have heard many opinions on defragmenter software - which one is best?
Thank you.
by Patrick97
Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Virtual Disks
Replies: 2
Views: 2072

Virtual Disks

Hi, as far as I know it is 'Legal' to make personal backups of your own games. does anyone what software backs up (make virtual disks that run on a virtual drive) for : F.E.A.R Far Cry flight sim 2002 rome total war silent hunter III GTA vice city neverwinter nights Championship Manager 4 I know tha...
by Patrick97
Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: CMOS Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 4571

:)

thanks :snakeman:
by Patrick97
Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: CMOS Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 4571

CMOS Battery

Hi,
does anyone know of a website that sells CMOS Batteries?
by Patrick97
Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Cases, Power Supplies, and Cooling
Topic: Best of...
Replies: 0
Views: 2037

Best of...

Hi,
I would like to know who is the best maker of power supplies

If not the best maker of above, then top 5?

Thanks.
by Patrick97
Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Intel Motherboard Forum
Topic: Best of...
Replies: 2
Views: 2891

Best of...

Hi,
I would like to know who is the best maker of motherboards

If not the best maker of above, then top 5?

Thanks.