Vista Folder Views

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Bart Dude

Hey,

Can someone tell me how to set up the folder options to display the number
of subfolders or items when its selected. It used to display in the bottom of
the folder window but got disabled. Any folder clicked on would display in a
small footer the number of items stored in in and size.

Any ideas please help...
 
Hey,

Thanks a lot man i got a couple of things more if u could assist.

Any idea why norton ghost will not work with vista ??
Whats a good FREE image backup software if not Norton Ghost??

Your views will be greatly appreciated.

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Dzomlija said:
Hey,

Can someone tell me how to set up the folder options to display the
number
of subfolders or items when its selected. It used to display in the
bottom of
the folder window but got disabled. Any folder clicked on would display
in a
small footer the number of items stored in in and size.

Any ideas please help...
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If I've understood your request correctly, it would seem as though your
Details Pane has gone missing.

Click on "Organize", then "Layout", then "Details Pane"

Did that do the trick?


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Hey,

Thanx for the info but i guess i'd ahve to look for a good free one to use.

Can u tell me what's the special use of Windows media Center as comparedto
organizing everything in Win Media PLayer instead?? Can't quite see the use
of it.

cheers....


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Dzomlija said:
Bart,

"Acronis True Image" is the only one I use these days. It's not exactly
free, but it works on both Vista x86 and Vista x64, and it has some
features that knock the c*** out of Norton Ghost...

Check it out - 'Backup software for data backup and disaster recovery
in Windows and Linux - Acronis' (http://www.acronis.com/)

Peter
Hey,

Thanks a lot man i got a couple of things more if u could assist.

Any idea why norton ghost will not work with vista ??
Whats a good FREE image backup software if not Norton Ghost??

Your views will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers...
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Dzomlija said:
Bart Dude;734120 Wrote:> > > > >
Hey,

Can someone tell me how to set up the folder options to display the
number
of subfolders or items when its selected. It used to display in the
bottom of
the folder window but got disabled. Any folder clicked on would
display
in a
small footer the number of items stored in in and size.

Any ideas please help...
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If I've understood your request correctly, it would seem as
though your
Details Pane has gone missing.

Click on "Organize", then "Layout", then "Details Pane"

Did that do the trick?


--
Dzomlija

Peter Alexander Dzomlija
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And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

_*Prometheus*_
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Hey,

thanks for the quick reply and info, if you could give me some more details
would be great. Also is there any way to change the colunm in windows media
player called CUSTOM to function as FOLDER SOURCE or something else. I guess
if its CUSTOM there must be a way.

Cheers Mate...


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Dzomlija said:
Hey,

Thanx for the info but i guess i'd ahve to look for a good free one to
use.

Can u tell me what's the special use of Windows media Center as
comparedto
organizing everything in Win Media PLayer instead?? Can't quite see the
use
of it.

cheers....
Click to expand...

Windows Media Player is used when you're working on your computer AS a
computer.

Windows Media Center is used when the primary function of the computer
is to be used as a TV/PVR, and the display is a TV Screen or large HD
monitor. It can be set to be the primary interface to Windows itself, as
opposed to Explorer and the desktop...


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OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64

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Hey,

I have the folder path in my display colums but if u go further down the
list you will see there is a Custom option and if you select it it shows as
custom in the library. If you figure it out let me know.

Any more info on Windows Media Center??

Does Webshots work well with Vista or some compatibality issues??

Cheers...


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Dzomlija said:
Hey,

thanks for the quick reply and info, if you could give me some more
details
would be great. Also is there any way to change the colunm in windows
media
player called CUSTOM to function as FOLDER SOURCE or something else. I
guess
if its CUSTOM there must be a way.

Cheers Mate...
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I don't know about a column in WMP called CUSTOM, but I do know that if
you go to the "Library"->"Songs" view, you can right-click a column
header, then select "Choose Columns...". In the "Choose Columns" window,
find and check the "File Path" entry. Click OK.

The location of the item will then be displayed in the Songs view...


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you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

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OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64

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Hey,

Thnks anyways, if u come across anything let me know.

Nothing else on Media Center too i guess.

Cheers...


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Dzomlija said:
I have the folder path in my display colums but if u go further down the
list you will see there is a Custom option and if you select it it shows
as custom in the library. If you figure it out let me know.
Click to expand...

Ok, I see it now. But no idea what "Custom 1", "Custom 2" or "Data
Provider" is used for...
Any more info on Windows Media Center??
Click to expand...

Not personally, but perhaps Paul Thurrott's blog can shed some more
light for you -
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/tags/Media+Center/default.aspx
Does Webshots work well with Vista or some compatibality issues??
Click to expand...

No idea. I've never used the Webshots software. I usually download a
gallery and extract the individual JPG files and use them as and when I
want.

But if it's wallpapers you're after, my all-time favourite source for
the best wallpapers is http://www.sexydesktop.co.uk/. I've been visiting
SD for nearly 3 years now, and I still haven't gone through their entire
library...


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Dzomlija

*Peter Alexander Dzomlija*
-Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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MEM : 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
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Hey,

Can u help me with a codec problem. I have converted some movies into .AVI
or MPEG and they don't play in Windows media player nor allows me to edit in
Windows movie maker. Either they don't play at all or play only sound. Is
there a site where i can download all the codec's for these two programs so
it reads everything??

Also how do i get mote themes for Vista any idea?

Cheers..
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Dzomlija said:
I have the folder path in my display colums but if u go further down the
list you will see there is a Custom option and if you select it it shows
as custom in the library. If you figure it out let me know.
Click to expand...

Ok, I see it now. But no idea what "Custom 1", "Custom 2" or "Data
Provider" is used for...
Any more info on Windows Media Center??
Click to expand...

Not personally, but perhaps Paul Thurrott's blog can shed some more
light for you -
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/tags/Media+Center/default.aspx
Does Webshots work well with Vista or some compatibality issues??
Click to expand...

No idea. I've never used the Webshots software. I usually download a
gallery and extract the individual JPG files and use them as and when I
want.

But if it's wallpapers you're after, my all-time favourite source for
the best wallpapers is http://www.sexydesktop.co.uk/. I've been visiting
SD for nearly 3 years now, and I still haven't gone through their entire
library...


--
Dzomlija

*Peter Alexander Dzomlija*
-Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
CPU : AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
MEM : 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
GPU : ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
CASE: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64

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Hey,

Thanks for the links. I downloaded and installed the codec pack but still no
difference with Media Player. Am i supposed to do something else or change
some settings?? Even if i'm connected to the net it does'nt automatically
download, just said codec acquired n then stops.

As for the themes, the site is great but decided against spoiling hte look
of vista after all. Will the codec's work with Window's Movie Maker as well??

Cheers...


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Dzomlija said:
Hey,

Can u help me with a codec problem. I have converted some movies into
.AVI
or MPEG and they don't play in Windows media player nor allows me to
edit in
Windows movie maker. Either they don't play at all or play only sound.
Is
there a site where i can download all the codec's for these two
programs so
it reads everything??

Also how do i get mote themes for Vista any idea?

Cheers..
Click to expand...

The is use the Codec Pack available here : 'Vista Codec Package
Homepage' (http://shark007.net/). Just be sure to download the correct
32-Bit or 64-Bit version for yout Windows Vista.

As far as themes are concerned, I'm the absolute last guy to ask about
those - I believe that skinning or re-theming something beyond the
original design is a cardinal sin and is punishable by death.

But if you -really- want to change the default windows themes, try
'Stardock.com - Your Edge In Software' (http://www.stardock.com/).


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Dzomlija

*Peter Alexander Dzomlija*
-Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
CPU : AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
MEM : 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
GPU : ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
CASE: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64

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