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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5060 on: November 14, 2018, 02:35:16 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on November 14, 2018, 12:39:15 PM
Next question (different computer :) ):

I reinstalled windows on a 1 year old laptop, installed windows updates, Chrome, and Avast, and am trying to figure out why it's running slowly. I just turned it on and nothing is running, but Task Manager shows Disk as 100%. Any ideas why that could be? Right now the top items in that column are Service Host: Local System, System, and Google Chrome Installer.
CrystalDiskInfo?
Avast - Please tell me only minimal protection.
Sure Windows Update wasn't still running?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5061 on: November 14, 2018, 02:45:10 PM »
Quote from: DanH on November 14, 2018, 02:35:16 PM
CrystalDiskInfo?
Avast - Please tell me only minimal protection.
Sure Windows Update wasn't still running?
Avast - of course! Pretty sure windows update wasn't running, how can I check?

I'm downloading CrystalDiskInfo, what should I do with it?

Update: Crystal says Health Status is Good and Temp is 31 Celsius.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5062 on: November 14, 2018, 08:27:22 PM »
I have a bunch of pictures from 2 cameras, how can I add to each title like my camera name?
Is this a good program? www.advancedrenamer.com
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5063 on: November 14, 2018, 08:28:48 PM »
Quote from: chff on November 14, 2018, 08:27:22 PM
I have a bunch of pictures from 2 cameras, how can I add to each title like my camera name?
Is this a good program? www.advancedrenamer.com
I've been happy with Ant Renamer - http://antp.be/software/renamer/download
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5064 on: November 14, 2018, 08:29:46 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on November 14, 2018, 08:28:48 PM
I've been happy with Ant Renamer - http://antp.be/software/renamer/download

And what do I need to do to keep the current name and just add at the end like "Rebe"l / "Phone" etc
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5065 on: November 14, 2018, 08:31:57 PM »
Quote from: chff on November 14, 2018, 08:29:46 PM
And what do I need to do to keep the current name and just add at the end like "Rebe"l / "Phone" etc
I don't have it installed on the computer I'm on right now, so I can give you more details tomorrow, but it was something to the effect of:
1) choose the folder/files to work on
2) in the list of renaming options, choose to insert text at beginning/end
3) type in your text to add, and tell it where to add it
4) optional, see a preview of the new file name(s)
5) click run and it just goes. Finishes in seconds, too :)
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5066 on: November 14, 2018, 10:13:44 PM »
Quote from: chff on November 14, 2018, 08:27:22 PM
I have a bunch of pictures from 2 cameras, how can I add to each title like my camera name?
Is this a good program? www.advancedrenamer.com
Advanced Renamer user here...

It is a great program and is much easier and nicer than most others.

To add a manual string to the end of the filename use the Add option:


But you can even use Image Tags to name it automatically based on the camera model, see below:
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5067 on: November 14, 2018, 10:14:27 PM »
Quote from: Yisroel Tech on November 14, 2018, 10:13:44 PM
Advanced Renamer user here...

It is a great program and is much easier and nicer than most others.

To add a manual string to the end of the filename use the Add option:


But you can even use Image Tags to name it automatically based on the camera model, see below:

Will try tomorrow, thanks for your help
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5068 on: November 14, 2018, 10:15:10 PM »
Quote from: Yisroel Tech on November 14, 2018, 10:13:44 PM
Advanced Renamer user here...

It is a great program and is much easier and nicer than most others.

To add a manual string to the end of the filename use the Add option:


But you can even use Image Tags to name it automatically based on the camera model, see below:

Sounds nice! I'll bet you can do that with Ant Renamer as well, it has lots of advanced features that I haven't tried. But good to know!
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5069 on: November 14, 2018, 10:18:53 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on November 14, 2018, 10:15:10 PM
Sounds nice! I'll bet you can do that with Ant Renamer as well, it has lots of advanced features that I haven't tried. But good to know!
Indeed you can use EXIF data (for photos) in Ant Renamer, but you need to go through help files to find the correct strings, while in Advanced Renamer it is all handy selections.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5070 on: November 14, 2018, 10:19:21 PM »
Quote from: Yisroel Tech on November 14, 2018, 10:18:53 PM
Indeed you can use EXIF data (for photos) in Ant Renamer, but you need to go through help files to find the correct strings, while in Advanced Renamer it is all handy selections.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5071 on: November 15, 2018, 01:09:00 PM »
I like this:
https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php

Although never used it for photos
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5072 on: November 15, 2018, 07:17:26 PM »
anyone knows of a software that can recover deleted pictures from an Android phone? (Or app) I tried Recuva but my Phone doesn't show up
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5073 on: November 18, 2018, 12:18:49 AM »
Quote from: chff on November 15, 2018, 07:17:26 PM
anyone knows of a software that can recover deleted pictures from an Android phone? (Or app) I tried Recuva but my Phone doesn't show up
I assume that your photos were not on a removable memory card. With that assumption, I have no answer to offer. If they were on a memory card, get it connected to a computer and there are several options.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5074 on: November 18, 2018, 12:22:45 AM »
Quote from: David R on November 18, 2018, 12:18:49 AM
I assume that your photos were not on a removable memory card. With that assumption, I have no answer to offer. If they were on a memory card, get it connected to a computer and there are several options.
I wish Pixels have SD cards
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5075 on: November 18, 2018, 12:38:15 PM »
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5077 on: November 22, 2018, 10:19:36 AM »
Is there a software that can control which programs can access the internet? Let's say i'm connecting to my phone's hotspot and I don't want Windows update to start running or random installed stuff to check for updates
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5078 on: November 22, 2018, 10:41:56 AM »
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Is there a software that can control which programs can access the internet? Let's say i'm connecting to my phone's hotspot and I don't want Windows update to start running or random installed stuff to check for updates
There are a lot (starting with Windows Firewall...) but they're gonna be hard to manage.

For Windows Update, in Windows 10, you can set your WiFi connection (by SSID) as a Metered Connection, in which case it'll not run most Windows Updates:
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #5079 on: November 22, 2018, 10:58:49 AM »
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There are a lot (starting with Windows Firewall...) but they're gonna be hard to manage.

For Windows Update, in Windows 10, you can set your WiFi connection (by SSID) as a Metered Connection, in which case it'll not run most Windows Updates:


I know about metered but want to have more control to see what connects & restrict per my needs
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