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Giveaway of the Day Forums » Forum: General discussion - Recent Posts http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/forum/4 Giveaway of the Day Forums » Forum: General discussion - Recent Posts en-US Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:41:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/search.php HOSS on "Sites of the Month" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5515#post-68240 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:34:34 +0000 HOSS 68240@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In November Common Sense Media <a href="http://commonsensemedia.org" rel="nofollow">http://commonsensemedia.org</a> - Common Sense Media is an organization that recognizes how prevalent media is—enough to become "the other parent" in kids' lives. Their website addresses the situation by providing information and reviews about movies, games, websites, TV, books, and music. You can search by age (2-17) or by media, and there are special sections for parents and educators. Check out community discussions on topics like Internet safety, digital citizenship, and safe social networking. The Blind Side <a href="http://theblindsidemovie.com" rel="nofollow">http://theblindsidemovie.com</a> - Looking for a touching movie to share with family this holiday season? The Blind Side is a film based on the true story of a homeless African-American high school student taken in by a wealthy white family. As the student faces the challenges of studying in a new environment and participating on the school football team, the family supports him and moves through challenges of their own. The site features trailers and a synopsis of the movie. Taste of Home <a href="http://tasteofhome.com" rel="nofollow">http://tasteofhome.com</a> - Here's a site that features the recipes you love—those handed down over generations and shared with family and friends. These are practical recipes because they come from regular cooks, not gourmet chefs. You'll find familiar ingredients, clear instructions, and colorful photos. Search for recipes for the holidays, or by ingredient or course. And don't forget to check out the videos on how to make a pie crust, poached eggs, quick and easy chili, and more! SMARxT Disposal <a href="http://smarxtdisposal.net" rel="nofollow">http://smarxtdisposal.net</a> - It might surprise you to learn that improper disposal of medications can have harmful effects on humans, wildlife, and waterways. SMARxT Disposal is a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and two pharmaceutical associations. Their site describes the problems that can occur with traditional methods of medication disposal, and offers details about how to dispose of medications properly. Watch the informative video and check out the FAQs to learn more. Personal Travel Assistant <a href="http://yapta.com" rel="nofollow">http://yapta.com</a> - Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant (YAPTA) is ready to help you find and track flight and hotel prices, and explore travel deals. The free service not only watches fare prices for you, but also continues to follow them after you buy a ticket. This means you'll always get the lowest fares possible, and may be able to claim a travel credit based on a little-known airline policy. Use the easy interface to enter your travel preferences and start tracking prices. Delilah on "How to change your username" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6600#post-68222 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:36:12 +0000 Delilah 68222@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Thanks, Webmaster. I never would have guessed that one. I had never entered a First or Last name, so there was only one option on the drop-down menu. And it didn't occur to me that anyone would want to use their "real" First or Last Name as a username (I know, I'm just too literal for my own good sometimes!) goodgotd on "my audio studio HP gone ?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6549#post-68221 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:24:32 +0000 goodgotd 68221@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ huh. must not have been that interested. "The Quantum Dragon" AKA Paul on "How to change your username" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6600#post-68216 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:01:41 +0000 "The Quantum Dragon" AKA Paul 68216@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Thanks for the trick! Very neat. thewebmaster (DOS Diver) on "How to change your username" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6600#post-68211 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:25:10 +0000 thewebmaster (DOS Diver) 68211@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ So far, already one person has asked me how on earth did I change my username, so I'll write it down. So, click on your name at the top of the page (you know, Welcome, Name (click on name)) So push edit, and in the First Name, or Last Name bar, enter the new username of your choice! Now push "Update Profile". Now push "Edit again". Under, "*Display name as:" push your new name! That's it! I hope this helps whoever wanted to know this! -Webmaster Terri218 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68195 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:15:19 +0000 Terri218 68195@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ I wonder if it's like Shockwave where you have to join and then can play the games for as long as you like. Idunnobutiwastold on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68193 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:37:22 +0000 Idunnobutiwastold 68193@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Did you know that iWin has an Ad-Supported Edition of Mortimer Beckett and the Time Paradox? It's game #58 and is tagged as being "Free, Hidden object, Purchase Only Games". I'm not sure how to interpret that description, but you can find the game here: <a href="http://www.iwin.com/games/mortimer-beckett-and-the-time-paradox" rel="nofollow">http://www.iwin.com/games/mortimer-beckett-and-the-time-paradox</a> -- --- -- I don't depend on my computer for Mission Critical operations, so I've updated the iWin Games Manager to version 2.82 and downloaded 2 free games — without giving out an email address. Though my PC is faring well, you might care to examine an anti-rootkit utility called IceSword. -- --- -- IceSword direct download: <a href="http://mail2.ustc.edu.cn/~jfpan/" rel="nofollow">http://mail2.ustc.edu.cn/~jfpan/</a> Michelle on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68175 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:43:21 +0000 Michelle 68175@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ I tried them already a while ago and my antivirus I was using at the time went off. I don't trust them. I use gamehouse. They have a free game everyday (but I don't download the free game of the day because lately it has been nothing I was interested in). But I don't care for iwin either. Whiterabbit-uk on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68167 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:57:05 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 68167@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ I personally wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. I had loads of problems after downloading one of iWins fee games. It took me weeks to clear the registry of its influence. Though there are games sold via other distributors that originate from iWin and after checking them with suitable security sofware were as clean as a whistle. :) I just don't trust their freebies anymore. W.R. hotdoge3 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68162 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:56:23 +0000 hotdoge3 68162@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <a href="http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/iwin.com/comment#comment" rel="nofollow">http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/iwin.com/comment#comment</a> <a href="http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/iwin.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/iwin.com</a> <a href="http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iwin.com%2F&x=9&y=1" rel="nofollow">http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iwin.com%2F&x=9&y=1</a> I stay a way on the black list trojans spyware spam it in the readme. hotdoge3 on "I can't get any of GOTD programs to install anymore" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6493#post-68161 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:35:33 +0000 hotdoge3 68161@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <a href="http://portableapps.com/" rel="nofollow">http://portableapps.com/</a> MD5 Hash (for the geeks) do a down load and check the Hash to see if you get the full size, all the tools are at portable apps can run on USB or harddrive,try 7-Zip, winMd5Sum Portable - check md5 sums to verify files on the go <a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/winmd5sum_portable" rel="nofollow">http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/winmd5sum_portable</a> What's an MD5 Sum? An MD5 sum is a cryptographic hash used to verify the integrity of files. So, when you download a file, you can check what the publisher says the MD5 sum is and compare it to the MD5 sum of the file you have. Terri218 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68108 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:01:23 +0000 Terri218 68108@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Thanks. If I decide to do it, I'll use my old e-mail address. pavid on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68103 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:48:29 +0000 pavid 68103@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ I used to use IWin many years ago but I dropped it because I started receiving emails from many different places (some unsavoury) that after much time I was able to trace back to membership in IWin. More specifically, the ads were grabbing my email address and sending me unsolicited email. I made the big mistake of trying to cancel the emails by using the unsubscribe links which actually resulted in more email. Eventually, I changed email addresses because I was unable to stop the torrent of spam that rained down on me. I can't say that IWin was malicious but coupled with my own stupidity it sure seemed that way. I suppose that with proper security safeguards that exist today this might not have happened. Nonetheless, from my perspective when you game with IWin, ULose! Terri218 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68099 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:50 +0000 Terri218 68099@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ But is there anything malicious about the game manager? Dragonlair on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68095 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:40:41 +0000 Dragonlair 68095@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Iwin requires the use of a game manager to play their games. You don't get many if any choices in the install. When I tried it, it didn't seem to work as a freebie. I got upset with their attitude and removed everything. The only iwin games I have, I got from elsewhere! kodaly2001 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68094 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:12 +0000 kodaly2001 68094@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ The free games are ad-supported and are free. The download installs a manager for iwin games (which I like because it has a tab to go to the free full game downloads). I don't know about other people, but I haven't had a problem with them. I did install their toolbar, but I keep it disabled unless I'm looking for something (keeps it out of my way) Terri218 on "Iwin?" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6585#post-68093 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:49 +0000 Terri218 68093@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Someone on another forum said Iwin is offering a free game. I notice their "free games" section says unlimited time. Has anyone tried this and is it really unlimited? I know some people on these forums said Iwin is a bad site. Any opinions? SpodoCommodo on "Text message notification" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6577#post-68051 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:06:13 +0000 SpodoCommodo 68051@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Just a final update, 'twas Twitter. SpodoCommodo on "Text message notification" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6577#post-68046 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:15:22 +0000 SpodoCommodo 68046@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Thanks for the replies; I don't get emails on my phone so that can't be it BUT thanks notblocklox for mentioning Twitter because I am following mqotd which provides the gotd updates and somehow the update by phone option has been turned on. So I've now disabled that and hopefully should discover in the next couple of hours that those msgs are no longer being received. Ashraf on "Text message notification" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6577#post-68045 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:41:04 +0000 Ashraf 68045@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ You may also have signed up with GOTD's email list using your phone's email address. sontdp on "Winzip self extractor giveaway period for this software problems." http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6578#post-68032 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:29 +0000 sontdp 68032@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Ok it appears the problem was with the paration magic I had download some months ago, but I have already uninstalled this and still get this message... and it should effect my .exe files. sontdp on "Winzip self extractor giveaway period for this software problems." http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6578#post-68030 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:20:20 +0000 sontdp 68030@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ I've only installed a couple things from here and this was not one of them, I can not install my driver which is an .exe file for this. I'm wanting to uninstall this, but doesn't show up in my add or remove programs or anywhere on my hdd. Everything I had downloaded from you guys has been removed from programs list also. notblocklox on "Text message notification" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6577#post-68017 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:37:21 +0000 notblocklox 68017@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Hi, Spodo, never heard about a phone message. Is it possible, that you are on GOTD's email list and your email account informs you about the incoming message? Or your RSS feed reader? Or twitter? Or Facebook? Twitter and especially Facebook can be really annoying with notifications when you haven't found the right buttons to opt-out. Don't know the actual reason, and I don't use my mobile phone anymore, just trying to help thinking - LOL SpodoCommodo on "Text message notification" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6577#post-68016 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:56:38 +0000 SpodoCommodo 68016@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Starting from just a couple of weeks ago (I've been registered for over a year) I've started getting text msgs on my mobile phone telling me of each day's GOTD giveaway, but I don't require these as I have daily browser reminders anyway. I'm not aware of having changed my profile recently and I just can't find anywhere within my profile to turn these msgs off or where I have given my phone number; can someone please tell me where the settings are located? Thanks in advance and apologies if it's so obvious if it's staring me in the face. Whiterabbit-uk on "Galactic Civ problems" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6575#post-68007 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:25:39 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 68007@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Try using an earlier version of the driver. You should be able to roll back to an earlier version via the system properties window, just click on the hardware tab. (in XP go to control panel and select Performance and Maintainance, then click on System, this brings up the system properties window. From the hardware tab select Device Manager then Display adapters. Click on the appropriate hardware device for example the name of your graphics card. This brings up another window. Click on the Driver tab. From here you can roll back to a previous version of the didplay driver. Sometimes the latest drivers are not always the best. W.R. thenameipicked on "Galactic Civ problems" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6575#post-68006 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:57:26 +0000 thenameipicked 68006@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ So, upon buying and installing Galactic civilizations (I decided not to download the demo, because it was only 99 cents), I found that it starts up the process, but never appears. I never get an error message, it just looks like the program doesn't do anything. I have reinstalled it, and tried every compatibility setting. This has happened to me before with free games that I was going to try, but I didn't even try to make them work, because they were free. I have an Intel graphics card with the latest driver. Any ideas? notblocklox on "activation failed" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6567#post-67954 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:44 +0000 notblocklox 67954@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ You find the "right-click-admin" in the context menu: right click on the setup or activate.exe and search "Run as administrator" or something like that in Italian (I have a German system, but I think it'll look similar in every language; you will find it). Some programmes need these higher rights, there is no rule of thumb, sometimes I have to install, activate and start the programme with the right-click-admin, other programmes are happy with just one right-click. Did anybody say that computers are logical beings? :) graylox apetta88 on "activation failed" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6567#post-67952 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:41 +0000 apetta88 67952@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ @notblocklox i've asked to my father,i've no proxy... I've added the rule in Windows firewall. i don't know how to enable "right click admn" thanks for the solution you gave me... notblocklox on "activation failed" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6567#post-67950 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:57 +0000 notblocklox 67950@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ Hi, apetta, you are not new to GOTD, is this the first time you can't activate? If yes, what did you change in your routine? I see, you have already read all the tricks and possible factors, I'm afraid there is no perfect solution for this problem. Every system is unique. In any case the things about "proxy" are important! You should try to find out if you have a proxi. Then check your firewall and your security software and make a rule for GOTD, though I would never disable the security. Did you enable the "right-click-administrator"? Sometimes it's not enough just to be administrator. For problems with Paragon programmes there can be another solution, as we have seen with previously supplied Paragon giveaways, go to the Paragon site: <blockquote>registration link <a href="http://www.paragon-software.com/registration/td-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.paragon-software.com/registration/td-2010.html</a> Comment by rezidue — November 19th, 2009 at 4:01 am </blockquote> Good luck graylox EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see your reply to WR apetta88 on "activation failed" http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/6567#post-67949 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:34 +0000 apetta88 67949@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ @whiterabbit already done: cache cleaned,router rebooted... and today is not the first time it happens... It's not working since Activation and setup are in the same .exe