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AzDude
reply 22

The WC Goblins celebrating 25 Years w/ sound and speaking 
     Very kool, Mike!!!  

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AzDude
reply 22



The WC Goblins celebrating 25 Years w/ sound and speaking 

Excellent, Mike!     

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The WC Goblins celebrating 25 Years w/ sound and speaking 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Wed, 04 Mar 2026 9:47:45 PM -05002026-03-04T21:47:45-05:00AzDude on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years Oldnaroon1http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Birthday WC. A Member for 16 Years Plus, Thankyou for bringing me into the world of Customising my PC, Something that i am still hugely into. Seeing Windowblinds for the first time, something went "Boom" in my head, Always Loved Darker Themes From Andy And Vamp, Even commissioned some work From Andy, Money Well Spent.

I think Stealth Drone (Xiandi) was bought for me by the wife all those years ago.  

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Wed, 04 Mar 2026 8:53:48 AM -05002026-03-04T08:53:48-05:00naroon1 on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldDrJBHLhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962
Island Dog
reply 18

Happy Birthday, WinCustomize! I'm truly grateful to have been part of the team for so long. I miss it!

And hi everyone lol.   

Spencer, we miss you...you did so much here, but tbh what you're doing now deserves our "Thank you!", also. Maybe even more. Glad you're happy doing it. As Sgt. Esterhaus used to say, "Let's be careful out there!". 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:36:20 PM -05002026-03-03T09:36:20DrJBHL on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldIsland Doghttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Birthday, WinCustomize! I'm truly grateful to have been part of the team for so long. I miss it!

And hi everyone lol.   

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JanOscar
reply 16


Quoting MikeB314,
reply 11

Happy birthday, WC ! I didn't join until July 2001, and I got user number 18095. This community grew fast! Thank you forever Brad and Stardock! Cheers to all!

You made some of the finest windowlinds ever, Mike! We're a lot that miss your excellent work and creativity. Nice to see you're still lurking though!  

Subsecret is on my desktop atm. Lol.

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MikeB314
reply 11

Happy birthday, WC ! I didn't join until July 2001, and I got user number 18095. This community grew fast! Thank you forever Brad and Stardock! Cheers to all!
You made some of the finest windowlinds ever, Mike! We're a lot that miss your excellent work and creativity. Nice to see you're still lurking though!  

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:28:03 AM -05002026-03-03T11:28:03JanOscar on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldLightStarhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Definitely a Happy Birthday to WC!   

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Snowman
reply 7

Happy birthday, WinC.   

It's been well over a decade, but I thought this skinning dinosaur (user id 109) had to drop in and leave a lill' greating.   


MikeB314
reply 11

Happy birthday, WC ! I didn't join until July 2001, and I got user number 18095. This community grew fast! Thank you forever Brad and Stardock! Cheers to all!

 

Frosty! Mike! It's great to see both of you are still alive. Jafo pokes his head in every now and then but not as often as he used to.

Happy B-day, WC!! 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Tue, 03 Mar 2026 6:16:14 AM -05002026-03-03T06:16:14-05:00SamEVO on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years Oldbasjhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Birthday Wincustomize.com   

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MikeB314
reply 11

Happy birthday, WC ! I didn't join until July 2001, and I got user number 18095. This community grew fast! Thank you forever Brad and Stardock! Cheers to all!

I joined in July 2002 and I'm User Number: 310050

Wow...  300,000 users in WC's first 16 months

 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 6:44:28 PM -05002026-03-02T18:44:28-05:00hashonboat on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldMikeB314http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy birthday, WC ! I didn't join until July 2001, and I got user number 18095. This community grew fast! Thank you forever Brad and Stardock! Cheers to all!

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JcRabbit
reply 5

Member Number:
261

Newby. Lol.   

JanOscar
reply 8


Quoting Snowman,
reply 7

It's been well over a decade, but I thought this skinning dinosaur (user id 109) had to drop in and leave a lill' greating.

Wow! Nice to see you're still around, Morten!

Indeed it is. Hey Snowy...really good to see you here. 

*Special for the Jafosaurus:

"Beer O'clock at the Prehistoric Perch".

 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 5:41:46 PM -05002026-03-02T17:41:46-05:00DrJBHL on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldJanOscarhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy birthday, WC!

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Snowman
reply 7

It's been well over a decade, but I thought this skinning dinosaur (user id 109) had to drop in and leave a lill' greating.
Wow! Nice to see you're still around, Morten!

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 5:37:23 PM -05002026-03-02T17:37:23-05:00JanOscar on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldSnowmanhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy birthday, WinC.   

It's been well over a decade, but I thought this skinning dinosaur (user id 109) had to drop in and leave a lill' greating.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 2:41:56 PM -05002026-03-02T14:41:56-05:00Snowman on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldOp3r4t0rZ3r0http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Birthday and congratulations!

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 1:11:25 PM -05002026-03-02T13:11:25-05:00Op3r4t0rZ3r0 on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldJcRabbithttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy birthday, WC!

Remember that day like it was yesterday... Quarter of a century has gone by... oh boy lol

Member Number:
261

 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:50:22 PM -05002026-03-02T09:50:22JcRabbit on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldJeff Thttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Happy WC!   

Long great trip. I've enjoyed every day (almost)

Thanks to all! Especially The Frogboy   


Member Number : 729077
Member Since      : 11/17/2003

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:19:23 PM -05002026-03-02T09:19:23Jeff T on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years Oldteddybearchollahttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy Birthday, WC!!   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Mon, 02 Mar 2026 8:28:27 AM -05002026-03-02T08:28:27-05:00teddybearcholla on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldDrJBHLhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Dave stole first reply from me only because I was replying elsewhere. That's my excuse and I'm stickin' to it.

Dave is right about that

DaveRI
reply 1

thanks for keeping it going.   

I've come to understand what that took since you (and others) were foolish enough to have put up with my nonsense for as long as you have. Thanks for that, too.   

Happy birthday, frogboy's WC. Thank you Brad, for sharing your dream.

And special thanks to the spanner crowd: T-Man and the team of real heroes who saved WC from oblivion.

We all owe you! 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:16:14 PM -05002026-03-01T08:16:14DrJBHL on Wincustomize.com Is 25 Years OldDaveRIhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540962Happy birthday and thanks for keeping it going.   

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Jafo
reply 3

Also have systematically blocked everything to do with Adobe updating...but apparently it resets if you reboot [seems they are violating all sorts of legal restrictions].

If you're giving Connection Explorer a try, you can block that Adobe connection via it...might it turn the trick? SumatraPDF is a good alternative to Adobe. PDFGear is a useful app to have. It converts file types and also is an excellent pdf editor.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:20:16 PM -05002026-02-28T07:20:16DrJBHL on Adobe is now officially as bad as Microsoft.pelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949Time to find a new PDF app. I use PDF-XChange which is comparable to Adobe Acrobat. There are many others available. Not sure about compatibility with Windows 7 though.

You could also try deleting Adobe Creative Cloud, but it requires a special cleaning tool which is available from Adobe, but they make it very difficult to find.

You could also change the settings in your router to disable Adobe Reader’s access to the internet. 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:04:04 AM -05002026-02-28T12:04:04pelaird on Adobe is now officially as bad as Microsoft.DrJBHLhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540949AI has taken over their thinking for them...somehow I think Natural Stupidity needs to be worked on first. Adobe? That's spelled  A-n-a-t-h-e-m-a.

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Jafo
reply 4

Nah, they're not 'precious' anymore as all of them have been built. 

Disagree, boss. The time and effort cannot be replaced for any sum...ergo precious, indeed.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731Tue, 27 Jan 2026 7:51:52 AM -05002026-01-27T07:51:52-05:00DrJBHL on 50 Years of Architectural Drawingsteddybearchollahttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731I hope you keep some of your paper ones.  Architectural drawings are beautiful in their own right.  

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731Tue, 27 Jan 2026 7:43:44 AM -05002026-01-27T07:43:44-05:00teddybearcholla on 50 Years of Architectural DrawingsDrJBHLhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731You might try Adobe PDF scanning app for iOS and Android for scanning those precious documents Paul, and turning them into pdf.

I'd have suggested MS Lens except it's being discontinued as of Feb. 9, 2026.

Let me add, that's a nice looking house.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/540731Tue, 27 Jan 2026 7:41:14 AM -05002026-01-27T07:41:14-05:00DrJBHL on 50 Years of Architectural DrawingsRalph598http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/539577When it originally came out, I was like "those hippies are at it again"; however after serving in the military and being able to see the world through non-rose colored glasses, to me it is more relevant than before.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/539577http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/539577Sun, 16 Nov 2025 1:07:35 PM -05002025-11-16T13:07:35-05:00Ralph598 on HairDrJBHLhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/539577While you were watching it the first time (in archy school), I was sweating through anatomy and trying to get the stink of formaldehyde out of my "throw away" clothing, none of which were really disposable due to a lack of disposable income.

One of my most prized possessions (apart from Gray's) was the album "Hair". How I loved the music, and wished I were back in NY watching it on B'way. Memories.

Now, and over several iterations, I've looked at my draft card - I still have my original one - and my Reserve officer certificate here, and think about the classmates we lost.

And I still love the music.

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naroon1
reply 31

Congrats pelaird , you will be a great fit due to your IT Know How and Brilliant Temperament, Good Luck in your new role

Thank you.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 03 May 2025 12:08:09 PM -04002025-05-03T09:08:09pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdnaroon1http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Congrats pelaird , you will be a great fit due to your IT Know How and Brilliant Temperament, Good Luck in your new role

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 03 May 2025 10:13:41 AM -04002025-05-03T11:13:41naroon1 on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdSedhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357CONGRATS!!  

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Dcrew57
reply 28

I am lake to the celebration, Big time congrats.  

Thank you.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thu, 01 May 2025 9:51:26 PM -04002025-05-01T21:51:26-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdDcrew57http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357I am late to the celebration, Big time congrats.  

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thu, 01 May 2025 9:50:10 PM -04002025-05-01T21:50:10-04:00Dcrew57 on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks Sed.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Tue, 22 Apr 2025 5:22:51 PM -04002025-04-22T17:22:51-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdSedhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357took me yrs to NOT be moderated!!! No one liked me???  

Adni 18 are now good friends  over the years I lost a lot of good friends here6

STILL HERE kids!!!

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pelaird
reply 24

Thanks BoXXi. I see a lot of your work on WC.   
He's been here a while 😉

"Member Number: 194"
]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 19 Apr 2025 1:33:40 PM -04002025-04-19T13:33:40-04:00JanOscar on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks BoXXi. I see a lot of your work on WC.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 19 Apr 2025 1:02:38 PM -04002025-04-19T13:02:38-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdBoXXihttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Congratulations Phillip! Well deserved. The only advice I will offer as a former moderator is....... Stay cool, and...... listen to Jafo!

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:07:04 PM -04002025-04-19T09:07:04BoXXi on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks Hawk786. By the way. your Dreams submissions are really getting good!   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 19 Apr 2025 5:29:29 AM -04002025-04-19T05:29:29-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdhawk786http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Philip you are welcome to the family and enjoy the stay here,its nice to see someone new always.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Sat, 19 Apr 2025 1:15:48 AM -04002025-04-19T01:15:48-04:00hawk786 on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks for the warm welcome BDBF and Matchbook.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thu, 17 Apr 2025 7:10:07 AM -04002025-04-17T07:10:07-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdMatchbookhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Welcome to the big family. 

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:56:33 AM -04002025-04-17T13:56:33Matchbook on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdBigDogBigFeethttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Congrats.

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Wed, 16 Apr 2025 9:42:29 PM -04002025-04-16T21:42:29-04:00BigDogBigFeet on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks Chasbo. I havae a brother we call Chas.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Wed, 16 Apr 2025 7:32:33 PM -04002025-04-16T19:32:33-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdChasbohttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Congrats to you Sir!  

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Wed, 16 Apr 2025 6:34:27 PM -04002025-04-16T18:34:27-04:00Chasbo on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdpelairdhttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Thanks Mike.   

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Wed, 16 Apr 2025 2:02:31 PM -04002025-04-16T14:02:31-04:00pelaird on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelairdAzDudehttp://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Cheers Pal - Sir Philip     

]]>http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357http://jafo.joeuser.com/article/535357Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:53:35 PM -04002025-04-16T09:53:35AzDude on Wincustomize Has A New Moderator - pelaird