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    *Insert string of expletives here* take a deeeeeeep breath.. and... out!

    Ok.. for the uninitiated, there are several programs that are required before one can say 'ok, we're running FINE here!'

    So.. installed this week:
    QuickTime (without the iTunes player),
    DiVx (video... essential in some respects),
    RealPlayer (some sites require that you have it)

    And most important: java!! (and remember to install the update first... you can then remove the old installations after without losing a single setting!)
    I also ensured that my flash player was up-to-date (this is so needed if you want to visit places like youtube and the likes..!)

    And now, I can safely say that everything here is running as fine as it should be...

    I know there's probably stuff I should be further looking at, but for the moment, I got this laptop running the stuff it needs to run to function....

    Should I ever get a call that I'm needed anywhere, I can charge this baby up, pack what is needed and do the necessary

    Sites used for downloads this week:

    http://www.java.com
    http://www.divx.com
    http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/downl...ShockwaveFlash
    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
    http://www.real.com (and you want the FREE player.. not the paid for one..!)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Abi
    *Insert string of expletives here* take a deeeeeeep breath.. and... out!

    Ok.. for the uninitiated, there are several programs that are required before one can say 'ok, we're running FINE here!'

    So.. installed this week:
    QuickTime (without the iTunes player),
    DiVx (video... essential in some respects),
    RealPlayer (some sites require that you have it)

    And most important: java!! (and remember to install the update first... you can then remove the old installations after without losing a single setting!)
    I also ensured that my flash player was up-to-date (this is so needed if you want to visit places like youtube and the likes..!)

    And now, I can safely say that everything here is running as fine as it should be...

    I know there's probably stuff I should be further looking at, but for the moment, I got this laptop running the stuff it needs to run to function....

    Should I ever get a call that I'm needed anywhere, I can charge this baby up, pack what is needed and do the necessary

    Sites used for downloads this week:

    http://www.java.com
    http://www.divx.com
    http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/downl...ShockwaveFlash
    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
    http://www.real.com (and you want the FREE player.. not the paid for one..!)

    And what I should've said was.. It's not just Vista all this stuff is needed for, it's *ANY* windows operating system.... (from Win 98 right up to Vista!)

    It's smart and wise to check that some of the stuff you're using is as uptodate as it needs to be - if it's out of date, then it's not going to work as well...



    Macs I shall deal with at a later date, but the same principles do apply...!

    The best thing I can advise anyone to do is - find out if there are any computer courses running near you.. sometimes, a taster session is probably enough, but for some, more training is probably needed due to the ever-changing world of technology that we now live in
    I'll even admit now, I've done several courses during the 10 years I've been using computers and everything I've done has been exceptionally helpful

    Just don't be afraid of asking me stuff... I know more than I'm prepared to admit to

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    Abi,

    I have some powerpoint emails I want to post on TSB, but when I try it says 'files invalid'. How can I change the files to make them compatible?. And which can I use? The emails contain pics and music as well as text!


    Jules.

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    Ok, at this point, I become unstuck...! There's a prog I use for converting stuff (its got to be about the best darned thing I ever put on a computer) just not sure if it's gonna be any good at converting a powerpoint file into flash (or something similar) without losing any original audio...

    http://www.erightsoft.com <-- you're looking for SUPER (and trust me, you really have to look for the download file.. they do NOT make it easy) and for the meantime, I'll have a look around sourceforge.net and see if there's something there...



    (sourceforge.net is one site you really do need to bookmark!!)

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    Ok, I found this... http://www.authorgen.com/authorpoint...converter.aspx

    and of course, there's also a free .pps player available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

    yup.. M$ have a nice free-to-download-and-use one (I have it on the other computer here - works really well!)

    Anything else is gonna be too darned complicated...!

    http://www.youtube.com/audiocoffee - videos confirming just how nuts I am

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abi
    Ok, I found this... http://www.authorgen.com/authorpoint...converter.aspx

    and of course, there's also a free .pps player available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

    yup.. M$ have a nice free-to-download-and-use one (I have it on the other computer here - works really well!)

    Anything else is gonna be too darned complicated...!
    Thanks Abi!

    Got a problem though! I downloaded from Authorgen, but it wouldn't work. Kept saying that a windows component was missing. Updated flashplayer, still made no difference????

    HELP!

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    I'd try the 'SUPER' prog - a bugger to get (it does download slowly... once you find it...) and I'd uninstall the Authorgen stuff for now...

    Failing that..., there was a link I used to go to where I could upload stuff and it would convert online... and I can't for the life of me think what it's bloomin' well called!! But it's good and I'll have a look for it

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    Nope... and all fingers keep pointing to http://www.authorgen.com/authorpoint...converter.aspx

    If it doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall (download it from someplace else) and try again...

    And here's a handy tip for anyone else: sometimes, when you get a zip file with a prog installation file in it - ocassionally, it does miss bits to ensure the prog installs smoothly... if you've done a search for it, download it twice (if you can, from 2 different locations) because one will invariably work...!

    And there's no harm can be done by installing a trial of a prog if you know you're only going to be using it once or twice - just remember to go to 'control panel' - 'add remove programs' to uninstall it once you've done with it

    http://www.youtube.com/audiocoffee - videos confirming just how nuts I am

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    Hi!

    I have tried all that you suggested and now Im going to throw this computer out the window!

    I have tried using Flashpointpro, Flashspringpro, Super and Powervideomakerpro. They either don't convert properly or don't convert at all!

    I noticed that TSB can only d/load bmp, doc, gif, jpe, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, psd, txt or zip files....What do I do?

    I don't consider myself as being totally computer illiterate but this has me stumped!!!! AGHHH!


    Jules.

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    it's got me too......

    there are still options available... will investigate further...........

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    Ah.. (and I should've done this first.. oh well.. lesson learnt!)

    http://www.swishzone.com/index.php?a...r&tab=features

    Download, install and run... do the necessary (it will run as a demo prog) and save the powerpoint presentation as a .swf file....


    Swish is pretty good software

    http://www.youtube.com/audiocoffee - videos confirming just how nuts I am

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abi
    it's got me too......

    there are still options available... will investigate further...........
    Thanks Abi!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Abi
    Ah.. (and I should've done this first.. oh well.. lesson learnt!)

    http://www.swishzone.com/index.php?a...r&tab=features

    Download, install and run... do the necessary (it will run as a demo prog) and save the powerpoint presentation as a .swf file....


    Swish is pretty good software
    Ok, I d/loaded this programme and guess what?...It won't work properly

    It keeps saying 'the index in the specified collection is out of bounds' What does this mean?

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    it means its time to yell and scream......

    and if you're gonna chuck your pc out of the window - do be careful that someone isn't stood there looking up at you.. little paws folded to chest and looking adorably at you for food....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Abi
    it means its time to yell and scream......

    and if you're gonna chuck your pc out of the window - do be careful that someone isn't stood there looking up at you.. little paws folded to chest and looking adorably at you for food....



    My next option is putting them on somewhere like utube...not sure how to do that! Maybe I should give up now!
    Thanks for all your help!

    Jules.

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    OpenOffice.org !!

    The Good News: OpenOffice to the Rescue!
    You may already know about OpenOffice— a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. What you might not know is that OpenOffice can open your existing PowerPoint presentations... and convert them to real, cross-browser-compatible HTML pages, or even Flash movies.

    ^^ oooo!

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    Which is the best to use ...HTML or flash???

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    Im downloading that right now! We will see what happens!

    Im wondering if its my system thats the problem..Im on vista 64x with powerpoint 2007.

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    I'm currently under vista 32 bit home premium....

    Getting progs to work has been a bit of an issue, but.. I figure if you can get anything installed and right click on it and go to properties and change all the stuff to make it run under XP service pack 2 conditions on 32 bit and run it wil admin status.... might knead out a few kinks.... (don't forget to hit 'apply' before you hit 'ok' or you'll have to go through that mess every single time... and lets not forget, that Aero thing... not all progs like it!)

    If (like me) you have an Intel dual core pentium processor... welcome to hell and enjoy the ride!

    just avoid that darned service pack 1 beta for vista... it's more buggy than it isn't...!
    (and even on its official release, give it a few months before you get it... I remember Xp sp1... *ouch!*)

    I know you're probably thinking that Vista is the ultimate PITA - you're right!
    But over time... M$ will patch the a$$ off it

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    Mines Vista ultimate. I have an AMD processor!

    I don't usually have problems getting programmes to work, but Im not used to converting files, especially to do with video/multimedia. Maybe I should go on a course!

    Ive d/loaded openoffice...will spend a bit of time checking it out!


    Jules.

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