[SOLVED] Windoze 7

[chocbudda]

I read with relish your successful running of MTG Studio under windows 7 but i am having none of that luck

Ive set DEP off (well all i can see is you can specify programs to exclude)
I've added "Everyone" with full access to all the folders sub folders & files of the mtg studio tree and the files under documents
I've tried moving the whole structure to the desktop
I've tried removing the config folder

I've also found the lines in the "desk" file":

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[frmDecker: TcxPropertiesStoreComponent]
=
AlphaBlend="False"
AlphaBlendValue=255
WindowState="wsMaximized"

anything else?

Im getting the same behaviour as other users: ie if i run the program 2 instances will appear in processes under task manager with one of them using about 50% of cpu?

HELP

I've a stack of new cards to add!!

[gaddlord]

Have you tried the solution entioned here: http://www.mtgstudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1124?

[chocbudda]

yup the copied lines including wsMaximized are from my config file

[gaddlord]

yup the copied lines including wsMaximized are from my config file

Is everything working fine for you now?

[chocbudda]

no those lines were in my original post and another avenue i had tested

it still loads to memory but does not display

think ill try reInstalling it

[chocbudda]

OK:
reinstalled it.

no luck. tried running in different compatability XP but no luck

let windows do its own wizard...no luck

checked the folders etc still had everyone listed with full rights

though the folder was under users/[name]/My Documents/mtg...etc

I've tried DEP settings as Windows essential programs only...as well as specifically selecting the mtg Studio.exe (from program files/Palm Root/MTG Studio/)

still having no luck and as i said earlier...when i try to start the program there are 2 processes listed in task manager

i really want to add these new cards!!!

[gaddlord]

Can you check the values of the WindowState key if it is wsMaximized again please?

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[frmDecker: TcxPropertiesStoreComponent]
=
AlphaBlend="False"
AlphaBlendValue=255
WindowState="wsMaximized"

If it says wsMinimized, delete the whole line "WindowState="wsMinimized".

If you like send me an email to gaddlord@mtgstudio.com and I can try to build a custom prerelease version of MTG Studio 1.7.1 for you which hopefully will have the problem resolved.

[chocbudda]

OK...seems there isnt a desk file in the config folder anymore??

(after the reinstall)

does this mean there infact isnt write rights...despite "everyone" having full rights on the config folder?

[chocbudda]

OK
now im even more confused

if i log in as an administrator it WILL load?

I copied THAT config file to my user Account and tried that but still no joy!!??

tried running the program as administrator
but still nothing

WINDOWS IS A CROCK OF [CENSORED]!!!!

tearing my hair out here (& i don't have much)

perhaps MTG Studio requires access to another directory someplace that is accessible under admin but not a standard user?

[chocbudda]

Does no one have a suggestion for me??

[gaddlord]

Do you have any Anti Virus that perhaps permits you writing to this file.
It has been reported months ago by another user.

[chocbudda]

the anti virus was running when i was logged as administrator so i wrote that off as not the problem...but will try it

appreciate your continued support

[Bicgatepc02]

Both points make good logic.

Could I kindly ask for a setting so that more Advanced users can change the location? This can already be done with Decks and Card Art so it would make sense.

[gaddlord]

Could I kindly ask for a setting so that more Advanced users can change the location? This can already be done with Decks and Card Art so it would make sense.

In theory yes but in reality Microsoft's recommendation for location of user data is very strong and getting more and more sandboxed and prohibitive over the years. I would prefer we currently stick with the default locations. You can easily access them from Tools | Open Configuration Folder.