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Archiving applications?

...need to download before subscription expires.

September 17, 2009 1:07:03 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I'm currently running Vista 64bit. My PC is having issues and I need to wipe the drive and do a fresh OS install. At this point I'm not sure if I'm going to reinstall Vista or load the Windows 7 RC.

I have most of the Object Desktop software downloaded and archived, but I'm having a few problems getting the last few programs. I am also not sure where these archives are and how I can back them up to reinstall on my fresh Windows install. So, I've got the following questions...

- I cannot "Download and archive" the following programs: Tweak 7, Desktop Gadgets, IconX, Bootskin (not Bootskin Vista).  How can I download these to reinstall later? Is there a link directly to these applications?

- Once I have all the software downloaded and archived, what do I need to backup to keep these programs before formatting the hard drive?

- Do I need to do anything special in Impulse to reinstall these programs from my backup location?

This has all been attempted using the latest and greatest version of Impulse.

 

Thanks!

 

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Reply #1 September 17, 2009 2:16:00 AM
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i forget what it's called - impulse to go  or something

basically you can't download what won't run on the os you on

i'm on xp and i can't download and archive logonstudiovista - won't let me

but with the other (impulse to go) - you're supposed to be able to download and archive (with another impulse archive) all your apps - stick them on  removable media - put that into the computer you want them on - then use the downloaded impulse to restore those applications -- and it's supposed to not care which os you started and ended up with

 

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Reply #2 September 22, 2009 5:30:09 PM
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Well... I've been dealing with Stardock support for several days and I still don't know where archives are stored on my PC.

My subscription runs out in a few days and Stardock is doing their best to make sure that I do NOT have access to the software after that time.

Can someone simply tell me:

- What directories do I need to backup to save all the "downloaded and archived" software, so I can reinstall Impulse later and get my software back.

- Where are my registrations kept so I can back them up? Is there a single page somewhere showing my various registration codes for the My Colors themes, my Object desktop software registrations, etc.?

Thanks!

 

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Reply #3 September 22, 2009 6:12:21 PM
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To get to your Impulse archives, open up Impulse and then hold the shift key and click on the blue ? circle in the upper right. Choose 'Open Impulse ProgramData folder'. The 'Backup' folder will have all of the .Impulse files.

As for your registrations, visit this page https://www.stardock.com/support/ and enter your email to have all of them sent to you.

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Reply #4 September 23, 2009 3:45:12 PM
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Muchos gracias por favor!  Just what I was looking for!

Between this and Impulse Anywhere I finally have a complete copy of all the software my subscription gives me access to.

Thanks again guys!

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Reply #5 September 24, 2009 3:21:08 AM
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/Impulse AnyWhere, Impulse Anywhere , I gotta write that down somewhere...

 

 

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Reply #6 December 5, 2009 3:28:59 PM
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Well... PC is finally just acting up too much.

I'll be formatting the PC and installing Windows 7.

Wish me luck. Hope I have no problems reinstalling my backups! 

 FWIW, I'm trying to restore Tweak 7... I've tried other application .impulse files with the same results.

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Reply #7 December 7, 2009 6:32:32 PM
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You should have no issues but if you do, let us know and we will sort it out.

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Reply #8 December 11, 2009 1:19:32 PM
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*sigh*

Just as I thought... In Impulse, I click the menu, choose to "restore archive", open the .impusle file and it simply says "The archive could not be restored".

 

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Reply #9 December 14, 2009 9:12:30 PM
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What application were you trying to restore? Click the blue ? in the upper right of Impulse and choose 'View error log'. Scroll to the bottom and copy and paste the line referring to the archive restore in your reply here.

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