Hi Peter,
This is how I change versions of XX; I download the zip and extract all files to another folder. Then I create a Shortcut of both XX and Engine 3 and drag them to my desktop. Then I cut and paste my activation code to un-demo and finally set my settings. When I change versions, I delete both Shortcuts from my desktop and repeat the process with the newer (or older) version. I have never had an activation fail before and I have activated many versions.
Perhaps I am having so much trouble because I am not installing XX correctly each time?
Hard to start is defined by pushing Play and having an Engine 3 Stopped Working error over and over. This also happens a lot when I push Pause and then try to play again. V-6a is fairly stable.
I rarely run XX as Administrator as it seems to cause problems with my other programs. I use my computer for other tasks while listening to XX.
Mike
Hi Mike,
Nothing seems to be wrong with your procedure. Note that when you run XX "as Administrator" (denoted by rightclick on the XXHighEnd icon - Run As Asministrator !!) it CAN NOT change anything to other running programs. This is not the case when UAC is shut off. Then other programs indeed may be influenced. Also keep in mind that you can set the "Run As Administrator" as a property in the icon. Then you are done forever (for that icon).
Please try this.
Next, instead of copy paste your Activation Code as you just told, copy paste the XXHighEnd1xx.dat file from a working folder into the new 0.9x-1 folder.
If that also does not work, please let me know.
If it now works, please check for the XXEngine3 stopped working problems. They really should not be there anymore since 0.9w-9 (or one or two earlier).
BUT :
At installing a new version, under the hood questions are asked about "are you really sure to run this program" (similar), and you may not see these questions. Small Vista bug I'm afraid. I think the only one (out of several programs) that may ask for this, is ChangeWP. If this happens, you will see ChangeWP as a process running in TaskManager. It never should be there for longer than a fraction of a second. If it does, it is asking for an answer to the question I just mentioned. Right now I am not sure anymore how to make the question visible in order to answer it, but it sure can. For example, trying briefly Engine#1 should do the trick. Then, I
think this by itself (not answering that question) may let error XXEngine3.
When you are able to answer the question once, it will stay out forever, but tick the checkbox "don't show this again for this program" once you have the opportunity.
It is this kind of stupid stuff I will be working on now. Huray for Vista.
Take your time if you don't feel like it right now !
Peter