A Notepad Question. I think.

Gravdigr · 11-18-2011, 02:24 PM

I'm talking about the Windows Notepad.

Let's say that I saw a picture I liked, that was copy-protected, so to steal it, I press the "Print Screen" button, for a screen capture, then promptly forgot to paste the picture into MSPaint (or whatever program) right away (let's say that, because that's what I did). Then, before I pasted that screen shot, I copy/pasted a sentence or phrase with Notepad.

Is there a simple way I can go back and find/retrieve that screen capture?

There was some live updating info I tried to capture a screen shot of, but, then I got distracted, and forgot about it til I started copy/pasting again.

I assume the screen cap is copied to Notepad. As opposed to some other program/app.

As always, any help will be greatly appreciated.

BigV · 11-18-2011, 02:30 PM

Nope.

Just one copy buffer in Windows. It can hold ONE thing. Well, up to one thing. Picture, sure. Sentence? Sure. Whatever? Sure. It has a memory exactly one "copy" operation long. Once you copy something to it, that's what you've got. When you "copy" something else to it, THAT'S the thing you've got.

Sorry bro.

Gravdigr · 11-18-2011, 02:31 PM

I was afraid of that.

Thank you sir.

HungLikeJesus · 11-18-2011, 02:47 PM

I thought that the clipboard can store multiple things (like up to 24). Does that only work withing Office applications?

Rhianne · 11-18-2011, 02:48 PM

Was the picture copy-protected enough that it didn't appear in your temporary internet files?

Gravdigr · 11-18-2011, 03:09 PM

Hmmm...

ETA: damn, I can't remember how to get there in Firefox. To the Google!

Gravdigr · 11-18-2011, 03:27 PM

Ahhhh, shit. I have FF set to delete all that stuff whenever I close FF.

Damn.

Double damn.

With a side order of damn.

I was hoping for something like a Notepad history.

Oh, well...weren't that important anyway.

Thanks, all!

ZenGum · 11-18-2011, 04:41 PM

All is not lost.

Open up you computer case. Find the hard drive. Pry it open with a toothpick. Somewhere in there are the 1s and 0s that you are looking for. You'll need a torch. Scan the drive visually until you find what you're after. Then copy down the pattern of 0s and 1s with a pencil and paper. Put the computer back together and retype the data manually. For a picture, you can rebuild it pixel by pixel in paint.

Easy.

jimhelm · 11-18-2011, 04:44 PM

In firefox, under history.... Recent closed tabs, etc?

Flint · 11-18-2011, 04:56 PM

infinite monkey, if I'm remebering this correctly, was using some kind of enhanced clipboard that could store more things...?

Happy Monkey · 11-18-2011, 05:36 PM

I had a version of Office at work a few years back that had a multiple-item clipboard that did its best to strangle the system when actually used.

jimhelm · 11-18-2011, 05:44 PM

yeah... NOT worth it

I tried that one time... it slows your computer down SO bad.

BigV · 11-18-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

I thought that the clipboard can store multiple things (like up to 24). Does that only work withing Office applications?

Yes, that's an Office feature.

busterb · 11-20-2011, 10:36 PM

Try yankee clipper. It'll hold a bunch. Was free.

BigV · 11-20-2011, 10:42 PM

Hey buster, how are you holdin up? The VA treatin you right for a change?

11-18-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	A Notepad Question. I think. I'm talking about the Windows Notepad. Let's say that I saw a picture I liked, that was copy-protected, so to steal it, I press the "Print Screen" button, for a screen capture, then promptly forgot to paste the picture into MSPaint (or whatever program) right away (let's say that, because that's what I did). Then, before I pasted that screen shot, I copy/pasted a sentence or phrase with Notepad. Is there a simple way I can go back and find/retrieve that screen capture? There was some live updating info I tried to capture a screen shot of, but, then I got distracted, and forgot about it til I started copy/pasting again. I assume the screen cap is copied to Notepad. As opposed to some other program/app. As always, any help will be greatly appreciated. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-18-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Nope. Just one copy buffer in Windows. It can hold ONE thing. Well, up to one thing. Picture, sure. Sentence? Sure. Whatever? Sure. It has a memory exactly one "copy" operation long. Once you copy something to it, that's what you've got. When you "copy" something else to it, THAT'S the thing you've got. Sorry bro. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-18-2011, 02:31 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I was afraid of that. Thank you sir. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#4
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I thought that the clipboard can store multiple things (like up to 24). Does that only work withing Office applications? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

11-18-2011, 03:09 PM	#6
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Hmmm... ETA: damn, I can't remember how to get there in Firefox. To the Google! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-18-2011, 02:48 PM	#5
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	Was the picture copy-protected enough that it didn't appear in your temporary internet files?

11-18-2011, 03:27 PM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Ahhhh, shit. I have FF set to delete all that stuff whenever I close FF. Damn. Double damn. With a side order of damn. I was hoping for something like a Notepad history. Oh, well...weren't that important anyway. Thanks, all! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-18-2011, 04:41 PM	#8
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	All is not lost. Open up you computer case. Find the hard drive. Pry it open with a toothpick. Somewhere in there are the 1s and 0s that you are looking for. You'll need a torch. Scan the drive visually until you find what you're after. Then copy down the pattern of 0s and 1s with a pencil and paper. Put the computer back together and retype the data manually. For a picture, you can rebuild it pixel by pixel in paint. Easy. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-18-2011, 04:44 PM	#9
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	In firefox, under history.... Recent closed tabs, etc? __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-18-2011, 04:56 PM	#10
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	infinite monkey, if I'm remebering this correctly, was using some kind of enhanced clipboard that could store more things...? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

11-18-2011, 05:36 PM	#11
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I had a version of Office at work a few years back that had a multiple-item clipboard that did its best to strangle the system when actually used. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-18-2011, 05:44 PM	#12
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	yeah... NOT worth it I tried that one time... it slows your computer down SO bad. __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-20-2011, 10:36 PM	#14
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Try yankee clipper. It'll hold a bunch. Was free. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

11-20-2011, 10:42 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Hey buster, how are you holdin up? The VA treatin you right for a change? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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