Why do the new versions of IP crash on my computer?

Published on June 7, 2005 By Brock Beesley In IconPackager

I'm a little frustrated. The last 4 versions of IP to be released (we're now on 3.00a[b].003) have all crashed on my comp. I open up the program and it immediately crashes. I've ended up having to uncheck the "show pre-release versions", uninstall Icon Packager and then re-install the old 2.50h.087 version. Does anyone else have this problem and how can it be fixed? For the split second that the new betas are open, the changes in the program look SWEEET! I just want to be able to use it.

Comments (Page 4)

lynnyf

on Jun 30, 2005

I have also been having problems with MaAfee since I installed IP3. I upgraded my McAfee (it was due to expire in a month anyway) and I am still having problems. For example, I can't open the McAfee Security Center using the icon in the lower left of the task bar. In fact I can't open any of my Mcafee programs.

Anyone have any suggestions (besides using a different security system)?

Chasbo

on Jun 30, 2005

Thank you Corky O and Casalla.
Corky O - I will do as you say when I get the time. On one hand it seems like a lot to go through but on the other.....ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I hope it works.
Casalla - Thank the Lord for restore points!

dScans

on Jun 30, 2005

My system is an AMD64 3500+ running WinXp Pro SP2 with 1 GB of memory. I'm running Kerio Personal Firewall and using Avast antivirus. I was running Windowblinds downloaded via Stardock with no problems. Only when I install Iconpackager the problem starts. Like many others in the forums, it took me some time to figure this out. The first time I went whole hog and downloaded everything in Objectdesk

Luckily I did a Ghost backup before I installed Stardock because I learnt the hard way that restore points in XP does not always work, especially for complicated installs

Katrinakat

on Jun 30, 2005

Is someone still working on a fix for this issue? I've followed most of the advice I was given previously, and eventually have been able to use IP partially, but I've had many of the problems mentioned here, including losing Windows Help and one of my graphics programs. This was solved for me by using System Restore, but though I can now change icons in most cases, the program still seems to shut down prematurely. I downloaded the "Smart Exception" program and have sent several logs to Stardock. I hope this can be fixed, because it (IP) is really an excellent program.

dScans

on Jun 30, 2005

I hope this can be fixed, because it (IP) is really an excellent program.

Amen to that! IconPackager and Windowblinds go together!

dScans

on Jul 04, 2005

Hi all,

For those who tried to uninstall IconPackager and their system still do not work properly, I found this tip in the Object Desktop forum. Apparently, you have to remove this service before uninstallation. Access the command prompt, and type in the following "regsvr32 /u iprepair.dll" (do not type in the quotes

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This should save some time from restoring from a backup

Scarborough

on Jul 04, 2005

Thanks for the post Mr Beesley. Deleting Bluecurve worked - Way to go Cafeend. It raises questions about quality control. This issue had been bugging me for some time. I sent an email to Stardock Support on 05/06/05 exactly describing the problem as stated here. Recieved an automated reply immediately but nothing since. Raises questions about...

Carl Sawyer

on Jul 12, 2005

I had similar problems with IP and e-mailed Stardock on 6/28/2005 and still have not received a reply (other than the automated reply). I have seen numerous posts about this issue and nothing from Stardock.

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