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Now that I have your attention:


SDC version (again): 2.41.447, build: 145
was running WB 5.50.021

For the last couple of versions of SDC, when I click the update it wouldn't work.
I have SDC set to autoarchive on update and that it would do, but then it would just sit at 100% archived and never download the update.

Got to the point where I would self archive, switch to default skin, uninstall, reboot then download/install WB.

This weekend it wouldn't even archive WB - kept getting a message saying (I believe) wb.xml 0 not found. I forgot to take a shot of it. I get the same thing attempting to archive Webblinds:

There was an error installing WebBlinds. The Following error occurred:

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

Would you like to view the installation log file?

View log Cancel


View log didn't do anything = nothing came up.

Things I have tried:

SDC settings: Refreshed xml data - still wouldn't archive.
tried updating both servers / refreshing list and xml data on each server

Restored SDC to an earlier version - refreshed lists / refreshed xml data = wouldn't archive

reopened SDC - updated to newest version (again) - still wouldn't archive.
refreshed lists / xml data = still nada.

I even reinstalled SDC over it self = nothing. That usually fixes other issues.

So I figured WTH, I'll just unistall WB without archiving. I gots lots of other versions.
Uninstalled, rebooted (after the reboot I started getting CXP error must close every time I tried to run CXP - so I used Mikes .bat to reregister script = CXP came back - rebooted again), opened SDC, clicked install around 22:30-23:30 my time.
15.61MB + Rural Dialup = I watched for a while to make sure it was gonna do it, then went to bed. It was at around 17%.

At around 06:10 it was downloading at 75%.
At around 07:25 it was downloading at 39%.
At around 07:45 I killed it.



I haven't restored an archived on yet.
It lets me archive some things, some not - haven't gone through the list yet = just tired WB = no /WBlinds = no / object media & sweeper = yes
Any suggestions?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
BOMGAR? What's BOMGAR and what's that google ad doing on my post?
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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
on the one hand... at least the BOMGAR ad is gone..
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
so... if I decide I need to completely uninstall/reinstall SDC... do I need to unload and/or uninstall any apps 1st?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
if i could help the troll BUMP
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
Well, got at least 1 SciFi fan...  

Thanks Quentin94
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
anyone?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
sorry I can't help with the problem,
I was actually hoping to see some pics of the aliens   
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
...just to stir things up a bit
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm by no means an expert but it seems you have tried everything with SDC and WB that you could. Is there a chance it's not connected to those programs, maybe something like a Trojan or Virus?

Would restoring the system to an eariler date or going into safe mode and restoring to last know good confirgation be an option or consideration?   
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
SD has a utility to essentially ZAP all stardock products so you can start fresh.
I can't think of the name of it off the top of my head though.
Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top
I'm by no means an expert but it seems you have tried everything with SDC


Haven't tried an uninstall/fresh reinstall of SDC yet - waiting to find out if I need to unload/uninstall any apps first.

Is there a chance it's not connected to those programs, maybe something like a Trojan or Virus?


Don't really think that's it - I do regular scans and such.
I don know every once in a while SDC will glitch - old downloads not clearing out, not updating themes, etc - sometimes tied to the server, somes not... deleting some of the various related .ini files can jump start it.

Would restoring the system to an eariler date


I had to do that a couple of weeks ago when 5.50.021 was causing issues - the restore reinstalled it.

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
SD has a utility to essentially ZAP all stardock products so you can start fresh.


umm... The Zapper?
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorry I wan't any help. I'll be watching to see if you get a fix for the problem.

I haven't had any problems here but have with other software. I usually come close to making a bald spot scratching my head trying to figure out what I did wrong.   
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Zubaz checks to see if it's troll-thumping week
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
BOMGAR? What's BOMGAR and what's that google ad doing on my post?


You must've edited the original post. Happens to me every time.


There was an error installing WebBlinds. The Following error occurred:


? Is there still such a thing ?
Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top
Zubaz checks to see if it's troll-thumping week


According to Bichur it felt like for the 1st 6 hours
Reply #24 from Stardock Forums Top
? Is there still such a thing ?


up until IE7 it gave me a Happy Throbber.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you wanted results on your post you just should've mentioned your unhappy throbber in the title. I'm only here for the naked aliens........