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Icon Packager Vista 64 Upgrade

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Icon Packager Vista 64 Upgrade

Will there be an upgrade path and when? - Bait and Switch

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I used OD for years, and having just finished building a new machine I decided to start using icon packager again after having my subscription lapse.

I downloaded the newest Icon Packager (released June 8th according to Download.com). When I tried to install it on my Vista 64bit machine it told me that the public version did not support 64 bit, but the enhanced (read:pay) version did - so I went and bought IconPackager. After it failed to install on my V64bit machine:

"Unable to locate C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_Microsoft.VC80.ATL_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.42_x-ww_a08a3e21\ATL80.dll"

I began reading up only to discover that IP is NOT in fact Vista 64 compatible. Unfortunatly that is not what the message said, it simply said the public version was not compatible. This is a little like bait and switch if you as me, seeing as there is no way to actually try a 64 bit version before you buy.

So. Short of demanding my money back - when is the Vista 64 version due (previous posts simply say "soon" or "in the works"? AND will I get it for free. I will wait for the new version if there is a free upgrade for a purchase made today. If not, I'll talk to accounting...

Thanks,

Kevin
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Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top
the one u can download at sdcentral works on my vista 64 ultimate

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
the one u can download at sdcentral works on my vista 64 ultimate owner of Object Desktop
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It will not work on mine - It causes my system to crash, and has already caused me too much time loss and frustration..

I am a bit dissappointed with this situation. This is not a free service, yet Stardock has yet to release some official, responsible and easy to access, information for their customers/subscribers addressing such compatibility (which of their applications are compatible with vista 64, what are the most common problems and how to deal with them etc).

Not all of here are software developers, but still we all pay the same fee - they should put this info in plain english somewhere in their homepage.

Shame..
Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top
its now may 2008 and still no icon packager compatible with 64 bit vista, they do work slow dont they.
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
its now may 2008 and still no icon packager compatible with 64 bit vista, they do work slow dont they
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There was a beta for 3.20 that worked, but now you can't get it because it's been replaced by 3.99 (aka version 4) which doesn't have x64 support yet.
Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top
Stardock support, if 4.0 final takes much longer, please at least re-release 3.20 for us x64 users. 3.99 broke icons on Vista without any way to return to the working setup -- 3.20 worked a lot better.
Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top
Vista x64 user as well, recently installed IP and it did a number on all my icons as well. I spent the past 48 hours trying to research a fix to get my icons back. In a last ditch attempt before reformatting, I figured I would contact Customer SUpport to see it I could get a copy that worked if not only to get my icons back. I sent them a lengthy email, and thought what the heck, I will try and install it again, it sure is not going to hurt anything.

Low and behold, they either have a new beta up, or it finally took.
IP did in fact install and run on my Vista x64 Ultimate machine, and all my icons were back in a flash.

Finally...............
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is it fixed/compatible with Vista x64 now? Someone please confirm this from Stardock.!
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is it fixed/compatible with Vista x64 now? Someone please confirm this from Stardock.!
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justferg probably got a hold of the 3.20 beta that supported x64, I just checked SDC/Impulse and it's not showing a new version.
Reply #35 from Stardock Forums Top
Via Impulse on Vista x64 Ultimate Home PC: IP (Installed Beta: 3.99d[b].062)

Screen shots availabe if needed.

I messed with it all last night, and it seems to be very stable........


Edit: Note on work PC this a.m. (WinXP x32) same beta showed up after updating Impulse.
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Via Impulse on Vista x64 Ultimate Home PC: IP (Installed Beta: 3.99d[b].062)Screen shots availabe if needed.I messed with it all last night, and it seems to be very stable........Edit: Note on work PC this a.m. (WinXP x32) same beta showed up after updating Impulse.
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How do you get the latest beta through impulse?
Reply #37 from Stardock Forums Top
I am now running a later iteration apparently (3.99.146) and experiencing the same problem. Does Stardock have a goal on when this will be fixed?
Reply #38 from Stardock Forums Top
i dont beleive they do, have uninstalled 3.99.146 and will wait for the 4.0 version to come out.
Reply #39 from Stardock Forums Top
Have any of you emailed stardock and politely requested a version that works with Vista x64? I did, and maybe that is how I miracuously had a new beta show up for download? Not sure, maybe it was just a coincidence.

Proof, that there is a version that works on Vista x64......









Hope you can get it sorted........
Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Why don't I see that version. Ah well, i'll have to wait for MyColors x64 then jump back over to x64.
Reply #42 from Stardock Forums Top
will try it and let you know how i get on.
Reply #43 from Stardock Forums Top
have just requested the above at stardock.
Reply #44 from Stardock Forums Top
have just received a link to an old version of ip which is 3.20a[rc] .033, have installed and working fine. must say am surprised they answered so quick, expected to take at least 2 days, give that a try. now i dont mind waiting for the new icon packager 4 version.
Reply #45 from Stardock Forums Top
Breaking news!
I see there is anupdate dated 5-8-08 and after installing this update, all works fine!!! WOOHOOOO
Reply #46 from Stardock Forums Top
yes luis, till you find out that the upgrade moves your themes to the public folfer. All replaced icons with direct link to the themes folder r broken. Nice detail
Reply #47 from Stardock Forums Top
on sdc there is an update 3.99 a or q cant tell which letter [b].064 anyone tried it whether its compatible with 64 bit vista. is this the one they are talking about ie beta version to ip4.
Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Daygo, this update and the 065 update that should be showing for you now both work GREAT on both my Vista64 boxes mate, so grab it  :LOL:  :LOL:  :LOL: 
Reply #49 from Stardock Forums Top
Hmmm I just got the latest 065 update and when I hit "run" stil nothing :(

Maybe one of my previous installation wasn't uninstalled completely? Can you guys tell me which files/registry info should I get rid of?

I am using vista x64 sp1. I have disabled UAC, and I have installed stardock programs on a NON-default location (maybe this is the problem? Does it have to be on the C:\Program Files directory?)

thanks
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
leth,
I'm using SP1 on all 3 of my boxes (2 x64 and 1 x32) and it updated fine for me.

Did you use Impulse or SDC to install the update ?

I always archive my current version (both SDC & Impulse) and then uninstall the application I'm updating. Reboot the PC and use Impulse (or SDC, though I tend to use Impulse exclusively nowadays) to install the application for me. Then, to be on the safe side, after installation is complete I do another reboot before running the application.

Hope this helps mate, if not, make another Post and I'll try to help get it working for you.

Regards,
Peter