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[Sluggo]

You can't depend on a website with useful information to always be available.  So I commonly save web pages for my own archives.  This is easy to do via the toolbar menu item File-Save as command.Now here's the tip:If you scoll one entry down the Save as type line, you can change the save option to type .MHT.  Unlike the normal save which will save the HTML separate from the graphics, .MHT will save an integrated single file.  This is a lot easier to use and move around.

Hi ibe98765I agree 100% with your thinking that useful information might not always be available, however the method that you're describing will not possibly retain\save all images IF that particular page's URL changes, or the site closes down as the .mht file saved in that scenario will use the full (absolute) URL of any images referenced within it's HTML source code with absolute references as in this example:<IMG src="http://www.example.com/bios-info/setting1.gif" border=0>In other words, absolute references or hyperlinks on the Web page remain unchanged :(However there is a way to accomplish this to ensure that the images will be saved along with the Web Archive.The following is the default listing in the *Save As* dialog box~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Web Page, complete (*.htm;*.html)Web Archive, single file (*.mht)Web Page, HTML only (*.htm;*.html)Text File (*.txt)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1) Use the default *Web Page, complete (*.htm;*.html)* with a short file name (not required, but will prevent possible long file name problems) instead of the page's Title (which will be the default Save As file name) which will save the included images (and any associated CSS\JS files) in a folder with the chosen file name plus a *_files* appended to it such as this example for a page with a saved file name of bios-info: bios-info_files2) Open\view the saved .htm file and now use the*Web Archive, single file (*.mht)* in the *Save As* dialog box's dropdown menu. This will use the *bios-info_files* file path on your disk for the saved images and any associated CSS\JS files in the HTML source code that were saved in the *bios-info_files* folder as in this example:<IMG src="bios-info_files/setting1.gif" border=0>The Web Archive format allows you to save a Web page as a single file, including all of the graphics on the page by using the MIME HTML Internet standard which simply means that the .mht file can be moved or emailed and the images will be displayed regardless of who views it on their Computer.NOTE: *Web archive* was first introduced with Internet Explorer\Outlook Express 4.0 and is available only if Outlook Express is installed. The ability to save a Web page as a Web archive file is provided by the *Inetcomm.dll* file (the Microsoft Internet Messaging API file), which is installed by Microsoft Outlook Express. You do not, however, need to use Outlook Express to e-mail archive files; it must be installed, though. NOTE: To be able to work with Web archives (unpack) you must have Office 2000 or later installed and the *Office 2000 Add-in: Web Archive* which is available @:http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000...webarchive.aspx

[Guest LilBambi]

Might I suggest another all on one type solution for anyone's offline browsing needs.WinHTTrack is the Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP release of HTTrack, and WebHTTrack the Linux/Unix/BSD release.The entire line of HTTrack versions is available on the downloads page and for those familiar with commandline, the original (Linux/UNIX/BSD) HTTrack commandline version is still available on the download page as well.HTTrack

HTTrack is a free (libre/open source) and easy-to-use offline browser utility.It allows you to download a World Wide Web site from the Internet to a local directory, building recursively all directories, getting HTML, images, and other files from the server to your computer. HTTrack arranges the original site's relative link-structure. Simply open a page of the "mirrored" website in your browser, and you can browse the site from link to link, as if you were viewing it online. HTTrack can also update an existing mirrored site, and resume interrupted downloads. HTTrack is fully configurable, and has an integrated help system.

This is more of a combo tip/link type of thing. Normally I would put it in the Links page. However, since this is another way to do what the Tip above was suggesting, thought this was a good place for it. Always good to make a task less difficult when possible. And HTTrack is a free program. Edited September 21, 2004 by LilBambi

[ibe98765]

You can't depend on a website with useful information to always be available.  So I commonly save web pages for my own archives.  This is easy to do via the toolbar menu item File-Save as command.Now here's the tip:If you scoll one entry down the Save as type line, you can change the save option to type .MHT.  Unlike the normal save which will save the HTML separate from the graphics, .MHT will save an integrated single file.  This is a lot easier to use and move around.

Hi ibe98765I agree 100% with your thinking that useful information might not always be available, however the method that you're describing will not possibly retain\save all images IF that particular page's URL changes, or the site closes down as the .mht file saved in that scenario will use the full (absolute) URL of any images referenced within it's HTML source code with absolute references as in this example:<IMG src="http://www.example.com/bios-info/setting1.gif" border=0>In other words, absolute references or hyperlinks on the Web page remain unchanged

The main reason I use .MHT is when I come across some tip or tutorial that includes a lot of screen shots to illustrate the subject and I don't want to have to maintain multiple folders to save the web page. I tried an experiment. I closed down my net connection and then tried to open a variety of .MHT pages I have stored. In all cases, the main graphics were all there. There were a few cases where a companies logo didn't appear but other than that, no problems. I didn't know about the link between Outlook Express and .MHT files. MS KB article 221787 augments the info you posted:Web ArchiveWhen you save a Web page as "Web archive," the Web page saves this information in Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension HTML (MHTML) format with a .mht file extension. All relative links in the Web page are remapped and the embedded content is included in the .mht file, rather than being saved in a separate folder. The absolute references or hyperlinks on the Web page remain unchanged and the .mht file is viewed using Internet Explorer.MHTML enables you to send and receive Web pages and other HTML documents using e-mail programs such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Outlook Express. MHTML enables you to embed images directly into the body of your e-mail messages rather than attaching them to the message.NOTE: "Web archive" is available only if Outlook Express is installed. The ability to save a Web page as a Web archive file is provided by the Inetcomm.dll file (the Microsoft Internet Messaging API file), which is installed by Microsoft Outlook Express 5.

[Sluggo]

Hi ibe98765

The main reason I use .MHT is when I come across some tip or tutorial that includes a lot of screen shots to illustrate the subject and I don't want to have to maintain multiple folders to save the web page.

There isn't anything wrong with that thinking and I agree with it, however I see that I did forget to mention that after creating the .mht file with the procedure that I outlined that the original saved .htm file and it's associated folder can be deleted leaving you with just the single .mht file (as your method will) that is guaranteed to show all of the images in it unlike the .mht file that is saved directly from the web site with your method.It is just a couple of extra clicks to ensure that the most important image that you wanted will be displayed and not at the mercy of the web site designer(s) if they see fit to change the URL of it online or even remove it

I tried an experiment. I closed down my net connection and then tried to open a variety of .MHT pages I have stored. In all cases, the main graphics were all there. There were a few cases where a companies logo didn't appear but other than that, no problems.

You were very fortunate, but the next time you may not be :(Bottom line: Go with whatever works for you

[mike180]

FROM LANGAUsenet comes to the rescue once again! I would have tried there first, but I hadn't yet reinstalled my newsreader.There's a freeware product called JetAudio that seems to fit the bill perfectly: http://www.jetaudio.comIt plays .RA, .RAM, and .RMI files (which isn't all RealAudio content, but it meets my simple needs.) It appears to be free of spy-, ad- or nag-ware, and (outside of some initial twiddling with the file associations) it appears to work perfectly. I tested the software on Real's test site: http://service.real.com/test/index.htmlIt even supports ripping and burning audio CDs, with some extra MP3 features in the non-free "Plus" version.For a bit more info, see the discussion in "alt.comp.freeware" with the subject line "Real Audio Codecs". It began on 4/15/2003. This link might get you there: http://tinyurl.com/a8unmike180

[ibe98765]

This for WinXP Pro:Ever want to move your precious settings off of the C: drive (out of C:\Documents and Settings\....) so they aren't wiped if you do a reformat and reinstall (cookies, favorites, history, etc.)? Using TweakUI or X-Setup, you can access SOME of the folders but not all of them.You can do this by going to the registry directly using the keys below.[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Volatile Environment][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders]Export each of these keys to a .REG file and save them somewhere (I use D:\Data\Registry Saves). Edit the files to change the default locations to wherever you want to save the settings to (I generally use D:\My Documents). Tip: Remember that in .REG files you need 2 slashes (\\) between file names.Now create the new folder structure and copy the original files to the new locations. When done with the copies, run the .REG files by double-left-clicking on them. Then reboot. Check the registry that the changes took. If not, run the .REG files again. I had to do this a few times at first, until the changes took.Now, if you have occasion to rebuild your system, you can save most of your settings. Just run the .REG files and Windows will look for your settings on whatever secondary drive you stored them on (D:, E:, whatever). This will save you a lot of time in getting a rebuilt system up to snuff.Tip: If you do this, you will have a problem with the cookies folder. Your old cookies won't be recognized regardless. The trick to solve this issue is to export and then import all the cookies in the folder. This apparently rebuilds the index.dat file in the cookies folder.Notes:1. Even though I have my desktop folder stored on the D: drive, Windows still won't let me delete the empty desktop folder in C:\Documents and settings. Don't know if there is a way to get around this.2. The NTUSER.DAT and NTUSER.INI files are still under C:\Documents and Settings. They are stored under a different key. I've messed around with trying to move these files but haven't been successful. If this can be done, then I believe this is where your application pointers are installed. If you have your applications installed elsewhere than C:, then with these files somewhere other than C:, you wouldn't have to reinstall applications on a rebuild. Of course, you could take a full registry backup before the rebuild but normally, you either won't want to do this because the registry might be corrupted or you simply didn't do it recently and the system crashed on you.

[brucekrymow]

Hi, All ~If you never enable the 'Compress drive to save disk space' option (and the suggestion is that you do not), you must endure a ridiculously long time while your drive is scanned for potential space savings. With multi-GB HDs, this is just plain silly to save a couple of megabytes by compressing a few files. Here is simple way to eradicate Disk Cleanup's lengthy calculation of the possible savings from compression:

• 'Start' > 'Run' > type regedit > click 'OK'
• Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Compress old files

• Right-click 'Compress old files' > 'Export' to save a copy for backup
• In the right-hand pane you should have a default value the data reading B50F5260-0C21-11D2-AB56-00A0C9082678
• Right-click > 'Delete' > 'OK' > close Registry Editor

When you use Disk Cleanup, it will now skip the usual analysis of how much your old files could be compressed and you'll be on your way in seconds.

[Larkspur]

Registry Editor TweaksI've just installed something called RegEditX, which extends the functionality of Microsoft's Registry Editor.

RegEditX extends, but does not replace, the Windows Registry Editor.  It does not change the copy of the Registry Editor on your disk (the file called "regedit.exe").  Instead, this program is first loaded into memory, then RegEditX changes the copy in memory...[it adds] buttons that offer a quick way to access common functions, as well as a combo box which remembers the keys you have edited, and allows you to navigate back to them quickly...If you edit the same keys repeatedly, this is for you.

You can also copy and paste a path into the combo box, hit "Enter", and the program will immediately navigate to the desired location.The download URL for RegEditX (329 KB) is: http://www.dcsoft.com/ftp/REGX.EXE---------------------------------------------------------------While I'm at it, I'd like to mention a second tweak I performed some months ago: this is for those of you who get annoyed at losing your place while searching through those endless folder trees in MS's RegEdit.I'd read a while back that it is possible to use an icon editor to change the color of the open folder in Registry Editor so that it will stand out visually against all those manilla miniatures. I found I wasn't able to do this successfully with the icon editor I have, but I did find a nifty little freeware app that does the job, something called Resource Hacker. With it I simply changed the color of the open folder from beige to red, and now I never lose my place. The program will walk you through it, and it will also save a backup of the original .exe in case something goes wrong. I've found other uses for Resource Hacker as well, so it was well worth the download.The download URL for Resource Hacker (550 KB): http://delphi.icm.edu.pl/ftp/tools/ResHack.zip It comes ready to use; just unzip it into the folder of your choice.Larkspur

[greengeek]

I usually prefer to do my own hacking but this resource hacker programme is very good, thanks.

[ibe98765]

Without doubt, the finest registry editing tool available is Resplendent Registrar. They have a full Pro version for those who need every bell & whistle and FREE lite version, which is perfectly adequate for most people. You'll be amazed at how fast it can search the registry, unlike that hog Regedit. Go to:http://www.resplendence.com/regliteRegistrar Lite is a powerful and flexible freeware registry editor. It offers an explorer style interface which supports the clipboard and allows you to drag and drop registry keys and values. It offers background search and replace, a bookmark editor which allows you to add descriptions to registry keys as well as advanced registry value data editors which support all existing registry data types.An addressbar allows you to access registry keys and values quickly.Registrar Lite offers registry key import and export functionality which supports all native registry file types.When running on Windows XP, 2000 or NT, all security features are supported by offering editors which allow you to set registry key&nbps;permissions, auditing and ownership.Registrar Lite is the freeware edition of the advanced registry manager called Resplendent Registrar.

[brucekrymow]

Hi, Lark ~I have been using Resource Hacker for years and have never seen a feature in which to change a directory color. I would like to do this if you would please share how this is accomplished.

[Larkspur]

I have been using Resource Hacker for years and have never seen a feature in which to change a directory color.  I would like to do this if you would please share how this is accomplished. 

Here you go, Bruce:First you need to extract the program's open folder icon using whatever graphics application you happen to have (a simple app like Irfanview will suffice). Change all the yellow and white pixels to red (or whatever color you choose) and save under the same name the program uses for this icon: 204.ico.Next make a copy of REGEDIT.EXE (located in C:\WINDOWS) and move it to a temporary folder where you should also have the new 204.ico. Launch Resource Hacker and open the copy of REGEDIT.EXE into it. In the resource list that comes up you will find one called "Icon Group." Click on it to expand it and you should see 204. If you click on the 1033 directly beneath it, you will see a picture of the open folder icon in the right-hand pane.Now go up to the Action menu and select Replace Icon. In the window that opens, click on "Open file with new icon" and navigate to where you've stored the new 204. Highlight it and click "Open." The replacement icon should now appear below the path where it's located. Click on "Replace" in the right-hand pane. The original window should now reappear, and instead of the yellow folder you should now see a red folder in right-hand pane. Now go under the File menu and select "Save."If you've done it correctly you should now have a modified REGEDIT.EXE in the folder you made, along with a file named REGEDIT.original.exe which Resource Hacker has just created as a backup of the original. After testing to make sure the new .exe works, you can now copy it to its original directory in C:\WINDOWS and it will overwrite the original (or you can simply rename the original to OLD_REGEDIT.EXEOf course if you'd prefer to forego the pleasure of the above steps you can simply download a copy of the modified exe which I've just uploaded to my server. The link is here (hope I haven't broken any laws ):http://waynesworld1.com/g/larkspur/Modifie...ied_RegEdit.zip Larkspur

[ibe98765]

I have been using Resource Hacker for years and have never seen a feature in which to change a directory color.  I would like to do this if you would please share how this is accomplished. 

Here you go, Bruce:First you need to extract the program's open folder icon using whatever graphics application you happen to have (a simple app like Irfanview will suffice). Change all the yellow and white pixels to red (or whatever color you choose) and save under the same name the program uses for this icon: 204.ico.Next make a copy of REGEDIT.EXE (located in C:\WINDOWS) and move it to a temporary folder where you should also have the new 204.ico. Launch Resource Hacker and open the copy of REGEDIT.EXE into it. In the resource list that comes up you will find one called "Icon Group." Click on it to expand it and you should see 204. If you click on the 1033 directly beneath it, you will see a picture of the open folder icon in the right-hand pane.Now go up to the Action menu and select Replace Icon. In the window that opens, click on "Open file with new icon" and navigate to where you've stored the new 204. Highlight it and click "Open." The replacement icon should now appear below the path where it's located. Click on "Replace" in the right-hand pane. The original window should now reappear, and instead of the yellow folder you should now see a red folder in right-hand pane. Now go under the File menu and select "Save."If you've done it correctly you should now have a modified REGEDIT.EXE in the folder you made, along with a file named REGEDIT.original.exe which Resource Hacker has just created as a backup of the original. After testing to make sure the new .exe works, you can now copy it to its original directory in C:\WINDOWS and it will overwrite the original (or you can simply rename the original to OLD_REGEDIT.EXEOf course if you'd prefer to forego the pleasure of the above steps you can simply download a copy of the modified exe which I've just uploaded to my server. The link is here (hope I haven't broken any laws ):http://waynesworld1.com/g/larkspur/Modifie...ied_RegEdit.zip Larkspur

Wow. That's a lot of work! And don't foget that you copy the modified Regedit version to DLLCACHE first because Windows File Protection protects Regedit.An easier solution is to go get the Registrar Lite app I mentioned a few posts above this one. The icon for the open branch is a different color than the closed ones by default. No need to reinvent the wheel

[Guest norealm]

Not sure if this is the correct forum or not, but if your into RSS and blogging, a great site is bloglines.com. It is an online aggregator that allows you to check your RSS feeds from any location with connectivity. It's a great tool for staying uptodate (or attempting too).

[iajoe]

I sent my software tip via e mail. I hope Scot answers me. (2). Stuff ought to be put on these boards that I understand.

[georgeg4]

i think its about time to wake up this thread its been a long time since the last posthere is a do it yourself spamfilter for outlook expressi am including step by step instructions for newbiesopen outlook express right click inbox and then click new folder . name it suspect emailgo to tools/message rules/mail/newthen 1 select conditions for your new rule select where the from line contains peoplenext 2 select actions for your rule . select move it to the specified foldernext 3 in the third box click on contains people then select from your address book then click on the specified folder and navigate to the inbox .now make another new rule1 select for all messages2 move it to the specified folderand 3 navigate to the new suspect email 4 renumber this rule to 99 ( or any number greater then the number of rules you add now or or plan to add in the future )now when a message arrives and is not in your address book it will go to the suspect email folder where you can decide to keep it or delete it at your leisurep.s. another rule that can be very handy is 1 if the subject line contains 2 move it to the specified folder ( which you will create before starting this rule )3 navigate to the newly created folder .with this rule you can instruct your family , for example , to add the word family in the subject line of their emails then they will go to their own folder .

[Plukaduk]

One of lifes little mysteries.On the Win XP's desktop, right click and make a new folder and name it Notepad.Now go to any website and with IE 6, right click, view source. This now opens up the Notepad folder.Not very useful though...It may work in other browsers

Edited September 21, 2004 by ross549

[nlinecomputers]

Your desktop is first in the path before the Windows System folder. First find, first use.

[Plukaduk]

Thanks for the heads up nlinecomputers

[Ed_P]

I don't have a Notepad shortcut on my desktop and when I click on View>Source in IE it opens in Notepad also. Does it with both Win XP and Win 98. What am I missing here??

[georgeg4]

don't have a Notepad shortcut on my desktop and when I click on View>Source in IE it opens in Notepad also. Does it with both Win XP and Win 98. What am I missing here??

actually the default is notepad EdP but you can configure it to open in another program of your choice . for example mine opens in HTML KIT .

[nlinecomputers]

I don't have a Notepad shortcut on my desktop and when I click on View>Source in IE it opens in Notepad also.  Does it with both Win XP and Win 98.  What am I missing here??   

On the Win XP's desktop, right click and make a new folder and name it Notepad.Now go to any website and with IE 6, right click, view source. This now opens up the Notepad folder.

Because he put a folder named NOTEPAD on his desktop Windows now opens that NOTEPAD folder instead of the notepad application.

[Ed_P]

Then where's the web page's source?You're going to make me try this aren't you?

[GolfProRM]

      Then where's the web page's source?You're going to make me try this aren't you? 

You don't get a source... You get the contents of the Notepad folder...(It also works in win2k btw)

[Ed_P]

You don't get a source... You get the contents of the Notepad folder...

Which is what I suspected. So how is this a helpful tip for viewing the source of a web page?

[nlinecomputers]

Which is what I suspected.  So how is this a helpful tip for viewing the source of a web page? 

It isn't, the orignal poster couldn't figure out why it happend until I reminded him of the PATH.

[Ed_P]

oooohhhhhNow I understand. I was interpeting it as a helpful suggestion not a question. Interesting problem though. Thanks nlinecomputers.

[Plukaduk]

I was pretty certain we had a Tip Of The Week Sticky here in this forum :hmm:Tired of waiting 10 seconds for the Check Disk (CHKDSK) to start, reduce the time... Start / Run / type in CMD to open a command window and then paste the following in itCHKNTFS/T:4where 4 is the amount of wait timeCHKNTFS/? for more info

Edited February 26, 2005 by Plukaduk

[Guest Paracelsus]

Tip-o-the-Week is Here

[Plukaduk]

Tip-o-the-Week is Here

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Thanks Paracelsus, I had a quick look but did not see. I should use the search function more... Moderators can you please move this post to the Tip Of The Week please. Edited February 26, 2005 by Plukaduk