README.md Blackout Blackout is a Mac OS X application that lets you activate the screensaver with a single keystroke. What else did you expect? Can't I activate the screensaver with a hot corner? Yes, but maybe you've used all your hot corners for other things. Your screen is a rectangle, so you only have four corners, after all. If Apple took my advice and designed screens in the shape of a hexagon, you wouldn't need this program, but they don't, so you do. Can't I use the Keychain menulet to lock the screen? You can, but in Snow Leopard, this just blanks the screen, instead of activating the screensaver. Also, Blackout doesn't lock the screen (unless the screen is set to lock upon screensaver activation). The Keychain menulet also takes up valuable menubar real estate. Can't I drag ScreenSaverEngine.app to the Dock? You can, but that takes up valuable Dock real estate. What does it take to run this thing? You need: • Mac OS X 10.5 (yep, that's it!) How do I activate the screen saver? (Eventually this will be customizable; for now, it's hardcoded.) Who are you? I'm, and I made this thing. I have a Mac mini running 10.6.7. I have set the screen saver to be automatically activated after 15 minutes, and the session to be locked a while after that. But sometimes, the screen saver stops working. The screen remains on and unlocked indefinitely. I sometimes suspend the machine manually (for example by pressing ⌘- ⎇- ⏏). This will suspend it properly, but when I come back to it sometime later I will often see that it is on again and no screen saver. This problem appears after I have been using the computer for a while, and then doesn't go away until I turn it off (or perhaps just log out). It could perhaps mean that some screensaver process has died and not restarted automatically. Can anyone help me figure out what is going wrong, and what I can to to fix it? Update: In the end, I found the application causing it to not suspend. It was SqueezePlayer. I didn't any really good suggestions how to find the culprit, though. This is really annoying me. What could cause my screen saver to not activate? I've got it set to activate after 3 minutes. I just can't think of a. If you want the clock to be displayed along with the screen saver, activate the Show with Clock check box. The time will appear on screen along with the screen saver images. If your Mac is connected to multiple displays, but you want the screen saver to be shown only on the main display, activate the Main Screen Only. Show with clock simply displays the current screen saver with the current time. • Options provides controls for the active screen saver.This may be grayed out if the active screen saver doesn't provide any options. • Test allows you to test how the screen saver appears when it is active. • Start screen saver sets the length of. Nov 09, 2016 You can set your Mac to display a screen saver, either manually or automatically after a period of inactivity.
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I used to use the Nokia 6300 but I have since passed it onto my daughter. She is currently being severely pestered by a snotty kid who reckons the key to her heart is a million texts in one day. Any way to stop these? I can blacklist numbers on my android phone, but I don't see anything similiar on the 6300. Any java apps that would do this? Or can Vodafone do something about it? Not ever had this sort of thing come up before, but this is bugging the hell out of us all.she's being bugged by the texts, while we all have to listen to her moan about them. Thanks in advance. I used to use the Nokia 6300 but I have since passed it onto my daughter. She is currently being severely pestered by a snotty kid who reckons the key to her heart is a million texts in one day. Any way to stop these? I can blacklist numbers on my android phone, but I don't see anything similiar on the 6300. Any java apps that would do this? Or can Vodafone do something about it? Not ever had this sort of thing come up before, but this is bugging the hell out of us all.she's being bugged by the texts, while we all have to listen to her moan about them. Thanks in advance Sounds more like something the network should do than the handset but TBH if a polite word with the kids parents doesn't get results, call the police. Hey Guys, Unfortunately it isn't possible to stop text messages from being received from a specific mobile number, you can do this with calls on some handset however, it's not possible with text's. James eForum Team This is not correct! Nokia 6300 secret codes to access the hidden features of the phone. Call Barring Password - NoKia 6300 Hi, I want to set up call barring on my Nokia 6300, but have no barring password. - Nokia 6300 Cellular Phone question. One of the more convenient features of cell phone use is the 'Call Barring' feature. When activated, you can block (or 'bar'). How to Unlock Call Barring. Nokia 6300-divert calls. Highlight To voice mailbox or To other number and press the Navigation key. Nokia 6300-call voicemail. With software such as Kaspersky Mobile Internet Security you can blacklist numbers for calls and texts. Any numbers you add to your blacklist will be blocked and you won't see any calls or text messages from them. I used this service successfully on my Nokia N95 8Gb handset. As far as I know, this software is only available for Symbian operating system handsets and also it costs about £20 per year. Thanks for your reply i have tried to contact the service provider, they says this code is to be obtained from the hand set manufacturer and we are not providing 'call barring services' for our network in delhi (india0 secondly, i have another hand set of motrolla make model 'L6' there i am able to activate call barring service by entering the default password mentioned in the user's manual (for the same no. Which i am now using in the new nokia 6300) that proves it is not a network feature, it is a hand set feature. What is your openion????? On a serious note. If you have forgotten the code then you need to take it to a Nokia Care Point where they are able to remove it for you. They will also remove all personal data stored on the phone at the same time as it needs completely erasing. You will usually need a proof of purchase to prove the phone isnt stolen and you are trying to access it, and they will probably charge you for it as its not a warranty fault. You can find the nearest NCP to you at the My posts are my opinion and in no way the direct views of Nokia. I have been receiving nuisance calls on my Nokia 6300 from a particular person on a particular number. Call Barring an Individual Number. If my posts are helpful, please give me some KUDOS using the green star on the left. 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Fortunately, there are more than a few ways to capture the screen you're looking to save. There's the old-school Print Screen key, a method that instantly creates a new file for you, Windows' own Snipper Tool and if you're always screengrabbing, there's even a free and powerful third party program we can recommend. How To Take a Screenshot of Your Whole Screen 1. Tap the Print Screen button on your keyboard. The screen shot is now stored in your clipboard and you need to paste it into a graphics editor such as Windows Paint. Type 'paint' into the search bar next to the Start menu. Select 'Paint' 4. Click 'Paste' Your screenshot is ready! How to Take a Screenshot of Just The Active Window 1. Hit Alt + Print Screen. Type 'paint' into the search bar next to the Start menu (if Paint is already open, click Control+N and then select OK when Paint asks you to approve the height and width). Select 'Paint' 4. Click 'Paste' Your screenshot is just of the window you had open and active! How To Make A Screenshot File Without Any Additional Programs 1. Hit Windows key + Print Screen. When you navigate to the Screenshots folder inside of your Pictures, your screensh0t will be there! How To Take a Screenshot of a Specific Part of Your Screen 1. Type 'snipping tool' into the search bar next to the Start menu. Select 'Snipping Tool' 3. Click 'New' 4. Click and drag the cursor to select the area of the screen you want to use; release the cursor once you've selected the space you want to capture. Your screenshot is open in Snipping Tool! How To Take Screenshots With Even More Tricks 1. Open PicPick's, and click on 'Free Download' 2. Follow the instructions to install PicPick, and you will find a menu of specific methods for capturing part or all of your screen. Clicking 'Scrolling Window' will let you capture as much of a page or document as you can scroll through, rather than just the static version of the window. Installing PicPick will change your computer's key commands for screenshots, so you should make yourself aware of those commands. Click on the 'Show hidden icons' arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen. This small registry key will enable print screen video in Windows 7. The same trick will work on Windows Vista also. Now you can just restart Windows Media Center and. Sep 02, 2013 Disable Print Screen Key In more cases there are necessary to disable PrintScreen Key in Windows system for test environment or example.So you can do. By 2Pacalypze / March 16, 2005 7:57 AM PST. Hi, My print screen key, won't capture screenshots, I have tried restarting, and at the moment I am scanning computer for any viruses, malicous scripts, Can anyone tell me what is wrong? And How can I fix this problem? When I hit the key, nothing happens, but when I open. Click on PicPick's icon. Select 'Program Options' 6. Select 'Hot keys' from the left-hand menu. Here you can see what the default key commands are now that you've installed PicPick, as well as change them to suit your needs. Casey, After graduating from Bard College a B.A. In Literature, Henry T. Casey worked in publishing and product development at Rizzoli and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, respectively. Henry joined Tom's Guide and LAPTOP having written for The Content Strategist, Tech Radar and Patek Philippe International Magazine. He divides his free time between going to live concerts, listening to too many podcasts, and mastering his cold brew coffee process. Content rules everything around him. Abs, brake failure when brakes are applied hear noise and then experience extended stopping distance and wheel lockup. 2004 gmc sierra at 50,000 miles developed a speedometer short in the instrument cluster which caused wild swings in mph readings. After mentioning it to a friend with a chevy silverado, same. Jul 29, 2015 [Archive] Abs activating when slowing but no lights Brakes. Jun 12, 2013 How I fixed a Chevy with an Abs and Brake light on. 2002 GMC Yukon ABS/Brake Light Repair. Chevy Truck ABS Problems / Unwanted ABS Activation. Brakes; Forum main. Causing false ABS activation at slow speed stops. ABS activates below 5mph when stopping. Sep 28 2011, 10:49pm. Recall Number 07E106000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Defect Consequence WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Defect Corrective Action FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659. Defect Description CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION. Recall Number 06E050000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect Consequence IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Defect Corrective Action FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530. Defect Description CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENCE, THE GAP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND THE TONE WHEEL MAY BE ALTERED. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE OUTPUT OF THE ABS SENSOR. DIMINISHED OUTPUT COULD RESULT IN AN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE AFFECTED. Recall Number 06E043000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Defect Consequence THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Defect Corrective Action HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). Defect Description CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. Recall Number 04V562000 Manufactured From 1996-12-31 Manufactured To 2004-07-31 Description EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Defect Consequence IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT. Defect Corrective Action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267. Defect Description ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. Recall Number 07E106000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Defect Consequence WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Defect Corrective Action FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659. Defect Description CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION. Recall Number 06E050000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect Consequence IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Defect Corrective Action FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530. Defect Description CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENCE, THE GAP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND THE TONE WHEEL MAY BE ALTERED. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE OUTPUT OF THE ABS SENSOR. DIMINISHED OUTPUT COULD RESULT IN AN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE AFFECTED. Recall Number 06E043000 Manufactured From N/A Manufactured To N/A Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Defect Consequence THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Defect Corrective Action HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). Defect Description CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. Recall Number 04V562000 Manufactured From 1996-12-31 Manufactured To 2004-07-31 Description EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Defect Consequence IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT. Defect Corrective Action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267. Defect Description ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls. VehicleHistory.com provides access to information we collect from public and third-party sources. While the information is routinely updated, we cannot verify or guarantee its accuracy or completeness due to our lack of control of the sourced data. By accessing the information provided you agree to do so at your own risk. For details, please check out Terms of Service. All images and content on VehicleHistory.com are subject to copyright and trademark. A vehicle history report, also known as a VIN check or a VIN lookup, is an automotive data resource that provides information about the history of a particular vehicle. In order to provide accurate VIN reports we show data from NMVTIS. I replaced the whole front end, including a new wheel hub. I had replaced the pas. Side before, but in the process of the rebuild, my helper broke the speed sensor wire. I put the old one back on for a fix. After test driving it growled and kicked off the abs light. I then replaced both rotors and pads, bled the system and tested it again. Still the same problem. A brake shop told me to try and fix the old wire, my only option is jb weld. I cant afford another hub at the moment, so if any one has info please help!! Those of you with ABS problems on GM vehicles, where ABS activates on dry roads at slow speed. The problem is one or both of your front wheel sensors. I didn't have to replace mine, I simply pulled it out of the hub, stick a small rag in the sensor hole to keep debris out, then emery cloth or sandpaper all around the base where the sensor sits, also clean the sensor. Rust builds up under the sensor & the base, lifting the sensor slightly & changing the gap between the end of sensor & sensor wheel that is on the bearing. If this doesn't work, replace the sensor. Most can be purchased without the wheel bearing. If you want to stop the erratic ABS behavior in the brake pedal, the above info will correct that, or what I have done before I cleaned sensor, is remove the ABS 60 or 40 amp fuse from the fuse box under the hood. This will shut down the ABS system completely, your ABS light will stay on, but you now will have normal brakes (works great) long as you don't mind looking at the light. In Mass you still can get an inspection sticker with this light on. I leave the fuse out now all the time, I like the brake operation better without ABS. Hope this helps. The Good Windows Vista Ultimate does improve some features within Windows XP; fewer system crashes than Windows XP; Windows Vista offers better built-in support options. The Bad Windows Vista Ultimate does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment); there's simply too much and not all of it is implemented properly; no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; and there are too many editions of Windows Vista. The Bottom Line Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. Visit for details. Is Microsoft's first new operating system in more than five years and the successor to Windows XP. However, it is not worth rushing out to purchase. If you desperately need to buy a new PC (if your old one died or you've been waiting and waiting for Vista to be released), then by all means do so; there's nothing wrong with Windows Vista. But there's no one compelling feature within Windows Vista that cries out to switch over, neither the enhanced graphic capabilities (Aero) nor the improved system performance features (truthfully, our Windows XP doesn't crash). As for security, Microsoft's, editions most home users will not be running. Windows Vista is not the Apple Mac OS X 10.4 killer one hoped for (or feared). Nor are there specific big-name software packages written exclusively for Windows Vista--most software available today is compatible with both Windows XP and Windows Vista. But the extensive tie-ins to Microsoft.com and Live.com, and the many, many interdependences upon Internet Explorer 7 left us desperately wanting more (and often best-of-breed) alternatives. Hard core Microsofties who live and breathe within the MSN, Live.com, and Microsoft desktop software ecosystem will rejoice with the release of Windows Vista, but for the rest of us who are product agnostic, who use Firefox, Google Desktop, ZoneAlarm, GMail, and Corel WordPerfect, Windows XP SP2 will suffice nicely until some killer program necessitates that we all upgrade to Windows Vista. There are six major editions of Windows Vista; we're reviewing four. We chose not to review Windows Vista Enterprise (available only to volume license customers) and Windows Vista Starter (available only outside the United States). Windows Vista Ultimate includes everything, and this is the edition getting the most promotion from Microsoft. It is not the edition most people will find packaged on their shiny new PCs or will end up with after an upgrade of existing hardware. See our to know which edition is right for your specific needs, and check the following individual reviews for more details: Setup and installation The Windows Vista DVD disc includes a Windows Imaging (WIM) format of the code, so whether you buy the Home Basic edition or the Ultimate edition, the code remains the same; only the product key unlocks your specific set of features. This means users who opt for the lesser editions can always upgrade (assuming they have the proper hardware) by downloading some additional code and securing a new product key online. However, all features--even if you paid for them--are dependent on specific hardware configurations being present; if you don't have the proper graphics hardware, for example, you'll simply never see the Aero graphic effects on that old Dell computer in your basement. Hardware requirements for Windows Vista should not be taken lightly. May 14, 2012 Activate Windows Vista Ultimate. Microsoft Genuine Advantage > Windows Vista Validation Issues (Windows Vista). Windows Activation Technologies--> N/A. Don't have a valid product key for Windows Vista? You can still get around those pesky activation pop-ups. Vista allows you to extend your activation grace period by 120 days. With a little tweaking you can renew your activation indefinitely. You can extend your activation even if you've been locked out of Windows. Hi again I m gonna give you something which is only for windows vista users many of you don't like to buy an original copy windows then this is the best way to get. How to Activate Vista Normally and by Phone Activation. I cannot activate my Vista Ultimate and the phone. Oddly I can not activate Windows Vista. Official Way to Use Vista without Activation 120 Days. All versions of Vista include Windows Vista Ultimate allow a 30-day free period without activation. In a controversial move to garner positive reviews, Microsoft sent hundreds of bloggers (not including CNET) free copies of Windows Vista Ultimate; Microsoft did not send boxed copies, rather the software giant sent top-of-the-line Acer Ferrari laptops with the operating system preinstalled. So even Microsoft seems to admit that the best performance is only available on top-of-the-line machines manufactured within the last year or so. That said, many people will still want to upgrade their current Windows XP SP2. This will keep all your current data and applications, importing them directly into the new operating system. Most people will find either Windows Vista Home Basic or Windows Vista Home Premium to be their best choice. While Windows Vista does make a backup of your previous operating system before installing, it is always recommended that you backup your current Windows XP system yourself, just in case. Rather than upgrade, we recommend you perform a clean installation. With a clean installation, you keep all your current on the Windows XP drive and install only the data and applications you want to run on Windows Vista. A clean install can be accomplished by buying a new PC with Windows Vista already installed, partitioning an existing Windows XP machine to dual-boot into Windows Vista, or adding a new hard drive to an existing Windows XP machine. Our clean installations took anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the hardware in the system. It's pretty much an automated process, with the installer first copying the WIM image onto the new hard drive or partition then expanding that image. Once again, we experienced an uncomfortably long plateau at 'Expanding: 27 percent'; as with previous builds, we waited between two and five minutes before the expansion continued. About halfway through, the installer reboots and continues the installation in Windows Vista. During the installation, Windows Vista will load the drivers included within the installation image, but it will also download additional drivers from a much larger database at Microsoft. This assumes, however, that one has an always-on Internet connection; dial-up users may find that upon completion of the installation process some drivers are missing. Once fully installed, Windows Vista first asks for your country or region, then time and currency, and, finally, the desired keyboard layout. Next, you'll choose a username, a user icon, and a password. Then select your desktop wallpaper and security settings: Automatic, Install Important Updates Only, or Ask Me Later. After reviewing the computer's time and date settings, there's one more message: 'Please wait while Windows checks your computer's performance.' Here, Microsoft grades your computer on a five-point scale, with the overall rating based on your system's lowest score (in our case, that was for the video card). Windows Vista includes new musical tones written by veteran musician Robert Fripp. Compared to the familiar start-up tones of Windows XP, Windows Vista's are lighter, almost spritely. The sounds for User Account Control and Log Off are also perkier than those found in similar security warnings within Windows XP. • Microsoft no longer provides support for preinstalled OEM (recovery) copies of Vista. If you have one of these, then you must contact the OEM, instead of Microsoft in this tutorial, to activate your OEM Vista. OEM contact information should be included in the documentation that came with your computer or OEM Vista installation CD/DVD package. • A OEM (retail) version Vista installation DVD that is bought separately and did not come preinstalled on a OEM computer is still supported by Microsoft using the method in this tutorial below. • You only have 30 days of trial period to activate Vista, 3 days if you checked the Automatically activate Windows when I'm online while installing Vista. If you let the trial period expire, you will be placed into a until you activate Vista. When you activate Vista, the product key number used will be tied to that computer. If you make significant changes to the computer, like a new motherboard, you will be required to do a Phone Activation. If you want to use it on another computer, then you must uninstall it from the other computer first and do a Phone Activation on the new computer. This is to verify that you are using the product key on only one computer. ERROR MESSAGES: For more information, see: and • The Windows Vista product key you typed is invalid for activation. • Your Product Key is already in use. • Windows Activation Error: A problem occurred when Windows tried to activate. Error Code 0x8007232B • Activate Windows Now • Your activation period has expired and Windows is no longer working. • To use Windows you must activate this copy of Windows. There has been a update for this through Vista's Windows Update to help with frequent prompting to activate Vista. If this applies to you, be sure to download the correct 32/64 bit version for your Vista. See: EXAMPLE: Product Key Number on COA Sticker NOTE: The number has 25 characters in it. Click on Continue in the UAC prompt. 5.A local phone number should apear with a set of numbers generated by Windows and displayed on your screen under Step 2:. (See screenshot below) NOTE: There will be sets of numbers under the 1 to 9. I just removed them here for obvious reasons. Call the activation phone number selected. At first, the activation line will be automated, so you will be asked to enter or speak the numbers (Step 2 in screenshot below step 10) displayed on your screen into the phone. If Automated Service is Successful NOTE: Usually this is not always successful. A) If the activation service informs you that it was unsuccessful and cannot help you with activation, then STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an activation operator who will assist you in activating your copy of Vista. The operator will give you the set of Confirmation ID numbers if they agree your copy of Vista is legitimate. NOTE: Just explain to the operator your situation and what you did to require activation. (EX: hardware upgrade, installed Vista on a new computer after uninstalling it from the old one, etc.) 10. Type in the set of Confirmarion ID numbers given to you into the Step 3: area to be able to activate Vista. (See screenshot below) NOTE: You will get these numbers from the phone automated system or operator after they have confirmed the numbers you gave them in step 7 above. Similar Threads Thread Forum In my area we must dial the area code. I have the rule set correctly, but it takes the number say 301-555-1234 and tries to dial it as 1 3. Vista General When I dial a number, I have to include 1 and the area code, which I have set in the rules. I'm having a problem where the Vista phone dialer is. Vista General Does this phone work with Vista 64. My Skype works fine but not I want a phone. Very frustrated re 64 bit drivers for Skype phones and adaptors. Drivers I am very disappointed at the moment. I purchased a copy of Vista ultimate at the company store over the weekend and it is now requiring activation. Vista installation & setup Hi, Oddly I can not activate Windows Vista. Clicking 'Activate Windows now' does nothing. Also, auto activation never kicked in like it should. Vista General Motorola Razr V3c and Build 6000 Don't Mix (Recently Got a Cell Phone Virus while trying to set up Motorola Phone Tools 4.0). Kevin John Panzke. Vista General Does anyone know if I could activate beta 2 Vista installation without going thru Internet, may be using the phone? Vista installation & setup. • On the license server, open Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. To open Remote Desktop Licensing Manager, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, point to Remote Desktop Services, and then click Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. • Right-click the license server RDL-SRV, and then click Activate Server. The Activate Server Wizard starts. • In the Activate Server Wizard, on the Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard page, click Next. • On the Connection Method page, in the Connection method list, select Automatic connection (recommended), and then click Next. • On the Company Information page, type your name and company, select your country or region, and then click Next. • On the Company Information optional information page, specify any other information that you want to provide, such as e-mail and company address, and then click Next to activate your license server. • On the Completing the Activate Server Wizard page, ensure that the Start Install Licenses Wizard now check box is cleared, and then click Next. You have activated the Remote Desktop license server. Now you can proceed to. Enterprise Activation using Dekstop Manager Sebenarnya ada 3 Step dalam Enterprise Activation (mendaftarkan device BB ke BES Server). (EA) via Desktop Manager. Two Methods: While ordinary Minecraft gameplay can be a blast whether you're playing by yourself or with friends, from time to time, it can be fun to change the rules of the game for your own entertainment! Minecraft has many built-in console commands that can effectively allow you to cheat, and, in addition, there are literally hundreds of downloadable 'hacks' and exploits available online for free. These cheats are easy to learn and use, so add them to your repertoire today to spice up your game! Make sure cheats are allowed. Minecraft has a built-in console feature that allows you to type in cheats at your command. However, you need to enable cheats in your game before you can use them in the console. There are several ways to do this: • In a single player game: Click the 'More World Options.' Button while setting up your game. On the next page, use the 'Allow Cheats' button to make sure cheats are set to 'ON.' • In a multiplayer game: Cheats can be enabled by the host of the game — either the person hosting the LAN connection or the person who created the game server — in the same way as in a single player game. In these cases, typically only the host can use cheats. • In some multiplayer games, cheats can be enabled mid-game by moderators (i.e., 'operators') and even scripts from command blocks. Consult a comprehensive list of commands for more information. There are several different ways to find complete lists of all of the Minecraft console commands available to you. These are available both in-game and online. See below: • The command /help will give you a list of commands to choose from. There are four different pages which can be accessed by putting a number after the /help command (e.g., /help3). • You can also input '/' and then press TAB to cycle through the commands individually. • Finally, you can also find a complete list of commands online at the Minecraft Wiki. Teleport yourself with '/tp [target player]. ' Nothing's more annoying than suffering a surprise death to a creeper and having to walk all the way back to the base you built with your friend on the other side of the map. With this command, you can get back to where you want to be right away. • Note: You can also use '/tp [target player] ' to teleport to a specific x/y/z coordinate. Oct 01, 2011 Minecraft: How To Turn Too Many Items On And Off For Windows. Minecraft Mod Showcase: Not Enough Items Mod! (ITEM RECIPES, SMELTING INFO, AND MORE!). • Note: If you leave out the target player and just type your destination, you will teleport yourself. • Examples: '/tp Joe123 Jane456' will teleport player Joe123 to player Jane456. '/tp Joe123 100 50 -349' will teleport Joe123 to x/y/z coordinates 100, 50, -340. Enchant an item with '/enchant [level]. ' Enchantments can be some of the most challenging, time-consuming assets to get in the entire game. With this cheat, however, your items will be as strong as you want them right away. • Note: Your enchantment must be a valid Minecraft enchantment ID (see for a complete list.) • Notes: Enchantment is applied to the item the player is holding and only works if the enchantment is appropriate for the item (e.g., fishing rod enchantments won't work on bows, etc.) Level must be between 1 and the enchantment's max level; if no level is specified, the level defaults to 1. • Example: '/enchant Joe123 minecraft:protection' gives player Joe123 the Protection III enchantment to any armor he is holding. (425 votes) The Cheat Pack Mod is a mod you can download if you want to play MineCraft without the regular restrictions and rules of the game. In fact, this Cheat Pack Mod allows you set your own rules when it comes to your character, items, weapons and more through the addition of a GUI when you open up your inventory. The advantages you will have playing in this mod are almost endless. With this mod you have the ability to add any item you want or need to your inventory. You can also set your own levels for food and health. Additionally you can enchant any weapon to your own specifications. There are also many more cheats that this mod allows you to use to set your own experience, potion effects, and more. Another great thing about this mod is it opens up all new modes you can use when playing. Some of these modes are invulnerable mode, which allows you to be invulnerable to all zombies. When killer sight mode is on it allows you to instantly kill zombies by just looking at them. Lastly GUI pausing game mode stops zombies from attacking you when using the menu or inventory GUIs. In conclusion, the Cheat Pack Mod is the perfect to use when you want to play MineCraft without any limits. Downloads for Cheat Pack Mod 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.10. I got a pre-approval notice for this card, but then the website wouldn't work, so I just went applied (online) without the pre-approval code & was instantly accepted. It's only a $2,000 limit, but my credit score is only 629 & Credit Karma has me at 'poor' chance of approval. I've never had any other real credit (personal loans, student loans, mortgage, car payments, etc). I've bought everything outright using cash up until now (age 36). The only credit I have is 2 small limit Visa & MC (Chase Unlimited Freedom is one of them) & a slew of retail apparel type cards (Nordstrom, J Crew) and that's it. No savings account. I am assuming it's the 15 year old Checking Account(s) I have with Wells Fargo that got me approved. Or it could be my prior collections are Medical Bills only and total $500 or so. I don't know. But this card was the easiest to get of all I've tried so far and the others had high APRs and tons of fees. So I'd say if you have a Wells Fargo checking account, that's about all you need because I sure don't have anything other than that. And if you have WF Checking and Bank Online, there's no set up. They just add your new Credit Card right to your banking page, so application & online payments set-up was pretty much done for you. Log in as usual, there it is like magic. So I'm thrilled with the ease so far. Lets face it, every credit card has their pro's and con's. I like to take advantage of the introductory bonuses with these cash reward cards, Amex, Chase, Capital One; fast deposits once you hit their criteria. Prepaid debit cards can be an alternative for consumers who have trouble establishing or improving credit. Bankrate's 2015 Prepaid Debit Card Survey shows a. Prepaid debit cards. Card Issuer/Name, Monthly maintenance fee, Card activation fee, ATM withdrawal fee (issuer's ATM), ATM balance inquiry. New to Wells Fargo Online ®? PRIVACY, Cookies, Security & Legal| Ad Choices. Online Access Agreement. Wells Fargo on the other hand, not so much. I spent well over 1000 the first month and paid it in full when I received my statement balance. Wells Fargo makes you wait till the third billing cycle; ok that's fine, a lot of credit cards do that now. 6 months has passed and still no deposit for the intro bonus; I made numerous attempts requesting for Wells Fargo to release the bonus.Just get the run around by their unprofessional employee's 'another month it will be deposited'. Another headache I recently found out, your minimum withdrawal $25 increments?! This credit card works against you not with you. I'm not going to tell you not to get the card, the reward bonus is very good. When and if Wells Fargo releases it for you to benefit from using their card. This card arrived 4 months after I applied for it and after 5-6 calls to their customer service. Their customer service was so hard to deal with and they never accepted responsibility. The calls were 30-40 minutes on average because they are slow and they keeps refering me to another department. This is such a waste of time with this card! They trashed my credit score on this card which I never activated because they charged on my card some kind of fees I never authorized and just let it sit. After so many months of struggle with this card, I was finally able to close it. I am still fighting for that Faudulant charge they made on my card. This card will probably be your niightmare! Lets face it, every credit card has their pro's and con's. I like to take advantage of the introductory bonuses with these cash reward cards, Amex, Chase, Capital One; fast deposits once you hit their criteria. Wells Fargo on the other hand, not so much. I spent well over 1000 the first month and paid it in full when I received my statement balance. Wells Fargo makes you wait till the third billing cycle; ok that's fine, a lot of credit cards do that now. 6 months has passed and still no deposit for the intro bonus; I made numerous attempts requesting for Wells Fargo to release the bonus.Just get the run around by their unprofessional employee's 'another month it will be deposited'. Another headache I recently found out, your minimum withdrawal $25 increments?! This credit card works against you not with you. I'm not going to tell you not to get the card, the reward bonus is very good. When and if Wells Fargo releases it for you to benefit from using their card. See the online Provider's credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. 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The Equifax logo is a registered trademark owned by Equifax in the United States and other countries. However, depending on the issuing bank and why you're being sent new plastic, some new cards may arrive 'live.' Some work prior to activation, some work but only for limited transactions and others might not need to be activated at all. Why the mix of procedures? For card issuers, it's about balancing convenience and security, according to Doug Johnson, vice president and senior advisor for risk management policy for the American Bankers Association. If a card is sent already activated, 'The bank is making the determination that convenience for the consumer outweighs the potential risk that may occur,' he added. Here's what you should know about today's mix of credit card activation processes: Card activation calms fraud concerns For many card issuing banks, requiring cardholders to activate new cards is common and the process helps keep accounts secure. To get a general sense of how issuers implement card activation procedures, CreditCards.com contacted eight card issuing banks: U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, American Express, Wells Fargo, Chase, Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union. Representatives from all eight institutions confirmed that card activation procedures are used at least some of the time and all cited security as a reason for requesting that cardholders verify their new cards. 'We believe activating new accounts provides an additional layer of security, and we don't think it provides a big barrier to their accounts,' said Randy Hopper, vice president of credit cards for Navy Federal Credit Union. 'We've tried to give customers easy ways to activate their new cards.' Cardholders typically have a few options for activating their card: Call an automated activation line, log into an online account or use a mobile banking app. It's all about taking the necessary security measures so thieves don't go digging through mailboxes and fish out cards they can use, said Pentagon Federal spokesman Thomas Johnson. However, new card theft isn't a major security issue these days, or at least it's less of an issue than it was when, according to Scott Stevenson, founder and CEO of Eliminate ID Theft, a credit protection service. 'Within our client base of those who are seeking identity theft insurance protection, of the folks that do claim identity theft has occurred, I don't see a single one that was because of a card used that was not activated,' he said. 'I don't think it's as big of a problem from an identity theft standpoint as it used to be.' Digital identity fraud threats are much more common, thanks to data breaches and the masses of information on the Internet. 'It is so easy to get information on people today,' Stevenson added. 'It is so easy to defraud folks that finding a mailbox with a card in it has such a low, low return compared to being able to go purchase lists of people's names and card numbers off the black market. It's just not worth it.' Plus, 'The vast majority of cards sent reach their intended destinations,' said ABA's Johnson. If someone does get hold of your new, active card before you do, don't fret about fraud. 'I think the biggest thing cardholders should know is if they are sent a pre-activated card and someone else uses it, the cardholder will not be responsible for that transaction,' Johnson explained. 'All they have to do is indicate to the bank that that transaction was unauthorized.' The provided by the major card networks prevent victimized cardholders from shouldering the cost of fraud if their cards or account information is stolen. Unactivated cards may still work If a new card arrives at your door unactivated, that doesn't necessarily mean it won't work. Unactivated cards can sometimes be used to make purchases. This is still the case today and cardholder experiences may vary between issuing banks. 'There may be instances where a customer can use a card for small purchases before activation,' Johnson said. 'Or the bank will let a customer make X amount of purchases before activation is required. That's just the bank trying to make the transition process to a new card account easier.' For example, while all new Bank of America cards need to be activated, according to spokeswoman Betty Riess, unactivated cards may work for some small value transactions. All cards will ultimately need to be activated, whether online, via mobile app or by calling the phone number listed on your new card materials. 'It's about balancing security with convenience,' Riess explained. The same goes for American Express cards, which are all sent out with an activation request to help verify that cardholders have received their plastic and to reduce fraud risks. 'Because of our relationship with our card members, we are able to selectively approve charges that we evaluate to be low risk, even if the card has not yet been activated,' said Ashley Tufts, spokeswoman for American Express. 'For example, a card member receives their new card, puts it into their wallet and proceeds to use it for low dollar charge at a merchant they frequent, such as the coffee shop they visit every weekday morning in their neighborhood. Because we understand what typical behavior is for our card members, we would approve that charge and be relatively certain that the card was used by the card member,' said Tufts. Now, if you try to use a brand new credit card prior to activation and it doesn't work, don't be surprised. Some banks, such as Navy Federal Credit Union, have set up new card accounts so no transactions will be approved until the card is activated. 'If it's a new card, then no, it won't work,' Hopper explained. 'In the system there is essentially an activation flag that won't allow any activity until the flag is removed through the activation process.' Unactivated Wells Fargo and Pentagon Federal Credit Union cards won't work if unactivated, either. Capital One was a little less specific, noting that 'in general,' its credit cards cannot be used without activation, a representative said. Because practices vary among banks, if you receive a card with a sticker or note advising activation, activate the card before attempting to use it so you don't get caught off guard. Some cards may arrive active While most cards arriving in your mailbox will need manual activation at some point, there are some instances in which credit cards may be delivered pre-activated. Three of the card-issuing banks CreditCards.com contacted - U.S. Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union and Pentagon Federal Credit Union - noted specific instances in which cardholders may be sent active cards. 'The only cards we send out NOT requiring activation are replacement cards (damaged, same account number, etc.),' said U.S. Bank spokeswoman Maureen Mook. 'All other cards including new, reissue and lost/stolen cards require activation.' Navy Federal Credit Union follows a similar card activation procedure. 'The only case where it would be active is if their plastic is damaged and they just request a replacement card and we just send them a new one with the same number,' Hopper said. It makes sense that standard reissue cards would be sent already activated, according to ABA's Johnson, so as not to disrupt any ongoing account activity while the card is in the mail. If the card number isn't changing and there hasn't been fraud associated with the card before, sending an active card through the mail may just be easier. However, all cards - new or otherwise -- issued by Wells Fargo and Bank of America will need to be activated upon arrival, according to both banks. The same goes for cards issued by Pentagon Federal Credit Union, unless a cardholder specifically requests to have their card sent activated, according to spokesman Thomas Johnson. Capital One and Chase did not specify if cards are ever sent out preactivated, but Chase customers are all asked to contact the bank either online or by phone so Chase can, 'make sure the customer's card is ready for their next purchase,' according to Chase spokesman Rob Tacey. To find out whether your new card will arrive pre-activated or not, contact the card issuing bank. |
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