Channel 9 - Discussions by chemstudent http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 - Discussions by chemstudent http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:56:19 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:56:19 GMT Rev9 0 0 0 Coffeehouse - Excel 2007 chart to Powerpoint 2007 Disregard this post please!

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/256473-Excel-2007-chart-to-Powerpoint-2007/07bf5a1ad70e4840b8339dec0096fd09#07bf5a1ad70e4840b8339dec0096fd09 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:18:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/256473-Excel-2007-chart-to-Powerpoint-2007/07bf5a1ad70e4840b8339dec0096fd09#07bf5a1ad70e4840b8339dec0096fd09 chemstudent 4 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Excel 2007 chart to Powerpoint 2007 We are working on a poster for a presentation and having an odd issue that I cannot find a work around.

We have created a graph (bar, pie, etc) in Excel 2007 with our data and everytime we place it in a powerpoint 2007 slide, the default coloring changes. 

Does anyone have an idea as to why and a possible way to remedy this so that our original colors will stay?

Thanks

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/256473-Excel-2007-chart-to-Powerpoint-2007/256473#256473 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:30:15 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/256473-Excel-2007-chart-to-Powerpoint-2007/256473#256473 chemstudent 4 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Deepfish I too was interested in testing out this web browser for my PocketPC, since the PocketIE version on the device is rather outdated, and too me, cumbersome in nature and design. 

But, I guess the announcement got posted around the internet and now the beta has closed off completely.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/253566-Deepfish/ff0b04087e814831acb19dec006aedd9#ff0b04087e814831acb19dec006aedd9 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:09:07 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/253566-Deepfish/ff0b04087e814831acb19dec006aedd9#ff0b04087e814831acb19dec006aedd9 chemstudent 14 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Vista Questions This may be dumb, but I cannot find a definite answer:

1.  Is ReadyBoost available on every version of Vista?

2.  Is the built in disk management (format, expand, etc) available on all versions also?

I looked on Microsoft's comparison guide, but could not find out for sure.

Thanks

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/253409-Vista-Questions/253409#253409 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:20:50 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/253409-Vista-Questions/253409#253409 chemstudent 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Dell Axim I know Odyssey and ActiveSync are not related, but I could have sworn I saw someone else with a Dell x51v and there was no odyssey client on it.  So I was wondering if he had uninstalled it via ActiveSync or his just did not come with it.

Yes, I have that ROM version.  But, mine says (06200600)

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/1a03339274634b23af819dec0053dd5d#1a03339274634b23af819dec0053dd5d Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:52:27 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/1a03339274634b23af819dec0053dd5d#1a03339274634b23af819dec0053dd5d chemstudent 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Dell Axim There is the option for a hard reset, but I have not done it and I am willing to bet that all the software on there I do not really need will still be there afterwards.  I believe that ActiveSync cannot even see the Odyssey client I have mentioned before. 

I have no problems flashing/clean installing stuff, but finding the right files/media to do so with can be the biggest problem.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/da5be70eaa4d468c83139dec0053dd03#da5be70eaa4d468c83139dec0053dd03 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:31:17 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/da5be70eaa4d468c83139dec0053dd03#da5be70eaa4d468c83139dec0053dd03 chemstudent 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Dell Axim No, have not really had all that much time to even play with the device all that much.  Most of it now is filled with programs for school (pharmacy).  But what use I have had with the device has been frustrating to say the least at times.  Hopefully soon I can sit down and actually play with this thing more than just firing up a program and checking out some drug information.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/3ec228bacf8a48bb84629dec0053dcdb#3ec228bacf8a48bb84629dec0053dcdb Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:28:21 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/3ec228bacf8a48bb84629dec0053dcdb#3ec228bacf8a48bb84629dec0053dcdb chemstudent 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Dell Axim I apologize for the misleading title of the post.  I know my issues are not with the Dell itself, but the software instead. 

Do you have the Odyssey client installed on yours by chance also?  And if so, do you notice problems when running it with other programs?

Thanks for the reply though and the help so far.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/6fb6a2c37318407582c99dec0053dc60#6fb6a2c37318407582c99dec0053dc60 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:46:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/252026-Dell-Axim/6fb6a2c37318407582c99dec0053dc60#6fb6a2c37318407582c99dec0053dc60 chemstudent 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Dell Axim Seeing as this is a tech site and discussion board, I am sure some of you have a Dell Axim.  I purchased a Dell Axim v51x and have been less than satisfied with it and it seems to boil down to software:

1.  Why are there no less than 3 programs on here for wireless networking?  There is the Dell program, Wifi companion, the built in Windows networking and some Odyssey client.  For the life of me I can not figure out how to remove the Odyssey client because I think it is the root cause of my problems.

2.  The Switcher Bar is useless.  Half the time it seems to show running programs, and half the time it does not seem to.  Again, it seems to depend on two factors, the Odyssey client and/or possibly the programs running.   

3.  When opening Word and Excel files, why does it automatically always default to 100% view?  I switch the zoom to say 50%, close the document and reopen it and it is back to 100%.  

4.  How exactly does Exchange work on these devices?  I have multiple folders set up for various subjects.  Yet, I have to go to each folder and hit send/receive for the email to arrive to those folders.  Am I doing something wrong?

5.  I use gmail also.  I know there are ways to get the gmail app version to work on pocketpc by downloading a java client and downloading a file from google.  I tried it and was unsuccesful, does anyone have any suggestions?

6.  Why on the Today page does it only show a few HOURS in advance, if that?  Luckily I found an add on program that allows me to show days in advance, but still seems odd.
(Second note, is there a way to have the calendar default to a view other than day?)

If anyone else has a Dell Axim and can point me in the direction of some of these queries I would be very appreciative.  I have tried google, dell websites, microsoft websites, but nothing seemed to answer my questions thus far.

Thanks
David

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/238090-Article-on-Vista-and-Office/238090#238090 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:02:23 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/238090-Article-on-Vista-and-Office/238090#238090 chemstudent 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - External Hard Drive After reading through the windows.xp.hardware group, I came across someone who suggeseted removing some registry keys. 

I removed the one he said, and it did not work.  I then went to
HLKM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR
and deleted all references to the external hard drive after changing the permissions to allow me to do so. 

I also went under HLKM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB and found the keys associated with the USB to IDE value. 

After restarting, I plugged in the drive and it worked.  I have been able to stop it, unplug the cable and plug it back and work. 

Hopefully it was just a corrupt key.  Who knows.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/b64c35a6c07e4d2cab8e9deb01263bfd#b64c35a6c07e4d2cab8e9deb01263bfd Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:24:16 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/b64c35a6c07e4d2cab8e9deb01263bfd#b64c35a6c07e4d2cab8e9deb01263bfd chemstudent 26 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - External Hard Drive Does anyone else have any advice/troubleshooting tips for this??  I am about ready to toss the external hard drive out into the street. 

I have tried unplugging both power and USB and reconnecting them.  Everything I can think of and Windows can still not recognize it.

Thanks

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/1529671de45b45f9a1e99deb01263ba5#1529671de45b45f9a1e99deb01263ba5 Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:13:55 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/1529671de45b45f9a1e99deb01263ba5#1529671de45b45f9a1e99deb01263ba5 chemstudent 26 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - External Hard Drive
Aptly Goodie wrote:
I used to have a problem of that sort with my laptop format external USB HDD. Turns out there wasn't enough power so while the controller was recognized by Windows, it failed to used it because the HDD failed to spin to operational speed. I bought another one with dual USB cable (one for data and one for power) and never had that problem anymore.

Yeah, though they said external power may be needed, it's safe to say it is required.


I have an Adaptec External case that came with an external power supply.  Specifically this one: 
Adaptec Drive
I wonder if something could be the matter with it?

Kryptos wrote:
Some times PnP assignes the drive a letter which is in used by a network drive mapping, so you need to go into disk managment and change the drive letter assignment to one that's not in use, Windows normally remembers the assignment


Every time the drive has come up it has come up with the same letter designation as before.  So I know Windows can see and use it.  I have used it before, but it seems to be a miracle to work again at times. 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/f2ab497ff38a40a3997d9deb01263b79#f2ab497ff38a40a3997d9deb01263b79 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:33:16 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/f2ab497ff38a40a3997d9deb01263b79#f2ab497ff38a40a3997d9deb01263b79 chemstudent 26 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - External Hard Drive Does anyone have issues with Windows XP SP2 recognizing external hard drives (USB)?  It seems that once I have unplugged the device that it takes a series of steps to get it to recognize the device again.  I have to change USB cables and flip the device on and off.  I hear the chime in XP that is sees the device but then I hear the chime that says the device has be unplugged again. 

I have read in some other forums that all seem to have the same issue, but no one seems to know a solution. 

I have checked Mircosoft's support site, but nothing is of help.

Thanks,
David

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/144475#144475 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:56:37 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/144475-External-Hard-Drive/144475#144475 chemstudent 26 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - local.live.com I played with it for a second this morning and the bird's eye view is nice.  But, it only seems like you can move around in that one frame and no others unless you zoom out and or switch to a different view.  Seems slightly restrictive.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/140165-locallivecom/4f9342461f61402986c49deb011ae1a7#4f9342461f61402986c49deb011ae1a7 Thu, 08 Dec 2005 13:10:11 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/140165-locallivecom/4f9342461f61402986c49deb011ae1a7#4f9342461f61402986c49deb011ae1a7 chemstudent 14 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Vista Upgrade Maxtrix Has there been any kind of matrix posted on Microsoft about the upgrade path one can take with Vista?

I am looking at a laptop, Dell, that comes with MCE 2005 and wondering what my options will be when Vista ships.  Will I be stuck with just an upgrade to MCE or will I be able to get any version of Vista available and use it?

Thanks

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/140120-Vista-Upgrade-Maxtrix/140120#140120 Wed, 07 Dec 2005 22:23:38 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/140120-Vista-Upgrade-Maxtrix/140120#140120 chemstudent 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - PDA Selection I am a pharmacy student in a class with approximately 180 people.  We (the class) are taking suggestions as a whole for a PDA to use when our rotations start soon.

I am looking to you guys about suggestions.  Most of the software that will be used can run on both Palm and Pocket PC.  Both can come with wireless capability and expansion, something that will be needed.  Here is the catch.  Even though most of the class is of Gen Y, many of them are not computer savy.

Which device would you choose, if given the option and why?  I am looking for any personal experiences you guys have also. 

Personally, from what I have seen, I would choose the PocketPC, but I am slightly biased. 

Thanks for the help.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/137705-PDA-Selection/137705#137705 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 03:14:31 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/137705-PDA-Selection/137705#137705 chemstudent 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - An observation What is the draw to Linux?

I have tried the newest version of Ubuntu and I guess I just don't get it.  I am by no means someone who is new to computers but I do not understand. 

Some of have suggested that some flavors of Linux are better than Windows or Mac because it is free and easier to use and the user is given a choice in a variety of ways (source code, customization, etc).  If my parent's can not figure out something as simple as Mac OS X how can I expect them to understand Linux?

Many sites have promoted the use of Linux to compete with Windows in the desktop area once Vista arrives, but after reading through the Ubuntuguide and trying to get stuff working, personally, I am tired of having to access the terminal to get anything working and installed.  Yes, they have an "Add application" program, which has simplified installations, but there are dependence errors, some of which I can not decipher.

I guess I just want my computer to work for me, not the opposite.  I am not promoting Windows, Mac, anything, but I believe they have to be a lot easier to use than any current Linux offering.  As a student and someone who does not devote his life to computers, sometimes I just want the easiest and quickest way to accomplish a task.

I am just curious to see the reply with this group.  I know many of you are Windows users, but I also have read many of you have tried some flavor of Linux. 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/127702-An-observation/127702#127702 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:40:45 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/127702-An-observation/127702#127702 chemstudent 30 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Tablet PC question I know this topic has been discussed many times, but I would like a survey from a technical group of people about the purchase of a TabletPC.

Currently I am a pharmacy student.  I am considering the purchase a tablet.  I would not be doing much development work, but instead would use the device for viewing lecture notes, articles, internet usage (Blackboard for anyone familiar with the system) and other various tasks.  Obviously since I give almost all my money to college, I do not have an unlimited fund for this purchase.

What can people recommend as a good tablet for this kind of application?

Thank you

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/99706-Tablet-PC-question/99706#99706 Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:34:10 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/99706-Tablet-PC-question/99706#99706 chemstudent 7 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - IE 7 Request I am sure this topic has been discussed before, but I would like to re-emphasize how much I would like to see this option for IE7.

I would really really like it if Microsoft and Macromedia work together to allow a user to control flash based ads on websites.  I am so tired of coming across a site where the first thing I see and hear is some annoying flash ad telling me to swat a fly or shot a photo of some celebrity. 

I have resorted to using Firefox on these sites so that I can actually view the site without being annoyed.  Of course, a user has to add an extension to do this in Firefox and I am sure some option is available for IE. 

Thanks for letting me rant

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/71073-IE-7-Request/71073#71073 Tue, 31 May 2005 04:11:05 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/71073-IE-7-Request/71073#71073 chemstudent 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Curiosity Since I saw someone wanted something to discuss on a lazy Sunday, I thought of a possible topic.  Since most of the people on the site seem to be developers, it deals with your background(s). 

1.  Why did you choose a career in software development?

2.  What did you start programming with/on?

3.  What is it that drives you to do what you do everyday?

And finally:

4.  If you can say, what was the most fascinating project you did or worked on?

I ask these not as a developer myself, but someone who is curious to see the thinking process of the majority of the community. 

Thanks for the replies,
Good Day

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/41462-Curiosity/41462#41462 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:08:17 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/41462-Curiosity/41462#41462 chemstudent 3 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Powerpoint Question Thank you thank you thank you.

This is exactly something I was looking for.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/497b949929a2426c91879dea013dbe6c#497b949929a2426c91879dea013dbe6c Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:58:48 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/497b949929a2426c91879dea013dbe6c#497b949929a2426c91879dea013dbe6c chemstudent 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Powerpoint Question Ok, that is not exactly what I am talking about.  I know you can do it that way, but that only prints 1 page at a time.

What I am looking for is a way just to print the actual notes part of the slides say from a Word file.

Thanks

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/076678bbc1814bc3b2cb9dea013dbe19#076678bbc1814bc3b2cb9dea013dbe19 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:53:05 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/076678bbc1814bc3b2cb9dea013dbe19#076678bbc1814bc3b2cb9dea013dbe19 chemstudent 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Powerpoint Question To anyone that can offer assistance,
I do not know exactly where to post this, but I figure one of you maybe able to give me a definite answer on this.  My teacher post lectures in Powerpoint format.  Within some of the slides are notes in the notes section of the slide.  No problem thus far.

Here is what I would like to know.  Is there a way for Powerpoint to print JUST the notes part?  I know I can set it to print the slide and notes below but at 60 slides a lecture, that is a lot of wasted paper becuase it only prints 1 slide to a page.

If it is possible, I would like the option to export the notes to Word with the corresponding slide number given.  I can do this manually, but it is time consuming.

Thanks community,
chemdball

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/36071#36071 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 04:01:42 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/36071-Powerpoint-Question/36071#36071 chemstudent 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/chemstudent/Discussions/RSS