http://www.pcbanter.net A Windows XP forum covering all aspects of Windows XP problems acting as a webgateway with the finest Microsoft Windows newsgroups en Sat, 25 May 2013 07:39:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pcbanter.net/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pcbanter.net http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087730&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 07:17:13 GMT I"ve got a computer running Win7 with media center. I'm on Cox cable.
The cable modem goes to a wireless router. A cat5 cable goes from the
wireless router to my win7 computer. The wireless part I use with
laptops.

My question is... is there a simple way to "connect" my computer to my
TV so that whatever I would otherwise watch on my computer monitor
gets sent to my TV? My thought is some kind of box so The TV input
would be from that "box" that would get the data from the computer,
over the wireless, and then run that thru and HDMI port into the TV.
]]> Windows 7 Forum http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087730 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087729&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 06:03:56 GMT So I'm looking to rename all the files in a directory appending the
date / time.

I found the powershell script at
http://ss64.com/ps/syntax-stampme.html :

#StampMe.ps1
param( [string] $fileName)

# Check the file exists
if (-not(Test-Path $fileName)) {break}

# Display the original name
"Original filename: $fileName"

$fileObj = get-item $fileName

# Get the date
$DateStamp = get-date -uformat "%Y-%m-%d@%H-%M-%S"

$extOnly = $fileObj.extension

if ($extOnly.length -eq 0) {
$nameOnly = $fileObj.Name
rename-item "$fileObj" "$nameOnly-$DateStamp"
}
else {
$nameOnly = $fileObj.Name.Replace( $fileObj.Extension,'')
rename-item "$fileName" "$nameOnly-$DateStamp$extOnly"
}

# Display the new name
"New filename: $nameOnly-$DateStamp$extOnly"

But this doesn't appear to work on a batch basis, ie

powershell ./stampme.ps1 G:\test\*.*
(or G:\test ).

Am I missing something obvious? This is Windows 8 if it matters.
(Yes, I realize this is a Win7 group but I beleve the PS is the same)
Thanks.
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]]> Windows 7 Forum http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087729 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087727&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 20:02:29 GMT This really isn't necessarily Win 7 but... it could apply in some instances.
I posted this on the Internet newsgroup and I'm pasting it here.

FWIW. I have a 3D TV in my living room and my modem/router was across my
house in my computer room. I had connected my router to my computer
directly with an ethernet cable and also wirelessly. My 3D TV accessed the
internet wirelessly only from my router. Everything worked fine, even
wirelessly streaming Netflix movies to my TV. But when I tried wirelessly
streaming 3D TV I kept getting messages that my network speed was too slow
and I had numerous pauses while more data loaded and then played. I'm on
COX cable and called them and they suggested I buy a higher speed network
connection which I did.

That didn't solve the problem so I moved my modem/router to the living room
right next to my TV and used an ethernet cable to go from my router to the
LAN input on my 3D TV. Bingo! Problem solved. And the wireless speed back
to my computer is fast enough for all the Win 7 activity I do with my
computer.
Most of you probably already knew this would improve things but I thought
I'd post it here for reference.

]]> Windows 7 Forum http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087727 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087726&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 17:05:06 GMT What is this I heard (I think Paul mentioned) about Windows 8 not shutting down completely? After shutting down, sometimes I turn off the voltage regulator... What is this I heard (I think Paul mentioned) about Windows 8 not
shutting down completely? After shutting down, sometimes I turn off
the voltage regulator that cuts off all power to the computer. Later
when my computer is turned on, something about the BIOS fails. It
just requires waiting about a minute longer for Windows to start, but
it is annoying. I suspect it's related to the Windows 8 fake shutdown
situation. Is their an easy way to force windows to shut down
normally?

Thanks.
]]> Windows 8 Help Forum John Doe http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087726 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087725&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:21 GMT What is the file that holds all of the passwords when you check "save my
password" on a website? I think I need to delete the file and start fresh
because my passwords never get saved! Suggestions ?


]]> General XP issues or comments JanG http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087725 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087724&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:37:22 GMT Using IEi0
'Every couple of minutes I get the popup that IE has stopped working. It
doesn't matter whether I'm in a program or a browser. Very irritating. Had
this happen before but don't know how it got fixed.
-----
Ray
]]> Windows 7 Forum rbarone@nwi.net http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087724 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087723&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 06:45:47 GMT Hopefully some of you are using Adobe Pro Writer to create PDFs of web-pages. I am running on Win 7 Pro. This problem started within the last few months. ... Hopefully some of you are using Adobe Pro Writer to create PDFs of
web-pages. I am running on Win 7 Pro. This problem started within the
last few months. When I try to print a webpage I get some good text
and I also get some garbage text. If I go into Adobe during the Print
dialog and change through Preferences one of the settings the page will
print correctly. I cannot find a place to make this change permanent.

The setting is Preferences - Rely on system fonts only, do not use
document fonts.

If I un-check this I get a good rendering.
But how to make this permanent so I do not have to go in every time and
change this?

Anyone know why this has changed and how to fix it?


]]> Windows 7 Forum BeeJ http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087723 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087722&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 06:34:10 GMT Win XP Pro with laptop and USB webcam. Webcam res goes to 1080P. Slow window webcam image update as expected due to limit of USB2 speed. When recoding there... Win XP Pro with laptop and USB webcam.
Webcam res goes to 1080P.
Slow window webcam image update as expected due to limit of USB2 speed.
When recoding there are compression choices available.

1) For the standard Win XP Pro setup, what is the best video
compression to use?
Suggestions please.

2) is there other better add on compression available to install into
Win XP and what are they and where found?


]]> General XP issues or comments BeeJ http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087722 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087721&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:29:55 GMT I know you can use encryption to compress files, but is there a way to not show the file names within the archive without a password ? Vielen Dank, ... I know you can use encryption to compress files, but is there a way to not show the file names within the archive without a password ?

Vielen Dank,
Andy
]]> General XP issues or comments http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087721 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087720&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:15:39 GMT No matter what program I am using, every few seconds I get a popup saying Internet Explorer has stopped working. I have searched MS Fixit and tried a virus... No matter what program I am using, every few seconds I get a popup saying
Internet Explorer has stopped working. I have searched MS Fixit and tried a
virus search but don't find anything related. Is there a fix for this?

-----
Ray
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]]> Windows 7 Forum Ray Barone http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087720 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087719&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:29 GMT New Win 7 Pro PC. Came preinstalled Win 7 Pro. I want to make several partitons out of the only drive. Where do I find this in the newer Win 7 pro? Old Win 7... New Win 7 Pro PC.
Came preinstalled Win 7 Pro.
I want to make several partitons out of the only drive.

Where do I find this in the newer Win 7 pro?
Old Win 7 Pro had a switch to old style Control Panel, this one has
only new style.

any suggestions on creating the partitions?
e.g. C: size? where Win 7 resides.
Want three partitions.
C: Win
D: Data (largest)
E: Win Image


]]> Windows 7 Forum BeeJ http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087719 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087717&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:04 GMT Hello all
I have just bought a Nexus 7 32Gb tablet and am trying to copy files
from my pc, XP Pro SP3.
I have 6 usb 2 ports on my pc, one of which 'feeds' a Belkin hub.
When I connect the Nexus to the pc throught one of the usb ports, I
never know which one will actually work. Sometimes it is the hub,
sometimes one of the free ports on the pc, and sometimes I have to
unplug the printer and use that port.
When the Nexus eventually connects I am told that it is connected as a
media device and it shows in Windows Explorer as My Computer/Nexus 7
wih the storage as Internal storage.
I have created a folder into which I want to copy the files from my
pc, but when I try to copy them the copy proceeds for a minute or so
and then stops. I the receive a dialogue
Error Copying File
Cannot copy ......: The device has eother stopped responding or has
been disconnected.
This happens every time.
Can anyone advise me as to what is going on ?
TIA

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Registered Linux User 490858
]]> General XP issues or comments http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087717 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087718&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:56 GMT Win7 Pro on two PCs in the same WorkGroup on a Home LAN. In Windows Explorer I see the other PC by the name I gave the PC. If I click on the name I get a... Win7 Pro on two PCs in the same WorkGroup on a Home LAN.

In Windows Explorer I see the other PC by the name I gave the PC.
If I click on the name I get a request to enter a UserName and
Password.
But the remote PC has no user name and password for bootup user as it
boots directly to the desktop. Both PCs are like that.

1) where and how do I turn off the remote asking or is it the local PC
asking for this?

2) where and how do I set the username and password if i want to use
this feature?

3) there is some other feature between Win7 PCs that allows
interaction. what is this and where can I find info on setting it up
and using?

Thank you.


]]> Windows 7 Forum W7 Newbie http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087718 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087716&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:07:38 GMT Is there a way to make icons from jpg photos? If so how would you do it? Thank you for any help. Is there a way to make icons from jpg photos?
If so how would you do it?
Thank you for any help.
]]> Windows 7 Forum http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087716 http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087715&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:19 GMT Samsung TV shows DLNA1 LinkStation DLNA2 MyPC7:Username LinkStation is a NAS MyPC7 is a Windows 7 Pro laptop. I have two other Win 7 Pro laptops on the LAN... Samsung TV shows
DLNA1 LinkStation
DLNA2 MyPC7:Username

LinkStation is a NAS
MyPC7 is a Windows 7 Pro laptop.

I have two other Win 7 Pro laptops on the LAN but these do not show.
Is there something that needs to be enabled on these PCs?

I tried playing a Video and was surprised that some played and some did
not. The ones that did not had a message about a missing CODEC.

Some Video were recorded by Windows Media Center and others by WinTV.
Where are the codecs, on the TV or PC?

When I dive in on the TV I see the Windows Media Player icon/logo.

Where do I put files on the PC so they are visible on the TV?
Where do I put files on the NAS so they are visible on the TV?

Is there a link that talks about how to do all of this?


]]> Windows 7 Forum BeeJ http://www.pcbanter.net/showthread.php?t=1087715