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07-26-2011, 06:57 AM

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Connie in CO

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Originally Posted by watterstide

what a learning experience this has been!

i also switched browsers this morning..fire fox.
may as well go all the way! i sure miss XP!

The only thing i have a hard time with is going to HGTV Quilting& Needlework the Fire Fox,i can't make pictures smaller.Can't get to Paint to downsize the picture.Connie in CO

07-26-2011, 07:06 AM

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watterstide

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Originally Posted by watterstide

what a learning experience this has been!

i also switched browsers this morning..fire fox.
may as well go all the way! i sure miss XP!

The only thing i have a hard time with is going to HGTV Quilting& Needlework the Fire Fox,i can't make pictures smaller.Can't get to Paint to downsize the picture.Connie in CO

havent tried that yet..or word program. i will be posting a picture this afternoon..sewing this morning..on a short roll,before i have to watch the grands! will let you know how it goes!
i will tell you i used microsoft picture resizer, right from thier website with the XP..will check it out.

07-26-2011, 07:08 AM

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QuiltnCowgirl

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There is a learning curve.

What I find difficult is that I now have Windows 7 at home and use Windows2000 and XP at work.

Talk about being confused :(

Same here! Yikes!

07-26-2011, 07:19 AM

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watterstide

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i just download image resizer..

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/releases/view/30247

64 bit, don't know if that was the right one to choose..other choice was 32 bit.

seems to be working..

testing resizer

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07-26-2011, 07:21 AM

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watterstide

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Originally Posted by watterstide

what a learning experience this has been!

i also switched browsers this morning..fire fox.
may as well go all the way! i sure miss XP!

The only thing i have a hard time with is going to HGTV Quilting& Needlework the Fire Fox,i can't make pictures smaller.Can't get to Paint to downsize the picture.Connie in CO

connie, i will try ti there..i have that site saved in my favorites..i have had to use "resize for handheld device" as a choice on some sites to get it smaller..

07-26-2011, 07:44 AM

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watterstide

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connie, i was able to reply to posts thru email, and post a picture, i chose "mobile device" for the size.

(picture resizer program thru wondows)

i am not able to go to the site through the email, i get an error message. i posted for a little help on this issue.

i will work on "paint" later and let you know..i am not very swift with the paint program.. :roll: but will try for you.

07-26-2011, 08:54 AM

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auntmag

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I find the hardest part of learning a new OS is having to listen to my husband whine about the changes. We have had computers for many years and each time we have to buy a new one it is the same old story. Once he becomes familiar with the new OS he does great.

07-27-2011, 04:39 AM

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GladGrams

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what a learning experience this has been!

i also switched browsers this morning..fire fox.
may as well go all the way! i sure miss XP!

Have Firefox and it is so much better than Explorer when it comes to safety issues.

07-27-2011, 04:49 AM

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shirley35

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I've had my windows7 for over a year and would still rather have the old. Every time you get a new computer you (I) have to go through this confusing change.

07-27-2011, 05:30 AM

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Julia

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I have Windows 7 and made a picture CD for my daughter and she cannot open it on XP. Something to do with 64 bit versus 32 bit. However you can open an XP CD on Windows 7.
Any solutions for the future..........