AlternaTIFF

[Jp]

Hello,

Is anyone familiar with, AlternaTIFF a web browser add-on (ActiveX control or plug-in) that displays most of the common types of TIFF image files.

Unfortunately, I don't, when I was rich, I had a software prescribed or reccomended by the USPTO, since then, they have changed their system,
and now are offering the above. I have located what looks like a download from
a computer search, and have results showing a mess of files for Active X, do you care to discuss and inform, I am not sure what I getting myself infor and if it is loaded it does not seem to be working ?  

[Serrik]

Well I checked out AlternaTIFF plug in and it seems legit.  McAfee site advisor gives it a green light and the downloads contain no viruses or spyware or adware.

The software page does say you have to register it before it will work.  Have you done so?

[Serrik]

This link is a test page for the plugin, it has links to advice based on what you can see on this page.  Check it out.

http://www.alternatiff.com/testpage.html

[Jp]

Serrik,

I will check this, and reply, Thank you !

Jp

[Jp]

I have decided to delete these files and do a current download,
however I am getting this message when trying, what does it mean ?

Cannot delete file : Cannot read from source file or disk.

What does it mean? what to do ?

Jp

[Serrik]

I do not know what files you are trying to delete, but I would advise, at least for now, not to delete anything.

Do the test page and follow the advice there.

If that does not work you can try installing the software again, there is likely no need to delete anything first as this is just a plug in.

[Jp]

Will do.

Jp

[Jp]

Serrick,

Would appreciate it if you could tell me how to access this user log in procedure  as in the notation below , . . .

Note: If you are using a version of Windows with security features (Windows NT, 2000, or XP), you will need to be logged into your computer as a user who has permission to install ActiveX controls.

Also, If you wish I could try downloading the file search, I dont think you could open .

Jp

[Serrik]

What version of windows are you using?

[Jp]

WXP Home

[Serrik]

Ok I know you have a lot of questions and I want to help you, but you have to keep me informed as to whats happening.

So here are some questions.

What happened when you went to the "test page"?

Also...

When you first boot up your computer, does it go directly into windows or do you have to click on a username from a list of other users first?

Also...

Do you have quicktime installed?

Also

Also, what version of internet explorer are you using?

[Jp]

Ok I know you have a lot of questions and I want to help you, but you have to keep me informed as to whats happening.

So here are some questions.

What happened when you went to the "test page"?

If you are speaking of the download instruction page, .  ? Nothing happens because I have not downloaded yet.

Also...

When you first boot up your computer, does it go directly into windows or do you have to click on a username from a list of other users first?

I have to click on a user name of which there are two, one I do not use.

Also...

Do you have quicktime installed?

have found this reference in search for my Ring Central Fax installation;

Process 0x000003C4
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
 
Product Name:      QuickTime        
Product Version:      QuickTime 6.5        
File Description:              
File Version:      6.5        
Original File Name:      QTTask.exe        
Internal Name:      QuickTime Task        
Comments:              
Company Name:      Apple Computer, Inc.        
Legal Copyright:      © Apple Computer, Inc. 2001-2004      





Also

Also, what version of internet explorer are you using?

See attacment, I really can't tell you where I will find the version if any ?
Will appreciate your direction.

Jp

[Serrik]

OK it sounds to me the other person who can log into your computer is the one with administrator rights.  You need administrator rights to download and install active X controls.

[highlight]You should get that person to log into XP with their account and download and install this program if you still wish to use it.[/highlight]

Note, all the instructions you should need are carefully laid out in this link:

http://www.alternatiff.com/install/

Once it is installed you will also likely need to follow the instructions on this link to make it work with Quicktime.

http://www.alternatiff.com/faq.html#quicktime

I have to log off for the night now so I wish you success, but please read what I just told you carefully.  And if you are in doubt about whether or not to do something, DON'T DO IT.  Ask first.  Other people besides me can answer you.

[Jp]

Serrick,

I will do that, . . see you tomorrow night, thanks.

Jp