http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Discussing computer software and operating systems at the AV Forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:48:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1129149-best-free-anti-virus.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:52 GMT My paid for AVG is coming to an end in December and I've decided that I'm not going to pay for my anti-virus any more.

I'm thinking of getting the AVG Free version.

Would I have to un-install the original version of AVG first, as to not have any conflicts?

So, the question is, what's the best free one out there, in your opinion?

Thanks. ]]> bluedude1875 http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1129149-best-free-anti-virus.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128989-office-2010-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:13:14 GMT Installed the public beta of Office 2010, the x64 version and very happy. Much faster and responsive. A couple of bugs which I am sure will be sorted in the next few months before final release. Huge improvement to have x64 version as far as I am concerned. Installed the public beta of Office 2010, the x64 version and very happy. Much faster and responsive. A couple of bugs which I am sure will be sorted in the next few months before final release.

Huge improvement to have x64 version as far as I am concerned. ]]> echrada http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128989-office-2010-a.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128669-excel-techy-question-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:12 GMT Good Morning I am trying to use the functionality as descriped in the below link: http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel/HA012260381033.aspx I have copied the data exactly from the example table and the formula from the website but I receive a #Ref error in cell B10 when I get to the... Good Morning

I am trying to use the functionality as descriped in the below link:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/ex...260381033.aspx

I have copied the data exactly from the example table and the formula from the website but I receive a #Ref error in cell B10 when I get to the following point:

Return corresponding values from column B

Forumla

=INDEX($A$1:$B$7,SMALL(IF($A$1:$A$7=$A$10,ROW($A$1 :$A$7)),ROW(2:2)))

Any help is much appreciated. ]]> ACE1987 http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128669-excel-techy-question-help.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128373-powerful-free-undelete-program.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:49:37 GMT Hi all As the subject line says does anybody know of a good quality, free undelete program for recovering files? Cheers Hi all

As the subject line says does anybody know of a good quality, free undelete program for recovering files?

Cheers ]]> adriandg http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128373-powerful-free-undelete-program.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128248-quick-question-about-hdds-w7.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:20 GMT I currently have a 1TB hdd, formatted into 1 partition. Is there an easy (and safe) way to reduce my Xp partition to, say, 120Gb, then install W7 in Dual-Boot? Also, if dual boot is possible, do I have to select an os to boot normally? Thanks in advance :thumbsup: Also, I found this:... I currently have a 1TB hdd, formatted into 1 partition.
Is there an easy (and safe) way to reduce my Xp partition to, say, 120Gb, then install W7 in Dual-Boot?

Also, if dual boot is possible, do I have to select an os to boot normally?

Thanks in advance :thumbsup:

Also, I found this: Microsoft UK Education - Home - Ultimate Steal
Just find a student, and you can have w7 pro for £30 :grin: ]]> Michael_L http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1128248-quick-question-about-hdds-w7.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127923-how-do-you-delete-itunes-rentals-your-hard-drive.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:19 GMT Not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes.

I forgot to click the 'also delete from hard drive' option when I deleted it from Itunes. So now I've got 5GB worth of movies taking up valuable space on my hard drive.

When I try to delete them it just says 'access denied'

Thanks. ]]> bluelouboyle http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127923-how-do-you-delete-itunes-rentals-your-hard-drive.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127643-you-going-try-google-chrome-os.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:30:28 GMT Supposedly Google are going to release a beta version of the Google's operating system before the end of the year, and if internet sites such as the inquirer and the register are to go by, we'll see this within a week.

I like Google products, and I use gmail, so for me it's a no brainer. I'd just like to know what everyone else thinks, I know of some conspiracy theorists who think Google have too much information about us already.

I think they are aiming the light OS at the netbook market first of all when it's released next year, however they have mentioned they are looking to put this on higher spec machines also.

I can't seem to find any screenshots surfing the net... if anyone else has any better luck post the up here please.

Anyone know the reason behind naming the OS the same as the Chrome Browser? Seems really unnecessary and confusing to me :(

Cloud computing here we come :rolleyes: ]]> Lithane http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127643-you-going-try-google-chrome-os.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127641-dvd-avi-archiving-program.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:04 GMT So, my 1 TB hard drive is a bit clogging up, and it gets harder to find a movie trough search because i like to leave the original names (so i know the group name, and maybe can reupload it if needed). Thats why i was looking for a program that can do one or more of these features: * A option... So, my 1 TB hard drive is a bit clogging up, and it gets harder to find a movie trough search because i like to leave the original names (so i know the group name, and maybe can reupload it if needed). Thats why i was looking for a program that can do one or more of these features:

• A option to set a comment or releasegroup name and so i can search from it.
• Posibillity to add DVD front covers.
• Adding a link from IMDB/getting it automaticly and then setting the score and maybe info automaticly
• Nice interface?
• Personal rating
• Go to hard drive location (so it points me out where the file is)

I guess those are my needs, would be cool if something like that excisted, and im pretty sure people have tought of something simmilar too, to make. I hope you guys can help me find a program like that.. Oh btw, dvd's where ripped my own, so i dint do anything illegal!


Edit: This looks pretty good to me, but its for DVD's only, not for files on your hard drive. Movie Archive Software for archiving your movies automatically (for Windows & Mac OS X)

Thanks!:clap: ]]> DaBeast http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127641-dvd-avi-archiving-program.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127602-best-cd-database-software.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:43:31 GMT Hi guys, I currently use DVD Profiler to catalogue my DVD collection, and was wondering what the best software would be to do the same with my CD collection? I want artwork, info, price, all that good stuff, and preferably sorting by artist. Anybody use anything like this and would... Hi guys,

I currently use DVD Profiler to catalogue my DVD collection, and was wondering what the best software would be to do the same with my CD collection?

I want artwork, info, price, all that good stuff, and preferably sorting by artist.

Anybody use anything like this and would recommend it?

Cheers

Ben ]]> Dislecksier http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127602-best-cd-database-software.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127119-removed-linux-now-can-not-boot-into-windows.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:25:18 GMT Ok, cut a long story short :) I have two drives on the lappy, c: and d: I have Win 7 on the c: drive and I had installed Linux Mint 8 on the d: drive. I decided to remove Mint and short of any better ideas I deleted the partition it was on and re formatted it to ntfs. When I rebooted,... Ok, cut a long story short :)

I have two drives on the lappy, c: and d:

I have Win 7 on the c: drive and I had installed Linux Mint 8 on the d: drive.

I decided to remove Mint and short of any better ideas I deleted the partition it was on and re formatted it to ntfs.

When I rebooted, the GRUB menu for linux appeared and there was no option for booting into windows. It obviously will not boot into Mint either as it no longer exsists.

I realise my only option may be to reinstall windows 7 and delete and reallocate the drives during the install routine, but I really would like to avoid doing that if I can as there is stuff on the drive I had yet to back up!!

Yep, I know I am a numpty :)

But if any of you guys/gals can give me a way of avoiding the reinstall option there may well be a cyber beer in it for you :beer:

cheers

Dave ]]> airline1 http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1127119-removed-linux-now-can-not-boot-into-windows.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1126753-software-change-video-format.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:17:18 GMT Hi

My first post, so please let me know if I'm not in the right section!
I need some software to convert various video clips (from VOB and others) to (amongst others) WMV and MPEG1 to be compatible with Poweroint and other applications.
Can I get good freeware or am I better off buying software - what would anyone recommend?
The only free ones I've tried seem to either reduce the quality or leave me with lines across the screen - is there a good package out there?
cheers
Nick ]]> NickNapper http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1126753-software-change-video-format.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1126605-reason-4-keyboard-software.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:53 GMT hi i got reason 4 last week so i can make my own music.and now im thinking about keyboards to use with reason4 but not being able to use my hands very well i might find pressing the keys abit hard.so does anybody know of any sofware where i could use the keyboard on sreen thank for any help... hi i got reason 4 last week so i can make my own music.and now im thinking about keyboards to use with reason4 but not being able to use my hands very well i might find pressing the keys abit hard.so does anybody know of any sofware where i could use the keyboard on sreen

thank for any help :grin: ]]> i8urpillz http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1126605-reason-4-keyboard-software.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1125086-re-register-ms-office-pro-xp.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:33:03 GMT Help - well, not me - my idiot of a father! I installed Word 2007 for him due to it being able to save as a PDF doc for his business, now I encountered an error box which kept popping up regarding macro's when opening an old Word file but this wasn't a real problem. Anyway, when he gets home he then decides to try and remove the old Word 2002 on his laptop but manages to remove the whole of XP Pro suite of MS programs.

Anyhow, after realising he's deleted all the MS programs he comes to see me again and I do a sys restore but now, although the old XP Pro MS suite is restored -Word/Excel/Outlook etc they cannot be used or are limited and keeps asking for the original disk due to needing to be re-registered with the product key.

Now my dad can't find the original disk but the case with the product key is available - is there anyway to re-register somehow manually in the PC registry to negate having to insert the original CD?

Any clues? Thanks ]]> sickofusernames http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1125086-re-register-ms-office-pro-xp.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1124924-avg.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:38:50 GMT Have just taken a laptop into PC world:(:mad::mad::suicide: to be advised that my laptop issue is most likely a virus, i stated i had been using AVG 9 as an antivirus program only to be be told by one of PC world's managers its not an antivirus program its just a scanner:eek:


so my question, is AVG an anti virus program? ]]> itsalive http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1124924-avg.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1123976-macro-gurus-outlook.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:55 GMT Hiya, I need to create a macro that only prints the first page of an email, then assign the macro to a button. The second part is easy, but writing the macro is proving hard! Thanks Hiya,

I need to create a macro that only prints the first page of an email, then assign the macro to a button.

The second part is easy, but writing the macro is proving hard!

Thanks ]]> ldoodle http://www.avforums.com/forums/operating-systems-software/1123976-macro-gurus-outlook.html