I had Poser 8 on my old windows 7...i finally after couple of years finally had it repaired.So now when i open it up,where my content/downloads/everything i use inside Poser is just a white box...nothing there......blank..........ive reinstalled it and re-updated it all a few times...still blank..there fore at moment cant use it at all...Was hoping someone knew how to fix it.........i still have all my downloads/content in doc's section like usual....wanted to know if...un-installed Poser 8 then re-install it again...1 would that fix problem..2 would i lose all my content from the docs section...????????????? I really would appreciate any help...Im so keen to get back into it.........but at present cant...Which is why not buying any new content as yet......Please Help needed.........Thank you all........hugsssssss...xxxx

Do you still have the runtime folder on your computer? Use the file browser on your computer to find it. You will then need to add the "runtime" folder to your Poser library, do the same with the "download" folder. Adding libraries is done within Poser, it just helps to know where they are located on your PC. That should fix your issue

Ok......1st I wanna say A Huge Thank you for helping.I never thought id get it up n running again.Im doing it the way i think your saying to do it.But as im get older,I wouldnt hold your breath.......lol.Ill get back to ya.....Im guessing ill need more help.......lol....Old age has taken some of my brain cells away.........not that I had much to start with......Thank you again Druc...your my hero.......

Im Backkkkkkk......lol i just had shower......I realised what you were saying........so yes I got it now......But......i cant do screen shot......but where you normally bring your content into Poser...The dreaded box.........its all white....theres nothing there to bring stuff over.....I remembered how you do it.When i click on anything,the only thing that shows is to do the float n docking stuff......nothing to say bring in content...if that makes sense............Sorry.......knew i couldnt get it working.........Thank you for trying to help...I really appreciate it.....have a nice day/night...hugsssss

I can't load Poser 8 on my PC it just crashes the program. If you can see an "add library" button, use it to browse to where your runtime folder is. The add the library.

Thats the problem...well major one....ive checked and tripple checked......no were does it say 'add library'.I know my computer is a 64 bit....and I only have like 32 bit in folders...dont know if this has anything to do with this pain of an issue......seriously.......Im ready to put my fist into my screen.........cant do like a screen shot.......dont know how... im thinking this is just a lost cause..I did get in touch with Content paradise n smith micro.........they say i dont have an account...I do Ive bought Poser 8 there as well as other content...one thing i had dif email account as well .......oh hell.......what can you do eh..........paid for a program i cant stinking use........Im a lost cause Druc...But I am so grateful you tried so hard to Help me...........Thank you kindly................hugsssssss.....fyi........yeh depressed as now.........content I literally spent thousands on......lol

Sometimes firewall or anti-virus protection can stop the library displaying, sounds odd but if you unplug your Internet cable from your PC then restart Poser to see if the library works, if it does then it indicates the network settings are causing the problem.

To screenshot, there is a print screen button on the keyboard, press that and it will store an image of the desktop. Load up an image editor and use the paste command to show the screen shot. Use the rectangle selection tool to copy the part of the screen you're interested in and paste it into a new forum post.

1st Thank you for trying to help me Ironsoul..........i tried poser without internet......still same as.......just spent over an hr checking control panel and fire wall etc etc...sometimes i have to re-read things for it to sink in........so goody just worked out the screen shot thingy....so will be attached....Thank you all in advance and a Huge.. Hug for trying to help...

Hope this shows up..........Thanks heaps guys........hugsssssss

Another thought, there are compatibility issues with Poser 8 and some versions of IE Poser and IE Loading the latest version of Adobe Flash came sometimes work. This occurs quite a bit for various reasons, if not already done so might be worth searching the main Poser forum for posts on blank library and Poser 8

Well I may not have answers much yet.........but I did learn how to screen shot.......lol.....thanks for that one...But yeh still got more help from you...so yes I am very grateful to both you n Druc.........after i try searching.......will let you guys know if my Poser works again....Thank you very much guys......hugsssss

Is your Poser 8 a 32 bit or 64 bit version? I don't know if this would cause a problem. 32 bit library on a 64 bit pc is not a problem.

My computer is 64 bit.....but there are no files in my Poser 8 only 32 bit files.......I spent 2 days near 5hrs each trying to fix stupid thing.......includes reading what i could find....had to stop for awhile......just gave me a headache........lol.....I really appreciate all you are doing to help me.......Thank you kindly....hugssss

You may need to install, or update, Flash Player. Poser libraries use Flash, and the blank white library area sometimes results from the Flash plugin being missing or out of date. Go to https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/about/ to check. You can then download the current version from https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ -- but don't download from anywhere else.

Thank you for that will try and get back to you all........Thanks for links + help Feecozen......hugsss

I knew it wouldnt be that easy..........lol......so yeh....didnt work eh...but I am incredibly Grateful how much you guys(all of you) have tried to help me...Thank you so much........I seriously dont know what else to do now tho.......But Thank you All again...........Take care all....hugsssssss

Ahoi! Let me try to help. A main question in advance: Where is your Poser content based on your computer? In best case it is in C: -> User -> Public -> Public Documents -> Poser Content. Public would be great, because it means no right restrictions. Once you identified, can you please tell us here? Sure we will find the trick. Poser 8 got an updated content management, which made it easier... I worked with Poser since version 6 and I think I remember this problem, unfortunately years ago. My first idea is, that this is an windows right management problem. So, to know, where your Poser content is on your disk will help.

ok........this is where content is C: -> Users -> Public -> Public Documents -> Poser Content also go to Libraries>Documents>Poser 8 content does that make sense....i have no idea how it works like that............ does that mean the 2nd way i find content which is not in Public Documents maybe i got content twice or something...........i have no idea...the more I look the more confused I get........lol Any more Help you can offer Scrib............would be sooooooooo grateful...........Thank You one n All.............hugsssssss

No, it's not a problem so far. We just have to find out, where your content is. Please check the folder Public Documents -> Poser Content. There should be the runtime folder and there the Geometry folder. Just to find out, if your content is based there. If the runtime is empty, please check the Livraries -> Documents->Poser 8 content. Once we found out, where your content is, we can do the next step. In Poser 8 the library management changed. If you content is doubled, no problem. We just have to direct Poser to the right path.

Once you know, in which of the two runtimes your content is based, set the path like shown in the screenshot

Do not choose the runtime folder itself. The folder you have to choose is the Poser 8 Content, or the folder where your filled runtime is in. Maybe it's your Poser 7 Content folder. Just check the Geometry folder in the runtime folder.

If no success, next thing I would like to know, are you using Windows 7 with Edge Browser or Internet Explorer? We than have to look if Flah is activated in your browser. Unfortunately I don't have Windows 7 anymore. But you will find a good step by step guide about how to activate Flash in Internet Explorer (Windows 7) by following this link: http://www.intowindows.com/enable-adobe-flash-player-in-internet-explorer/

Thank you for all your trouble Scrib.....problem is i cant add the right Poser content.......if you scroll up near beginning of thread.....my Library part is just all white....no add anything.......Yes i have Windows 7 and i use Google Chrome for browser.But for now ill try link you gave me....see what happens......Thank you so much.......again...hugssss

I think Poser uses the Internet Expolorer Interface/API, that's why you have to configure the Internet Explorer, whether or not you are using Google Chrome for Web browsing. So can you please check your IE version? You will need to work with Internet Explorer 7 up to 10.

Smith Micro: "INTERNET EXPLORER 11: Poser 8 and Poser Pro 2010 are not compatible with Internet Explorer 11 and may fail to start or fail to display the embedded library if you have Internet Explorer 11 installed. You can look into uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 and reinstalling an older version of Internet Explorer (versions 7-10 should work fine) to get the embedded library working again."

To go back to an older IE version isn't hard. Here you will find a good explanation on youtube (less than 3 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUy5LKDdMTs

WoooooooooooHoooooooooooo well almost.......lol i did what you said Scrib.......right.....was easy.......maybe need to go back to IE 9...is at IE10 now....but my libraries window shows plus the add etc.....i did try too add runtime etc........but said was already there........but not.....and then it kinda of freezes..........but im closer than ive ever been......so A Huge Thank you........to All of you for helping me.............im Totally Grateful.......hugsssssssssssss

Sounds good. Restart your computer, so everything can adjust toghether with the new settings. Enjoy your weekend and Poser renderings! :-)

Update 2........yes.......my content is there.......re-tried before went to bed last night......havent checked what IE i have....did try to install 10........but wouldnt work...something about
no good for my windows 7.........anyhoo.....dont care.........it works now and I Thank All of you.........have a very nice day/night........cant wait to start posing.....lol......hugsssssssss

Ok update...still had a few other issues with my poser.......but finally got it working right now............did realise i was/am rusty still..........lol.......but got it........one problem i still have is...when i add say character plus hair etc.........i have to move objects back.......say (example) put V4 she is like really close to front of screen you cant see all of her......so move back....say i add hair.....that comes up close to screen too.......until i confirm it......thinking its to do with camera........but dont know how to change/fix it......i am such a pain eh..........lol.........as usual any help is muchly appreciated..........Thank you.......hugsss

The main camera should be your default setting for any new scene in Poser. If this continues to be a problem, I would recommend resetting Poser to Factory Default under the General Preferences panel and reconfigure your custom settings.