Recent content by sparky

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    Lost files

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I just had the same problem. I was burning a DVD, and it didn't work. Rebooted the computer and had the same utility come up. When Windows loaded, all of 'My Documents' had been wiped clean. There is still some...
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    scheduled tasks

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) when using the scheduled tasks to run a given program in XP you have the option to start on user logon. with this option selected will the given program continue to run when a user logs off or will the program be stopped...
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    GPS for VX4400 like VX6000?

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.verizon (More info?) On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:48:16 -0400, rg <replyingroup@invalid.com> wrote: [snip] >>> >>> Press 922 then SEND. Some gibberish will start coming out of the phone. >>> Stay on the line and the Longitude and Latitude coordinates will be >>>...
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    Sound schemes

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) how do you download new sound schemes?
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    Icons on Desktop after 290700 install

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsme.general (More info?) Since System Restore was not properly restoring my system back to a previous date and after reading various posts related to System Restore, I downloaded and installed hotfix patch 290700. Now, every time I boot up, either...
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    FINAL sales number for Sopranos?

    Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) gpctv02@yahoo.com wrote: > anyone know a semi-official number of total sales? > > gary Umm, I don't want to get in the middle of some feud, but actually, I do find the question interesting... Not to dump on Stern since I do respect what they...
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    New to x box live

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.xbox.games (More info?) I am quite new to X box live and have a few live enabled games so if you see Sparky Deighton on line that's me, by the way I'm from the U.K Sparky
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    rumored + official SEGA Xbox 360 games

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.xbox,microsoft.public.xbox.games (More info?) How long do you think we can expect developers to support the original xbox? "Rage6c" wrote: > > > compiled from GAF > > > Rumored: > -Afterburner 360 (SEGA) > -Panzer Dragoon Next (SEGA) > -Sonic 360...
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    User Account internet connection problem

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I have 4 user accounts on my PC. My account is set as Administrator and works fine connects to the net no problem. The other three are my wife and two daughters accounts. One is set to Admin the others set to...
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    yoke&pedals AND joystick

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Hello Eddy, You should also invest in the Saitek X-45 stick/throttle combo. It doesn`t have the "twist" feature, which you really dont want in Heli simming. The rudder pedals and this system work well plugged in together. Do...
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    MT. Everest Ques. ??

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Thanks Wayne, Your help is appreciated Sparks,
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    MT. Everest Ques. ??

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) In FS9, Whats the nearest airport to MT. Everest and whats the heading and distance after lift-off?????
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    Storing Data on DVD

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) WinXP cannot actually burn DVDs, you'l need some external software such as nero (www.nero.com) or Roxio Easy CD/DVD Creator (www.roxio.com) to do this. "Noel S Pamfree" wrote: > I thought it would be easy to...
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    newby question

    Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Those two choices are both good products. It depends on what type of aircraft you would prefer to learn simming with. The Saitek system would be good for your stick operated sims for acrobatic, jet-fighters,helicopters, etc. The...
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    Disabling Dell Musicmatch

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Bruce wrote: > Hi, > > I just got a new Dimension 8400, running Windows XPHome. I had a heck of > a time stopping Dell Musicmatch from launching everytime I inserted an > audio cd in the DVD-ROM, but finally did. I had to uncheck all...