IEDIT Errors with Patch

[yukonjak]

I recently installed the PI8 patch. All was well until a few hours ago. Now I get an IEDIT error that closes the program down about every 5 minutes.

I had this happen before so uninstalled PI and the patch then reinstalled PI. Got sooooo tired of the poltergeist in the lasso tool that I reinstalled the patch again...and same problem as before. Is there a way to fix this? I'm running windows 98, have plenty of memory, ran Norton checks on my harddrive and windows--no problems with registry, shortcuts or any of the other usual culprits.

I'm trying to put some photos together for a show and really need my program. HELP!

[yukonjak]

I recently installed the PI8 patch. All was well until a few hours ago. Now I get an IEDIT error that closes the program down about every 5 minutes.

I had this happen before so uninstalled PI and the patch then reinstalled PI. Got sooooo tired of the poltergeist in the lasso tool that I reinstalled the patch again...and same problem as before. Is there a way to fix this? I'm running windows 98, have plenty of memory, ran Norton checks on my harddrive and windows--no problems with registry, shortcuts or any of the other usual culprits.

I'm trying to put some photos together for a show and really need my program. HELP!

[gidgit]

When all else fails change your cmos battery... I am not kidding here... I am going out on a limb and guessing that you have had your puter for over a year now... and, for whatever reason, PI seems to be touchy when the system clock is down... hmmm... least ways this has happened to me twice now, and both times it was the battery... not with the same versions of PI mind you, but non the less same problem... and with the new battery I have yet to recieve an ledit... funky eh?

If not that, then I dunno... Win 98 runs PI as good as any, if not the best of all given that the system components are also of that era...

Maybe try getting ahold of somebody @ Ulead...

Sorry to hear of your woes... I hope it is only the battery... http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Steph will be along anytime now and she might have a better idea on this as she runs a large PI community whose members perhaps have gone through what is currently happening to you, and thus may have gotten some feedback as to just what's up...

Good luck with your project eh http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[stephaniebt]

I'm afraid I'm not good with tech issues like this one. Your best bet is to get ahold of Ulead and ask what's going on.

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[yukonjak]

Wow... what's a cmos battery?! The little clock thingie in the system tray is working okay, but I've had this computer for 5 years now and never changed any batteries..what is it and where does it go and where do you get such a thing? I have a Compaq Presario if that matters.

Steph, I tried to contact Ulead on several occasions. I even called California a couple of times and got nothing but voice mail. I've emailed with various questions and problems over the years and not once has the response (on the rare occasion that I even get one) even addressed my question. I'd do better with a magic 8 ball! Though I love PI, their tech support it totally worthless and non-existant in my experience. The only ones who seem to care at all are Michelle and Colwin but they're always going 18 directions and it's understandably hard to reach either of them.

Unless I figure out this battery thing and it works, I guess I'm just back to uninstalling PI and reinstalling it without the patch, even though the lasso tool is infested with poltergeists without it!

Thanks for trying anyway!

[RAMWolff44]

The CMOS battery is located on your mother board. If you have a techie friend you might ask He/She to help you open up the computer and see which size you will need.

1) Make sure you ground your self before doing this. If you have a metal object close by then just touch it and you will be grounded, or in other words the static electricity on your body will be nulified.

2) Make sure you power down your computer first before you............

3) Open your case up and look for a flat, silver colored battery. Looks like an over sized watch battery but you will only be seeing the very top of it.

4) Have a flash light and a magnifying glass closs by or at least 20/20 vision (which I don't http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif ) and write down the numbers or CAREFULLY remove it, in the newer motherboards there is a little lever that if you push it inwards the battery can be easily removed.

5) Take it down to your nearest computer store (Fry's is mine) and ask a tech person which one you will need. They are VERY affordable, usually under $5.00

6) Get home, pop in the new battery, boot up your computer and you should be good to go.

I would say I agree with Gidget. It's been 5 years, WOW, http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/eek.gif I've had 3 computers in 5 years, so not sure what kind of configuration you have going on in there, but I would think that the CMOS battery should be needing a change at this point!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Batteries, required to power your computer's real time clock and to maintain setup or configuration data files during power failure or normal off periods, need to be replaced every few years.

Losing the configuration file memory from a failed battery causes project delays, lost work time and major inconveniences. These problems can be avoided through preventative maintenance. You should replace the computer clock battery on a routine basis on your next service call before the problems start.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here is an address to a page of information that should furter help you to understand:
Computer_Hope.com

Hope you find this information helpful! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Richard http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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