[WriteLog] WriteLog Digest, Vol 158, Issue 29
Nick
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Wed Feb 17 19:17:47 EST 2016
I too am having the same problem installing third party contest modules.
Nick
w4gkm
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> 1. Re: 3rd Party Contest Module problems (Gary AL9A)
> 2. Re: 3rd Party Contest Module problems (Carsten Steinhoefel)
> 3. Re: 3rd Party Contest Module problems (Wayne, W5XD)
> 4. Re: 3rd Party Contest Module problems (Gary AL9A)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:48:37 -0900
> From: "Gary AL9A" <al9a at mtaonline.net>
> To: "WriteLog Reflector" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
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> Don,
>
> Thanks for the reminder about the Legacy Installer Helper - I had forgotten
> about that. But...
>
> I just ran the Legacy Installer on the SM6SRW modules and got the same error
> message as before, "Severe: Writelog must be installed". Well WL is
> installed in a user account and Windows asks me for the Admin PIN number
> before it lets me run anything. I provide that number and things run ok,
> except for trying to get the 3rd party stuff installed.
>
> Another bit of confusion. The Legacy Installer Helper says the DC3HB and
> DL1EFD contest modules DO NOT need the WL Legacy Installer Helper, yet last
> night when I tried to install the DL1EFD modules I got the same error
> message. I haven' tried the DC3HB modules. Not sure what to do now.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Hill AA5AU
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 3:18 AM
> To: 'Gary AL9A'
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
> Use the WriteLog Legacy Installer Helper. Instructions here:
>
> http://www.rttycontesting.com/tutorials/writelog2/legacy-installer-helper/
>
> 73, Don AA5AU
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> AL9A
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:49 PM
> To: WriteLog Reflector
> Subject: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
> 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
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:10:10 +0000
> From: Carsten Steinhoefel <carsten at steinhoefel.co.uk>
> To: Gary AL9A <al9a at mtaonline.net>, WriteLog Reflector
> <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
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> Gary,
>
> My modules will need the Installer Helper. I must admit I haven't tried adding them to v12. I did an upgrade on my PCs and that worked fine.
>
> Unfortunately I have lost access to the InstallShield version it was created with so can't create a direct replacement. I'll have a look into it but can't guarantee as I am busy with work commitments currently.
>
> 73 Carsten G0SYP/DL1EFD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary AL9A
> Sent: 17 February 2016 19:49
> To: WriteLog Reflector <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
> Don,
>
> Thanks for the reminder about the Legacy Installer Helper - I had forgotten about that. But...
>
> I just ran the Legacy Installer on the SM6SRW modules and got the same error message as before, "Severe: Writelog must be installed". Well WL is installed in a user account and Windows asks me for the Admin PIN number before it lets me run anything. I provide that number and things run ok, except for trying to get the 3rd party stuff installed.
>
> Another bit of confusion. The Legacy Installer Helper says the DC3HB and DL1EFD contest modules DO NOT need the WL Legacy Installer Helper, yet last night when I tried to install the DL1EFD modules I got the same error message. I haven' tried the DC3HB modules. Not sure what to do now.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Hill AA5AU
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 3:18 AM
> To: 'Gary AL9A'
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
> Use the WriteLog Legacy Installer Helper. Instructions here:
>
> http://www.rttycontesting.com/tutorials/writelog2/legacy-installer-helper/
>
> 73, Don AA5AU
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary AL9A
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:49 PM
> To: WriteLog Reflector
> Subject: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
> 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
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:39:22 -0800
> From: "Wayne, W5XD" <w5xd at writelog.com>
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
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>> 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
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:57:07 -0900
> From: "Gary AL9A" <al9a at mtaonline.net>
> To: <w5xd at writelog.com>, <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
> Message-ID: <507263C4D0DA4BCCAC220F2E3E85CDF3 at DESKTOPD0V483N>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8";
> reply-type=original
>
> Wayne,
>
> Messy it is! I've done some quick checking and here is where I stand at the
> moment. The numbered items here refer to you list below.
>
> 1. I can do the uninstall of V12 and restart.
> 2. I have located on my old Vista computer writelog_full_v11.31.exe that I
> downloaded 11/20/2015. I take I just do the full install and leave any
> other updates until later?
> 3. I have the Legacy Installer Helper on the Win 10 machine and on the old
> Vista machine, but I'm assuming a full install of V11.31 would put another
> copy into that WriteLog/Program folder. I can then try the Legacy Installer
> again to add the various 3rd party modules.
> 4. Steve sent me a link for wl1201uFull-sx3mmLf.exe when I first got the Win
> 10 machine. I have this file on my machine now, also the wl1202Lmsigupg.exe
> which is the version currently installed.
> 5.So it sounds like after reinstalling V12.01 full I need to do a restart
> and then do the V12.02 upgrade? At least that's what I'm inferring here
> since I do have the wl12.01 full install.
>
> Now a couple of other questions. When this is all done should I go back and
> run the wl32Dmsiupg.exe file, which is the last one I have for V11? When I
> am done installing and getting the various 3rd party modules installed how
> will this work to operate? I'm assuming I will have two different WriteLog
> program directories, one for V11, the other for V12? When I want to run a
> contest with a 3rd party module I must run under V11 and then for all others
> run under V12? Sounds like something I might forget until I can't find the
> right module.
>
> I don't have time this afternoon to tackle this project, but might be able
> to give it a go later tonight. Hopefully I won't thoroughly mess it up!
>
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne, W5XD
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:39 PM
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] 3rd Party Contest Module problems
>
>> 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
>
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