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arnel98
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K, I tried searching the thread but didnt find anything realted to this yet so here I am creating a new one. (BTW. We should seriously consider having another search option - the search by topic title only)
1) BT client - u guess it, azureus. hehehe
2) DVD/VCD/AVI/Multimedia player - ZoomPlayer. Very capable player for dvd/vcd/avi/divx/ogm/matroska with lots of option including play speed settings/on-screen menus (very nice for remote controls), able to use winamp plug-ins (if u install the DC-DSP filter) on ur mp3/avi files so u can have surrouund sound, etc), can also use powerdvd codecs like dolby pro-logic ii or dolby surround thru some tweaking)
3) Wallpaper Changer - Webshots. Consumes very little resource and u can put calendar on the desktop itself.
4) System Statistics - Sysmetrix
5) GUI replacement - I like WindowBlinds
6) Firewall - zonealarm/norton personal firewall
7) Download Manager - Flashget. very, very fast. also has site explorer so u can browse a website like a gui-based ftp.
8) IRC client - Sysreset with the firewall monitor and server tracker add-on
9) MP3 player - winamp v2 since u can call winamp2 inside a sysmetirx or windowblinds skin.
10) Spyware tools - AdAware
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11) Cant believe I forgot to put VirtualdubMod. This is what I use for all my video editing/cutting/capturing/conversion. Very handy for making avatars as well.
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Pemu
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Seems interesting. I'll tell my software lineups:
1. Multimedia
- Winamp 2.8x - Simple and it works!
- BSplayer - The best media player around!!! Eats significantly little resource compared to the other media players.
- Media Player Classic - Takes the second place to BSplayer
- PowerDVD - Must have this installed (mpeg2 codec) in order to view the svcd/mpeg2 files.
- ffdshow - Handles the divx and xvid codecs.
- Directvobsub - displays the subtitles on screen.
- Nimo codec pack - installed only the audio codecs.
- Quicktime - Movie trailers can be viewed
2. Internet security:
- Zone Alarm - A splendid firewall, stable and effiecient.
- Norton Antivirus - I've always used Norton.
- Spywareblaster - Prevents spyware components from being installed to your comp.
- Ad Aware - A MUST tool to have frickin spywares removed.
3. P2P
- Winmx - Prolly the best for jpop goods, even better if you're able to type in Japanese. Most of the rare goods are in Japanese.
- DC++ - Good for mainstream goods and anime. Crap, those greedy bastard, my Lupin downloads gettin cut off!
- Bittorrent Experimental "beta" - Hehe! Why bother to switch to other client since the current client works perfectly.
4. Misc.
- Regcleaner - Safely removes unnecessary and unused registeries.
- Norton Utilities and Cleansweep - Superb maintenance tool to have your comp kept fit.
- Open Office - Free office programme! Same as the M$ one, but for free!
- Discjuggler and Alcohol 120% - Versatile burnin programmes.
- Old Nero (5.xx) - still use it 
- Winzip and Winrar - Essential tools to compress and uncompress packed files.
- Smartftp and leechftp - Great ftp clients!
- Serv-u - ftp server
- Divfix and mpeg corrector - fix the corrupted avi and mpeg files.
- Flashget - A magnificent download manager!
- Irfanview - Free pictures viewin programme.
- Easy CD-DA extractor - rips cd and music files can be converted to the other formats. |
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RedRum
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Recommend ur favorite softwares |
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1) BT client - ABC now, I think it's very good.
2) DVD/VCD/AVI/Multimedia player - Zoom Player I like how I can change the skin. I modified the minimal skin to just the bare minimum. And Media Player Classic when ZP doesn't work (quicktime or realmedia files for example). Both player are always being updated.
4) System Statistics - coolmon, I just need the info, no need for pretty stuff as I don't think my system can handle it anyways
6) Firewall - ZoneAlarm free version, easy to use
7) Download Manager - Flashget but rarely need to use it.
8) IRC client - just mIRC but again rarely use it now
9) MP3 player - winamp 2.9 with MAD plug-in I think it sounds better than the default mp3 decoder
10) Browsers - IE6, Mozilla and Opera - I think each have their ups and downs. IE6 is the fastest, Mozilla and Opera has more features.
11) Misc - Xnews for d/l from newsgroups and WinMX for jpop stuff
and dBpowerAMP Music Converter for converting my mp3s to a lower bitrate so I can fit more into my mp3 player
| Pemu wrote: | 1. Multimedia
- Winamp 2.8x - Simple and it works!
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I'm curious Pemu why 2.8x specifically? What's different about this version? Why not 2.9? |
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Pemu
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:40 am Post subject: Re: Recommend ur favorite softwares |
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| RedRum wrote: |
I'm curious Pemu why 2.8x specifically? What's different about this version? Why not 2.9? |
I'm the type of a person who never upgrades the working setup (exception is internet security). If this works, I'll keep it and won't upgrade a new version. Just to play it safe
Installing new version may cause instabilty to the current programme.
I've had horrible experience with the codecs back then! Stupid me, why did I have to uninstall the old settings...after a few hrs of solving the codec issues I managed to solve it. Currently all the video files work on my comp Too much hassle over installation. I have learned my lesson. |
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MoerkJ
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:18 am Post subject: |
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well, this is my philosophy: Never change a running system
My choice for my Win2000 computers is...
Audio: Winamp 2.x (2.7x here, 2.9x there) with lots of plugins
Video: Media Player Classic, BSPlayer, with ffdshow/dvobsub/AC3filter
P2P: Emule(!), BT Experimental (Shadow's), BT++, DC++
Network: MIRC, FlashFXP
Browser: Netscape7(Mozilla) mostly, rarely IE
Security: McAfee VS, secure(?) internet connection through Linux Box 
Tools: Nero, Photoshop, lots of video ripping/encoding tools |
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bmwracer
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I don't know if these are my favorite programs, but they are always running on my Win2KSP4 system:
Cookie filter: Cookie Pal
Spyware analyzer: Ad-Aware and Spybot
Popup filter: No Ads
System/Registry Cleaner: Easy Cleaner
Video Player: PowerDVD (has a built-in video capture mode  ) and DVD Region-Free
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Ren
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| since everyone here is have so much knowledge about software could u guy help me please i have this problem i copy a folder from my primary HD to my Secondary and then i reformatted the primary HD and reinstalled windows after the installation was finished it won't allow me to access the folder that i copied to the secondary drive. I got an access denied messange. What can i do? that foldeer contains all the jdrama that i dl for many month. HELP! Onegai |
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lovelessemotion
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:08 am Post subject: |
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i think u have to be signed on as the "man"=administrator...i think  |
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bmwracer
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:10 am Post subject: |
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| lovelessemotion wrote: | | i think u have to be signed on as the "man"=administrator...i think |
Loveless might be right if you're using W2K or XP...
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Ren
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:15 am Post subject: |
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| I know but right i am the admin. i'm the only account user. |
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lovelessemotion
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:18 am Post subject: |
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| right now since there is only one account in ur system.... it doesn't have administrator privilages!... u have to cahnge the way users sing on windows 98 style and then log on as "administrator" then ur password...u have to type it in dude! |
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Ren
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:26 am Post subject: |
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| Well thank for the help guy i finally got it to work. |
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lovelessemotion
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:37 am Post subject: |
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well what was the problem?  |
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Ren
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:41 am Post subject: |
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| well i solve the problem by going into safe mode and transfer the privilege from my previous account to the current. I guess when i copied a folder from another operating system the access to that folder was denied not sure exactly what the problem is since i didn't put any protection on that folder. I'm just glad it done and am so relieved |
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Pemu
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| MoerkJ wrote: | | well, this is my philosophy: Never change a running system |
Just like mine Well, internet security is an exception. |
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juliana_phang
Joined: 14 Dec 2001
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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winmx...
emule..
icq!
msn messenger
powerdvd
magic utilities 2003
MyIE2
nero burning rom
winrar
adobe
norton anti virus
stardock cursor xp
stylexp
lavasoft ad aware..
winzip..winrar
zone alarm
bittorrent |
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windrider
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Dun haf the time to create a list. But i would like to say zoom player is the best media player around. Bs player is simpler to use and maybe abit more intuitive, but the new version seems to have deproved instead of improved. On top of that the VMR9 mode of zoom player plays almost ANYTHING with little fuss, and the ability to customise alot of stuff like flip video horizontally or vertically, in case there are any problems, makes it the best video player in my opinion. I used to love bs player the most but once u start using zoom player and learn it (which isnt that hard) its obvious which is the better player. |
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arnel98
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| windrider wrote: | | Dun haf the time to create a list. But i would like to say zoom player is the best media player around. Bs player is simpler to use and maybe abit more intuitive, but the new version seems to have deproved instead of improved. On top of that the VMR9 mode of zoom player plays almost ANYTHING with little fuss, and the ability to customise alot of stuff like flip video horizontally or vertically, in case there are any problems, makes it the best video player in my opinion. I used to love bs player the most but once u start using zoom player and learn it (which isnt that hard) its obvious which is the better player. |
yeah, zoomplayer all the way ^_^
hey, have u tried out the realmedia plugin? it can now play realmedia as well.
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Michi
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winamp 5.0rc8
styleXP
msn messenger 6
kazaa lite
bittorrent official client
3DS Max 6
ulead gif animator 5
adobe photoshop 6.0
flashget
quicktime player
cyberlink powerdvd
acrobat reader 5.0
maketorrent 2
papayatech tunespark
cd ripper
lavasoft ad-aware 6
divx player 2.0
cakewalk overture
nero burning rom
VCR
TMPGEnc
total recorder
spyware blaster |
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GhstDreamer
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TMPGEnc
GSpot
VirtualDub
MakeTorrent2
Nero
DVDripper
VCDgear
SimpleMP3Maker
SubStationAlpha
SL Uploader
WinRar
WinZip
Photoshop6
PhotoImpact
PowerDVD
WMP9
CorePlayer
DivxPlayer
WinAmp
ffdshow
matroska
vobsub
AIM
MSN Messenger
BT Burst
WinMX
slsk (a saviour for jrock fans - which includes me  )
MicrosoftOffice 2000
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