Jedi Master

I've tried running this game using drivers 4.2 up to the current 4.10. However, at various points, I get game crashes. The solution may be switching to a fully DirectX 9 compatible card (Nvidia or at least ATi Radeon 9200). Would appreciate any thoughts/comments. FWIW, system is used primarily for digital photography and imaging (Photoshop, etc)

I decided to do a reinstall of WinXP following a major hardware failure. I currently have the following choices available for a software DVD Player Intervideo DVD/MP3 XPack Cyberlink DVD/MP3 XPack Intervideo WinDVD 5 Would appreciate your thoughts/suggestions. System: Intel P4 1.8ghz 512mb RAM ATi Radeon 8500

My sister in law was offered a free upgrade by her ISP to MSN Premium (currently has MSN 8). Her kids could benefit from the online version of Encarta. Is the upgrade worthwhile, any known issues/bugs/concerns? Thanx!

pr-man - Haven't you asked this question before?

I just installed Nero 6 too - and Ahead didn't include a custom install feature, so unfortunately, the answer is..nope

Adam - Any ideas what would cause explorer to tank?

Interesting question - yes. I've had explorer.exe tank once or twice. Is this related?

I have a couple of pieces of hardware that activate this icon. The removable media drive in my Epson Photo 925 printer, and my Apple (Win) iPod (when plugged in). However, occasionally, this icon disappears and even by plugging in the iPod won't bring it back. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanx!

Check with your mobo mfg - Iwil - for an update for the Ali chopset (oops..chipset). Chances are updated chipset drivers are needed.

Drag to Disk is an improved version of DirectCD, and is backward compatible.

TrendMicro sorry... I wouldn't recommend it. It kept changing the POP3 and SMTP addresses for my e-mail. Additionally, their virus protection isn't as good as Norton (i.e. didn't catch as high a percentage of viruses as Norton). As to firewalls, Norton or Sygate. ZoneAlarmPro is good, but tends to be a pig with resources.

eye candy...not really usable in the workplace.

;( ;( Ever time I visit NT Compatible, I get a nice popup asking if I want to install Gator. Why are you promoting spyware? I used to think highly of NT Compatible, but if this continues, I will have to remove your website.

If you're looking at upgrading, download the latest "checkupgradeonly" utility from MS. Outside of that, the most incompatible applications are (drum roll): 1. Utilities - antivirus, older versions of firewalls, utility suites, etc. 2. CD burning programs 3. Interactive/multimedia applications that use an old version of Quicktime (usually ver. 2.*) 4. Some 16bit Windows programs (programs originally designed to run on Windows 3.1*) Considering the vast number of applications out there, many who's mfgr's are gone, a list of this type is almost impossible. :x

I decided to replace the ATi Radeon 8500 that came with my system with a Visiontek GF4 4200. Went to their site to run the Mad Onion test against the 4600 - the percent difference? 3%. Not bad! Especially at a difference of $200!