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You can also use the Open dialog box for a quick search. Just press Ctrl-O and enter a question mark followed by a space and the search word (or words), like this:
? word
and you'll get the same results as using the Address bar.
Can't seem to grab hold of that middle caption button--the button in the upper right corner of any open window that toggles the current window between the maximized and partial screen view? It is awfully small. Next time, try the title bar. Believe it or not, that huge area across the top of a window performs the exact same function. Double-click it to expand a partial-screen window to maximum size; double-click it again to reshrink the window.
So the question then becomes, why did Microsoft even bother with that
tiny little button?
In the case of Netscape programs, you can get all the information you
need from inside Tweak UI. Select one of the Netscape entries (on Tweak
UI's Add/Remove tab--to get to the tab, you may need to scroll a bit using
the arrows in the top right corner), click Edit, and you'll see the uninstall
command. The last three characters of this filename indicate the Netscape
version number. Repeat these steps to determine which version each entry
represents, and delete all but the entry representing the most current
version. (They're listed in the same order in Tweak UI as they are on the
Install/Uninstall list.)
One of the cool things about IE 4.0 and Win98 is that when you view
open folders as Web pages (My Computer/View/As Web Page), you can see image
thumbnails on the left side of the window when you hover the mouse pointer
over the files. Unfortunately, some JPEGs don't show up, because JPEGs
come in two types - RGB and CMYK - and Win98 can read only RGB. The fix
is to use your favorite graphics utility to convert your CMYK JPEGs to
RGB.
Simple but effective utility that converts Netscape bookmarks to IE
favorites, and IE favorites to Netscape bookmarks.
Get favtool.exe at:
http://www.winmag.com/win95/software.htm
For starters, there are three ways to access the setting (not a big
surprise, since Microsoft really wants you to use IE 4.x): Right-mouse-click
the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and select Properties; or double-click
the Control Panel's Internet icon; or select View, Internet Options inside
an IE window. Regardless of how you get there, click the Programs tab and
select Internet Explorer Should Check to See Whether it is the Default
Browser. Click OK and, if and when you see a dialog box asking if you want
Internet Explorer to be your default browser (probably the next time you
open IE), click Yes.
The term HTML confuses many Mail users. This doesn't mean you can send
only HTML Web pages; you can also work in HTML mode to create special text
formats. To do this, run Mail, then choose Mail, Options and click the
Send tab. Select the radio button labeled HTML and click OK. Now, click
New Message. When the New Message window opens, type in a recipient and
then click the Font Color button (its icon is a paint palette). Select
a color and type in some text. The new text will appear in the selected
color. You can also use boldface, italic, and underlining in your text.
You can even change the font altogether by clicking the down arrow next
to the font field and selecting from the list that appears. In HTML mode,
all the text will be sent just as you format it. And assuming their software
can handle it, recipients will receive messages just as you send them.
Here's how to make Netscape (Communicator) the default browser, (Replacing IE4 as Default):
1. In Internet Explorer select (from the menu) View > Internet Options, select the Programs tab
2. Uncheck the Internet Explorer should check to see if it's the default browser checkbox
3. Now start Netscape. It should ask if you want it to be the default browser.
If however in the past you told Netscape not to ask you again (if it needed to be the default browser), you have to do this:
1. Go to \Program Files\Netscape\Users\Username\. There should be a file there called prefs.js. Open it with Notepad and look for a line that says:
user_pref("browser.wfe.ignore_def_check", true);
2. Change the true to false
Make sure you close Netscape before doing this.
After you change it and start up Netscape, you'll get a prompt asking
you if you want Netscape to register itself as the default browser.
Netscape is dedicated to providing excellent technical support to help you be more productive with Netscape products. We offer 3 free support options for Communicator 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
If you can connect to the Internet, one of the best sources for technical support is Netscape's technical support site at:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527O027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
This site contains a wealth of information including answers to frequently asked questions, a search engine for specific technical questions, and up-to-date technical support news from Netscape. A report called New Issues with Communicator 4.5 includes a search for all technical notes about version 4.5 of Communicator at:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527T027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
There is also a FAQ dedicated to the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the product at:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527Y027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
Netscape's technical support site also provides detailed information about Communicator:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527d027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
online handbooks and contact information:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527h027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
as well as informational resources for corporate customers:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527n027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
and developers.
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527s027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
A second option is to join the Netscape user's group known as the NUGgies Newsgroup:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=527x027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
This newsgroup provides a forum where you can post your questions so other Netscape users can help you. Participating in a newsgroup is as simple as sending and receiving email. If you have never posted questions to a newsgroup before, you may want to read the NUGgies Newcomer Guide.
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=5280027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
You can also use this group to meet other users of Netscape software, swap tips, get advice, and more. Netscape engineers, employees and managers are occasional contributors to the newsgroup.
Finally, you can call Netscape's technical support line at (800) 411-707.
By pressing the number one on your telephone, you can listen to common
questions and answers about connecting to the Internet or downloading or
installing Netscape Communicator. You will also be given the opportunity
to speak directly with a Netscape customer support representative for a
modest fee.
OTHER RESOURCES
If you don't find the answer to your question using Netscape's free support services, you should consider subscribing to our wide variety of technical support programs at:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=5285027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
These programs are tailored to the needs of many different kinds of users. Our engineers are ready to answer your questions and work with you to maximize your productivity.
If you are experiencing problems downloading or installing Communicator 4.5, you might consider having the leading Internet browser and communications suite delivered to you on CD-ROM. With the Communicator CD-ROM, you won't have to wait for the download! You can purchase the Communicator 4.5 CD-ROM for $10.00 at:
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=528A027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
GETTING THE MOST FROM COMMUNICATOR
Once you're up and running with Communicator 4.5, you'll have the best access to Netscape Netcenter, the source for Internet software, content, community, and commerce. Netcenter members have access to a variety of services such as free email, free personalized home pages, free instant messaging and automatic software updates. You already know this if you are a Netcenter member. If not, it doesn't cost anything to join Netcenter, so become a member today!
http://dms-www1.netscape.com/cgi-bin/gx.cgi/mcp?p=528F027J43wDj0mVco7Vc_i
Let's say you want to download all your files to a folder named Download. To do this, first click a file to download. When the Save As dialog box opens, select your Download folder and click Save. From this point on, all your downloads go to this Download folder by default.
Here's the catch. If you decided to deselect the check box that says "Always ask before opening this type of file," you no longer have a choice of download folders. If this is your situation, you can set the download folder using RegEdit. As usual, we must advise caution when doing anything to modify the Registry.
Click Start, Run, then type in
regedit
and press Enter. When RegEdit opens, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer. In the right pane, you'll see Download Directory. Double-click its icon to open the Edit String dialog box. Enter
c:\Download
(or whatever name you choose as a download folder) and click OK. Now
close RegEdit (choose Registry, Exit) and restart the computer.
Document ID: 1575HQ
Issue:
After installing Internet Explorer 5, Eudora 4.x displays HTML source code in the preview pane and when opening messages.
Solution:
Eudora was written to work with IE3 or IE4. Much has changed in IE5. Some users are not experiencing this problem and it appears to be caused by installing other third-party applications that update shared system DLL files. We are currently researching what has changed from IE4 to IE5 but do not yet know what causes this problem to occur. In the meantime the work-arounds are:
Click on Tools: Options: Viewing Mail. Uncheck "Use Microsoft Viewer"
OR
Uninstall IE 5 and revert back to Intenet Explorer 4.