Get Rid of the "Crap" on Your PC

[tsptalk]

Helps you to easily get rid of the junk (or crap, as the programmers call it) programs that come installed on your PC. It's free but you can give a $5 donation to get future updates via email.

www.pcdecrapifier.com (http://www.pcdecrapifier.com)

[jayhawker]

Helps you to easily get rid of the junk (or crap, as the programmers call it) programs that come installed on your PC. It's free but you can give a $5 donation to get future updates via email.

www.pcdecrapifier.com (http://www.pcdecrapifier.com)

Hmmm... I wonder what you were web searching for where the search return included pcdecrapifier! :D

[tsptalk]

Hmmm... I wonder what you were web searching for where the search return included pcdecrapifier! :D
LOL - I actually saw it on CNBC.

[Scout333]

Hello Board computer experts, I am considering changing my browser from IE to Mozilla Firefox. Any thoughts on security and ease of use, etc.? Other suggestions?:confused:

[malyla]

Hello Board computer experts, I am considering changing my browser from IE to Mozilla Firefox. Any thoughts on security and ease of use, etc.? Other suggestions?:confused:

Mozilla is far more secure than IE. The ease of use is good as well, but I'm not a heavy user of any web browser ( I use both IE and Mozilla as well as Netscape on my old computer).

The Government has ask that Mozilla be used as there are less sercurity issues compared to IE. Works for me.

[Viva_La_Migra]

Hello Board computer experts, I am considering changing my browser from IE to Mozilla Firefox. Any thoughts on security and ease of use, etc.? Other suggestions?:confused:
I'm no expert, but I prefer Mozilla to IE, FWIW.

[XL-entLady]

I was a Firefox user until I got my new computer last year. Vista and Firefox wouldn't play well together. I understand that issue has been fixed now though. So I probably ought to go back and see. Firefox is a more intuitive program than IE, IMO.

Lady

[PessOptimist]

The Government has ask that Mozilla be used as there are less sercurity issues compared to IE. Works for me.

Interesting as my agency just "accidently" pushed IE 7 to us. Always on the cutting edge we are.:rolleyes:

I say accidently because they usually push software changes to their test group only in case there are problems. But someone did an oops.:embarrest: The only thing that didn't work was the internal web page. Goes to show even IT has bad days.:laugh:

[CountryBoy]

My agency has started giving us the option to use IE, Mozilla or Firefox. It seems that GIS apps work better with Mozilla.

CB

[budnipper1]

I think I'll pass on pcdecrapifier (http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/) after reading pcworld's user reviews.
Most said it might be ok on new computers. I'm afraid it might
remove something that I'd rather keep. It's fairly easy to clean out
undesirables manually anyway. :)
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/userreviews/fid,67264/userreviews.html

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[Buster]

Hey all..

I just converted to Firefox for my web browser and I like it..still getting use to it..I just redone my hard-drive because I caught the "Antivirus 360" via IE..So that's why I'm now using Mozzola:D

Question:..How do you clear the web browser history?..ya know..The drop down from the address bar is plumb full and I would like to clear it.

TIA

[eccougar]

Try highlighting with mouse pointer and click delete.

[Buster]

Try highlighting with mouse pointer and click delete.
Tried that..I even did a Disk Clean up..still there:confused:

[budnipper1]

Tried that..I even did a Disk Clean up..still there:confused:

Mozilla Firefox users can clear their history by clicking the "Tools" menu, "Options", clicking the "Privacy" button, and under "History" click the "Clear" or "Clear Now" button.
or
Press CTRL + Shift + DEL to open the Clear Data Window.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000510.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Mozzila+clear+history&btnG=Search

Not sure this works on "Mozzola". :laugh:
(sounds like a cheap margarine issue):D

[Buster]

Mozilla Firefox users can clear their history by clicking the "Tools" menu, "Options", clicking the "Privacy" button, and under "History" click the "Clear" or "Clear Now" button.
or
Press CTRL + Shift + DEL to open the Clear Data Window.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000510.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Mozzila+clear+history&btnG=Search

Not sure this works on "Mozzola".:laugh:
(sounds like a cheap margarine issue):D

Thanks Bud..I'll give it a try tonight.:)

[Buster]

Nope!..that ain't an option for me..

Here is what I'm trying to get rid of:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Atwater/ff.jpg


And this is my Tool/History option...as you see I have no history CLEAR button to click..and believe me, I tried every combination of clicking on and off all these boxes..Still don't get rid of all those History addresses.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Atwater/ff-1.jpg

[peterson82]

Nothing beats a good 'Fortmat c:' every once in a while.

[Guest2]

Download Limewire (file sharing software)
Find Norton System Works 2009
Make sure your antivirus is on (just in case)
Install the program (NSW2009)
Run "Clean Up Your PC"
Waaaa Laaaaa !

Browser Histories, searches, cookies, Temp Files
Internet Clutter will be gone when you want.

At least, thats what I have and it works wonders
on IE, I don't see why it won't work with MOZ.

[malyla]

OK - to clear your browser history go into Tools, Options, Privacy, Private Data Settings and check that info you want to clear. Then click clear private data now.


(file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Joy/Desktop/mozilla%20Firefox_browserclear.bmp)

[McDuck]

I recommend people with XP to backup their data files and do a clean system rebuild. I recommend this once a year regardless if they don't have a virus problem. It's amazing how much faster the machine runs after the system rebuilt, applications reinstalled and data files copied back.

[KevinD]

But all the freakin updates... :sick:

[Guest2]

But all the freakin updates... :sick:

I agree ! SP3 for XP, IE7 etc...etc...

Spybot 1.3, Adware Pro and a good Antivirus/Firewall Program
should take care of those nasty internet porn add-ins (oops).
I don't use FireFox, but it appears that Malyla's got the goods
on the Alternative Internet Browser. ;)

[Scout333]

Thanks everyone for your valuable input on Firefox! I downloaded and installed it yesterday and it is much faster and cleaner than IE. Also, my son recommended downloading the Windows Defender program from the Microsoft site. Helps ID hangups like too many programs which boot at startup. Adaware's new Anniversery version is available and a good bit faster than previous versions (and free:). May avoid having to reinstall Windows for awhile longer.

[Buster]

OK - to clear your browser history go into Tools, Options, Privacy, Private Data Settings and check that info you want to clear. Then click clear private data now.


(file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Joy/Desktop/mozilla%20Firefox_browserclear.bmp)
Thanks..I tried that..like I said, I tried every combination and when I go back to this drop down of the address browser bar all this stuff is still there..

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/Atwater/ff.jpg

[Blarney]

I was having the same problem. You need this add-on in order to be able to delete your search bar history. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/7429
After the install you'll be able to go back into options and clear the search bar history. Read some of the comments from users. The awesome bar wasn't one of FireFox's brighter ideas. Hope this helps.

[budnipper1]

Thanks..I tried that..like I said, I tried every combination and when I go back to this drop down of the address browser bar all this stuff is still there..

In your first post, the image of your options settings shows that you checked the box to keep your history for at least 1 day. Further down in the Private Data section, the box is unchecked for clearing private data when closing Foxfire. With these settings, your browser is doing exactly what you set it to do. I would un-check the top box and then, check the bottom one under Private Data, and then close all browser windows. Then reopen the browser and see if the history drop-down looks any different. But that's just me... and just a friendly suggestion.:)

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=207578&postcount=16

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[malyla]

The rest of the history are your favorites ( The gold star next to the webpage name indicates that). You will now need to remove or modify your favorites. Mozilla will put your favorites in the history bar under the assumption that you go to those the most. But, the default setting may have webpages you do not consider favorites, so modify your favorite selections and then clear your history again. I hope this helps.

[Buster]

Thanks you all...Blarney, Bud, and Malyla..I will try all of your suggestions..But I think Malyla is right on..those are in my fovorites, imported from the IE favorite list.


One more question..once I bookmarked (favorite) a site..I was able to in IE right click and "send To" desktop for a short cut..with Mozzola I can't seem to be able to do this..any suggestions here?

mucho grassyass:):D

[Scout333]

Firefox Users, After installing and using Firefox I noticed that for some of my emails with attachments (Outlook Express) the attachments will not open now. If you click on them it identifies the attachment as containing a virus. Is there a fix for this problem?:confused:

[Buster]

One more question..once I bookmarked (favorite) a site..I was able to in IE right click and "send To" desktop for a short cut..with Mozzola I can't seem to be able to do this..any suggestions here?

Why Thank you Buster, you figured it out yourself..I copied the title of the link in my Bookmarks and then went to the Desktop and Pasted Shortcut

[alevin]

:toung: Well, I figured out how to get "Crap" working ON my PC tonight! Bought my compute year and 1/2 ago, with DVD-R and DVD-RW drives both, but only had 1 DVD to test on it til today and that one wouldn't play in Windows Media Player unless I bought some joe-blow little extra program to "decode" the video. The DVD wasn't that important so I just didn't bother, more out of irritation. You'd think that having a new PC put together for you with Windows XP and MS Word Office on it, the darn thing would at least play a basic DVD, but Noooooo! :mad:

But today I bought a DVD worth the time and aggravation to buy the extra stoopid little add-on compatibility software (that DVD also wouldn't play for me with basic XP/WMP configuration :notrust:). and of course once I paid my money and downloaded the silly thing, I could see the video part finally, but the audio part was AWOL!

So then I had to go into miscellaneous tech-geekie QandA sites to find out why and what to do about it. Found aNOTHer little freebie open-source program that was supposed to make the audio work. So I downloaded THAT! And of course, I had to fuss and finagle and throw things in frustration before I found the right little trial and error setting that finally turned the sound on to go with the video. WHAT a HASSle! But-I finally conquered WinXP and WinMedPlayer today. Think it took me at least as long as figuring out my taxes this year, and at least as much aggravation too, but I did it-finally! Whew! :o

[Guest2]

That sounded harder then fixing a Flux Capacitor on a 82 DeLoreon ! :nuts:

[nnuut]

:toung: WinXP and WinMedPlayer today. Think it took me at least as long as figuring out my taxes this year, and at least as much aggravation too, but I did it-finally! Whew! :o

You think that was hard, then don't upgrade to VISTA Premium 64! BAAAAH!!!!!!:sick:

[Buster]

A friend at work just got online and downloaded Windows 7..I gotta say this OS is sweet!!!

[James48843]

Buster-

Sorry , but I just picked up on this thread. I'm a firefox user for some time now.

here is the answer to your original question about deleting history from the history bar:

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cannot+clear+Location+bar+history

In short- they are working on it, and it will be doable in Firefox 3.5, which is still in testing.


And Squalebear is right- it's a known issue with the flux-capacitor.


http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/flux-capacitor.jpeg

[Scout333]

Hello Board Computer Gurus, My wife and I are in the market for a new computer. Any suggestions for a good value? I like Dell but they're a little pricy. I have a Compaq/HP at work which is decent. We don't play games, etc. mainly just Internet and email. The old one still works but is pretty slow (8 years old). We do work from home some. Also, thoughts on Windows 7? Am thinking about getting the Professional version to use Office XP more easily as I understand the Home version of Windows 7 doesn't play well with Office XP. Thanks for your advice!

[nnuut]

Hello Board Computer Gurus, My wife and I are in the market for a new computer. Any suggestions for a good value? I like Dell but they're a little pricy. I have a Compaq/HP at work which is decent. We don't play games, etc. mainly just Internet and email. The old one still works but is pretty slow (8 years old). We do work from home some. Also, thoughts on Windows 7? Am thinking about getting the Professional version to use Office XP more easily as I understand the Home version of Windows 7 doesn't play well with Office XP. Thanks for your advice!
As far as a recommendation for a computer computer Dell and HP are about the same. At the USAF Base where I work they offer computer software for home use at a cut price. We can get Symantec Antivirus (Norton) and others FREE. they also offer Microsoft Office Pro, you just pay shipping $21, now that's a deal. The new version should work fine with Windows 7.
If you work for DOD check the Base home Page for:
Software for Home Use

♦ Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP)

As part of a new offering from Microsoft, you are eligible to participate in the Home Use Program (HUP). This program enables you to get a licensed copy of some Microsoft Office desktop applications to install and use on your home computer. The current cost for shipping and handling within the United States is $21.95. Contractors are eligible to purchase software.

The following licenses are now available under the HUP:
- Office Enterprise Edition 2007
- Project Standard 2007
- Visio Professional 2007
- SharePoint Designer 2007

You are eligible to order Office 2007, although, you already ordered an earlier copy of Office Pro 2003.

For each product eligible for the Home Use Program for which you are a licensed user with active Software Assurance coverage, you may order a single copy of that product to install and use on a home computer. You may continue using this HUP software while you are under our employment and as long as the software
you use at work has active Software Assurance coverage. To access the Microsoft Home Use Program
web site, please follow the steps below:

Norman:D

[Scout333]

Norm Thanks for reminding me about the HUP program. We have it ,too. I found an old email about it from last year. That will save some $$.:)

[wwwtractor]

http://www.microsofthup.com/hupus/home.aspx?culture=en-US

Only $9.95 now and you can download direct to your PC.

Now you can use Microsoft® Office Enterprise 2007 at home. It’s easier to get organized and complete projects with programs you already know and trust. Enter your work email address and find out if you qualify to purchase:

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/ This is a good thing to have installed as well.

[mudigha]

If anybody doesnt have it yet, get it. WINDOWS 7...I am a believer. MIRCOsoft finally got it right. At Least I think.

[Scout333]

Fellow TSP'rs, Anyone having problems with getting the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to update. Mine keeps failing to update. I've tried Microsoft's suggestions but so far no luck?:(

[tsptalk]

I haven't tried it.

[burrocrat]

No problems with windows 7, my agency makes MSOffice 2010 available for next to nothing through an ITS help desk ticket, I paid a few bucks extra to ship the hard copy, they make great shiny coasters and tree ornaments.