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Data transfer monitor

Question: I have Internet Explorer 2.1. While downloading, it popped up a box to show my rate of transfer (bps). I have since installed a new hard drive. Once I

Call waiting

Question: My connection to my server is disrupted when I get a call on call waiting. No one seems to know how to dis-enable my call waiting. Service is provided

Accessing Music CD Information

Question: I am writing a Music CD program. I know that each Music CD has a unique number that identifies it. How can I access the number on the CD?

Data Control vs. DAO

Question: When, in general, is it best to use DAOs as opposed to data controls? We are building VB clients for Access and MS SQL Server. Answer: If you plan

How to get VB to change hex code

Question: I need to change one offset value in a binary file. How can I read the file with Visual Basic? Answer: I would recommend loading the file into an

VB5 Enterprise Animation Control

Question: I just got a copy of VB5 Enterprise. In the books on line it talks about the Animation Control. The control is to be used for silent AVI Files.

Commenting Code Automatically

Question: I feel dumb.Is there a way to block comment code in VB?I searched high and low for the answer, but it has escaped me. Answer: Don’t feel dumb…this was