Archive and restore problem

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Hello,

I am having probems with SDCentral archiving currently installed software. When I choose to archive WB5 I get the following error message:

There was an error installing WindowBlinds 5. the following error occurred;

Load: C:\Program Files\Stardock\SDCentral\installed\wb5.xml 0 (file not found)
Result: Installation failed (13)

When given the option to view the error log, nothing happens, and I can find no log.

I had WB5 installed for some time before I had purchased OD. I also get the same error trying to archive the following apps(which were installed using SDCentral): Icon Packager, Enhanced File Dialog, Keyboard Launchpad, Right Click, Window FX, SkinStudio Professional, Object Desktop Documentation, Desktop Gadgets, and ObjectMedia.

These apps are listed within SDCentral as installed, and I use most of them. I just can't archive them.

I also have a problem trying to restore an archive for ObjectBar 2. The restoration completes with the following message:

ObjectBar has been installed but errors were detected in the file copying process.
Would you like to view the Log?

The last line of the log declares "Result: Installation Succesful", but the exe file is missing from the folder. I don't know if this is an issue with other archives.

Downloading the files again is not permissible for me at home due to the wonderful world of dial-up, so I haven't tried that yet.

Please advise as to how to overcome these obstacles.

Thanks!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
B.U.M.P
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
what version of SDC?
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
tools, settings, internet, refresh xml data = see if that helps

tools, settings, general, check for updates (betas/releases)= maybe the newest beta?
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Refreshing xml data has no effect. Updating SDC to 2.38d.213; build 140 has no effect either. Any other ideas besides reinstalling?
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
I have tried "Download and Archive" to determine if this will work. I still have some apps (Like WB5) that have no xml data file in the 'Installed' folder. I did try to restore ObjectBar, and was successful in that. Don't know if that will work for the rest. I'll try it later. I'll just burn the archives to CD-RW, remove and reinstall SDC and se if I can restore anythin. Thanks for your help! Will keep you posted.