Unable to reinstall IconPackager 5

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Hi,

I used IconPackager for years. My SDD crashed a few days ago and I changed it. A new Windows 8.1 is now OK (same system as before) but when I want to install IconPackager I get this : "The following minimum system requirements for this setup were not met : operating system : Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. The setup will now abort

In ODM IconPackager is marked as "not compatible" !!

I've done sfc /scannow but nothing wrong, I try compatibility mode with no results.......

Please help, I can't imagine to stay without my favorite soft ! X(

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

IconPackager is not compatible with Windows 8 and above. It won't install now to avoid people having issues with it on those systems.

 

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I don't understand... It worked perfectly a few days ago with the same system !I made the first install 2 years ago on Windows 8

Is there a way to bypass ?

 

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

That is really odd ID, I have had IconPackager installed on Windows 8.1 for over two years with no issues. It shows up as just fine in ODM also.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If you were to uninstall IP then tried to install again it won't let you. I can understand that it won't work on Win 10 but a lot of people are using it on Win 8 including me.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Those who have it can keep using it. Just don't uninstall it 'cause if you do......done.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Done !!!!!! Just run "compatibility" again and check "Windows XP SP3" instead of Seven (my first try). It works !!!!!! :grin:

 

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LightStar, reply 3

That is really odd ID, I have had IconPackager installed on Windows 8.1 for over two years with no issues. It shows up as just fine in ODM also.
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Quoting ALMonty, reply 4

If you were to uninstall IP then tried to install again it won't let you. I can understand that it won't work on Win 10 but a lot of people are using it on Win 8 including me.
End of ALMonty's quote

 

I can't speak for support, but I for one, can tell you that if you guys did try to uninstall, for some reason, your icons would be FUBAR. Trust me. Been there, done that, had to reinstall my OS due to it. I am not alone, either.

 

This may be why they don't want you installing it.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Even on Win 8? I have it installed on my laptop and desktop both with 8.1 and it works fine for me.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Because you already have it installed. Its after uninstalling it that the problems arise.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I understand that now. I just wanted to know why that they added 8.1 to the non-compatible list.

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Al, again, I'm guessing. But I'd say it's not compatible due to the mess it makes on uninstall.

 

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 7

Trust me. Been there, done that, had to reinstall my OS due to it. I am not alone, either.
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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting ALMonty, reply 10

added 8.1 to the non-compatible list
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Because any OS above Win 7 is vulnerable. For some reason IP digs into an icon cache in an attempt to change all the icons and messes with Windows ability to reset them to the defaults. I may be guessing here but that's what it sounds like.

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 7

I can't speak for support, but I for one, can tell you that if you guys did try to uninstall, for some reason, your icons would be FUBAR. Trust me. Been there, done that, had to reinstall my OS due to it. I am not alone, either.

 

This may be why they don't want you installing it.
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That has been a consistent issue, ignored for YEARS now. The reason I have avoided it like the plague that it is. It borked my system 1 to many times.

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

"IconPackager is not compatible with Windows 8 and above."

 

Then maybe it should be posted on the webpage stating that it is NOT compatible with win 8 & above.

 

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting jamielchapple, reply 14

"IconPackager is not compatible with Windows 8 and above."

 

Then maybe it should be posted on the webpage stating that it is NOT compatible with win 8 & above.

 
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System Requirements

Windows 7/Vista

https://www.stardock.com/products/iconpackager/

 And even that claim is a bit of a stretch. IP has never handled Live Folders correctly, and has at times failed to install a complete IP package, leaving some of the previous package still installed.

Plus, as stated above, uninstalling IP will leave you with issues I am sure you'd rather not have to deal with.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think a really BIG problem is that the system requirements are listed at the bottom of the web page where some people will not even bother to look because there is a "Get It Now" button right there at the top of the page.

 

System requirements should be listed directly below the "Get It Now" button in ALL cases, it just makes good business sense to do so.  :-"

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Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Chuckles_cheese_of_dorkshire, reply 17

run installer in win 7 mode
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO THIS WITH ICONPACKAGER 5.x on Windows 10 or 8.x!

IconPackager 10 is designed for those platforms and must be used.  IP5 will break a Windows 8/10 Windows install if used which his why it is blocked from installing.