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Why are my Paint files so big?
My drive usage Pie Chart is wrong, how come?
How can I print directory (and subs) listings?
How can I span floppies while zipping files?
Can I get a Recycle Bin for my Zip Drive?
How do I get programs off my Start Menu?

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Each time we save a picture created in the Paint program each bitmap file is always 2,119 kb. That's a mighty big chunk of space for some often times simple drawings. 2,119 kb is the size of the file every time - be it a single line on the page or a more elaborate picture. What gives?

The paint program that comes with Windows doesn't compress the files at all, a solid 800x600 block of one color takes up the same space as a 800x600 detailed drawing. You can save compressed versions with a program like Paint Shop or Photoshop. The bitmap image's final size has to do with the size you select in paint's Image, Attributes (e.g. 800x600, 400x640, etc.) . The bigger the size, the more space it takes up, and again, this space is identical for a "blank" image and an extremely detailed one.

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When I go to the My computer, C: drive, Properties and check the percentage of the drive that is used, the picture of the pie is all one color instead of fractioned out to show the

amount of the drive that is used. The numbers are there that indicate the amount used and free. It's not a big deal, I just thought it was odd. Anyone know what caused this or how

to fix it?

It's a known bug related to Win95a's inability to deal with single partitions larger than 2 gig. If you want more detail,
go to: http://www.compuclinic.com/

This site is home to OSR2's FAQ and contains a wealth of information on many topics, quirks, etc. of Win95.

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Is there any shareware that will print directories and subs? I would like to select directories and/or subs. I don't like the copy screen command that creates a graphic for printing, it

gives either overkill of everything or not enough.

Get DirPrn from Windows Magazine's web site: http://winmag.com/software/wmfiles.htm#sep97

This is the WinMag Directory Printer program described in the "Power Windows" column appearing in the September, 1997 issue of WINDOWS Magazine. It's by Karen Kenworthy. This program prints the names (and, optionally, date and time of last modification) of all files on a drive or in a directory. The program will also print the contents of sub directories if requested. Works great, and it's free besides!

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Does anyone know of a program for Windows 95 that will span floppies while zipping files?

The latest version of WinZip (6.3) will happily compress files and span floppies, no problem. Get it from:
http://www.winzip.com

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I have Zip drive 100 MB. I have the problem, that if I accidentally deleted a file from the diskette I can not find it any more. Is there any possible way to send the deleted files first in the recycle bin, then clear latter or recycle it?

Right click on the icon for your Zip drive and go to the drive properties, startup tab, and check the "Make disk non removable" box. This will make the disk to look like a hard disk to your computer and cause Win95 to treat the
disk as if it were a hard drive, including creating a recycle bin for it.

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I have some unnecessary items in my start menu. I don't remember placing them there.

Is it possible to remove them ?

If the items you wish to remove are on the Start - Programs list, it's simple. Right click on the Start button and select Open. This will open the Windows\Start Menu folder, open the Programs folder that will be in this folder, it's where the program listing comes from. Locate the program (or program folder) you wish to eliminate and delete it. One word of caution, most entries on the start menu are only shortcuts, so deleting them leaves the program intact on your hard drive. If you want to "totally" remove them, try using Control Panel, Add-Remove Programs instead. Additionally, a few programs actually install themselves in this folder, so deleting them also removes them, you need to know the difference. (Shortcuts generally have a little arrow on the icon) Again, if this is what you want to do, use the Control Panel, Add-Remove Programs.

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