book designer problem with vista os - Page 3

HarryT · 05-22-2007, 11:50 AM

I think, in fairness, that Vista is extremely stable. The issue isn't with stability, but with the fact that the "security model" of Vista has been damatically "tightened", making it a lot more secure against attacks. The other side of the coin, though, is that a lot of "legacy" software will have to be modified in order to be compatible with Vista.

JSWolf · 05-22-2007, 12:33 PM

I know.. I'll switch to Vista once XP is no longer supported.

andyafro · 07-05-2007, 12:02 AM

all you have to do is install book designer 4.0 any where except in the c/program files
for some reason it wont work in there

then just copy & paste the update over the original & delete original shortcut and create a new one from folder

easy peasy

ANDYAFRO

scottb · 07-12-2007, 10:23 AM

I still can't get this to work with a Vista Business install. I click on Sony Reader and nothing happens - seems to be working fine with all other book types. I tried everything - reinstalling local space, running as administrator, checking permissions - and nothing seems to work. Has anyone had this issue and been able to resolve it? Thanks!

JSWolf · 07-12-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by scottb

I still can't get this to work with a Vista Business install. I click on Sony Reader and nothing happens - seems to be working fine with all other book types. I tried everything - reinstalling local space, running as administrator, checking permissions - and nothing seems to work. Has anyone had this issue and been able to resolve it? Thanks!

Did you properly install the 4.0 version and then copy the update over the installed copy?

scottb · 07-12-2007, 10:51 AM

yes, i did. i've also tried an older version of book designer that supported the reader, also, with no luck. thanks for your help!

JSWolf · 07-12-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scottb

yes, i did. i've also tried an older version of book designer that supported the reader, also, with no luck. thanks for your help!

One more suggestion.. Try the following thread, it has a link to something Vista is missing that XP had built-in that might be the reason why BD is not working.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11786

rwsimon · 07-12-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

One more suggestion.. Try the following thread, it has a link to something Vista is missing that XP had built-in that might be the reason why BD is not working.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11786

I think that's a dead link. You can get the missing software here though:

http://tinyurl.com/y8gz4y

scottb · 07-12-2007, 11:20 AM

i did install that before installing bd, but still not working. anyone else still having this problem? is a new version coming soon?

JSWolf · 07-12-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rwsimon

I think that's a dead link. You can get the missing software here though:

http://tinyurl.com/y8gz4y

Thank you for pointing out the dead link. The messages where the dead links are have been fixed to have the working links.

JSWolf · 07-12-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scottb

i did install that before installing bd, but still not working. anyone else still having this problem? is a new version coming soon?

One thing I just remembered is that the new security in Vista can possibly cause a problem if you install to "Program Files". Try uninstalling BD and installing to another directory not in "Program Files" and see how that goes. Supposedly it has something to do with write access and you need write access to some of the subdirectories with BD.

scottb · 07-12-2007, 11:38 AM

yah i installed it in my local space, still not working.

JSWolf · 07-12-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scottb

yah i installed it in my local space, still not working.

Are you using a 32-bit or 64-bit Vista?

If 32-bit, then the only other suggestion is to go find yourself a copy of WindowsXP.

scottb · 07-12-2007, 12:19 PM

it's 32-bit -- i'm gonna try to stick it out with vista. will let you know if i figure it out.

scottb · 07-12-2007, 02:26 PM

is vvv still around? anybody else able to solve this problem?

07-05-2007, 12:02 AM	#33
andyafro Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 140 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: sony reader prs-500	easy peasy way all you have to do is install book designer 4.0 any where except in the c/program files for some reason it wont work in there then just copy & paste the update over the original & delete original shortcut and create a new one from folder easy peasy ANDYAFRO

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05-22-2007, 11:50 AM	#31
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I think, in fairness, that Vista is extremely stable. The issue isn't with stability, but with the fact that the "security model" of Vista has been damatically "tightened", making it a lot more secure against attacks. The other side of the coin, though, is that a lot of "legacy" software will have to be modified in order to be compatible with Vista.

05-22-2007, 12:33 PM	#32
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I know.. I'll switch to Vista once XP is no longer supported.

07-12-2007, 10:23 AM	#34
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	I still can't get this to work with a Vista Business install. I click on Sony Reader and nothing happens - seems to be working fine with all other book types. I tried everything - reinstalling local space, running as administrator, checking permissions - and nothing seems to work. Has anyone had this issue and been able to resolve it? Thanks!

07-12-2007, 10:51 AM	#36
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	yes, i did. i've also tried an older version of book designer that supported the reader, also, with no luck. thanks for your help!

07-12-2007, 11:20 AM	#39
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	i did install that before installing bd, but still not working. anyone else still having this problem? is a new version coming soon?

07-12-2007, 11:38 AM	#42
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	yah i installed it in my local space, still not working.

07-12-2007, 12:19 PM	#44
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	it's 32-bit -- i'm gonna try to stick it out with vista. will let you know if i figure it out.

07-12-2007, 02:26 PM	#45
scottb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	is vvv still around? anybody else able to solve this problem?

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