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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStigOE
Registered: December 5, 2007
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I tried to install DVDProfiler 3.1.1, but I only get access violations when I try to start the program. I took a backup of my old database, uninstalled the old version (2.4.0 build 868) and deleted the old directory before I installed 3.1.1. Every time I try to start it, I get access violation : "The instruction at '0x00b19c7d' referenced memory at '0xffffffff'. The memory could not be 'read'." I tried to uninstall the program and remove the registry settings before I re-installed, but same problem...

OS is Win2k SP4 and I'm using a dual monitor setup with an ATI graphics card.

Anyone that have any suggestions?

TIA,
Stig
Invelos Software, Inc. RepresentativeKen Cole
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Unfortunately access violations are pretty generic, and almost always occur in a component library we use rather than in code we've directly written.  In the case of an error like this at startup, the following have caused this in the past:

- Using software which maximizes windows across multiple monitors (usually works ok)
- Windows interface mod tools such as WindowBlinds (generally works ok)
- Overzealous firewall or antivirus (you can try temporarily disabling to diagnose)
- Virus/trojan, or running a hacked version of the program

Generally the first step is to boot into safe mode and see if the program runs ok.  To do this, press F8 when you reboot, then select Safe Mode.

If that works, proceed next to a diagnostic startup and track down the interfering program.  To do this, run 'MSCONFIG' and select diagnostic startup, then let it reboot.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStigOE
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Hi, Ken.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Seems like it's the ZoneAlarm firewall that is the culprit. I shutdown ZoneAlarm and the program started without any problems. I upgraded ZoneAlarm to the latest version, but the problem is still there. And I'm not willing to run without the firewall...

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Hi, Ken.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Seems like it's the ZoneAlarm firewall that is the culprit. I shutdown ZoneAlarm and the program started without any problems. I upgraded ZoneAlarm to the latest version, but the problem is still there. And I'm not willing to run without the firewall...

Stig


I don't think you need to abandon/disable Zone Alarm while running DVDP. I think you just need to authorize DVDP full access in your ZA firewall settings.
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Invelos Software, Inc. RepresentativeKen Cole
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Max is correct, if configured to allow DVD Profiler Internet access it will work fine.  I run Zone Alarm myself.
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I've set it to Allow on all and set trust level to Super and it still crashes. Anything else I need to give access to?

Which ZoneAlarm are you using? The basic firewall or the whole suite? I'm running ZoneAlarm Security Suite (7.0.462), but I've turned off anti-virus (I'm running AVG free for anti-virus). I tried to turn it off in the control panel, but it still crashed.

I shut it down completely and DVDProfiler started. I shut down DVDProfiler and started ZoneAlarm again. When I tried to start DVDProfiler again, it started and I got several warnings about DVDProfiler and components trying to access Internet, so I answered Ok. When I shutdown DVDProfiler again and started it up, it crashed again... 
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantpauls42
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I've set it to Allow on all and set trust level to Super and it still crashes. Anything else I need to give access to?

Which ZoneAlarm are you using? The basic firewall or the whole suite? I'm running ZoneAlarm Security Suite (7.0.462), but I've turned off anti-virus (I'm running AVG free for anti-virus). I tried to turn it off in the control panel, but it still crashed.

I shut it down completely and DVDProfiler started. I shut down DVDProfiler and started ZoneAlarm again. When I tried to start DVDProfiler again, it started and I got several warnings about DVDProfiler and components trying to access Internet, so I answered Ok. When I shutdown DVDProfiler again and started it up, it crashed again... 


Are you running as Administrator? I'm using a firewall with no problems at all so it must not be saving the settings somewhere..
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It's a real pita running Windows as anything but administrator so yes, I'm running as administrator. 

I don't know how much has changed 'under the hood', but I didn't have any problems with 2.4.0.

Stig
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