What "extras" do you have on your computer? - The Orange Mane

Sassy · 08-15-2007, 02:39 AM

I'm browsing through Windows marketplace and they have a lot of "extras"...anything you guys recommend? Right now I am looking at add-ons for IE 7.

http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/ca...id=846&tabid=1

BucklandBronco · 08-15-2007, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

I'm browsing through Windows marketplace and they have a lot of "extras"...anything you guys recommend? Right now I am looking at add-ons for IE 7.

http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/ca...id=846&tabid=1

Pulled up your link, and was surprised with some of the add-on's available out there. Guess I wouldn't be the one to ask, as I'm a "less is better" kind of guy.

buck

Vladimir · 08-15-2007, 06:18 AM

i hate those things.

Mozilla Firefox is better then Internet Explorer in my opinion

El Guapo · 08-15-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir

i hate those things.

Mozilla Firefox is better then Internet Explorer in my opinion

agreed. IE sucks.

Orange_Beard · 08-15-2007, 09:57 AM

I use mouse gestures on Firefox. Take a minute to get used to, now I can't live without them.

Sassy · 08-15-2007, 11:26 AM

dang vista and it's "security"...It won't let me enable quicktime and it's already on the pc.All I did was try to update it.

El Guapo · 08-15-2007, 11:56 AM

vista is crap as well. ha!

Sassy · 08-15-2007, 12:49 PM

tell me about it...

I'm telling it to "allow" certain things on downloads and it won't let me

Is there a specific thing I should "enable"...

Even in emails it won't let me open attachments.

TailgateNut · 08-15-2007, 01:17 PM

I don't know how I was able to function without my Wireless mobile broadband card for so many years. It's great to be able to access the internet from anywhere at anytime. considering the cost, it's GRRRREAT!

BroncoBuff · 08-16-2007, 12:56 AM

I like Google stuff a lot ... I have Google accelerator and IE toolbar. It's nice to have the search bar right there when you need it, without having to go to the site first (I can't remember how you make the results open in a new window though

)

Here's some Google add-ons worth a look: http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_...gl=us&ciNum=11

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 01:06 AM

Ugh...does anyone have the dreaded vista OS ?
It's driving me nuts. Security blocks on everything...and even when I click "allow" it won't do it. I can't even get attachments out of my email.
Oh yeah, and WINDOWS LIVE EMAIL sucks...it won't copy/paste as usual because the tech told me when it updated it was meant for IE 6 Not IE 7. Blah...My yahoo email will copy/paste and works much better! Whats the point of having all these features if VISTA security blocks them all! ALEC HELP!

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

I like Google stuff a lot ... I have Google accelerator and IE toolbar. It's nice to have the search bar right there when you need it, without having to go to the site first (I can't remember how you make the results open in a new window though

)

Here's some Google add-ons worth a look: http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_...gl=us&ciNum=11

Click on the icon in your tool bar?

Willynowei · 08-16-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Ugh...does anyone have the dreaded vista OS ?
It's driving me nuts. Security blocks on everything...and even when I click "allow" it won't do it. I can't even get attachments out of my email.
Oh yeah, and WINDOWS LIVE EMAIL sucks...it won't copy/paste as usual because the tech told me when it updated it was meant for IE 6 Not IE 7. Blah...My yahoo email will copy/paste and works much better! Whats the point of having all these features if VISTA security blocks them all! ALEC HELP!

Sassy, you just need to turn off User Account Controls.

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Under User Account and Family settings click on the "Add or remove user account".

3. Click on one of the user accounts, under the user account click on the "Go to the main User Account page" link.

4. Under "Make changes to your user account" click on the "Change security settings" link.

5. In the "Turn on User Account Control (UAC) to make your computer more secure" click to unselect the "Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer". Click on the Ok button.

You will be prompted to reboot your computer. Do so when ready.

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 01:55 AM

Why would I be removing a user account? The only user on it is me...and I've looked...I don't see any of that stuff.

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 01:57 AM

It has me as admin and "guest" turned off.

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 02:04 AM

Could it be the dang Phishing filter? Mine isn't exactly setup the way you said, but I was in my security stuff.

Willynowei · 08-16-2007, 02:17 AM

No, don't erase your account.

On your account settings look for account security settings or something of that nature.

You want to turn of the UAC, or that annoying pop up that asks you questions every 3 minutes right?

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 02:34 AM

No...the user accounts didn't really have anything when I clicked on them. The settings were to the side of it...I clicked on security...but didn't find any UAC...or popup stuff? No, I want it to allow unsigned programs that I approved be me the administrator.

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 02:37 AM

Allow a program through a firewall?

I'm not able to open some attachments on email or when I go to update Quicktime...which was already on the computer...it's a new PC...it tells me do I want to bypass security and allow it? I say yes, it says restart and still doesn't allow me to access the program...says it's blocked.

Los Broncos · 08-16-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir

i hate those things.

Mozilla Firefox is better then Internet Explorer in my opinion

Your right there

Better add ons

Los Broncos · 08-16-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Allow a program through a firewall?

I'm not able to open some attachments on email or when I go to update Quicktime...which was already on the computer...it's a new PC...it tells me do I want to bypass security and allow it? I say yes, it says restart and still doesn't allow me to access the program...says it's blocked.

Disable Windows firewall

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 02:45 AM

So if I disable the firewall some of this crap should actually work?

Los Broncos · 08-16-2007, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

So if I disable the firewall some of this crap should actually work?

It should, your running Vista?

Sassy · 08-16-2007, 02:49 AM

I don't think I can just unblock the firewall...it takes me to all the security stuff on a list and asks me what "exceptions" I want to check.

Los Broncos · 08-16-2007, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

I don't think I can just unblock the firewall...it takes me to all the security stuff on a list and asks me what "exceptions" I want to check.

Thats what im reading right now

Just go threw them and check the ones

08-15-2007, 02:39 AM	#1
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	What "extras" do you have on your computer? I'm browsing through Windows marketplace and they have a lot of "extras"...anything you guys recommend? Right now I am looking at add-ons for IE 7. http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/ca...id=846&tabid=1 Last edited by Sassy; 08-15-2007 at 02:44 AM..

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08-15-2007, 06:18 AM	#3
Vladimir #1 Oregon Broncos fan Go Ducks! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 450 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Dawkins!!	i hate those things. Mozilla Firefox is better then Internet Explorer in my opinion

08-15-2007, 09:57 AM	#5
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	I use mouse gestures on Firefox. Take a minute to get used to, now I can't live without them.

08-15-2007, 11:26 AM	#6
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	dang vista and it's "security"...It won't let me enable quicktime and it's already on the pc.All I did was try to update it.

08-15-2007, 11:56 AM	#7
El Guapo aka mav_7. who? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA (heart is in TX) Posts: 3,444	vista is crap as well. ha!

08-15-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	tell me about it... I'm telling it to "allow" certain things on downloads and it won't let me Is there a specific thing I should "enable"... Even in emails it won't let me open attachments.

08-15-2007, 01:17 PM	#9
TailgateNut Bleedin' orange! .......as much as tebonites Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mile High Posts: 20,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Howard Griffith	I don't know how I was able to function without my Wireless mobile broadband card for so many years. It's great to be able to access the internet from anywhere at anytime. considering the cost, it's GRRRREAT!

08-16-2007, 12:56 AM	#10
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I like Google stuff a lot ... I have Google accelerator and IE toolbar. It's nice to have the search bar right there when you need it, without having to go to the site first (I can't remember how you make the results open in a new window though ) Here's some Google add-ons worth a look: http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_...gl=us&ciNum=11

08-16-2007, 01:06 AM	#11
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Ugh...does anyone have the dreaded vista OS ? It's driving me nuts. Security blocks on everything...and even when I click "allow" it won't do it. I can't even get attachments out of my email. Oh yeah, and WINDOWS LIVE EMAIL sucks...it won't copy/paste as usual because the tech told me when it updated it was meant for IE 6 Not IE 7. Blah...My yahoo email will copy/paste and works much better! Whats the point of having all these features if VISTA security blocks them all! ALEC HELP!

08-16-2007, 01:55 AM	#14
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Why would I be removing a user account? The only user on it is me...and I've looked...I don't see any of that stuff.

08-16-2007, 01:57 AM	#15
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	It has me as admin and "guest" turned off.

08-16-2007, 02:04 AM	#16
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Could it be the dang Phishing filter? Mine isn't exactly setup the way you said, but I was in my security stuff.

08-16-2007, 02:17 AM	#17
Willynowei Some dude Football is a wonderful thing. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	No, don't erase your account. On your account settings look for account security settings or something of that nature. You want to turn of the UAC, or that annoying pop up that asks you questions every 3 minutes right?

08-16-2007, 02:34 AM	#18
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	No...the user accounts didn't really have anything when I clicked on them. The settings were to the side of it...I clicked on security...but didn't find any UAC...or popup stuff? No, I want it to allow unsigned programs that I approved be me the administrator.

08-16-2007, 02:37 AM	#19
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Allow a program through a firewall? I'm not able to open some attachments on email or when I go to update Quicktime...which was already on the computer...it's a new PC...it tells me do I want to bypass security and allow it? I say yes, it says restart and still doesn't allow me to access the program...says it's blocked.

08-16-2007, 02:45 AM	#22
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	So if I disable the firewall some of this crap should actually work?

08-16-2007, 02:49 AM	#24
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I don't think I can just unblock the firewall...it takes me to all the security stuff on a list and asks me what "exceptions" I want to check.