problems http://www.computersight.com/tags/problems New posts about problems How to Convert DivX Files to MPEG http://www.computersight.com/Software/How-to-Convert-DivX-Files-to-MPEG.77610 I know there are a few converters online and if they work for you fine. But this article is for the people like me who couldn't get those converters to work properly for one reason or another.

Getting Started

The only tool you really need is PSP video 9. Even though it was meant to convert video files to the PSP it works well in converting the DivX files to MPEG. So after you have the video you want saved open up video 9. Select the video you want to convert. Make sure mpeg or another format you want is selected and convert.

That's all it really takes. Nothing to complicated i hope. Now it should be even easier for you to convert your videos to another format if you want instead of having to look for a special DivX converter. I hope I was helpful to those of you that were having problems.

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:47:59 PST How to Run Windows XP Programs in Windows Vista http://www.computersight.com/Operating-Systems/Windows/How-to-Run-Windows-XP-Programs-in-Windows-Vista.69560 The first thing I usually try to do is to Give it Administrator rights. Windows Vista has a safety feature so programs you don't know about wont access Administrator rights, so after doing this you will get a message asking if you recognize the program, and if you want it to continue to run.

   1. First open the folder that the EXE file is in, right click it, and go to
   2. properties.
   3. Click the Compatibility Tab, then check the box that says "Run this program
   4. as Administrator".
   5. The next thing to do if this doesn't work would be to run the program in a
   6. compatibility mode.
   7. First open the folder that the EXE file is in, right click it, and go to
   8. properties.
   9. Click the compatibility tab, then check the box that says "Run this program
  10. in compatibility mode for".
  11. Then select "Windows XP (Service pack 2)" from the dropdown window.

Sometimes it works better to select "Windows Server 2003 (service pack 1)" but not very often.
If your program still won't run, try the following:

   1. Click start menu, Control panel, then click classic view in the left side box
   2. Double click "System", Then in the left side box click "Advanced system settings",
   3. it will ask if you want to continue, click continue.
   4. In the new window click the Advanced tab, then there will be 3 separate sections.
   5. Click the Settings button under the Performance section.
   6. In the new window click the "Data Execution Prevention" tab, then click the circle
   7. by the "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select"
   8. Next click the add button, then browse to the EXE file of the program you are
   9. trying to run.

WARNING: I am not responsible if this causes any harm to your computer. You need to be sure that the software you are using does not contain Viruses or other harmful things that might harm your computer.
Here is some of the programs I have for XP that I run on Vista.

    * RPG Maker XP
    * Trickster Online Client
    * GraphicsGale Free edition
    * Sonic Foundry Sound Forge 6.0

]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:39:47 PST Windows Vista - Success or Distress? http://www.computersight.com/Operating-Systems/Windows/Windows-Vista--Success-or-Distress.39725 Hey there. I'd like to let everyone know a few secret things about Windows Vista that Microsoft doesn't want you to know.

First, right off the bat I wanna let everyone know that if you're going to buy a new computer, you're going to end up with a Vista.

Windows XP isn't sold in stores any longer, you're best bet at an XP is E-bay or local computer techies.

Well, everything I say right here, right now, can be clarified by ANY computer guru who really knows what he's doing.

Ok, I'll start off with a simple, inconvenient truth about Windows Vista, older games, applications, programs, etc. (say over a good two years old) will either be incompatible or will lag/glitch.

Hard to believe? I thought it was. I'll say it again, if you don't believe what I say, get a hold of a techie and verify my facts with him.

Anyways, another thing about Vista-and this couldn't be prevented mind you, it was gonna happen no matter what kind of new platform was made-there is a lot more risk of intruders/viruses/3rd party programs infiltrating your computer due to the fact everyone that buys a new computer ends up with Vista, as well as the simple fact, it's the new platform everyone's been anticipating.

So, if you do happen to buy a new computer and you're stuck with vista, you might want to look into replacing it with an older, better, safer, less glitchy, Windows XP off E-bay or friends, because I guarantee you'll regret getting a Vista.

Hope you liked the info.

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:47:42 PST Cooling Solution for Overclocking http://www.computersight.com/Hardware/Processors/Cooling-Solution-for-Overclocking.39839 In nowadays, overclocking has changed from just a hobby into a way of life. Today overclocking is performed not only to speed up a computer since in most cases the specifications are already breezy enough. For the most part, the majority of overclockers choose to do so for one sole purpose, that is to push the speed to maximum attainable level just to see how fast the hot-rod can go and so on for the processor to the very limits.

In the early days of overclocking competitions, the cooling method used was based on HSF (Heat sink and Fans) and watercooling. Now the cooling options are more varied with the addition of the dry ice cooling, phase cooling, and Liquid Nitrogen cooling. This 3 methods allow the PC to run so cool that is possible to achieve minus degree temperatures. Not surprisingly, in most of an overclocking competition, dry ice cooling is always to be the winner.

Dry Ice Cooling is often used by experienced overclockers to bring down processor core(CPU) and graphics card temperatures. As the name implies, this method requires the use of the dry ice. One great advantage that this method has is the price, where it is the most economical cooling solution in terms of cost compared to phase cooling and Liquid Nitrogen Cooling. This is thanks to the availability of materials needed for dry ice cooling which relatively speaking is easier to find and really cheap as well.

However you need to alert that cooling your PC with dry ice cooling does have a high risked attached to it. A tiny mistake could mean the ruin of your PC entirely from the processor, motherboard, memory, or graphics card so on to the power supply. So when deciding on performing dry ice cooling as detailed in this article, it's best to be accompanied by someone who already has had experience in performing dry ice cooling.

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