Wizard1956

Reply to A few reasons why I'll never use Windows Vista again... in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Memory use is to 40-50%(typo)Note: That's well over the 512mb it shipped with!I should add,Vista comes with a buttload of running processes.I started with 73-78 with 78 services running at [B]Idle[/B]I'm down to 61 now.You'll need to manage these for best results,no matter how much ram you have.I used AdvancedWindowsCare[link="http://www.iobit.com/"]WWW Link[/link]to sort through them all, it does a good job explaining them and optimizing the memory even raised my graphics score.TweakVista may

Reply to A few reasons why I'll never use Windows Vista again... in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Pixeleo, you didn't do your homework again. ;) You left out Vista Home Basic,pre-installed on my Compaq.It came with 512mb ram,but I added a 1gb stick when I got it home.With a 17"crt@1024x768,I run a DX theme,WB's,RC,IP,SP,CFX,and most DeskScapes [U]combined[/U] with what I'm working on at less than 30-40%,tops.Do you have a usb drive? Try setting it up with at least 1gb of readyboost,it's far cheaper and easier than adding a stick of ram.Give it a another shot.Ram is your biggest bottleneck.Fi

Reply to The itch people feel when paying for software they want. in Living in Cyberspace WinCustomize Forums

Well, it was rubbing me the wrong way,for sure.Apology accepted. Just to check though, I went to c|net(I'm a registered user)Out of 117 reviews for ObjectDock,10 negative for performance reasons,3 couldn't download(last year),the remaining 104 gave good to very glowing reveiws. Two said they would buy.I fail to see anything negative there. Not one said anything concerning about a paid version.It's not you,Pixeleo, I got the same response when I suggested AVG misled their free version users. X-

Reply to The itch people feel when paying for software they want. in Living in Cyberspace WinCustomize Forums

I've re-read this post and Draginol's 3 times.Where in your post do you make that distinction? It's now a moot point as far as I'm concerned. I'm tired of being thought of as a scum-sucking,bottom-feeding scavenger who won't pay for good software. Your "sales by guilt " tactics are BS.I've put my icons on my desktop and will no longer use OD after today.Free or paid. EVERYBODY HAPPY NOW? And to think I used to help promote this product. :( Now, you want to Rag on me/us about CFX free as well?

Reply to IconPackager v4.0 Release Support Thread in IconPackager WinCustomize Forums

[quote]How to save as a new package after recoloring one[/quote] Still waiting on that myself.It's creating dup. files of colored ones , but won't apply them. Also,sometimes it changes a total of 2 of my desktop icons,trash and my computer.Is this because it's not a Vista ready package,or do I have a setting wrong? ;p

Reply to Portable Apps – What would you like to see? in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

[quote]I've suggested MyColors but don't know if it's possible.[/quote]

Reply to A browser question in Internet WinCustomize Forums

I installed FF3b5(nowFF3rc) as a back-up and set it up with WC as home page. IE7 hasn't allowed me to rate skins for weeks no matter how much "housecleaning" I do.FF does,so here,I'm on FF ,everywhere else,IE7. No conflicts so far.

Reply to The itch people feel when paying for software they want. in Living in Cyberspace WinCustomize Forums

On a limited budget, I had to choose between WB's or OD+ and a WC sub with either.For now the free OD serves it's purpose.I love WindowBlinds and don't regret it.( although I did end up getting ODNT as a gift).The WC sub was a "luxury" that I just felt right about doing.I'll be renewing it for sure.(I'm saving for it now) My point? Not everyone that uses the free version is a freeloader,or cheap.If it was timed,I'd do without,not bitch because it cost $20, and buy it when I could.You make the fr

Reply to The Ads are back in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

[quote]Next time you see them, don't do anything .. just keep surfing the site. I'll bet they go away on their own[/quote] They do for me. I'll have them on one page,next page they're gone.FF3rc and IE7, all times of day,forums, gallery and home page.

Reply to Dell ups the ante on the Windows experience in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

WTG!Today,Dell.Tomorrow,the world! :CONGRAT:

Reply to Joke Central in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Bubba Had Shingles Those of us who spend much time in a doctor's office should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line? Here's what happened to Bubba: Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said: "Shingles." So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked

Reply to Karma in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

[quote]Are you getting a little afraid that you'll wake up one morning and look like this?[/quote] Now that's a multi-tasker,if I ever saw one. ;) One question, at the top (under the original post)it has no way to give Karma to the original poster. Why not? Unless they reply,you can't thank them for a good post. Just wondering.

Reply to A Tribute suite for BoXXi in Community WinCustomize Forums

Mobo is one of my faves,but I think Xelibri7 has a very polished look and will have a wider appeal so that's my first choice, followed by Live. :D

Reply to Mods are the gestapo of most forums. in Internet WinCustomize Forums

[quote]If their gonna act like gestapo, then they'll be called gestapo.[/quote] I wasn't in Germany in the 40's(and doubt you were either) but served there in the Army in the 70's.They are fine,proud people who would love to put this dark past behind them. I also know my history. When they come to your door at 3 am and take your family and computer away, then post this [B]BS[/B]. Dark Knight, it sounds like you need to get a grip on reality.[quote].i decided to tape my mouth and spend t

Reply to Guess I'm too much of a Newb in New Users WinCustomize Forums

?? From a fellow nOOb, even the free version lets me put a clock on the dock.( I just did to check) I just don't need one, I have one on the sys tray and on the sidebar, and several DX widgets.Btw,some OD clocks come without hands. Maybe for those who can't tell time? ;) I'm sure you'll have it straightened out in no time,and welcome, Mr.Bill. and Buxta :D

Reply to Mods are the gestapo of most forums. in Internet WinCustomize Forums

I would consider being banned a personal matter and should have been handled as such.Coming here to complain about another sites actions is not only unnecessary,but a bit immature,imo.You don't have to agree with any Mod, but rules are the same for everyone.[quote]When anyone brings up images/words of the Third Reich, they already have lost.[/quote] 100% agreement with that.[quote]Don't bother telling him that he should have done x instead of y. He'll twist it all around again.[/quote]<

Reply to Starkers has a Birthday ! in Community WinCustomize Forums

A very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY,starkers. I baked you a cake,but my cat ate it! ;) (I'm gonna miss him) ;p

Reply to Weekly Poll: Changing Skins in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

On average, twice a day.AM/PM .I like a dark desktop at night.I have too many choices to narrow it down two favorites. This is my "hobby" so I play around a lot.About the time I settle on one ,somebody makes something that I just [U]have [/U]to try out. ;) It's WC's (and you skinners')fault! :LOL: And I thank you all!!!

Reply to [SOLVED] How do I reposition the launchers on ObjectDock plus in Docks WinCustomize Forums

What a simple solution [U]that[/U] was. I like seeing [solved] on the post,others can now refer to it if they have this problem. Stardock may have a way to fix this in a future update,save you "lefties" a headache. ;)

Reply to A Tribute suite for BoXXi in Community WinCustomize Forums

[quote]you all get NOTHING[/quote] I already have [I][U]nothing[/U][/I], I was hoping for [I][U]something[/U][/I]. ;)

Reply to Poll Results: WC Sub Changes in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Having something I can use and enjoy 24/7/365,great people willing to help others and with a good sense of humor? Priceless! :CONGRAT:

Reply to What Are We Doing With the Extra $10? in Internet WinCustomize Forums

I am so jealous, Zubaz even got a motorcycle! Of course,all the gas went for the Porsches,so..... [img]http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6436/image006gl6.gif[/img]

Reply to Portable Apps – What would you like to see? in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

I believe winamp also makes a U3 version, that requires a 'parent' install of winamp to work. I couldn't find much detail on the winamp site,and don't use winamp anymore.

Reply to Joke Central in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife 'Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in Slim Fast. Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!' His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded. The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer. 'What the **** is this??' he said to himself as a little 'dust' cloud appeared when he shook them out. 'Honey,' he hollered

Reply to DeskScapes files not saving in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

To change your default download location with FF. Click on tools/options.On the screen that opens(main tab) you'll see downloads.From there you can pick where you want them to go. :D