WB 10.8 #2026 decompression error.

Any suggestions?

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I just downloaded the new 10.8 version of Windowblinds.  I tried installing it as an administrator and regularly.  I keep getting "A decompression error has occurred (#2026).  I didn't have Windowblinds installed for a long time.  So there was no need to uninstall.  It always gets this error as soon as I reach the Acrylic 7 folder.  I assume that is a sample skin.  I did a reboot between each attempt.

screenshot of error.

First, is anyone else running into this problem?  If so, has anyone found a way around it?  Or does anyone have any suggestions on how to do it?

Second, just a thought or maybe a request to Stardock.  I seem to be loading the software with no problem until I reach the Acrylic 7 skin.  Would it be possible to make available the install program without any skins?  There a loads to choose from, and it would differentiate whether the problem is the software or a skin.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Personally I would download Windowblinds 10.8 again and try installing it. Sounds like you may have gotten a corrupted download to me.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Problem resolved!  I have Bitdefender Total Protection.  It took the install program to be malware and blocked it.  Turned it off temporarily and Windowblinds installed correctly.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Great, thanks for reporting that.

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I know this post is old but I have same issue at this time and unblocking an app is not what I am looking for.

We need the reason.

My question is: Why Bitdefender should block this app and why after a few months we still have the same issue?

I just downloaded this app and tried to install it so there is no update for this issue.

 Thanks.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Merica3d, reply 5

I know this post is old but I have same issue at this time and unblocking an app is not what I am looking for.

We need the reason.

My question is: Why Bitdefender should block this app and why after a few months we still have the same issue?

I just downloaded this app and tried to install it so there is no update for this issue.

 Thanks.
End of Merica3d's quote

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. I have Bitdefender too but no issue on installing WB. But from my experience there are several AVs blocking Windowblinds process either while installing or while doing its jobs. From my experience if you get WB directly from Stardock or Steam, All of them are false positive.

Thanks.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Thank you for your reply

I know and understand some antivirus programs have false positive.

But is not possible if you find a way to fix this?

I am sending you a screenshot so you can check this.

Notice: All files are blocked or removed by Bitdefender.

Thank you again.

 
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your questions/problems to the Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Thank You,
Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

I am not certain if BitDefender manages this part of Windows but I suspect it does - just not sure if you will be able to edit it with BitDefender running of if this is the reason at all.

That said, are you able to disable 'Ransomeware Protection' / 'Controlled folder access' in Windows 10?

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-allow-blocked-apps-ransomware-protection-windows-10-october-2018-update

And if so, and you temporarily disable it, does it work then?

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Hey sorry if I am late.

Controlled folder access requires turning on Real-time protection which is off while someone is using Bitdefender or any antivirus software.

Thank you.

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Merica3d, reply 10

Hey sorry if I am late.

Controlled folder access requires turning on Real-time protection which is off while someone is using Bitdefender or any antivirus software.

Thank you.
End of Merica3d's quote

Ok, but BD is doing its own thing.  In testing this, I ran into the same issue for a totally different app, ShareX:

That was a fresh install, I did not change a thing.

BD has a link to where you can learn more about why this happens and how to manage it:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2025/

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Hey sdRohan, sorry I was so busy.

I know what you mean.

We could add an exception for the installation file.

What I am really  looking for is a solution without changing options in Bitdefender or any other antivirus software.

Today, I have curtains Beta which is better than WB.

I just needed this Dark mode option which Stardock has finally made.

 

Take care and be safe.

Thank you.

 

 

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Merica3d, reply 12

What I am really  looking for is a solution without changing options in Bitdefender or any other antivirus software.
End of Merica3d's quote

This is not something we (or any other developer) can control directly - unlike an AV app flagging our products as a virus - something we can lobby them to change. 

That app is restricting writing to certain folders on your PC.  If you want to have it stop doing it for apps, you need to edit the AV apps own global settings.  The Controlled Folder Access instructions I provided were a Windows version of doing just that. 

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager