software problem

[bodybuilders1]

hi peeps, i have a serious problem, that needs fixing, and i am compleetly
stuck with.
i just got a new program that i got e-mailed, and tried to install, but it seems that i cant open the installer on my pc.
thinking that the program was messed up, i decided to try and open it on my other pc, with much success, but it wont open on the pc that i need it on. oviosly its not the program, but my pc.
now what gets me is that a few days ago, i had the demo version of this program runnin on this pc, untill it expired, i then uninstalled the demo after expiration, but now that i try to install the demo to see if it will install, it does not.
why is this happenig, and how do i fix this

thanks!!!

[tweedledee]

The Demo has obviously left something on your computer that tells the program it's been installed before, so you need to find that file and delete it. GOOD LUCK.

[andyp1]

how do i fix this

1. Open Demo and click ' Click here to buy this product '
2. Follow the on screen instructions.

[bodybuilders1]

i already deleated the demo and all of its properties (eg folder and all)
also when the demo expired it dosent allow me to open it anymore, it just sais the demo has expired
thanks again

[gitreel]

This is not something that I usually recommend, because if you don't know what you are doing, you can really mess up your computer, but you could use regedit to delete the program from your registry. Use the find command to look for that program, and delete all traces of it. Once that is gone, then you can reinstall and the problem should be solved.

[Hardcoreruss]

A program like Mcafee Quickclean may be able to find the files that have been left behind. With most programs not all the files relating to the program are in the set directory.

[jimmalenko]

The Demo has obviously left something on your computer that tells the program it's been installed before, so you need to find that file and delete it. GOOD LUCK.

most likely.
If you have never heard of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE or know what it is, buy the program.

[bodybuilders1]

when you say find command, are you talikin about about under run in start menu or search in start menu, and this is a program that i bought, it was e-mailed to me from the owners

thanks again

[gitreel]

actually i was talking about using the find command in regedit.

[Hardcoreruss]

CTRL + F

[jimmalenko]

...and this is a program that i bought, it was e-mailed to me from the owners

Have you emailed them back ?
Done a web search ?

Chances are, you are not the only person in the world that has experienced the problem.

[bodybuilders1]

actually i have e-mailed them back.
all they said was to reboot then try again
but that did not work
what do you guys think?
i really need to open this program up!!!

[bodybuilders1]

oh and what is h key local machine, what is the best program out there for converting pal to ntsc besides besweet?
thanks again

[FOO]

I recommend FORMAT C:\U for you

[gitreel]

Kind of severe(anu unconditional format) don't you think? Be nice, he does not know as much about computers as we do.

[jimmalenko]

I recommend FORMAT C:\U for you

I agree. While it may be extreme, it will fix the problem for sure instead of wasting time trying other things.

@bodybuilders1:
As I said, if you don't know what that is, you won't be able to fix the problem. It is a section in your registry where keys such as the one restricting you from installing the software sit. If you don't know what it is then you have no hope of removing the key - therefore a format is probably best.

[indolikaa]

This is not something that I usually recommend, because if you don't know what you are doing, you can really mess up your computer, but you could use regedit to delete the program from your registry. Use the find command to look for that program, and delete all traces of it. Once that is gone, then you can reinstall and the problem should be solved.

Yes, but not always. Sometimes they hide them in other places, too.

[pchan]

GoBack from Roxio will remove no matter where it hides. But it must be installed first.

[grossjamesh]

bodybuilders1,
If you dont know about the registry, dont fully understand the operating system, dont known how to recover from a serious mistake, havent backed up your system, then hacking around in your computer will be a whole new world of adventure for you.
What you will need is the Resource Kit for your version of Windows. A tutorial on the Registry. The patience of Job. A good reovery Diskette. Lots of time. Most of us have walked down this path, learned much, suffered much, but in the end purchased the thing.

[indolikaa]

You could just purchase the program in question...

[FOO]

Anybody knowing a way to identify how a timed demo program
knows that it has been installed before , should speak up.
I have an Enquiring Mind... I Wanna Know.

The hard ones are in the CLSIDs I think , which are difficult to make sense of.

[bodybuilders1]

your right, i'm trying to learn my pc as much as i can, so you cant hate or make fun of a person for trying!!!!
seems like people might be doing that (not to mention this foo character)
which i do not know what the hell his problem is!!!!
LISTEN FOO, I'M JUST TRYING TO LEARN, I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HELL YOUR PROBLEM IS, THAT YOU ALWAYS GOT TO INCLUDE SOMETHING STUPID IN YOUR REPLYS, BUT BRO IF YOUR GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH MY QUESTIONS, THEN DONT SAY SHIT. I MEAN DONT GET ME WRONG, I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP TO THE FULLEST, BUT THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE B.S THAT YOU ATTACH TO YOUR REPLYS. LIKE I SAID I'M JUST TRYING TO LEARN!!!!
sorry for the outburst folks, its just that this negativity, is getting old.

also for the person that mentioned, that i should buy the program, i just wanted to say, thanks for your reply, buddy, this program was purchased, through the net. i had the demo version untill it expired, so i contacted the makers, and purchased the full version. i have e-mailed them with my problem, but they have not yet replied, so i turn my question to you guys.

thanks again...... and again sorry for the outburst!!!

[bodybuilders1]

hey foo sorry about that bro, i guess i'm just hella frustrated
your welcome to take a shot back at me, i deserve it!!!!

[indolikaa]

What program?

[bodybuilders1]

video edit converter pro

[jimmalenko]

LISTEN FOO, I'M JUST TRYING TO LEARN, I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HELL YOUR PROBLEM IS, THAT YOU ALWAYS GOT TO INCLUDE SOMETHING STUPID IN YOUR REPLYS, BUT BRO IF YOUR GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH MY QUESTIONS, THEN DONT SAY SHIT. I MEAN DONT GET ME WRONG, I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP TO THE FULLEST, BUT THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE B.S THAT YOU ATTACH TO YOUR REPLYS. LIKE I SAID I'M JUST TRYING TO LEARN!!!!

WTF ????

No need to shout.

[indolikaa]

Don't think I've ever taken that one for a drive before...


Dropcode (hidden timers) can be very diffucult to find. You're not limited to just the registry, or even a specific file.

[bodybuilders1]

(origanally posted) GoBack from Roxio will remove no matter where it hides. But it must be installed first.

but you have to install goback before somthing like this happens right?

[jimmalenko]

I would be harassing the makers of the software by bombarding them with phone calls, faxes and emails until they take notice. It is a problem between them and you, not us. If you have legally purchased the software, they are obligated to provide you with some assistance or a refund. If they don't offer assistance, demand a refund. If this is any indication, their product is no good anyway.

[bodybuilders1]

jimmalenko

like i said i'm sorry for the outburst. me and foo have talked before on another subject. but like i said i'm sorry. foo no direspect in anyway!!