[WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems

[Wayne, W5XD]

> I’m having a problem trying to download and install the 3rd party contest 
> modules by DL1EFD and SM6SRW shown on the WriteLog Third Party website page. 
> I can both the  WLCM_DL1EFD_080414.exe and the WLCM_SM6SRW_060110.exe files to 
> download to my new Win 10 computer.  But when I try to run these executables I 
> get the following error message for both programs, “Writelog must be installed”.
>
> Obviously there is a problem with the installers for these third party modules 
> and WriteLog V12.  How do we go about getting updated installers? 
> There are many EU based contest modules in these packages and I would hate to 
> lose all of the various contests included in these offerings.  Since it appears 
> these programs are currently incompatible with WL V12, would it be feasible to 
> install WL V11 on the same machine for the purpose of getting these modules to 
> run?  I would hate to think of what could go wrong here, 
> but I’m grasping for straws at the moment.   Anybody have a suggestion?
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A

Well, it appears version 12 installs itself in a way that those older
installers don't recognize. The only work around at this time is messy,
but it works:

1. Uninstall writelog 12. It will ask to restart. You MUST restart
before continuing to the next step.
2. After the restart, install writelog 11....(you see where this is
going) You need a FULL kit to do so.
3. Find the Legacy Installer Helper and use it to install the
WLCM_DL1EFD_080414.exe...and
any other older modules you want.
4. install WL12...and, unless you have recently purchased a WriteLog
upgrade (which gave you a WL 12 FULL installer), the only installer
available to you that will work is the WL12.01U3 on
http://writelog.com/downloads/writelog-versions. This will ask to
restart. You MUST do so.
5. Now install WL12.02....

Messy, but works.
I know we need to "do something". Please be patient.
Wayne