Uninstalling a program via SD results in SD loader.exe not found, when...

You check uninstall skins, etc for that program

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When un-installing any one program in SD and checking delete associated skins, etc, launching SD results in loader.exe not found. So if I uninstall OB and check un-install skins, etc for this program, the shortcut for SD in Start, Programs, Stardock, SD Central is changed to loader.exe and cause XP to go searching for it. I have to change properties and get SD to point to sdcentral.exe. What's up with that?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
what version of SDC?
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
haven't found any other posts showing of that issue (but then the 'search' could use some work)
I'm running 238d(b).213 build 139

Even in earlier versions I don't recall that happening except for maybe once about a year and half ago.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Hand raised! Oooh Oooh Mr. Carter.

I seem to be finding all the bugs, but then I actually "attempt" to use this product.

It shouldn't be this hard guys!
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't know what to say Horshack,
I've been using the products since 2003 and haven't had all those issues

is your system stock or built?
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
It came in OEM stock but I removed all the freeware and it is running XP Pro SVC Pak 2 not Home. No games or cutese shareware installed either and the system has never had a virus nor has it ever become unstable. Wierd yes with SD installed.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
are you installing the apps via disk, vie stand a lone, or via SDC?

are you setting paths or going to default path?
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
I have tried installing the trialware via download and via SD download. I have more stability when I install the trialware then activate it through SD. All default paths.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
when I install the trialware then activate it through SD. All default paths.


I've never used the trial ware.

Initially, I installed via the disk when I ordered it back in 03.

When my system crashed (not SD related - more related to trying to uninstall Norton), I reformatted - installed SDC - registered my product(s) - then downloaded installed via SDC
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
You go with what works, not days and weeks hoping this forum will get around to answering the question. I have also mentioned numerous times that software today should be smart enough to figure out that the trialware needs be un-installed or converted to subscribed during the update process.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you have support issues that need to be resolved quickly, email support@stardock.com.  These forums are largely community support, so there's no guarantee of response times.