Domain question?

I work at a place and if I have a cat 5 network cable I can plug my laptop into any jack here and get on the internet? Is that good shouldnt I have to get access to the domain before getting on the internet?


Thanks in advance

Reply 1 : Domain question?

This can be true or false depending on how good the IT staff is. The best will limit access to authorized machines. If you can do what you asked, there is a security issue at that site.
Bob

Reply 2 : Domain question?

This is what I thought....Do you have any suggestion for resources to readup on to improve this breach?


Ethan

Reply 3 : Domain question?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch is not much of a start but you do see security mentioned here and there.

The choice of what security to use is often set by the skill and budget of the IT effort often sets what security they deploy.

If they ever ask why it matters then they are at the lower end of the IT skill spectrum.
Bob

Reply 4 : Domain question?

"If they ever ask why it matters then they are at the lower end of the IT skill spectrum."

This question was asked .....oh man got some work to do thanks again

Ethan

Reply 5 : Domain question?

If there is a need for such security is worth discussing, but from a liability and protecting the company from harm the simple fact that anyone can jack in and gain internet access could put a company at risk today.

For example I could put a small unauthorized wifi router on a plug and it could be a long time till they found it siphoning out company information.

Or worse some one could download content that governments track and then the company is on the hook for fines or worse.
Bob

Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

I have Vista for Windows. I cannot seem to download just one picture from my camera to my computer. The system is indicating that I must download every picture in the camera I have attached to my computer. This doesn't seem right. It was so simple with Windows XP. I just looked thru the pics on my camera, and selected the ones I wanted to download.Can anyone help me. Perhaps direct me to where I can get help. Oh, free help.I can't see why I should have to pay for instructions on how to use a product I have already paid for

Reply 1 : Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

1. When you post, tell the make and model of the camera.

2. Try the Cnet Digital Camera Forum

But without make or model, I'm wondering if there is something simple we can do.
Bob

Reply 2 : Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

Windows detects your newest pictures and doesn't import duplicate versions of older pictures that you've already copied to your computer. This way you get all your pictures on the computer with no repeats. If you view your pictures in Photo Gallery, you can view in large previews making it easy to decide which pictures you'd like to delete from your computer.

For more on this subject, visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/How-do-I-get-pictures-from-my-camera-to-my-computer

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

Reply 3 : Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

Thanks Cassandra,
Your reply was the most succinct. I guess I just have to down load any new pictures from my camera, and just delete the ones I don't want.
Mt. Dora Mickey

Reply 4 : Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

If you used the default Windows program to import your photos, maybe you can't, but have you tried other methods ? Using a card reader, for example ? Some cameras can be treated as a storage device and you can browse the photos and select which to download..... Have you read through the owner's manual for the camera ?

Reply 5 : Downloading pics from my camera to my computer

not a fan of this feature. many times i have different events taken but not downloaded. Sometimes a couple hundred pics. I might only want to download one event or one pic. It just takes too long to download two hundred pics for just one or two shots. I have vista on my laptop and do not want all my pics on it but i will download everything to my XP at home.

Problems with latest AVG Free update

I had avg2011 (1120) installed and working fine on 3 xp sp3 systems. Attempting to install the latest update (1321) i consistently get the Error code 0xc0070643 with "Prepare driver installation failure) 0xE0010058 MSI action failed. I updated to the latest MSI from Microsft, unregistered and registered it and each of the 3 systems fails installation with the same error. On 1 system I wiped all evidence of AVG using the removal tool, manual file and directory deletion and a manual review of the registry. My logs are at https://rapidshare.com/files/457219301/avglogs04-13-2011.zip Same error in safe mode installation...Any thoughts appreciated

Reply 1 : Problems with latest AVG Free update

Hello Jbd3dmd,

To allow us analyze your situation please provide us with Msinfo output.

Also you can try chose custom installation and untick Firewall component.

Thank you

Reply 2 : Problems with latest AVG Free update

https://rapidshare.com/files/457238974/mssysinfo.zip

links to the msinfo file but the previous version of AVGFree 2011 was fine on this same system with no hardware changes. I upgraded my windows 7 laptop with no issues so I suspect some issue with XP

Reply 3 : Problems with latest AVG Free update

I unchecked all options under custom install but didn't see firewall among them. I was able to reinstall version 9 but when I tried to upgrade it demanded a reboot after uninstalling 9 and it then gave the same error code as 1032 of 2011 commenced to install..

Reply 4 : Problems with latest AVG Free update

Hello Jbd3dmd,

Please try to disable Teatimer part of Spybot.

Afterwards attempt to install with full installation package:
http://free.avg.com/ww-en/download.prd-afh

If the installation still fails, provide us with fresh installation log files.

In case you are paid AVG customer, please contact our support here:
http://www.avg.com/support

Thank you

How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

I want to increase the bit rate of a lot of my MP3 files and I was wondering how you would go about doing that?
Thanks in advance.

Reply 1 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

Two options:
1. Download a version with a higher bitrate.
2. Rerip the original it came from with a higher bitrate.

You need more than just the file with the lower bitrate to do it.

Kees

Reply 2 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

How would you rerip the original? Would you do that with a program? If so, could you recommend a program?

Reply 3 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

Ripping a CD can be done with Windows Media Player, for example. And many other programs, as shown by a google search for RIP CD.

Kees

Reply 4 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

if you just want to try, I would convert the mp3 back to .wav then convert .wav to the mp3 at a higher bit rate. Give that a try and see if there are any improvement.

Reply 5 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

But you would do that with a software program, right?
Could you recommend one for me?
Thank you.

Reply 6 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

I'd use CDEX for it (free download).

Kees

Reply 7 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

But I didn't get any of my music off of a CD, I downloaded it from places like Amazon.
Or did you mean to put my MP3 files on a CD instead?

Reply 8 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

I'm afraid the sound quality will only become worse if you convert it to wav and back again with a higher bitrate. But probably not enough to hear any difference.
Anyway, it's free to experiment.

Kees

Reply 9 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

Thank you for helping me understand and thanks for helping.

Reply 10 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

http://download.cnet.com/CDex/3000-2140_4-10055262.html?tag=mncol;1

install it on your computer. It can convert mp3 to .wav file. or from .wav to mp3 or other formats.

Reply 11 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

Going from lossy (mp3) to lossless (WAV) and then back to lossy again can only result in a degradation of quality (as will going from, say a 128 kbps mp3, up to 320 kbps). The quality of the sound file was lost when the music was converted into an mp3 of any given bit rate, and can only be restored by re-copying the information from the original source (i.e., the master file or the CD). Otherwise you'll just be getting a further loss of quality with each generation of copy you make.

Reply 12 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

Thank you for this information.
It was very helpful.

Reply 13 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

How did it go?

Reply 14 : How can you increase the bit rate of an MP3 file?

To be honest, I couldn't tell a difference.

Uninstalling Acronis True Image 2011 disables Windows backup

Uninstalling Acronis True Image 2011 disables Windows 7 backup, even if one enables Windows backup before exiting and then uninstalling True Image. There are complaints about this on Acronis forums, but Acronis seems to have little interest in fixing the problem and there seems to be no way to contact them directly. Apparently a fix requires editing the registry, which I am reluctant to try. I'd be grateful for help.

In the meantime, DO NOT INSTALL THE TRIAL VERSION OF THIS PROGRAM! If you do, you will not be able to revert to Windows 7 backup if you decide you don't want it.

How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

I am doing some video editing on my laptop (Vista). I'd transferred videos from handycam to laptop, now the hard disk is full. I need more space for editing and burning. I tried to move some Avi files (12-14GB) to an external hard drive that still has over than 100GB space available. It said "The file is too large for the destination file system." I searched answer online, I'd tried: convert E(drive letter): /fs:ntfs Still it didn't work. Another problem is that my DVD burner stopped working few days ago. My laptop doesn't recognize external DVD burner either when I plugged it in. The laptop manufacture suggested full factory recovery. So, I really need to move those files from this laptop or I'll lose them. Does anyone know the trick? Thanks.

Reply 1 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Thanks for the info.
First I used right click on MY COMPUTER - Manage - Disk Management - Delete Partition, and it caused an error (blue screen - dump of physical memory). After restarting, my computer didn't show the external HD drive, but it was there (without drive letter) when I open SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE. I had to reformat to FAT32 (got the file from the manufacture website, Western Digital), then finally I was able to convert it using:
convert driveletter: /fs:ntfs /nosecurity
I got from: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheDuhFilesTheFileIsTooLargeForTheDestinationFileSystem.aspx
I guess the /nosecurity command makes a difference.
I also found out Maxtor & Seagate FreeAgent brands are NTFS, but Western Digital is FAT32.

Reply 2 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Did you ever figure out how to move the big .avi files? I am in the same boat as you. I captured my large video file to my computer's hard drive, but when I tried to move the file to my external hard drive, it said I did not have enough room on my computer to move the file. The external hard drive I am moving it to have over 200 GB of memory, so it must be referring to my desktop computer, but I didn't think I would need room on it to remove the file. The file is like 13 GB, and I now only have like 2 GB of free memory. Does anyone know what I can do?

I also have another question that is closely related. I was just wondering if anyone knew a good video compressor. I captured one hour of footage from my Sony video camera and the file was over 13 GB. I was just wondering if there was a way to compress it into a different type of file (smaller) without losing too much quality. Thanks for the help!

Reply 3 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Kdubbiu11,
you have to change your external HD system to NTSF.
Please go to: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheDuhFilesTheFileIsTooLargeForTheDestinationFileSystem.aspx

Follow the instruction:
Run an Administrator Console (click the Start Menu, type cmd, then right click on the command prompt and click "Run As Administrator") then run:
C:UsersScott>convert h: /fs:ntfs /nosecurity
Replace:
Scott -> name on your computer
h: -> the drive letter where your external HD is

After you type that command, just wait. You might not see any progress on the screen, but it's working.
Then you'll see the rest of the information.
It will take a while until you see: Conversion complete.

I don't know about video compressor, but if this works, it shouldn't be a problem anymore for you.
Good luck!

Reply 4 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

But what if i need the hard drive to be formatted Fat32?
THEN what is the solution to the problem?

Reply 5 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Dictated by the FAT32 choice. FAT32 limits file sizes to 4GB so all files must be that or smaller.
Bob

Reply 6 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Partition it. You can find some free programs out there that'll separate the hard drive into several. You can then format them separately however you want.

Reply 7 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

I agree with the above poster that having 2 partitions on the drive (one NTFS for the really BIG files, one FAT for all other) might be a good solution.

If you use that disk only to MOVE the file to another destination and not to PLAY the file from it, you can consider using a file splitter (many freeware ones available, many that don't buffer should work, if their internal byte counter is big enough) to split the file in 3 or 4 smaller ones that fit on your FAT32 partition and glue them together at the receiving side.

Kees

Reply 8 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

theres a progrma called xilisoft converter. It splits any sort of media file into whatever proportion you want them to be in meaning nothing involving your external will take place except for copying the final files. For more information pm me and ill hook you up with the program.

Reply 9 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

Hi, could you hook me up with xilisoft converter?

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alexbenko@hotmail.com

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Reply 10 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

I tried this, and it resulted in, "Conversion could not be completed." I have a Vista.. Uhm... The file I want to be transferred onto a Verbatim 1Tb external H.D. is 13 Gb. (I already know the limitations of FAT32, and want NTFS, obviously..) I waswondering if you could help me..?

Reply 11 : How to copy big avi files to external hard drive?

it's very easy to change FAT32 to NTFS. Windows can do this for you, BUT REMEMBER, it WILL destroy all files on that harddrive. So be careful you don't pick the wrong one for reformating...and be sure to backup the files first. Good luck.

To format a harddrive: right-click on the harddrive then select format, then ntfs file system.

R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Completed by DavyGT!!



R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage



Use this if things go wrong

M11x R2 BIOS recovery guide

Reply 1 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Very nice find. Am I to understand that this individual is capable of modifiying the BIOS on the 335? If so, is this person capable of editing the BIOS of the M11x? The reason I ask, the limited number of contacts I have, I found one that knew enough of BIOS programming to tell me that it is possible to program the M11xR2 to be a manual switch but he doesn't have anywhere near the time to put into the project before it would be pointless.



This is very intriguing. Will send this to him to look over. Not that I do not trust you or the other person, as I give everyone a general level of trust. Its just I don't trust just anyone to flash a ROM blindly. Returned too many phones and other electronics as it is. Damn stores all know me by name...

Reply 2 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

haha im a complete newb with this stuff, i think DavyGT is working on this to get a flashable ROM. what phone do you have may i ask? I sportin an Atrix 4G which has a locked bootloader so im not flashing nearly as many ROMs as i should be

Reply 3 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Running an HTC EVO right now with VirusRom on it. Going to go back to Cyanogen later this month though. The Atrix is a nice phone, but doesn't surprise me about the bootloader. It seems just about everyone is doing everything they can to lock them down. Real shame too, since the modding community has helped them sell phones better than they ever would have.



Almost feel like doing a search for some of the Dell BIOS engineers (found one on Linked In, but not connected to him) and seeing if it couldn't be put into a 'final' release or something. It bugs me now that I know it is possible but is limited. Likely due to some slimy contract that Intel created when they sold the rights to Dell.



To stop your average user from making changes, is not only smart, but it is business smart. To stop your enthusiast from making changes is not smart, cause where there is a will, there is a way.

Reply 4 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Ah yes, the BIOS. My M11x Windows install stuffed at that very crucial moment so I needed to work on reinstalling yesterday. It's not as simple as recompiling the BIOS, which is already done and undone, I have to also work out how to create a Crisis disk in case somebody bricks their M11x. Any help there will appreciated.



Note this VBIOS doesn't change Optimus in any way, it only increases the voltage.



In the mean time, use OCCT GPU stress to see what your max temperatures are as the BIOS will increase temperature for increased voltage, if it works.



There maybe something for the R1.

Reply 5 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

What will upping the voltage do for the 335M? Make overclocks more stable? I've overclocked my CPU to 180 with no problems, but my GPU is stuck at 520/840/1240....

Reply 6 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosaic What will upping the voltage do for the 335M? Make overclocks more stable? I've overclocked my CPU to 180 with no problems, but my GPU is stuck at 520/840/1240....

Yes, it will increase overclocks. In theory, since the is not a Vmod, as long as the GT335 is not using 3D clocks, battery life shouldn't be affected.



I'll release the BIOS when I get home in 8hrs.

Reply 7 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

glad theres hope for the r1, my max temps on my highest OC are about 62C

Reply 8 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Is this only for the r1 or can r2 users benefit?

Reply 9 : R2 335m nvidia bios flashing to increase voltage

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQGiant Is this only for the r1 or can r2 users benefit?

I'm pretty sure it's the other way around. This is only for the R2, and the R1 users may benefit from it.