was just looking at Fraps's site... it says their latest version 2.9.3 is "supposed" to be compatible with Vista.

21st November 2007 - Fraps 2.9.3 Released

The latest Fraps 2.9 release adds support for Vista and DirectX 10 games. With games starting to appear using DirectX 10 graphics we are happy to report that benchmarking, video capture, and screenshots are now all fully supported for these titles.

Vista also includes a rewritten audio subsystem. Fraps can take advantage of this and directly record a sound stream from the machine without requiring any support from the soundcard driver. This allows you to capture ingame audio even if you are using a USB headset or other audio device which does not normally support a "Stereo Mix" or "What U Hear" recording input.

Since the Vista Desktop Window Manager (DWM) runs through DirectX we have also added a new option to monitor the desktop under Vista. You can now take screenshots and record video from the desktop just like any other game or 3D application.

ah ok Aquilla....was thinking thats what had to be done. Thanks for all your help

well will be back later all I have to shut down power to change out an electrical outlet and if I dont get motivated i wont get it done.

chris, in the tools... settings... and then the auto saving tab.... you will see the option of where you want your pics saved. you can make a folder for all as default, what I do with ALL of my pic snappers is make a new daily pic folder each day.

woohoo i got the setting for mwsnaps

now just the folder opening question I asked about....im on a mission today (lol)

here is Fraps' FAQ Site. Now it refers to games mostly because that is what a lot of these programs are used for in taking screen shots while gamers are playing, but you will see different tips for settings and screen shots also.

http://www.fraps.com/faq.php

still looking at that site also. 

Aquilla how do I change where my pics are saved at? Its on program files/Msnaps right now...I want them to go right to my pics. Aquilla after this If I have anymore questions I will email my number (LOL)

Also im taking it as if you make a folder 1st thing you can have your pics go right to that folder without doing a drag and drop? If so could you explain that process.

karen- i know while i'm on the drive and taking photos, i have to be careful on what i'm clicking or i'll go back to my folder that i keep open and find that i haven't been taking photos for a few minutes... rather frustrating, but it keeps me on my toes! 

no them posts were my fault...my computer is running really slow and thought I could add something before it went after I hit post but I was wrong.

Hmmmm Mexican food....sounds really good I want some. guess I know what Im making for dinner now. Mexican food is 1 of my most favorite. Burger and mexican

hey sharon,

tis fine you jumping in with helpful tips. that is what I had mentioned earlier also. the window you want needs to be on top for fraps to work properly. I have found another way for it to work for me with another window on top of it as in my browser window with forum, but it is not always a guarantee, so I just have my daily pic folder kept opened and monitor that the scroll bar moves as pics are being taken.