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    Install package

    For some reason I an unable to create a A5 install package. When I go thru the setup and press the final OK it indicates it is gathering the files etc and then I get a error message "Error in creating a script file" and the "Creating Install" runs forever until I have to force it to stop.

    A5 & the RT is installed in the root directory and in the A5 settings under Directories it shows a path as: C:\Users\842 Manager\AppData\Roaming\Alpha Software\Alpha Five Version 10. What is this for?

    One more thing. If I download and reinstall A5 & RT do I need to start from the original files I was given when I purchased A5 or can I download just the last version (of both) and run as a clean install.

    My work computer is on a network and the IT has given me a Admin log in to download/install programs. My computer came with XP and a disc to upgrade to W7 pro and since they updated my system it seems
    my problems started after this upgrade.

    I have V10 installed on my home laptop which is W8.1 and did not have any problems creating the install package. I also was able to run the app and as it did with the installation of A5/RT it allowed me install using the compatibilty for W7, so it must be something wrong with my W7 machine. I did a complete reinstall and nothing changed. Is it safe to delete all A5 in the registry. Maybe this is the problem.
    Any help on any of above would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Jerry
    Last edited by Jerry Hartness; 07-10-2014, 07:33 PM.
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    Re: Install package

    1. updates are just that so you would need to have the original installed first.
    2. when you say you installed to the root, I would assume you mean like c:\folder ???
    3. if you delete all a5 in the registry, it will be put back when you install alpha again. I would suggest a complete uninstall, delete the files you find and then a registry cleaner be run like cccleaner(free), shut down and restart, reinstall. That is if you think you need to.
    4. "C:\Users\842 Manager\AppData\Roaming\Alpha Software\Alpha Five Version 10" not sure about this path. I am very careful on installs so I never had that. I prefer everything where I want it.
    5. I happen to love win8.1 as well.
    Dave Mason
    [email protected]
    Skype is dave.mason46

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      #3
      Re: Install package

      Thanks Dave, after looking at item 4 about the directory, I think, not sure, this is where A5 puts all that info you receive when you open up A5 about updates, warnings, or other messages. I will have to get permission to delete items in the registry or let the IT depart do it for me. and # 2 is in the C:\. Thanks for responding.

      Jerry

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        #4
        Re: Install package

        Jerry, you need to look at the configuration.
        When building apps for deployment, it is better done on a local PC rather than a network.
        Reason being that you need permission to change and create content in the package.
        If it was me doing this, I'd have Dev and Rt on my machine locally. Dev in a folder outside of; the Prog files, and also the app outside of Prog files.
        Servers do not like Exe builds generally.
        The Roaming path has your license and registration details.
        If you want to test this, mail me a app, or dump it on Dropbox. I'll build an app and put it back or let you download it from my server.
        See our Hybrid Option here;
        https://hybridapps.example-software.com/

        Apologies to anyone I haven't managed to upset yet.
        You are held in a queue and I will get to you soon.

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          #5
          Re: Install package

          This may help
          http://forum.applicationallstars.com....php?f=19&t=75
          Dave Mason
          [email protected]
          Skype is dave.mason46

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            #6
            Re: Install package

            thanks Dave & Ted. Since the recent IE being exposed for letting creepy things in and the heartbleed bug our IT dept has really put the restrictions on users. They don't want us to use IE. Since I can do this at home I will probably go that route.

            Jerry

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              #7
              Re: Install package

              To test properly you will need a separate machine on a network to act as a server of sorts.
              I've been experimenting with Synology DiskbStation. A very good piece of kit indeed and will run as a home server even though it is a NAS device.
              See our Hybrid Option here;
              https://hybridapps.example-software.com/

              Apologies to anyone I haven't managed to upset yet.
              You are held in a queue and I will get to you soon.

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                #8
                Re: Install package

                You can install chrome easy enough and set it as the default and bypass ie completely
                Dave Mason
                [email protected]
                Skype is dave.mason46

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                  Re: Install package

                  Unlikely to be that easy to remove IE and install Chrome in a business with dedicated IT Dave.
                  See our Hybrid Option here;
                  https://hybridapps.example-software.com/

                  Apologies to anyone I haven't managed to upset yet.
                  You are held in a queue and I will get to you soon.

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