Fix Windows with Puppy Linux and Other Live cd Tools.

[mikeb]

You could compile it yourself for pre-SSE2 CPUs.

well I fancied a rant instead...and not so easy for windows XP either.

Is this puppy or ubuntu... seems like its heading into shiny new computers only land with some of the software being released here.

mike

[cthisbear]

Sorry fellas.

Some things I test....some I don't.
Which most times I will announce as untested by me.

I did not notice the XP thingy.

On XP I still used the older Seamonkey 1.19???

Great for mail.

The newer Seamonkey wants to compact mail...
can't seem to beat that and some other crap stuff as well.
Minor but annoying.

So apologies again.

""""""""""
Trinoc:

" I hope the "Vista and above" proviso is not a portent of the future.
I would be seriously put out if Palemoon stopped working on
my old XP systems."

"
Re: FossaMail

" Unfortunately it's inevitable.
Windows XP will be at the end of it's extended support cycle in April 2014.

While I have no intention of dropping support for XP in the browser until I
switch code bases again (likely later on in the year), I will not continue supporting XP indefinitely
with Pale Moon either.

It prevents the use of some optimizations (I have to make special arrangement in VS2012 to build for XP),
and EoL means the OS is officially abandoned and will not receive any further updates.
See also the announcement to this effect.

FossaMail will focus on future use.
It's beta, and by the time I sort things out for it,
XP will have very little life left, so I see no reason to build with the same adaptations catering to that OS."

http://forum.palemoon.org/viewtopic.php?p=20939

""""""""""""

3 months ago my old Gigabyte XP comp started dying.

I was lucky to get a few freebies from a mate.
I had already installed XP to an old AMD Gigabyte box
that had the unfortunate habit of only booting 2 of my 12 usbs.

Always a good start.
Tried everything to beat it.

Then I received a Quad Core box...
well I had to go Win7.

So I still like XP...as long as I control it...not MS.

Windows 7 I use Win7 Lite by >>> eXPerience ...

A pity that Microsoft could not get geniuses like him to
fix their Pig OS.

But we are talking MS right...FWs.

Windows Tiny7 Rev01 Unattended Activated CD (x86)

" Special note from eXPerience:

I have used this modded OS for a few days and it seems every bit as fast
as Windows XP. If you have always wanted to use Vista, but were holding
out for Windows 7 - its worth it!

This slimmed edition boots up fast,
shuts down fast, opens applications fast, even VMware v5.5 runs fast
on it once its started up.

File copying seems no slower than XP.

All in all this new Windows really blows away XP because of all the new
features. You have to remember XP is from 2001 when no one even had
such a thing as "Wireless" or a SATA drive.

Now all this new hardware runs on Windows XP but the OS was never designed to run it really.
You might wonder why not just use Vista - don't even go there.

Lets just pretend Vista never existed.
In fact Microsoft should have not ever released it but I guess they had
to in order to improve on it and eventually get it right - with
Windows 7. "

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Chris.

[mikeb]

The newer seamonkey wants to download and store imap mail loacally..that dumb change is reversible though.
Do their devs understand what IMAP is for??? For smart people they make some dumb choices...sqlite is another one.
Been trying out seamonkey 2.9.1...last version for 2000...seems ok once you make a pile of config changes...reminds me of firefox 3.6 but handles crap sites better.

I have to make special arrangement in VS2012 to build for XP

Yes he will...MS build in dummy kernel functions to new versions to break compatibility with older windows...forced obsolescence.. Did exactly the same to 2000. Technically there is NO reason whatsoever why this software will not work...its all still NT underneath.
Yes new drivers needed for newer software...that's no problem..NT is extensible...you just add on what you need. After all vista, 7 and 8 are doing EXACTLY that...they just come with more drivers in the package. I had fat32 and usb flash working just fine under NT4....

Agreed 7 is the only new windows worth using ..it does actually run ok.... if you don't mind the 4-17GB install size .... just avoid any antivirus as it would be endlessly scanning the system at that size. (does not need it anyway...just remove IE/outlook...)

If XP was truly obsolete then so would vista, 7 and 8 as they al have the same core.

Ok someone will contest that last statement I am sure...

Funny how one dev seems to know the future of computer usage...clever man ... perhaps true in his little circle but the rest of the world might just be working under slightly different circumstances.

mike

[mikeb]

Not sure if its been mentioned but this looks like a really useful tool..
https://sites.google.com/site/gbrtools/ ... nformation
brought to my notice by burnIT.

mike

[Burn_IT]

Never avoid anti virus.
AV only scans the whole system on install to make sure that there aren't any nasties already there. From then on they only scan things that have been changed or are new - and sites that you visit. (unless of course the user wants a full scan)

Yes Vista and Win 7 used a different core, though (like just about any software) I suspect many functions and routines were re-used to save rebuilding the wheel.

Without showing proof about MS building in deliberate tools, you are not doing your credibility any favours.

[mikeb]

Without showing proof about MS building in deliberate tools, you are not doing your credibility any favours.

well i was compiling several windows programs when I came across this...the information was from various sources and it seems well known about amongst program developers.

In this case it was for 2000 as was a few years back and any dev who wanted to could hack the headers to build 2000 friendly programs using the non 2000 friendly SDKs.... this technique will be being applied and the example mentioned earlier is a current one...indeed it mentions that the builder was able to make changes to the SDK in just the same way.

(I have to make special arrangement in VS2012 to build for XP),

if they were truly different how could he do this and get a working build?
Ask him...he will give a similar answer to that which I found
Note that using VS 2010 will make an XP friendly build and VS 2012 will not unless you fiddle... same sources...same resultant software..same target system.

You must have come across 'this is not a win32 executable' before....the message you get when a kernel function call is not present. If that function call was essential to the software then XP would be out of the question but its simply that the later SDK are designed to prevent building XP software in order to promote/sell new systems...after all it is their business and their software so they can do what they like...better than threatening hardware retailers like they used to.

The parallel is 'environmental' justifications for scrapping perfectly good cars that are used in many countries.

here is an example of the stuff I had to plough through...
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1130 ... pplication
I have not the time or the inclination to make this stuff up.

Yes Vista and Win 7 used a different core,

yes the different NT core... same kernel... apart from the dummy functions there may be the odd addition. MS have no reason to deviate from using the NT system they paid for...it does the job nicely and they can simply add to it.
A good test would be to run dependency walker on an exe and compare the functions shown in the kernel for XP and 7.
Between 2000 and XP the only changes were 2 functions that did not actually do anything a system would need...hence the term 'dummy'

Analysing an exe in this way would save doing a net search and would be interesting to see what has been added.

As for antivirus...well you know i am the bunny who has never used it and not had a sniff in over 10 years...either I am very lucky or got something right. 7 seems a lot more inherently secure when i tried it...and IE/outlook is sort of removable now...at least it was well hidden when I tried it.
All that seems left is someone grabbing the web trinkets that hide nasties cos they cannot help themselves, but protecting those users is always going to ultimately fail...same as even the safest cars will still end up with casualties if an idiot drives recklessly.... More fool them and just try and keep out of their way.

mike

[cthisbear]

" if you don't mind the 4-17GB install size "

""""""""""

Complete Win 7 lite install backup...no pagefile

4.51gigs.

Chris.

[cthisbear]

How do I create an UEFI bootable USB?

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=2416777

Answer....

How To Make UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 8

http://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-mak ... windows-8/

Other good guides on the bottom >> Related posts.

Chris.

[bark_bark_bark]

Do you run Windows 10? Do you have a stylish Tin Foil Hat? Do you have the idea Cortana is really an agent of the NSA trying to seduce you?

Well you can get rid of her with the instructions here: http://www.howtogeek.com/220955/how-to- ... 0-taskbar/

And if you think she will get revenge and unspeakable things to you, call your nearest mental institution.

[cthisbear]

Windows 7 Genuine ISO

cobrin answer to genuine downloads.

http://mirror.corenoc.de/digitalrivercontent.net/

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... 421396&p=2

Chris.

[mikeb]

Thanks for the 7 links...they don't seem to mind running in permanent trial mode either... which means updates if desired work ok.

Its how i did my testing...might use it one day ..its rather nice.

mike

[cthisbear]

Windows Updates to Hide to Avoid Telemetry or Windows 10 Upgrade

http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/wi ... grade.html

Thanks to Majorgeeks...a great download Trusted website.

" If you have already installed Windows and did a few updates, then

head over to Control Panel > Programs and Features >

View Installed Updates

then go from the top to the bottom through the list to ensure none
of them is installed, if you do find one installed, then uninstall it,
reboot, then check for updates and once it appears right click on it
and hide it. "

Chris.

[d4p]

http://www.techworm.net/2015/08/new-win ... ws-10.html
"Microsoft is pushing KB3075249 and KB3080149 updates for Windows 7/8/8.1 users which can spy on you"

[cthisbear]

Imaging software from old PC to New PC.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=2447602

Whirlpool Forum post...might be handy for some.
Untested by me...costs around $39.95 .

There is a Demo version next to the price. Registration need.

"""""""'
voltron53

"Is there any software out there where I can take a image from my old PC and copy to a new PC without it crashing cause of dirver issues. And still have all my programs etc."

fincoder

" I've successfully used Paragon Drive Copy Professional 15 to clone an old system to a new PC with completely different hardware. " etc....

Paragon Drive Copy Professional 15

http://www.paragon-software.com/home/dc-professional

usage scenarios for Paragon Drive Copy Professional

http://www.paragon-software.com/home/dc ... arios.html

Chris.

[cthisbear]

Win 10 password recovery.

jmatt from Whirlpool Forums provides the latest answers.

Free PC Audit

Lazesoft Recover My Password Home Edition

recALL

Portable recALL...which I briefly tested.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=2470669

Chris.

[cthisbear]

I have just had the pleasure of inheriting a HP 110 Desktop.
Windows 8.

http://www.support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04077792/

Entering the bios to disable Secure booting....nightmare.
So many processes after hitting F10 and Esc keys.

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Op ... -p/4066618

I re-installed it and gave it a test run as I have another new Toshiba
laptop to setup for a client, so I had to give it a whirl.

Unbelievably slow.
What were these muppets at HP and Microsoft thinking?
Vista looked good after this mess.
And people buy this sludge.

:::::::

Probably been posted here but this guide was good for disabling
Secure booting.

He also has an Acer one...which may help me with the HP???

How To Disable UEFI Secure Boot In Windows 8 & 8.1

http://itsfoss.com/disable-uefi-secure- ... windows-8/

"""""""'

Acer laptops.

How To Disable Secure Boot In Windows 8.1 In Acer Laptops

http://itsfoss.com/disable-secure-boot-in-acer/

Chris.

[cthisbear]

Windows XP Service Pack 4 Unofficial 3.1a

[url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/de ... icial.html[/url]

" If you download the WindowsXP-USP4-v3.1a-x86-ENU.exe you can also scan Windows Update for POSReady updates, because the POSReady trick has been included.

Windows XP SP4 security enhancements: Windows XP SP4 includes registry updates to enhance security. These security enhancements address issues not fixed by Microsoft updates. "

Developer >> harkaz

http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10321

Chris.

[cthisbear]

How To Disable Windows Update In Windows 10

[url:3rdyw5ci]http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-disable-windows-update-in-windows-10[/url:3rdyw5ci]/

[url:3rdyw5ci]https://4sysops.com/archives/disable-windows-update-in-windows-10/[/url:3rdyw5ci]

[url:3rdyw5ci]http://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/features/how-to-disable-windows-10-automatic-updates-728049[/url:3rdyw5ci]

:::::

Microsoft site.

How to temporarily prevent a Windows or driver update from
reinstalling in Windows 10.

" To temporarily prevent the driver or update from being reinstalled
until a new driver or updated fix is available, a troubleshooter is
available that provides a user interface for hiding and showing Windows Updates and drivers for Windows 10.

You can obtain and run the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter
by downloading it from the Microsoft Download Center.

[url:3rdyw5ci]https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930[/url:3rdyw5ci]

Download.

[url:3rdyw5ci]http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/2/F22D5FDB-59CD-4275-8C95-1BE17BF70B21/wushowhide.diagcab[/url:3rdyw5ci]

Chris.

[cthisbear]

Windows XP Service Pack 4 Unofficial 3.1b

Majorgeeks..

[url:8tr7rs1x]http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_service_pack_4_unofficial.html[/url:8tr7rs1x]

" Editor's Note: [b:8tr7rs1x]IMPORTANT NOTICE:[/b:8tr7rs1x]

All SP4 users running SP4 v3.1a or earlier must delete this registry key to receive the latest WU updates:

[b:8tr7rs1x]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WindowsEmbedded[/b:8tr7rs1x]

No further action is needed. SP4 v3.1b is intended only for new installations and removes just this key.
The sp4_march16_wufix.zip file in Google Drive contains a reg file
that will automate the task. Double-click on the reg file,
click Yes on the popup message, and you're done!
Just make sure you have administrative privileges! "

:::

[url:8tr7rs1x]http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10321[/url:8tr7rs1x]

First page of 39 pages.

Untested by me.
However it appears to be well researched.
As with anything....read up.

Chris.

[cthisbear]

[b:9amj5y1v]How to Take Full Ownership of Files & Folders in Windows 8 / 10[/b:9amj5y1v]

I used this because I am trying to migrate a MYOB install to a
Toshiba Windows 8.1 laptop for a client.

I couldn't take ownership or be the administrator to delete
files and folders.
Between win 8.1 and MYOB...5 star s....y pieces of garbage
I was always booting Puppy LightHouse to delete stuff.

As always the rule is...USE at Your Own Risk and read
the instructions.

"""""""""""
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Robert • 3 years ago
The above is missing some steps.
After trial and error I wrote down what I did so I have a record
in the event I need to do this again.

Here it is:

-1- In Windows Explorer, right click on the folder you need to access, select Properties.
-2- Security Tab, select Advanced.
-3- Under Owner line, select Change.
-4- Select Advanced Tab.
-5- Select Find Now.
-6- Under Search Results, a list of several users will populate the next window. You need to know the right one to select. In my case there were about 30 or so possible accounts to select from. Three of those made sense. It was either Administrator..., Administrators..., or my username@hotmail.com (or possibly a 4th, "Everyone"). I found the one that worked. The trick is to know who you need to select so that you assign permission correctly. It's very cryptic because Microsoft populates the list with so many accounts that are on your computer. That's just the way Windows 8.1 is. Select OK.

-7- Under the Owner line (The Balloon from Step #3 above will reappear) select: Replace owner on subcontainers and objects. Select OK. *Be sure to do this step to save yourself time.

-8- Have at it copying files from the password protected hard drive to your new hard drive.

There were a couple stubborn files. In which case I did the above steps. Instead of step 7 I selected Apply. Next I had to select on Permissions (without exiting completely, go back to the balloon that appears from step #1 above. Then in the Balloon from step #2 above you will see the Permissions tab. Click "Continue" below Permissions (For some files you may have to go back a screen and then go back into the Security, Advanced, actions in step 2 above. If you go to far back to the point you have to right click properties, you will have to repeate steps 1-7 again.) Although I saw I was the new owner, I was not in a "Principal" in the list of of users. I had to select on the Add tab. Click on Principal: Select a principal. Do the same action as step 4-6 above. I had to be sure to select Full Control on the next window when it becomes available. Select OK on all subsequent tabs. It's a little cryptic so have patience.
The process will not likely be clear in the original posting so please be sure to follow my steps above and I wish you success.


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Robert • 3 years ago

The above is missing some steps.

After trial and error I wrote down what I did so I have a record

in the event I need to do this again.



Here it is:



-1- In Windows Explorer, right click on the folder you need to access, select Properties.

-2- Security Tab, select Advanced.

-3- Under Owner line, select Change.

-4- Select Advanced Tab.

-5- Select Find Now.

-6- Under Search Results, a list of several users will populate the next window. You need to know the right one to select. In my case there were about 30 or so possible accounts to select from. Three of those made sense. It was either Administrator..., Administrators..., or my username@hotmail.com (or possibly a 4th, "Everyone"). I found the one that worked. The trick is to know who you need to select so that you assign permission correctly. It's very cryptic because Microsoft populates the list with so many accounts that are on your computer. That's just the way Windows 8.1 is. Select OK.



-7- Under the Owner line (The Balloon from Step #3 above will reappear) select: Replace owner on subcontainers and objects. Select OK. *Be sure to do this step to save yourself time.



-8- Have at it copying files from the password protected hard drive to your new hard drive.



There were a couple stubborn files. In which case I did the above steps. Instead of step 7 I selected Apply. Next I had to select on Permissions (without exiting completely, go back to the balloon that appears from step #1 above. Then in the Balloon from step #2 above you will see the Permissions tab. Click "Continue" below Permissions (For some files you may have to go back a screen and then go back into the Security, Advanced, actions in step 2 above. If you go to far back to the point you have to right click properties, you will have to repeate steps 1-7 again.) Although I saw I was the new owner, I was not in a "Principal" in the list of of users. I had to select on the Add tab. Click on Principal: Select a principal. Do the same action as step 4-6 above. I had to be sure to select Full Control on the next window when it becomes available. Select OK on all subsequent tabs. It's a little cryptic so have patience.

The process will not likely be clear in the original posting so please be sure to follow my steps above and I wish you success.





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