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General Software Discussion / Re: Please help me with a video card issue (April 2011)

« Last post by cmpm on April 17, 2011, 10:34 AM »

I would reset the bios to setup or standard defaults.
Then, if you can get online, update the drivers from Nvidia.

http://www.nvidia.co...ndex.aspx?lang=en-us

Try option 2 with IE first.
Firefox and that site don't play well together.
For me anyways.

Here's option 1 results for that card and XP.

http://www.nvidia.co....58-whql-driver.html

Or use another computer to download the correct drivers.

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Screenshot Captor / Re: Festure Request - Post Capture Option - No Explorer Popup

« Last post by cmpm on April 16, 2011, 07:35 PM »

it opens windows explorer?

Yes it does, or can, but it is in the settings/preferences.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox Extension Guru's Blog

« Last post by cmpm on April 12, 2011, 11:14 AM »

Another source for Firefox.
It seems sporadicly outdated but some is useful.
Lots of stuff not FF related and some is Linux stuff as well.

http://mouserunner.net/

https://addons.mozil...ddon/memory-restart/

Found mouserunner.net and mouserunner.com by way of the Ken Saunders link in the add-on info.
At the bottom of this page.

http://www.teamexten...ntent/memory-restart

After it updated today.
The add-on works great, it should be 5 stars imo.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 10, 2011, 04:30 PM »

the overreaction would be the leaving the forums just because a few people here like OC

Thanks wraith808 for clarifying that for me.

That is what I meant more then "the general thinking here" thing.
Which I don't know where that could have come from in this thread.
But there it is. An opinion I suppose....

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 10, 2011, 04:25 PM »

You are OpenCandy's dream come true.

No, not even close.

You nor anyone here can read minds.
Nor have you read this thread apparently....
Which is fine, like no problem, jump right in.

I said "...out of sync with SOME of the general thinking here."

A contradiction in terms, imo, but say what you want to.
I'd appreciate no back-handed insults, thanks.
I'm not OC's dream come true...that's just wrong to even think it.
Even about a developer who is using OC.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 10, 2011, 03:58 PM »

I guess I'll just bid adieu.  It is clear I am very out of sync with some of the general thinking here...in that I cannot see how anyone would conclude that this "method" has any coat of acceptability whatsoever.

I say that because, to me, if anything is being done (installed or info sent to wherever) before the user has a chance to prevent it, that unquestionably (in my opinion) constitutes unacceptable behavior.

-movrshakr (April 10, 2011, 03:46 PM)

That is overreacting imo.
There is no "general thinking here" here on this subject as well as many subjects.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 10, 2011, 03:51 PM »

After seeing your comments over on Gizmo's blog I don’t think it strange at all!  

-J-Mac (April 10, 2011, 10:46 AM)

Well, one of my posts was deleted. I just noticed. Sent MidnightCowboy a PM to see if it's ok to repost. I don't think he likes me.

UPDATE: It's been undeleted. Maybe he does like me~!

-Renegade (April 10, 2011, 12:08 PM)

@Ryan- I'm an editor over there. I suspect your post was most likely taken down by accident, or because it contained a weblink to someplace that returned a WOT rating of orange.

If a moderator took it down for what they felt was a violation of the forum rules (or if it contained a 'red' WOT rated link) it wouldn't have been put back up later.

FWIW, I don't think anybody (or hardly anybody at least) over at Gizmo's dislikes you personally. It's just you've put yourself in a challenging position by endorsing a product many TSA members have major concerns about. So, as unofficial apologist for OC, you're bound to get some heat. But for the most part, the responses to your posts seem to be generally positive and echo much of what's been said here: people don't like the way OC works, and they're suspicious of the reassurances OC is giving that they will "do no evil" down the road.

-40hz (April 10, 2011, 02:13 PM)

Edited your post to point out that I think Renegade has the same concerns.
Such as-

they're suspicious of the reassurances OC is giving that they will "do no evil" down the road.

He's done more investigating OC than anyone on this thread so far I think.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 09, 2011, 11:36 AM »

What I mean is, for example, IE9, the opt-in/opt-out check boxes are not checked-correct?
So if I check, opt-in, 'install IE9', will it connect, to somewhere, and install without any more info about IE9?
Instead of opening a web page for installing IE9, which is what I'd like.

So I'm not talking about OC's .dll, but how the opt-in for any program actually works.

Is that more clear.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 09, 2011, 10:43 AM »

I've never installed anything OC has promoted.
Does it do an auto install if you choose one?
Or does it do it another way?

I expect it just installs if you choose to.
I would prefer a new tab with the proposal and more info.
So I could see more about the program.
The link could still be credited to the developer.
More to deal with for the end-user, but more transparent, imo.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to make Firefox Not Open PDF Files

« Last post by cmpm on April 05, 2011, 05:40 AM »

Interesting.....
I also have 'OpenItOnline' add-on which does not work for pdfs.
It does for everything else though.

Maybe add openitonline to see what happens.
Can always uninstall it if it don't help.

http://www.openitonline.com/

I do have pdfs set in options to open with the pdfx plugin which works with the nitro deal.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to make Firefox Not Open PDF Files

« Last post by cmpm on April 04, 2011, 07:28 AM »

I don't normally use it to make pdf's from web pages though.
To do that I use Pixlr Grabber or Fireshot,
then convert it with a pic to pdf tool.
Works better for page breaks.

I use it mainly for what mouser is doing.
More control over pdf behavior on the web.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to make Firefox Not Open PDF Files

« Last post by cmpm on April 04, 2011, 07:24 AM »

It's been working for me.
Took less then a minute to save this page as pdf.
But I do leave the tab it's working on open, and don't 'click away'.
I may open another tab, but that hasn't stopped it.

Try it here-
http://www.fastpictu...iewer.com/downloads/
the-'FastPictureViewer Professional Cheat Sheet'
is one page, so it should not take long to find out about the pop-up dialog working

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to make Firefox Not Open PDF Files

« Last post by cmpm on April 04, 2011, 07:01 AM »

I installed it again after upgrading to 4 cause it was not working right.

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General Software Discussion / Wondershare Disk Manager Free

« Last post by cmpm on April 03, 2011, 11:20 PM »

http://www.tipradar....er-with-license.html

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 03, 2011, 11:03 PM »

This about enough about Renegade's program and choices.

I thought it was about OC, now it's getting personal.
And could get worse.

Renegade offered info that he did not have to share.
And looked deeper into it because of these other posts.
There is no need to pick out his program and choices to take on OC.

WTF, he is a DC'er and been around a while.
Get off it. Lock this damn thread. Please.

----

About OC, perhaps not seeing what a developer picked to offer,
it has alternatives. I don't know, ask OC, that's just a guess.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to make Firefox Not Open PDF Files

« Last post by cmpm on April 03, 2011, 06:51 PM »

I use this add-on from Nitro.
When clicking a pdf link it will show these options in this shot.
Works with FF4.

http://www.pdfdownload.org/

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Found Deals and Discounts / A very interesting map and data setup

« Last post by cmpm on April 03, 2011, 10:26 AM »

http://www.freewareg...explore-mapped-data/

ArcGIS, browser based or installed program.
via- freewaregenious

Just using it for the maps is useful imo.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 03, 2011, 10:20 AM »

Just curious, app103, did you install the latest Photo Resizer from Renegade?
I have all his other releases as well.

Personally I have probably 50 programs that can resize, all with their own uniqueness.
But I'm I download junkie.

I'm not asking to be controversial or make a point.
Just wondering if the current OC process would stop you from a download you want.

Peace!

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 02, 2011, 07:14 AM »

Alright, here's a different way to put it-

junk mail, or door hangers
that most of us throw away
they know where I live
for OC, click 'do not install' whatever it is

well, one time I used one of those door hanger ads
they are mostly lawn services and remodeling companies

one time out of thousands I did use one
a Bathroom remodeling service or contractors
cause I did needed some remodeling done to two bathrooms
Decent price as well...

is that any help? lol...
they knew I had bathrooms beforehand I'm sure
without going through my house haha

will this thread ever die?  

OC changed their tactics, which raises an eyebrow.
We are watching to see if it happens again.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on April 01, 2011, 11:50 AM »

I'm not so sure OC and a browser is a good comparison.
Just thinking out loud.....

There is a lot options to block tracking with a browser.
And there is a lot of tracking that can be done in a browser.

OC is more specific and tracks install, uninstalls, and how they get how long I consider an option during the install is beyond me, both how and why. And whatever else OC says it tracks.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on March 31, 2011, 06:07 PM »

Thanks Renegade for that info.
I also thank you for your program and think you should profit more from the OC deal. imo.

I knew OC was in your installer before I installed it.
So even knowing it was there didn't stop me from installing.
OC doesn't bother me being there.
I did remove all the OC stuff from older apps after that Nod notice.
As a precaution and bored I guess.

That was the first time Nod blocked OC like I posted.
And I have installed other stuff with OC.
I wonder who changed, OC or Nod.
No big deal....did Eset ever answer you?

If anything starts any suspicious activity one my security programs will pick it up.
No worries....

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on March 31, 2011, 04:16 PM »

I'm sure there are quite a few entities interested in what is being installed and uninstalled, the time frames, and more.
Gathering a lot of that info would be useful to more then OC and it's developers and advertisers, I'm sure.

So if I install a program with OC's code in it, that info goes to OC and back to the developer and advertiser.
That's what it says it does on their site. Great for all 3 involved- http://www.opencandy.com/ -sign up.
Who else would be interested in that info? And pay for it.
But I really don't care, honestly.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on March 31, 2011, 11:47 AM »

I said more then I planned to in that post...so maybe I didn't communicate well.

Opt out of *what*?

Exactly, you can't, OC is included.

No offense to OC or anyone using their service.
They used to have a logo on the installer 'Powered by OC'.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on March 31, 2011, 11:26 AM »

I don't see where any one is wanting a different/higher standard for OC.
Just more up front about it, that it will connect to the net to get it's .dll and whatever else it gets, during the install of the primary program that you picked.

I'm certainly for Renegade and more to make money.
He has put the work into the program, and giving it free.

By teaming up with OC, there is some possible income, without too much trouble.

Most of the stuff I've installed has had options for other software.
Check boxes for Google Chrome or Bing's Toolbar, or with Flash and others there is McAfee or something to opt-out of.

The difference is that there is no opt out of OC when installing.
And I think the more upfront OC is, the more it will be accepted.
But that is not the route they are taking yet.
Leaving it to Renegade or other developers to post the fact of OC included.

Like I said before, I don't know enough to judge OC's possible security problems.
But anything that connects to the net, is cause for looking in to what it's doing.
And continuing to monitor any and all changes to what it loads when connected.
This info should be in an easy to understand form, and not have to study OC's entire site.

Yes, this is what it does-as drapps posted

http://www.opencandy...s-opencandy-collect/

What else is it capable of and info on changes need to be upfront as well.
It is advertisement, so what, we get that all the time. I block all I can while others don't mind.

OC tries to park in my computer, that is different then other advertisement.
So it should be monitored imho. It's not just a cookie Ccleaner can kill.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on March 30, 2011, 04:31 PM »

Having a good day, yes I am.

Perhaps you should contact Eset, and work it out with them.
Or not, I'm not taking sides, but I will stay with Nod32.