Fredledingue

Very surprising and unlikely that a scanner or its software doesn't support TIF. TIF is even the default format on all the scanners I'v seen. Note that the only thing you need from the installation CD is the TWAIN driver. Normaly you should be able to operate your scanner from any image editor. Take a look at Photofiltre. Contact Kodak support center. Maybe they will answer.

Gape waits the announcement by M$ of the end of w98 support to drum up loudly, two weeks later the release of a W98 Service Pack.

AviUtl, it's like Virtual Dub but much easier to use and IMO better. The only problem is that on some computers it doesn't work well or partialy and on other computers it works perfectly for unkown reason. But when it works it rocks. Note this program is not from me. I only did this help page. Freeware. http://www.geocities.com/fredledingo/aviutl.htm

ough! Thanks!

MDGx, That's very strange. I can't reproduce the error but I see what it is. If you got there it means that when asked "Do you want to scan more folders with Installed Files Checker?", you clicked "yes". Then, normaly a little folder browser dialog opens reading: "Select the folder that you want to add.". Did you see this? If yes, then at this moment, you selected something that is not a folder. If not it's a problem in your computer. Probably in the dll where this dialog is. I don't think it's WSH (I have the same WSH version as yours. (5.6)) because other softwares use that too. Maybe this dialog is different in windows ME (as you ran W98toME)???... After the error, the script exits without finishing to write the batch file. I uploaded version 0.8 to counter this problem. (same link as above). PLease try it.

MDGx I told you that "/-p" was still not implemented in the version 0.7. Now it is (as a silent update). If you download the zip file again, it should work. That's not possible: It should either pop up a message box written by me (in this case tell me what it reads before it exits without-doing-anything) or an error (then tell me the line where the error is).Remember to use any new version in a new empty folder. That's normal. Check the bat file: It should be that UNLESS you have also another folder called "C:\Program Files". In this case you should normaly see that he detected it and you can act accordingly. ...and cls exit should be found (in lowercase) at the end of the batch file.

RainyShadow, Thanks for this info. The next version will read it in the reg. No problem. B)

I'm having a similar albeit not exactely identical problem right now with my w98 platform (typing with the XP laptop at the moment, what a shame!): could access some webpages but not others. The telecom (my DSL provider) team showed up at my place and checked both computers: th problem is in the w98 PC (proof it works perfectly with the XP laptop). It doesn't mean it's your PC. Just try to reach citibank from another computer, preferably from your home or from somebody in the neighborhood. I also tried everything and will reformat my HD as soon as I'm ready because no reinstall or upgrade work.

It says: Version 5.1 build 2600 etc Not a single word about SP... Does it means I even don't have SP1?! Thanks!

How do I find the SP version? And how do I know if there is an SP at all on my Xp platform. I looked everywhere and coudn't find this information. Thanks for your help. Title edited -- Please, use [TAGS] in your topic's title. --Sonic

The new, first full version, is out! History: 0.6 -Uncomplete test release 0.7 -First complete release -Renamed to "Installed Files Checker" to avoid confusion with "System File Checker". -Scan the root of drive C, the Windows folder, the Program Files folder and also folders of your choice. -Added ifc_config.vbs -Improved interface and other bug fixes Test this version in an empty folder if you already tested checksystem6. MDGx Yeah, I knew that you geeks always have something special in your PC... I still didn't add the /-P thing in the bat file but it's a matter of day. It's because the PC I'm doind scripts on is not going properly on the internet and I forgot what to add exactely. If you are not afraid you can add the code yourself in ifc_config.vbs or in the bat file after running checksystem7. You will notice that there is no batch file in the distro: it's created by ifc_config.vbs I was wrong: there is no way to find out the program files folder in VBS: The folder this idi0t refers to is the Start/Program (shortcuts) folder. So I build some workaroud instead. Anyway the only file you have to doubleclick on is checksystem9.vbs. Have fun!

No. But there is one in VBS. As soon as I have time I will impement it.

Check the "Post a Script" section on this forum. A VBS goldmine! http://www.visualbasicscript.com/ There are some functions to manage windows. I will look for that if you are interrested. Wath do you mean? Watever it is: If it's a simple registry tweak: yes. (but we should know which one) If it's more than that ask Tihy or Petr to do some Unofficial Drag and Drop Hack.

MDGx, Thanks for the codes, I will try them. B) If by "your tool" you mean my system files checker (other tools on my sites are indeed slow sometimes): the VBS file does NOT make the list of the files in the windows directory. That's the role of the batch file. But this batch file is launched via the VBS script so you should NEVER use the batch file yourself! The VBS is only comparing the previous list with the new one. Normaly the comparison process should take a few seconds, maybe up to ten seconds if you made MASSIVE changes in your system before. And I don't think you will ever wait that long...unless there is an error in the vb script. ---> Please check if the result given by the script is consistant with the reality. In case of programing error on my part, the list of changes may be much longer than it should. I of course ran many tests myself but ther might be some cases I didn't think of. You can also e-mail me WINF_A and B and I will run the test myself. I will post a debug version if needed. Now if it's the DOS prompt window that stays abnormaly long without responding, it's a DOS issue not VBS. VBS doesn't interfere in this process. On my 1.8hz PC it takes 10 or 15 second to do the WINF_A list. Or you have a very slow and very fragmented HD... coming from you that would be surprising. So I need to know if it's slow during the DOS promt or after you closed it. Please give as many details as possible on what happends. Thanks.

Nice to read that's working! What do mean? About closing the window? There should be a trick to do that automaticaly on exit, but for some reason it doesn't work. I could try a pure VBS solution to browse through the entire directory and subdirectories but I doubt very much it will be as fat as DOS. There is no such a thing as "dir /s" in VBS. that' very stupid. I'll see. Now I will work on a script for checking the program files and other folders of your choice, beside the windows folder.

Ha, you'r right. I re-edited the batch file and it should work now. (download here) I replaced "C:\WINDOWS" with "%windir%". (I don't plan to run the batch from outside windows) Also replaced "set list=C:\MYDOCU~1\WHSCRIPT\CHECKS~1\WINF_B.TXT" with simply "set list=WINF_B.TXT" (The full path is not needed, I think, because the bat and the vbs work inside the same directory) I'm never learned inf coding... There is no equivalent of %windir% for the Program File folder? Anyway I think I could find workarounds such as asking the user where is the program file the first time he uses the program. Even better: asking the user all the other folders he wants to scan. ... For the time being we will stick with the windir. I noticed that the list created by the batch file is not the same in XP as that in w98 so bear in mind that's for for w98 (and OS with similar DOC handling) only. But it shouldn't be difficult to make an XP version in the nearest future. Thanks for your comments and help.

Installed Files Checker 4.8 (by Fredledingue) Homepage - more infos Direct download Quickely check and compare files in the "Windows" folder, the "Program Files" folder, the root of "Drive C" and in folders of your choice (and their subfolders) to help you to track changes in your system. This application is very useful and handy everytime you install or uninstall something. You can also do a check regularly without installing or uninstalling anything, for keeping a watch on your system or just for fun. It takes only a few seconds. If something goes wrong you can always try to find out what has changed since it was all right. See also:The W98 System Restore (or Back Up) Script Project What's new? 4.8 -Fixed unability to check files when the DOS version is changed (w98) and the DIR command gives a different output. -Improved: lower risk of false modified or missing/added couples in normal times thanks to the fix above. -Added buttons "See Archives" and "Setings" 4.7 -Fixed: The folder being checked not properly showing -Fixed: New bug where folders didn't open from their link in the results page (bug in "Escape" method) 4.6 -New: Support for Windows XP and other OSes using the same DOS version. -New: Displaying system file versions (exe, dll etc) for added and modified files -Improved: Slightly faster -Improved: Option to shrink or expand table cells containing long names -Improved: Style (color, table, font etc) and better html code -Improved: Focus directly on the "comment" box -Improved: Displaying the folder being checked when this one takes a long time to do -Fixed: Potential mistakes when more than 50 files have been added or missing in the same folder -Fixed: White space preceding file names when the hour in the file date is followed by "a" or "p" (very minor bug) -Fixed: Main window hiding the taskbar when enlarged for viewing details -Changed: Location of the program's registry entries 4.5b (silent update - no effect while using) -Fixed minor bug with registry (ProgramFilesDir) 4.5 -Improved: Configuration panel now reads old settings if any. -Improved: Use of registry (finished) and other minor things in the code. -Fixed: Configuration panel showing an "Ok" dialog box instead of "Yes No". -Fixed: Configuration panel not showing the Program Files folder "We can do it fast... or we can do it realy fast!"

You say that the network card has drivers for XP and 2000 only and that your w98 system crashes when you reinstall it. A problem with the network card driver makes sens to me. Try to look for a w98 driver that wold work with this ntwk card.

The -System stability pack: -

mplayer.exe. Never needed more to play EVERY video and sounds. At leat for fast preview....

IMO you have to be very careful about sorting the essential to the optional and to the freak add ons. By order of importance: -System stability pack: Things that are needed on every w98 box (let's assume SE for the moment). The upgrades that makes your PC more stable without adding anything visible to it. -Hardware specific patches: Like USB maximus driver, 138 Gb hd fix, unofficial drivers for some graphic cards etc that may not be needed on every machine. -IE and internet related fix Becaue one may update IE through a separate process and also to split the file size. Then why not including alternative browsers like Maxthon and Firefox. -System maintenance and config pack: TweakUi, Tihy's Add/Remove program and new reg editor, a start up utility, a cleaner, a set of batch files etc All those apps that are system related . -App replacement pack: Metapad or a choice of notepad replacements, another calculator, a file manager etc -The Gamer pack. I'm not a gamer so I can' give examples but you get my drift. Some benchmark tools, Direct X etc -Audio Video Media pack: WMP9, alternative multimedia players, Lame mp3, video codecs etc -Cool freeware pack: Like the App replacement pack, but instead of replacing default M$ apps, it adds some. It would include famous, well known, widely used and tested freewares. -Cosmetic pack: Boot logo, Tihy'Revolution pack, w98-looking-like-XP packs, icons, wallpaper rotatetor, screensavers, Eppie etc -The Beta testor pack, Includes all the in-progress developement projects, the non fully tested patches and other unofficialities. In one word: The MDGX's eternal website redesigned.

The fun is to get a pro checking your PC and watch him trying launching XP build in software via the run command line, until he notices he is NOT on XP. No, it w98? w95? Even not.... LOL I had this experience when the telecom guys went to check my DSL connection... and I only changed the color theme. Not even the revolution pack.

Janus, I will pick w98 overe XP any day but... As someone said before, it' best to use the CD that come with the laptop. It will be a royal pain to look for all the drivers and try them. Then you are not even sure they are the best drivers... And droping the dual-core that w98 will not use is a bid sad. My advice is: W-XP then install SafeXP and mark just about everything for disabling.

Would you share this batch file? Thanx. I'm also interrested in your batchfile. I did myself a vbs file to do something similar but it doesn't remove that much. i'll post it here soon.

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