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  1. dik

    Virus

    I have a virus. The OS is Win 10 pro. I have the full Bit Defender and it missed it. Running MS Msert virus detector indicates I have 27 infections. The second and subsequent time(s) I run Msert it says I have no infections. I cannot determine the name(s) of the infection or quarantine the...
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    Sending Fax by eMail

    Is it possible to send a *.pdf file from a computer to a fax number? Thanks, Dik
  3. dik

    In Case You Didn't Know

    https://www.finsmes.com/2023/12/wtwh-media-acquires-engineering-com.html
  4. dik

    Delete Attachments in Firefox

    I have numerous subdirectories and some of these may have subdirectories. These subdirectories have numerous files attached. Is it possible to choose a subdirectory and delete all the file attachments from that subdirectory? The subdirectories look like: Could I pick 0512 and delete all the...
  5. dik

    Texting

    Is it possible to send text messages to a cell phone or receive them on a computer via eMail? I don't do texting very well on a phone... my fingers are fat and clumsy and the keyboard is too small. If it is, is it an easy process? Thanks in advance
  6. dik

    Deleting Graphics from eMail Signature

    I use a graphics image in my signature. It's a sturgeon and is a *.png file. It's embedded by *.html file. Is there a manner that I can include it, but not have it saved as an attachment to my eMail file. Cumulatively the amount of space it uses gets to be quite large. Alternatively is...
  7. dik

    Spam Messages

    Is there any way I can see what the contents of these are without clicking on them and opening them? I got hit with a ransomeware virus a bit back and am still spooked... thanks Dik
  8. dik

    Keyboards

    I have a Logitech G915 keyboard. It is excellent and well constructed. The problem is the lighting. Is it possible to configure it to a fixed colour that doesn't turn off. I cannot get it to remain as a single colour and if not in use for a few seconds, the lights either start changing colours...
  9. dik

    Collapsing Folders in Thunderbird

    Whenever I open Thunderbird, the eMail folders expand similar to the image below: Is there a 'switch' that I can set to prevent this? Some of the folders have hundreds of sub-folders. The problem just started this morning. Thanks...
  10. dik

    Expanding eMail Messages in Thunderbird

    Is it possible to have Thunderbird provide a 'flat' or expanded list of eMail messages, based on date/time, rather than a 'Nested' one below? thanks, Dik
  11. dik

    Renaming Files

    Is there a DOS rename command that allows you to rename a file such as 'Some.File.Name.S06e01.Sdtv.X264-Sonarr-1.m4v' to 'S06E01.mkv'? The *.mkv is the same as *.m4v. Is it possible to do it in parts? Like 'Some.File.Name.S06e01.Sdtv.X264-Sonarr-1.m4v' to 'S06e01.Sdtv.X264-Sonarr-1.m4v' and...
  12. dik

    Ransomware

    I just got hit with a ransomware virus. It's encryped my files and has an extension *.uyro. Is there any remedy to this?
  13. dik

    Change Icon Image on Desktop

    I cannot find a meand of changing the displayed image for icons on the desktop. Can someone offer some suggestions or a method. I want to have all images show the contents like the adjacent icons: Thanks, Dik
  14. dik

    Deleting a file

    I have a Portable HDD with movies on it. I can watch the movies, but cannot delete the files. I get an error as follows: Any suggestions on how to delete this? Is there a utility that can be used to erase 'stubborn' files. I remember in Basic, there was a Kill command that would take out...
  15. dik

    Reading Old 5-1/4 Diskettes

    I have a few 5-1/4" diskettes that I would like to get the files off. Can anyone indicate the problems I might encounter. The diskettes are about 35 years old and have been stored in a cool dry environment; I don't know if they are readable. I don't recall the interface of the old drives; is...
  16. dik

    New fProcessor Problems

    I just installed a Ryzen 5700G processor and have a couple of problems. The User Benchmark test yields: and does't seem to recognise the graphics, but the graphics works for all programs. The 'Heaven' benchmark does not run. The processor it replaced was a Ryzen 3400G. Also the screen...
  17. dik

    Hard Disk Storage

    A question has come up regarding old mechanical drives. When a drive becomes full, is it possible to simply remove it and store it? Is there a safe way to store it? and does lack of motion cause it to 'stiffen up'? I usually have bigger drives and copy the old data to the new drive and discard...
  18. dik

    Connecting a Web Camera

    Another problem... The Logitech software 'Capture' does not 'see' my camera and gives me an error message to that effect. Windows 10 pro device manager gives me the following: Any suggestions about how to make sure the camera is connection. AVG software recognises it. Is something...
  19. dik

    Vulnerabilities

    On your sister site, Eng-Tips there was a link to the following site: https://portswigger.net/daily-swig It was in response to the University of Michigan's actions on Linux. Are there other sites the are specifically dedicated to vulnerabilities? Thanks, Dik
  20. dik

    Transferring eMail to Hard Drive

    I'm using Thunderbird as an eMail client and my server storage is reaching maximum. Is there a simple, 'foolproof' manner that I can save my eMails and attachments locally to my harddrive? Thanks in advance. Dik

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