Raddar opened this issue on Jan 06, 2009 · 9 posts
Raddar posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 4:44 PM
Wondering if anyone has encountered this. Winzip will extract files to any other file on my computer except for Poser 7. When i try to unzip to poser I get a message that reads:
Access Denied. Unable to creat file c:/programfiles/efrontier/poser7/ etc. etc.
I've tried reinstalling Poser, which is an entirely new problem, (I cant seem to get Poser 7 completely removed to get a clean reinstall), but the winzip problems is still there.
Funny thing is it used to work. Any ideas????
Thanks for any help.
RG
markschum posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 5:15 PM
Are you on windows Vista and logged on as an Admin ?
Use the remove/change programs in the Control panel to remove Poser and then delete the program folder for a complete removal. The remove Poser 7 from the start menu should do the same thing.
Raddar posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 5:31 PM
Yeah I am using vista as the admin.
Not sure if Vista has the same control panel features, seems like last time I could not remove a program that way, I'll have to double check that, thnx.
FrankT posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 5:38 PM
Quote - c:/programfiles/efrontier/poser7/
That might be your problem. I seem to remember reading that Vista isn't keen on you installing stuff into the program files folder directly. Do a search in the forums for it though - ICBW
Dizzi posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 5:41 PM
I'd just install Poser outside the program files folder, so Vista's security measures for that folder don't come into play and give all kinds of head ache ;-)
Raddar posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 5:42 PM
Actually never thought of that, great idea, I'll give it a shot.
pakled posted Tue, 06 January 2009 at 7:37 PM
I suppose you could check folder properties and see if something's 'overprotective' in terms of permissions...wait...I forgot...this is Vista...;)
Aside from that, I'd go with the above suggestions...
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thefixer posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 1:35 AM
Switch off UAC!
I unzip direct to Poser 7 every time in Vista, no issues!
Injustice will be avenged.
Cofiwch Dryweryn.
Raddar posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:18 PM
UAC??? Not sure what that is, but the problem is solved. If I open winzip and run as administrator, I can then extract to Poser. Now to clean up the mess I have from deleting and reinstalling Poser in Vista. Thanks for all the suggetions gang. :)