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--Ray Miklas
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Editor's Recommended Readings
This month Alan Raul has done some of my work for me. He has lifted a great article from the Kim Komando "TIPS"
letter and sent it to me for my column. Here it is:
How to Backup the Windows 98/ME/XP Registry
We talked previously about not updating (flashing) your BIOS yourself because if done incorrectly could render your
computer useless. We recommend that a computer specialist do this for you. If something goes wrong they will
know how to remedy the situation. Of course, we all are computer specialists. That’s why we flash our BIOS’s all
the time! <GRIN>
The same is true when dealing with the Windows Registry. The Registry is the all-important database that tells
Windows how to run. Make one mistake in the Registry and your computer may never run the same. But if you do
make changes in the Registry make sure you make a backup first. Then when you do make a mistake your just
one-click or one double-click away to a full recovery.
To backup the Registry:
-- Click Start>>Run. Enter “regedit” in the box (without the quotation marks) and click OK.
-- The Registry Editor opens. In Windows 98 and ME, click Registry>>Export Registry File. In Windows XP, click
File>>Export.
-- Select a folder to store the backup. The default is My Documents.
-- Enter a name for the file (such as Registry Backup) and click Save.
To restore the Registry:
-- Double click the Registry backup file.
-- Click Yes>>OK.
I Just found another "tip" on her letter of 06/18 which might be of interest. Here it is:
Q. I've got a bunch of tapes and records that I'd like to put on CD. I have heard you talk about this on your radio
show. Can you walk me through the process?
A. First, thanks for listening to the show! I really appreciate it.
The first thing that you will need is a CD-RW drive, also known as a CD burner. If you don't have one, you can get a
good external burner for less than $100. You'll pay half that if you get an internal burner, but you'll have to install it
yourself or pay someone to do it.
You also need audio in your computer--either a sound card or built-in audio. Almost all computers have audio, but if
yours does not, you'll have to buy a sound card and install it.
To start the process, connect your tape or record player to your audio's line-in terminal with a 1/8-inch mini jack.
You can buy one of these for a few bucks at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
Next, you'll need software to convert the analog music (your tape or record) to digital form. If you are using
Windows, it has a built-in program called Sound Recorder that will do the job. To open Sound Recorder: Click
Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>Entertainment>>Sound Recorder.