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About Russell Smiley
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Expertise
I can help you backup all your expensive DVD movies, PC games, music CDs, and software titles. I can also answer questions regarding Windows Media Player, alcohol 120%, DVDFab Platinum 3, Blindwrite, Nero, Limewire, Ares Galaxy, and Emule. I can also answer questions on how to convert your Music CDs to MP3 format and then transfer your MP3 files to your MP3 player. I can also answer some questions on how to use a bittorrent client, so you can download bittourrents.

Experience
I can backup any DVD movie regardlesss of copyright protection. I can also backup any PC game and play the game with no CD/DVD. I have been using P2P applications such as Limewire for years, so I can answer any questions regarding file sharing. I know how to use Windows Media Player, alcohol 120%, DVDFab Platinum 3, Blindwrite, Nero, Limewire, Ares Galaxy, and Emule very well, so I will be able to answer any questions regarding these applications. I have an MP3 player, so I can answer any question on how to convert an audio CD to MP3 format and then transfer it to your MP3 player.

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Dimploma (High School)

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Honer Roll (High School)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Russell Smiley 
In Category  Shareware/Freeware

SubjectDate Asked

what about BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper9/18/2009
  Q: I need help with BestHD Blu-ray DVD Ripper
  A: Their are two rippers you can use. The first one that I recommend is on the DVDFab site. Its ...
Backing up DVD movies9/8/2009
  Q: I get CD audio books from the library before I travel and load them into my I-tunes so I can listen ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. Alcohol 52% and Alcohol 120% is a good program for ...
marks DVD movie disk8/21/2009
  Q: My kids left some dvds out on the tv stand last night and this morning the all look like they have ...
  A: You can buy a CD scratch remover for like $30. This will cover the water marks with a ration mark ...
Sync with Vista8/15/2009
  Q: I have a Sansa e260 that I had no problems sync-ing with Windows Media Player on my old computer ...
  A: Since you don't have a Ipod or Zune, I'm pretty sure you don't need any type of software to sync ...
Converting AVI files to DVD format?which is most used format and good in quality?8/6/2009
  Q: I have some videos in AVI format and would like to convert them to DVD format. ( I would like to ...
  A: Your DVD software should convert to .Vob automaticly, and your version will be NTSC. Pal version is ...
Converting AVI files to DVD format?which is most used format and good in quality?7/31/2009
  Q: I have some videos in AVI format and would like to convert them to DVD format. ( I would like to ...
  A: Their is a free program called DVD Flick, which can convert your AVI files To DVD format and burn ...
How Can I download it faster?7/20/2009
  Q: In China, the eMule is new to me. I am interested in CG Magazine's video. I use the eMule to ...
  A: Unfortunately their is no way to download your file faster. Emule has a lot of files for download, ...
Fax6/28/2009
  Q: Is there a freeware program that will send a fax from Microsoft Word, using a phone line attached to ...
  A: I don't know if their is a freeware program that will work with your fax machine, but I do know that ...
file sharing6/21/2009
  Q: Regarding file sharing sites like Kazaa, Napster, Bearshare, my question is: how does the song ...
  A: Usually each file sharing program will have a sharing option to share what every they want. Then ...
Sound From Flash V ideo?6/20/2009
  Q: Many video clips are in FLV (flash video) format. I am not interested in the video, but I would like ...
  A: Yes, with converter software, you can convert your FLV flash video to MP3 or wav file. Here is the ...
problem running internet downloaded game4/29/2009
  Q: i had downloaded harry potter and the goblet of fire from internet .when i run the game computer ...
  A: Since the game is protected by copyright protection, you will need to download a no CD patch, so you ...
XP fax program4/23/2009
  Q: I had to have my hard drived wiped & since I reinstalled everything, the fax program won't work. I ...
  A: Did you install the drivers for your fax machine. Here is a free site that allows you to fax for ...
Convert and burn files to DVD3/25/2009
  Q: I'm new to movie downloading. So, I did manage to download some movies to my laptop using VUZE and ...
  A: Their are two options for you. If your DVD supports VCD, then you can use Nero, automatically ...
MP3 music transfer.3/19/2009
  Q: How can I transfer music from my MP3 player on to a plank disc? I want to be able to play it on my ...
  A: If you have Nero, you just select the audio CD option, then it will automatically convert MP3 to CD ...
transfering MP3 files onto a blank CD.3/19/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me know how I can transfer music from my MP3 player onto a blank disc. I want be ...
  A: If you have Nero, you just select the audio CD option, then it will automatically convert MP3 to CD ...
Emule question3/16/2009
  Q: Are there any risks of virus infection or other threats when opening the UDP and TCP ports that ...
  A: If your router has a built in firewall, which most routers have, then yes, your router and Windows ...
Emule question3/15/2009
  Q: Are there any risks of virus infection or other threats when opening the UDP and TCP ports that ...
  A: Their is always a risk when you are using Emule or another P2P program such as Limewire. The other ...
Limewire3/6/2009
  Q: Russell, I hope you can help me out. I don't want, but, I am getting my downloads from limewire ...
  A: Did you try changing the properties of your video files. Try selecting the video or music file, ...
netbook with no CD/DVD player2/1/2009
  Q: I just purchased a netbook that has no CD/DVD player. I would like to 1) install Office 2007 and 2) ...
  A: Yeah Alcohol 52% should be fine. Install it on your PC, then make an image of the MS Office 2007 and ...
how to copy software for backup?2/1/2009
  Q: how do I copy DVD software to another DVD for personal backup purposes? Is there a free or ...
  A: Nero should be fine to backup your CD/DVD software. Most software is not protected by copyright like ...
how to copy software for backup?1/31/2009
  Q: how do I copy DVD software to another DVD for personal backup purposes? Is there a free or ...
  A: It depends on what you want to back up for personal use. If you want to burn DVD movies, then I ...
netbook with no CD/DVD player1/30/2009
  Q: I just purchased a netbook that has no CD/DVD player. I would like to 1) install Office 2007 and 2) ...
  A: Start by using alcohol 120% and make an image of the CD's/DVD's you want on your new laptop. Then ...
skipping1/28/2009
  Q: Files are downloaded and converted via Nero Vision or WinAvi. Verbatum dvd +/- R disks are used. ...
  A: Are your burnt copies dirty or have minor scratches. From my experience copies can withstand less ...
copying cd for my own personal use1/24/2009
  Q: I used a program that came with my computer when I bought it called Roxio Creator LE to burn a ...
  A: I recommend using Nero for burning music CD's. Nero has an option for burning audio disc, so you ...
DVD Convert to AVI1/15/2009
  Q: Is there any user friendly (i.e. uncomplicated) ware that will convert a all files on a DVD to AVI? ...
  A: Here are some programs that will allow you to convert all your files on a DVD to AVI format. You may ...
Dual Layer to single layer1/1/2009
  Q: I've downloaded DVD Shrink and am trying to burn a dual layer dvde into a single layer dvd. I need ...
  A: Did you download the latest version of DVDFab Platinum 5. If you haven't, then thats probably why ...
how to convert dvd files to mpeg?12/30/2008
  Q: 1. is it legal in australia to convert your own dvd to your pc? i cant find any information about ...
  A: First off, I apologize for answering your question a little late. I would be more then happy to ...
PROBLEB BUFRING VIDEO ONLINE WATCH12/30/2008
  Q: sir my net speed is good but when i watch online movies its is being buffering again many time s any ...
  A: I first want to apologize for answering your question a little late. Before I can attempted to help ...
Open ISO/Bin files12/29/2008
  Q: You declined to answer a previous question of mine because you found it too elaborated. I agree, but ...
  A: First off, I want to apologize for answering your question a little late. I think it would be best ...
Splitting large files12/17/2008
  Q: I have several video files (MPEG) from my prom night each one approximately 750MB and would like to ...
  A: I recommend using the file splitter. This is free software, and will split the file into many ...
MP3 Players?12/12/2008
  Q: Smiley, I realize that you aren't in hardware category but when I saw your Expertise thought you ...
  A: I would be more then happy to answer your questions today. I know that the Zune allows you to listen ...
bittorrent11/20/2008
  Q: i was planning on starting bittorrent but have no idea how. i have a bittorrent client in my ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. Limewire has a bittorrent client built in, but its ...
WHAT TYPE 211/13/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what does shareware mean? Thanks
  A: Shareware is free trial software that you can try for a limited time before they want you to buy the ...
alcohol 120 mounting11/13/2008
  Q: i have 120 % and want to mount sum games , tho the device /mount image is greyed out , i have ...
  A: When you start Alcohol 120%, look on the left side under the options menu. Under options select ...
Best freeware mp3 to mp3 player10/23/2008
  Q: I would like to know which freeware is best to move mp3 files to my mp3 player(sansa 1gb)? I'm leery ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. I don't think you really need any third party ...
dvdfab510/18/2008
  Q: I have dvdfab platinum 5.1.0.0 and also have "vhs to dvd 3.0". to copy from vhs to dvd. I have ...
  A: Does the Original DVD that you converted using a converter box work on your DVD player, or does that ...
WMA format conversion to others10/15/2008
  Q: Can I convert Video in WMA format downloaded from the internet to other formats so that I can play ...
  A: Here is a software program that you can try, ConvertXtoDVD video converter it should convert your ...
dvdfab510/14/2008
  Q: I have dvdfab platinum 5.1.0.0 and also have "vhs to dvd 3.0". to copy from vhs to dvd. I have ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. The DVD clone option is not meant to copy DVD's. You ...
Freeware Issues10/4/2008
  Q: I've installed most of the freeware I need(acrobat reader etc.) but what I'm now looking at is a way ...
  A: If you would like to download java without an internet connection, go here, click an paste this link ...
Free download Manager/Dowload Accelerator8/25/2008
  Q: Is there any sort of malware in Free Download manager or Download Accelerator, are they safe to use ...
  A: Download manager seems like a safe program. I'm not sure about download Accelerator, the premiem ...
mp3's8/24/2008
  Q: I've downloaded alot of mp3's but the CD's I'm currently burning them to is Sony's CD-RW and only ...
  A: You can use Windows Media player to rip the CD to MP3 format. Just make sure your Windows Media ...
is shareware legal?8/15/2008
  Q: My daughter starts college in 2 weeks. We have received mailings that say that the FBI and the ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. If she transfered her music from her mp3 player to ...
alcohol120%7/6/2008
  Q: I have an alcohol 120% download and a patch to make it work with out the key code and I've used it ...
  A: You need to first burn the game as an image, then burn it to a CD/DVD. Then you need to look for a ...
MP3 book7/5/2008
  Q: I have a 1.74GB MP3 file with a book on it, and would like to put it on a CD but am limited by the ...
  A: You can use a program called the file splitter. This software will split the 1.74GB into smaller ...
Liemwire wont open7/2/2008
  Q: how do i fix my limewire it connects like it normally does but the program wont open what can i do ...
  A: Here is a solution that should fix your Limewire. Uninstall Limwire. Uninstall Java. Then go to ...
Uninstall Comodo7/1/2008
  Q: I have had problems with my old firewall,Comodo. It would not reinstall after needing to reinstall ...
  A: Here are three things you can try. 1. Try reinstalling the firewall again, then reboot your ...
you tube6/30/2008
  Q: I have a you tube downloader. when i downloading a vedio from you tube,i couldn't get it. there is a ...
  A: Here is a few sites, where you can download youtube videos. http://www.downloadyoutubevideos.com/ ...
ares galaxy6/25/2008
  Q: hey, everytime i download music with ares galaxy maybe after three or four songs my computer goes ...
  A: I would be happy to help answer your question today. Did you try completely uninstalling ares and ...
Alcohol 120 and the conversion of music to mp3's6/16/2008
  Q: My daughter is blind and uses the JAWS program...we are looking at Alcohol 120 software and ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. Alchol 120% is not made for converting music, ...
Shrink from DL to Single layer ?6/13/2008
  Q: I was wondering if any Shareware/freeware exists that can shrink a Dual-Layer DVD down to Single ...
  A: I would he happy to answer your question today. You can use DVD Shrink after you have decryted it ...
Privacy protection4/30/2008
  Q: Hey what is the best privacy protection software that can premently delete your internet history and ...
  A: Im not sure if you permanently delete everything off your hard drive, but I have heard of a program ...
Burning software4/6/2008
  Q: Please could you help. I bought a Canon DC22O and I can not make copies of my dvds recorded in the ...
  A: You can try DVDFab Platinum 4 or AnyDVD, both programs can burn virtually any copyright protected ...
Music downloading programs4/6/2008
  Q: I would like to use programs like Limewire for music and movie downloads but don't want to download ...
  A: Yes that is correct, to the best of my knowledge you can't get any viruses from downloading music. ...
Music downloading programs4/6/2008
  Q: I would like to use programs like Limewire for music and movie downloads but don't want to download ...
  A: I would be happy to give you advice. The two pieces of advice are just common since, make sure you ...
Extra Freeware Needed4/4/2008
  Q: I recently bought a new, high-end windows vista directx10 computer, and need to know what freeware ...
  A: Hey, sorry about answering your question late. I would recommend Zone Alarm for firewall because the ...
Converting mp3 files to WAV3/9/2008
  Q: I have recently downloaded some music from the Web which was compressed into MP3 files. I plan to ...
  A: Im not really sure if it will be the same as MP3, but when you choose audio CD in Nero, it will ...
Registry Cleaner3/5/2008
  Q: I have 1 doubt. I have downloaded one software from IBM site. Since it is trial version, it got ...
  A: I really am not a firm believe in registry cleaner software. They can do more harm then good. Their ...
Codecs!2/27/2008
  Q: Here I am again (by the way, thanks for your help). I have recently found a site on the net ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. I think the version you are referring to is XP Codec ...
freedvd burning software2/22/2008
  Q: i have try dvd flick to encode my movies that i download it's takes more that 3 hours to encode my ...
  A: Just do a google search. Look up the latest DVDFab Platinum program and type that in the google ...
freedvd burning software2/22/2008
  Q: i have try dvd flick to encode my movies that i download it's takes more that 3 hours to encode my ...
  A: Well as far as free goes, their are not to many good free DVD Burning programs out their. The best ...
Using XP on other systems2/17/2008
  Q: I have two Dell systems and 1 Gateway laptop that came with system restore discs. Is there a way to ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question. If you are using the Windows disk that came with the ...
Internet Sound2/14/2008
  Q: Im not sure what the name of the sound card is. can u tell me how to find out? just open up a comp n ...
  A: click my computer, click control panel, and then sounds and audio devices. Right beneath the volume ...
Internet Sound2/8/2008
  Q: Recently I got reinstalled windows on my computer which caused me to lose everything, including ...
  A: Before I can help you with your computer issue, I need to know what browser you are using. Do you ...
add music to video2/5/2008
  Q: I received a camcorder for Christmas and have been recording my son's basketball games. After I ...
  A: I wasn't sure of any freeware programs that let you do this, but I did find that Windows Movie Maker ...
Good uninstaller?2/4/2008
  Q: I have been using QuickClean from McAfee because it can remove programs that Windows standard ...
  A: Im not sure about freeware program, but I know you can see everything that is on the list including ...
games backup1/27/2008
  Q: I have a nintendo WII, & would like to bakup my expensive games. Any ideas? best regards, bob
  A: You first need to soldier a Modchip to the Wii mother board. I don't think you can copy the game ...
DVD SLIDESHOW QUESTION!1/22/2008
  Q: I want a FREE software program that will allow me to put my 1000's of pictures from international ...
  A: Do you have sonic burning solutions or Nero, this will let you put all your photos onto one DVD. ...
Alcohol 52% question1/17/2008
  Q: Can I make an image of a protected game with Alcohol 52% and burn it with CyberLink's Power2Go or ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. Alcohol 52% allows you to have up to 31 virtual ...
need a phonebook saving software1/17/2008
  Q: I need a software like this one, which helps me save my samsung x600 phonebook on my computer. pls ...
  A: Here is a phone kit for your cell phone and its only $17. It also comes with a USB cable for your ...
I need help with game backup1/17/2008
  Q: I need help backing up the pc game Age Of Mythology. It is protected by SafeDisc version 2.7. I ...
  A: The default settings should be fine. You can also select general protected CD as the data type and ...
I need help with game backup1/16/2008
  Q: I need help backing up the pc game Age Of Mythology. It is protected by SafeDisc version 2.7. I ...
  A: I would be happy to help you backup your Age of Mythology game. This game should not be that hard to ...
System Restore Alternatives11/17/2007
  Q: Do you know of any free alternatives to Windows XP's system restore, as it is unreliable and rarely ...
  A: Here is the link where you can buy the software. It cost around $69 dollars, might be more. ...
i'm having a problem with my yahoo messanger11/1/2007
  Q: I'm trying to download yahoo messanger but it says that "the application or DLL ...
  A: To be honest, I think their is something wrong with your computer, but I'm not sure. You could try a ...
i'm having a problem with my yahoo messanger10/28/2007
  Q: I'm trying to download yahoo messanger but it says that "the application or DLL ...
  A: I am sorry about answering your questions a few days late, but I had to do some research before I ...
System Restore Alternatives10/24/2007
  Q: Do you know of any free alternatives to Windows XP's system restore, as it is unreliable and rarely ...
  A: I am sorry to inform you I cannot email it to you because the dvd that I had it backed up on is ...
limewire10/22/2007
  Q: Ok, my limewire 4.14.10 has been working fine for the past month or so that I've had it, but now ...
  A: How did you uninstall limewire? If you're doing it via Add/Remove programs then that can cause ...
DVD Backup10/21/2007
  Q: I need to know how to backup my DVD collection. I have young kids and I would love to give them the ...
  A: Just buy DVDFab Platinum 3.2.1.0. This software will copy any DVD's and you get free updates. ...
System Restore Alternatives10/21/2007
  Q: Do you know of any free alternatives to Windows XP's system restore, as it is unreliable and rarely ...
  A: I do agree with you, Windows XP system restore is very unreliable and doesn't work most of the time. ...
Shockwave Icon10/20/2007
  Q: there's this annoying icon in pc's tray near the clock that seems to be stuck there forever. It's ...
  A: The process that is running on your computer is called postupdate.exe. Here is a program that will ...
Shockwave Icon10/19/2007
  Q: there's this annoying icon in pc's tray near the clock that seems to be stuck there forever. It's ...
  A: Here are two things you can try. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs. Look ...
music down loads9/10/2007
  Q: Could you please answer is it illegal to download music onto a computer for free like limewire or ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your question today. It is illegal to download any music that is ...
music download sites9/3/2007
  Q: I just used Limewire to download and transfer songs to an MP3 I was given.I use Vista and I think ...
  A: I would be happy to answer all your questions and concerns today. Here is something you can try to ...
Freeware6/17/2007
  Q: do you know of any freeware that can do the following: 1) TO CONVERT DVDS TO PUT ON YOUTUBE 2) TO ...
  A: Hey, I would be happy to answer your question. The freeware programs are useless when it comes to ...
Problems with Limewire5/30/2007
  Q: We have been using Limewire (basic) for two years. Today when we tried to open up Limewire it won't ...
  A: I would be happy to help you with your Limewire Problem. You can first try uninstalling limewire, ...
Converting files5/28/2007
  Q: How do I convert FLAC files to WAV files? I have Windows Vista on my computer.? I'm using Burst to ...
  A: I have found this one program that can convert many different files including the Flac files. This ...
cd cloning5/21/2007
  Q: I have a copywrited CD which I fear may get damaged due to continuous use. I need to keep a back up ...
  A: Their really are no good freeware programs that I know of that will be able to copy a copywrited CD. ...
CODEC5/13/2007
  Q: Goodday. I downloaded some vid but when I tried to play with Media Player, the player is some sort ...
  A: Hey, I apologize for the late reply. You need to have software that can play DVD's. One software I ...
M2 converter required5/6/2007
  Q: I need a fully registered v of M2 converter. Please help me out and reply as soon as possible .
  A: I would be happy to assist you with getting a fully registered v of M2 converter. I will try to get ...
trouble reading files from cd's5/6/2007
  Q: hey there, first of all thanks in advance. available resources like these sure make the internet ...
  A: It could be one of two problems. The CD could be bad or your CD Rom could be shot. It sounds like ...
capturing5/3/2007
  Q: Please help me to find one free software for good capturing from DV.
  A: Here are the free ones that I found. These programs are all free. I'm not sure what you need it, so ...
Video recorder required4/25/2007
  Q: hye I am Tejas I need a fully registered v of wm recorder 11.3.I tried my level best in searching on ...
  A: I was able to get the software for you and found a way to get around their software check. Just ...
VCD cutter required4/18/2007
  Q: I need a VCD cutter .i.e. fully registered v .I have tried my level best .I need it immediately . I ...
  A: I just tried to send the software to stejas12@rediffmail.com from my yahoo account and the email was ...
Q on splitter4/18/2007
  Q: Hey.I had split a mpeg file with the file splitter . After it gets split the second part cannot be ...
  A: Your only option is to split the file in two or more parts with the file splitter, then burn each ...
MP3, and a problem with some downloads...4/15/2007
  Q: i am simon and i have a couple problems... 1st of all, i got this mp3 player(its a Rio forge 256mb) ...
  A: You first start by connecting your MP3 player to your PC with the USB cord that came with your MP3 ...
VCD cutter required4/5/2007
  Q: I need a VCD cutter .i.e. fully registered v .I have tried my level best .I need it immediately . I ...
  A: Hey, I was able to get VCD cutter 4.0 for you. Is this version ok, or do you want the latest ...
mp3 disc playback problems3/31/2007
  Q: I have an old cd that has 3 long tracks on it. I want to burn a cd that has these tracks repeated 7 ...
  A: I don't think their is a way to squeeze 62 min seven times on to one single CD, nor do you need to. ...
need to ask3/15/2007
  Q: is it illegal to copy a software from original one even if i ll use it in personaly way not in ...
  A: Hey, good morning. I would be happy to answer all your questions. It is illegal to copy any software ...
fast uploading and sharing of dat files2/24/2007
  Q: I have a family function CD with avseq01.dat of 650 MB. I would like to upload this file very fast ...
  A: You can upload your avseq01.dat file using transferbigfiles.com. URL Link: ...
Zip File Backup2/20/2007
  Q: I just reformatted my hard drive. Before I reformatted I backed up all my data. The data was too ...
  A: I am sorry for the late reply to your question. From reading your question, I believe that you were ...
dvd rippers1/28/2007
  Q: i would like to back up my dvd collection but i cant rip the dvds, i get the "copy protected" ...
  A: Hey, I would be happy to help you backup your whole DVD collection. Their is a program that you can ...
How to divide a file1/26/2007
  Q: Can you tell me please how can I divide a mpg / mpeg file to burn it in 2 CD, because it is to big ...
  A: Hey, I would be glad to help you dividing your mpg/mpeg file, so you can burn it on two CDs. You can ...
DVD Avi files1/22/2007
  Q: Russell I recently got a DVD burner on my computer and wanted to know if I need to convert a file ...
  A: You do not need to convert any file in order to play DVDs on your DVD player. You also burn DVDs on ...

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