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OK, Problum with Flash.

I'm working in Flash CS4 and it currently healed out of a virus. I have a project that I've made in ActionScript 2.0 in CS4, but when I open it, Flash tells me it's ActionScript 3.0 and it ingroing Button ActionScript, that I need. So, you go to Publish setting and go to "ActionScript 2.0", right? But here, this happends:

WHO CARES ABOUT HTML? THIS IS A FLASH GAME!

At 6/21/09 09:37 PM, MarioFlashMovies wrote:

Stuff about stuff

Sorry to say this is for computer problems and things that pertain to things on a similar subject...this has to do with flash and there is a flash forum where regular flashsmiths hang out so i think you will get a better answer there. They may have had some similar experiences to you and could give you a step by step process to fix this problem.

probaly just some setting.

Probaly just some setting.

Thanks anyways.

Hey Guys,

I upgraded my internet speed from 2mb to 10mb Unlimited Downloads, and as such recently I've been experiencing painfully slow internet connection and occasionally temporarily cutting out. I've checked the wireless router, it's not that

What could it be as it was more consistent at the lower speed?

I was wondering if anyone knows of a tutorial on how to fix a spacebar? A while ago I stupidity did something to it that made it feel a little bit off. I then took it off the spacebar, but of course I didn't know what I was in for. So I then barley got it back on (after a long time of research and panic) it works, but you have to pound it hard.

Is there a tutorial on how to fix a Mac, powerbook laptop G4 spacebar? I was trying to find one but no luck. I tried asking the mac forums too, also no luck. And for some reason my account got deleted.

At 6/20/09 01:09 PM, iMate900 wrote:

At 6/20/09 10:42 AM, steveo1259 wrote: thing is, i dont have a bootable usb stick either, you can make one using FREE software from the web that you can download. Thats what i did when i needed to install XP to a computer without a cd drive

I know, I know. SYSLINUX, Gujin, etc. But I installed from CD-ROM (using a Ubuntu Live CD, really handy)

I also DON'T have a USB stick.

Sounds like you need to get a friend to let you borrow one. If not, just go buy one. They are dirt cheap. Companies even give em away for free as promo items.

Quick question: Does your BIOS detect the CD?

At 6/23/09 05:44 PM, fractureboy wrote: Hey Guys,

I upgraded my internet speed from 2mb to 10mb Unlimited Downloads, and as such recently I've been experiencing painfully slow internet connection and occasionally temporarily cutting out. I've checked the wireless router, it's not that

What could it be as it was more consistent at the lower speed?

Call your tech support. They should assist you for free over the phone troubleshooting and do necessary repairs (if its on their end) since its a recent upgrade.

At 6/23/09 06:50 PM, Phoenix-TB wrote: Is there a tutorial on how to fix a Mac, powerbook laptop G4 spacebar? I was trying to find one but no luck. I tried asking the mac forums too, also no luck. And for some reason my account got deleted.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa ?messageID=6379575

Now on a new PC running 64-bit Vista Home and I would like to transfer as much data and settings from a backup of my XP computer's hard drive. Unfortunately I can't do it the normal way because the XP installation is corrupt and unrecoverable. So do I just install and run my programs one by one, look in the AppData and copy my settings across? Probably the Roaming folder if I'm correct?

At 6/24/09 04:37 AM, Sonik-Team wrote: Now on a new PC running 64-bit Vista Home and I would like to transfer as much data and settings from a backup of my XP computer's hard drive. Unfortunately I can't do it the normal way because the XP installation is corrupt and unrecoverable. So do I just install and run my programs one by one, look in the AppData and copy my settings across? Probably the Roaming folder if I'm correct?

I was under the impression you would have to reinstall all your Apps whenever you install Vista anyways. You can copy your save data but I don't think your config settings etc for specific programs will make it through since Vista's structure is much different.

Thanks for the help Wylo! :)

At 6/23/09 09:45 PM, Wylo wrote:

I also DON'T have a USB stick.

Sounds like you need to get a friend to let you borrow one. If not, just go buy one. They are dirt cheap. Companies even give em away for free as promo items.

I know I have one, but I lost it.

Quick question: Does your BIOS detect the CD?

Yes.

Cheers Wylo, all I've copied settings over for is Firefox, and yes I do need to reinstall the vast majority of programs. Might need to do it for one or two more apps but I guess a lot of programs don't have very complicated settings that I can't easily redo. Still adding drivers and programs, can't wait to be done.

This is just annoying me at the moment, ages ago I used to be able burn CD's on my itunes and then after awhile it stopped working for some reason, I only ever got in doing 7 CDs. I just recently started to try it again and every time I insert a CD it spits it back out saying insert a blank, THEY ARE ALL BLANKS, even went to check the Computer section of start up bar and it said no CD's have been inserted even when I did insert them.

I've tried several blank CD brands, Maxell, and SOny brand CD's and it still does the same thing, anyone have a solution for this?

Reason I wanted to do it is because when my Grandma drives her car it has no mp3 player so I rely on doing CD's and I haven't burnt a CD in ages. ;_;

At 6/26/09 02:54 PM, SCTE3 wrote: I've tried several blank CD brands, Maxell, and SOny brand CD's and it still does the same thing, anyone have a solution for this?

First update your drivers. If that don't work, reinstall the CD drive including physically disconnecting it starting up, uninstalling all associated drivers and software (restart if you have to), shut down, reconnect the drive and reinstall. If that doesn't work, I'd say your drive is busted. Or you could give it to a friend to test on his computer.

Reason I wanted to do it is because when my Grandma drives her car it has no mp3 player so I rely on doing CD's and I haven't burnt a CD in ages. ;_;

Good grandson. ;)

Thanks for advice Wylo, plan on doing that sometime today, also I'm highly pissed at another situation, a few months back my comp got infected with a virus and Davidzx managed to help get rid of it but it affected my computer badly, every time I try to charge up my ipod in the USB drive it resets the computer, my task bar said it removed the hardware but without reason, anyway to reinstall it? ;_;

Sorry if it annoys you all I'm having one problem after another.

It seems I have gotten some malware in my computer. I think this was when I downloaded a "Free trial" of some video conversion software. This malware will do several things:

*Randomly open windows in IE
*Replace ads on many sites with "Vimax, penis enlargement" ads
*Randomly start a program that is named with a bunch of numbers that seems to play audio from a source unknown...radio?
*Will lead me to a spam site whenever I open a new window or tab

So far I've been able to ignore the ads, the occasional pop up and radio attack, but this spam linkage is insane. If I search for something on Google, I am forced to open the link 3 or 4 times in a new tab, waiting for the spam site to open on the first opened tab, and hope the real website with open on the others.

I have looked this problem up with no avail.

Here's the kicker:

I have downloaded Hijackthis and installed it. When I start the program, it crashes.
I have downloaded AVG. When I install it, it begins and then automatically removes itself and announces some random installation error.

I have looked these errors up, but with no success in finding a solution.

So, really what I'm here for is for someone to offer me some ideas of what software to try next to delete this malware, but will also be able to be installed on my computer and not crash when opened (obviously this was because of the malware).

Basically, I have the same problem as wolf ^^

My Pc, at least I think has a virus. When I use any search engine, all of the links redirect me to ad sites, like casino sites, comercial sites.

I need to know If I have a virus. Norton, Malwarebytes, and clamwin. So my computer is currently in safe mode. What do I do?

At 6/28/09 05:40 PM, TheWolfe wrote: So, really what I'm here for is for someone to offer me some ideas of what software to try next to delete this malware, but will also be able to be installed on my computer and not crash when opened (obviously this was because of the malware).

Look below

At 6/29/09 02:46 PM, CompleteDouche wrote: What do I do?

I'm going to offer you both, what I usually offer people in this situation....My news post! :D

Follow all of the instructions CAREFULLY and your computer should be back to normal once you have done that. I know Wolfe that AVG uninstalls itself....You can just ignore that step and do that one once you have done the other 3.

P.S The defragmenter (Defraggler) is totally optional!

At 6/29/09 02:46 PM, CompleteDouche wrote: I need to know If I have a virus. Norton, Malwarebytes, and clamwin. So my computer is currently in safe mode. What do I do?

First of all, this will take a long time. But it's the only way to be 100% sure you removed every malware without formating.
You have a DNS-Changer -among others most probably. Assuming that you're already in safe mode with networking enabled, launch Malwarebytes, update and run a full scan. It will probably detect most trojans and stuff like that. Then, after the scan is complete, remove everything and restart as prompted. Boot in normal mode. Now you have to make absolutely sure no viruses remain in your computer. The most efficient way to do so is to perform two scans using different software. Here's how:

download and install Avast Home Edition. Once the installation is complete it will prompt you to reboot your computer, do that, boot in safe mode again.
Now launch avast -don't worry about the demo warning- stop the ongoing memory test and update the virus database (click the lightning button on the main window). Click Menu (upper left of the window), then Schedule Boot-Time Scan. Make sure Scan all local disks is ticked, and Scan archive files is unticked. Tick Advanced options and select Delete infected file as well as Allow delete or move for both drop-down textboxes that appear. Ignore the warning (click Yes), then click Schedule and reboot your computer (Normal boot).

You'll have to wait 'till it's finished, then continue to booting your PC as always.

Now, this step is optional, if you're paranoid and want every malware out.
You have to run a scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner
It is very slow, let it fully update first (make sure you have enough free disk space available as it will run locally on your computer), then make sure you have all scan options enabled (adware/malware etc.) -if the scan starts automatically after updating, stop it and configure your settings first.
After the scan is complete (it might take long), pm me the scan report to give you removal instructions, should your computer be infected; the scanner won't clean any detected items.

If further problems arise, post in this thread or PM me.
Note that we haven't got rid of viruses that reside in Archive files (.rar, .zip, etc.), so be careful.

Some useful advice: When browsing potentially unsafe websites or are about to run unsafe applications (keygens are usually packed with viruses) use Sandboxie. Any program run under the supervision of Sandboxie will keep it's contents inside a confined space in your hard drive, enabling you to easily delete it.

Crap, Malwarebytes and AVG can't find this virus... Going for the online scanner next.

At 6/30/09 10:39 PM, CompleteDouche wrote: Crap, Malwarebytes and AVG can't find this virus... Going for the online scanner next.

If the scanner finds nothing then just download and install SUPERAntiSpyware, not to scan (unless you want to, of course) but to repair some stuff.

Installation:
# Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe to start the installation and follow the prompts to install the program (install it for Anyone who uses this computer).
# After the installation is complete, the program will ask you to choose your language and then whether you would like it to update itself. Click Yes.
# Don't enter an e-mail address when it prompts you to, it's unnecessary.
# Click next twice, untick Send a diagnostic report to our research center, then next and Finish..
# On the next window, click Do NOT Protect. That's it, now close the program from the system tray.

What to do:
Run SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition from the start menu. Right-click the sys tray icon, then click View Control Center (Preferences/Options)... At the window that just opened, under the Repairs tab, highlight the first entry and click Perform Repair... Do so for each of the rest entries and reboot whenever prompted.

Hello. I've never posted here before, but I'm looking for advice on what to do with my computer and this seems like as good a place as any. Any help at all is of course appreciated.

Earlier today, my computer randomly shut down as I was making a post on the BBS. I'm not even sure if the computer shut down now though, but rather the monitor switched itself off. It's still been receiving power, which is indicated by the glowing orange "standby" light. The computer stayed on, b ut I shut it down anyway. It's randomly switched itself off in the past before (motnths/years ago) and it's been workable immediatly. I figured this would be the same sort of situation.

Only it's not. I can switch my computer on, and the monitor is still receiving power, but it's not showing anything, just staying in standby. I've tried turning it off and on a few times, but I'm worried that might break the thing further. The video cable is still attatched to the computer, and it seems to be securely fastened. I've even hoovered around the thing, because it was pretty dusty; but that's probably one of those, "It won't do anything, but let's try it!" things.

Admittedly, the computer is pretty old now. I think I got it in 2004, but it made up and all that in 2002. It's an Acer. It runs Windows XP with SP3. if that's at all relevant. I can't remember many more of the specifications unfortunately. It'd be very depressing for me if it has just died, seeing as I've got a load of stuff on it that I, being an idiot, haven't really backed up.

I'd like to hear of any suggestions you guys might have. Should I think about buying a new monitor or a new video cable? Is my computer a lost hope, etc.? I'm sorry about the lack of info but I'd be happy to hear any advice you might have. I should be able to check back here later.

At 7/2/09 10:38 AM, Scarab wrote: A huge amount of text that the BBS won't let me quote

The first thing I would do before buying anything is to get another monitor from a friend or family member and check if it's running with it. Same with the cable.

When you wrote that it randomly shut itself down, did you mean the whole computer or just the monitor? So did the computer still give off its working sounds or was it silent?

At 7/2/09 01:15 PM, DigDogy wrote: When you wrote that it randomly shut itself down, did you mean the whole computer or just the monitor? So did the computer still give off its working sounds or was it silent?

It's a bit strange, because it was the monitor that shut itself off and the computer still sounded as though it was working. However, I noticed when I tried it again earlier that it didn't seem to respond to a few things. The sounds remained the same.

I actually got it working again earlier, and I had enough time to quickly move the most important files onto a disc luckily. After a few minutes, the same thing happened. I noticed it was as soon as the computer started "working harder". Some I've talked too have suggested it could be overheating, and therefore forcing itself to switch off. I'll probably try it again tomorrow, and I'll look out for a monitor or two.

At 7/2/09 05:32 PM, Scarab wrote: It's a bit strange, because it was the monitor that shut itself off and the computer still sounded as though it was working. However, I noticed when I tried it again earlier that it didn't seem to respond to a few things. The sounds remained the same.

I actually got it working again earlier, and I had enough time to quickly move the most important files onto a disc luckily. After a few minutes, the same thing happened. I noticed it was as soon as the computer started "working harder". Some I've talked too have suggested it could be overheating, and therefore forcing itself to switch off. I'll probably try it again tomorrow, and I'll look out for a monitor or two.

If the computer is still running when you're getting a black screen, it can't really be overheating. The whole computer shuts down when the heat gets too high, not just the monitor.

So your best bet at the moment would be getting a second monitor and test out if the problem also happens with it. If not, then you know it's your monitor and you probably need a new one. If the problem still occurs with the other monitor, it could be your graphic card. If you know someone who can switch your graphic card with another one (or if you can do it yourself) I would suggest switching your current graphic card with another one, just for testing purposes.

But first things first: Find out if the monitor or the cable is the source of the problem.

Oh and don't worry about lost data: If things get worse you can simply put your harddisk into another PC to get important files off it.

At 7/3/09 03:31 PM, DigDogy wrote:

Thanks for the pointers. I'll try to find some time to test these out. What's odd is that today, the computer has worked completely fine, and I'm actually using it now. I've been a bit cautious with things, trying not to do too much (which may sound a bit irrational), etc. If anything happens in the future, I'll take note of your tips and try to see what I can do.

Thanks again.

(Before you tell to go the Flash forum this is probably a Wine problem I don't want to file a bug report for)

Running wine-1.1.23
Flash Pro 8

Flash works perfectly under Wine, but sometimes keyboard events miss and I get misspelled text.
Example:
"Werewolf" may become "Wrefld"
Some Flash UI text is sometimes "watered" (pixels missing) like in the ActionScript class section. (This may be linked to Bitstream Vera fonts being missing)

Help me...

I have a problem. My internet keeps disconnecting, and I don't know why. I'm not good with computers and I've done almost every test. Can anyone help?

At 7/6/09 08:58 PM, TheSoviet wrote: Can anyone help?

Try turning your router off for about 10 minutes, then turning it back on again. Do that once every few days and it should stop the random disconnecting.

If that doesn't work, it might be that your router is failing, look into buying another one from your internet service provider or local PC store.

Win xp sp 3
In flash and tf2 my sound don't work.
It works fine in skype and winamp and the sound-test in the control-panel. In the control-panel there are two, but only one works.
I have updated flash player and restarted firefox but no result.
I tried to update my audio-drivers but it said there weren't any new ones available.
Anyone know what I can do to fix it?

At 7/6/09 08:58 PM, TheSoviet wrote: I have a problem. My internet keeps disconnecting, and I don't know why. I'm not good with computers and I've done almost every test. Can anyone help?

i had the same problem a few weeks ago. it connected, stayed so for some mins and then dc:ed.
i closed some programs that used internet, for example bittorrent. some isp:s/routers don't like when you use too much bandwidth.