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  • Jason GalterioJason Galterio Posts: 2,562

    This happened to me a year or two ago as well.

    There was no way to fix my particular error, but the tell tale issue was that my log on changed. MS took it upon themselves to "migrate" my local log on to the Windows log on I used for a different computer.

    All of a sudden all of my older items (from the local log on) were now a different user that I didn't have access to.

    With a bit of finagling I was able to change the new log on to be a full system admin. Then I was able to find the old user directories and unlock them. I copied all of that data to another drive and deleted out the old files. I then had to reinstall everything to the new user account.

  • dannagiusy64dannagiusy64 Posts: 467

    But on daz I see the products, but install manager asks me to install them 

    Jason Galterio said:

    This happened to me a year or two ago as well.

    There was no way to fix my particular error, but the tell tale issue was that my log on changed. MS took it upon themselves to "migrate" my local log on to the Windows log on I used for a different computer.

    All of a sudden all of my older items (from the local log on) were now a different user that I didn't have access to.

    With a bit of finagling I was able to change the new log on to be a full system admin. Then I was able to find the old user directories and unlock them. I copied all of that data to another drive and deleted out the old files. I then had to reinstall everything to the new user account.

     

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    edited July 2020
    Saxa -- SD said:
    Leana said:
     

    Windows 10 tends to do weird things from time to time, especially for folders in places the system uses directly like  Users and Programs.

    Edited that a bit.  Based on reading last few years,  Win10 seems to keep giving update surprises.  :Eyeroll:

    Still on Win7 for all my computers, no update fun here. laugh

    If only Linux was more widely used as an alt.

     

    Fixmypcmike said:
    AllenArt said:

    I swear I'm going to stay on Windows 8.1.1 until NOTHING works anymore. LOL

    Laurie

    Win 7 for me.

    ...same here.

    Post edited by kyoto kid on
  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,260
    AllenArt said:

    I swear I'm going to stay on Windows 8.1.1 until NOTHING works anymore. LOL

    Laurie

    ...yes

  • NorthOf45NorthOf45 Posts: 5,558
    dannagiusy64 said:

    But on daz I see the products, but install manager asks me to install them 

    Jason Galterio said:

    This happened to me a year or two ago as well.

    There was no way to fix my particular error, but the tell tale issue was that my log on changed. MS took it upon themselves to "migrate" my local log on to the Windows log on I used for a different computer.

    All of a sudden all of my older items (from the local log on) were now a different user that I didn't have access to.

    With a bit of finagling I was able to change the new log on to be a full system admin. Then I was able to find the old user directories and unlock them. I copied all of that data to another drive and deleted out the old files. I then had to reinstall everything to the new user account.

     

    Getting a little off-topic from the original problem, but is DIM configured to install to the same folder that Studio uses as the Content Library? If DIM is looking in a different place, it will not see what you have previously installed.

  • Jason GalterioJason Galterio Posts: 2,562
    dannagiusy64 said:

    But on daz I see the products, but install manager asks me to install them 

    Jason Galterio said:

    This happened to me a year or two ago as well.

    There was no way to fix my particular error, but the tell tale issue was that my log on changed. MS took it upon themselves to "migrate" my local log on to the Windows log on I used for a different computer.

    All of a sudden all of my older items (from the local log on) were now a different user that I didn't have access to.

    With a bit of finagling I was able to change the new log on to be a full system admin. Then I was able to find the old user directories and unlock them. I copied all of that data to another drive and deleted out the old files. I then had to reinstall everything to the new user account.

     

    What happened with me was a disconnect between what was physically installed and what Windows thought was installed.

    My old User Account ceased to exist, so all the links disappeared. Both the visible links and the behind the scenes links. The files were all there, they just weren't accessible if they were behind the User Account (i.e the Downloads, Desktop, My Documents, etc. directories).

    So Windows swore nothing was installed. But when the new files tried to install they would go "nah-uh, these files exist." Or they would recognize that something was there, they just couldn't get to them because they were hidden behind those User Account permissions.

    In the end, I had to reinstall everything no matter what I did.

  • NorthOf45NorthOf45 Posts: 5,558

    You should have been able to at least copy them to the new account, or a public account and move them from there. Oh well, water under the bridge.

    NorthOf45 said:
    dannagiusy64 said:

    But on daz I see the products, but install manager asks me to install them 

    Jason Galterio said:

    This happened to me a year or two ago as well.

    There was no way to fix my particular error, but the tell tale issue was that my log on changed. MS took it upon themselves to "migrate" my local log on to the Windows log on I used for a different computer.

    All of a sudden all of my older items (from the local log on) were now a different user that I didn't have access to.

    With a bit of finagling I was able to change the new log on to be a full system admin. Then I was able to find the old user directories and unlock them. I copied all of that data to another drive and deleted out the old files. I then had to reinstall everything to the new user account.

     

    Getting a little off-topic from the original problem, but is DIM configured to install to the same folder that Studio uses as the Content Library? If DIM is looking in a different place, it will not see what you have previously installed.

    Correcting myself, it is the Manifest Archive that DIM looks to for installed content, as far as Installed / Ready To Install is concerned. The Package Archive distinguishes what is Ready To Download from Ready to Install. If you haven't physically moved anything, it should all work out if the paths are properly set.

  • gerterasmusgerterasmus Posts: 287

    The problem is, this is on my PC at the office (and strictly speaking, I'm not allowed to have it on here, but, whatever), so I can't just go and fool around on my PC and change stuff.

    I've turned off Read Only on all folders and checked the admin permission things, and everything is fine, just can't save any renders from DAZ.

  • GalaxyGalaxy Posts: 562
    Fishtales said:

    I updated mine a few days ago and everything has been fine...so far surprise

    Also for me everything is fine.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 11,681
    edited July 2020

    I'm late to the party, but I've complained for years (yes to DAZ) that when I attempt to install a new version of DAZ Studio, it always insists on establishing my library files in the Windows administrator's login account.  I've always suspected it's because I run my personal stuff from a "Standard" login account but when installing Studio I have to enter the privileged "Admin" login account's password to let things be installed.  That results in the DAZ Icon not showing up on my personal account desktop, and me having to place one there manually.  Also meaning that I as a standard user cannot access the administrator's DAZ library.angry  I tried changing Studio's pointers to where my libraries actually resided but that didn't solve everything.  What I finally found will work for me is that before installing a new version of DAZ Studio, I temporarily make my personal Windows login a privileged administrator account.  That seems to convince Studio that it can use my own local libraries.  After Studio is installed I convert my login back to a Standard account.  I'm not suggesting this is the right way to resolve this problem but it's what I've experienced, and until someone explains to me what the $#@$##$ is actually happening, it's what I'm going to continue doing.indecision

    Actually I blame the "Windows Registry".  It's my goto excuse for anything obtuse with windows installation bugaboos.no  Norton products were notorius for installation and removal bugaboos.  They solved the problem by producing a downloadable utility that will remove ALL references to Norton products, new and old from the registry so that you can start with a clean slate.  Works like a champ!  DAZ, take the hint, please!enlightened

    Post edited by LeatherGryphon on
  • Jason GalterioJason Galterio Posts: 2,562
    gerterasmus said:

    The problem is, this is on my PC at the office (and strictly speaking, I'm not allowed to have it on here, but, whatever), so I can't just go and fool around on my PC and change stuff.

    I've turned off Read Only on all folders and checked the admin permission things, and everything is fine, just can't save any renders from DAZ.

    Here is a question...  When you try to save your render, are you saving an image file or are you saving the the gallery? I know there are two options there, I just can't remember what the "other" option is called. (I always save as images to a directory of my choosing.)

  • gerterasmusgerterasmus Posts: 287
    Jason Galterio said:
    gerterasmus said:

    The problem is, this is on my PC at the office (and strictly speaking, I'm not allowed to have it on here, but, whatever), so I can't just go and fool around on my PC and change stuff.

    I've turned off Read Only on all folders and checked the admin permission things, and everything is fine, just can't save any renders from DAZ.

    Here is a question...  When you try to save your render, are you saving an image file or are you saving the the gallery? I know there are two options there, I just can't remember what the "other" option is called. (I always save as images to a directory of my choosing.)

    Usually save to Directory. Doesn't work anymore. Tried render to file, same problem.

  • IvyIvy Posts: 7,165
    edited July 2020
    doubledeviant said:
    Saxa -- SD said:
    Leana said:
     

    Windows 10 tends to do weird things from time to time, especially for folders in places the system uses directly like  Users and Programs.

    Edited that a bit.  Based on reading last few years,  Win10 seems to keep giving update surprises.  :Eyeroll:

    Still on Win7 for all my computers, no update fun here. laugh

    If only Linux was more widely used as an alt.

     

     

    I just purchased a new machine, and I was debating whether to update its version of Windows 10 or not. I did some reading, and it looks like Windows 10 updates over the past year have caused a LOT of problems, including blue-screen-of-death. It's become a meme at this point.

    I have a win 10 pro laptop for doing online business with. thats all I use it for. So everything related to 3d and Graphic arts and animation Gaming etc I use my windows7 pro  Win7 uses much less GPU resources, Allows me to still use older perfectly great Art software win10 won't run and has less  compatibility issues when installing things like older games.  But I also use a white list AV on my win 7 so nothing can run on win7 with out my permission. its kind of a pain in the butt. specially using it online. But IMO I feel its much safer than windows 10 hell that you never know from update to update if you will be able to use the computer unless you spent 5 hours trouble shooting what was installed for updates to bugger the system.

    .  I guess that is what happens when you have a group people that want to "Nanny" you and know what is best for your computer better than you do.

    It is my prediction is in a few years you'll see windows go some kind of cloud subscription OS Specially with the  push for Azure., Just call it a speculative hunch. I hope I am wrong.    Though I have been reading how some artist,gaming studios & big companies like origins  have been  going to windows 10 enterprising for the extra IT and security features of the Enterprise version giving them more control over their system & allowing to refuse updates all together or uninstall bad updates.. which could wipe out their projects.   But the caveat is win10 Enterprise version is not cheap by any means because of the requirement of having to buy subscription like $84 a month per user. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing

    I guess that is properly why I make the prediction that in a few years all win 10 will properly go the subscription model with a vitual desk top app.. I sure hope i am wrong though

    Post edited by Ivy on
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