Install and Trace: Error 193

[Scientific Frontline]

I have yet to get the trace install to work.
Have tried on several program.

Typically an error 193 means not a win 32 application.
This issue needs to be addressed please.

The Speccy of the rig with issue:
http://speccy.piriform.com/results/0Sni ... YpUmWpSRnH

[Steven]

Scientific Frontline
You cannot install x64 application on a 32-bit Windows

[Scientific Frontline]

It's a 64 bit Vista! 4 core Phenom 9550

see the speccy.

I have tried several installs some X86 and some X64.

Not ignorant to such matters.

I test and review about 40 -50 programs a week.
I'm having no problems installing or uninstalling. The uninstall tool is wonderful, misses a few things now and then, yet still very good.
The issues is only with "trace and install". . . has not worked once on over 30 attempt. Always the same error as shown.
Heidi-Ann Kennedy
Director
Scientific Frontline

[Steven]

Scientific Frontline
I apologize for being not attentive.

Please answer the following questions to help us get more info on the issue:

1. What is Uninstall Tool version?
2. Are you running 'MultiCommander_x64...exe' from Uninstall Tool window OR using a context menu ('Install and Trace') on the .exe file?
3. What if you put the 'MultiCommander_x64...exe' to a root drive ('C:\MultiCommander_x64...exe') and start Install Tracker from there?

Thank you.

PS. I must admit it's all very weird and it's the first report of such matter, Windows reports error 193 when the .exe format is not valid.

[Scientific Frontline]

Actually one other has.
http://www.crystalidea.com/forum/viewto ... t=193#p759
Ok Version: 3.11

I have tried on several using both methods. (context menu and through the program)

Always same error and always the error come up instantly.

Usually very good on trouble shooting, yet I seem to be overlooking the obvious somehow.

All programs can be installed in the normal manner.
Heidi-Ann

[Steven]

Scientific Frontline

Ok Version: 3.11

So there's no 193 error in 3.1.1 ? (which is the latest)?

[Scientific Frontline]

Scientific Frontline

Ok Version: 3.11

So there's no 193 error in 3.1.1 ? (which is the latest)?

~smiles~ No as ok the version I'm using is 3.11.
Yet I do see why you to it as such.

Just for the record again, even without the install and trace it's a great program.

I'll keep looking on this end, yet if you come up with a brainstorm let me know.
Handle other issues first if you need more time.

[Steven]

Scientific Frontline
Thank you, I'll lookup this problem more precisely. Will keep you in touch here.

[Steven]

Fixed in 3.3.3 Build 5321. It took ages to reproduce the problem, we're really sorry

[Skrell]

3.4.1 will not let me monitor ANY installs on winxpsp3.

Here is the log:

23:02:16 Starting Install Tracker service...
23:02:16 Service version is: 0x103
23:02:16 Starting fragment-1-4-1-beta2.exe...
23:02:16 Error: Cannot start the setup process (error 193)
23:02:16 Analyzing installation, please wait...
23:02:16 0 installation entries detected

[Steven]

Skrell
I don't think it's a problem of 3.4.1

- What was the full path to "fragment-1-4-1-beta2.exe"?
- Can you please share this file "fragment-1-4-1-beta2.exe" ?
- Does it matter if you start the install from context menu OR from the app?
- Does it work with .msi setup?

[Skrell]

Both of these don't work from EITHER the context menu or from within the tool :

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\mp3tagv266setup.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\fragment-1-4-1-beta2.exe

Also, you can get either of these exe's online. Here is a link to mp3tag:

http://104.156.55.153/~dwnldfrhtr/files ... 6setup.exe

[Steven]

Does it work with .msi setup?

Previous version of UT (3.4):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5h3xjg0sdvgwe ... 9.exe?dl=0

Update: just checked on clean XP SP3 x86, Uninstall Tool 3.4.1, mp3tagv266setup.exe, everything works

[Skrell]

OK it has something to do with the path! When i moved the executables it worked! Several did actually but NONE work when located in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop

Ideas?

[Steven]

Skrell
This is a miracle though not a pleasant one

What path do they work from? Can you experiment some more?

I'm not able to reproduce the situation (for years).

[Skrell]

here are 2 paths that work fine no problem:

C:\files.exe

N:\Main Backup\Best Freeware\files.exe

Did you try the EXACT path name? Even using the name "Administrator" ?

Also *.msi files seem to work ... this path only affects exe's!

[Steven]

Skrell
No it works for me Do you have English Windows XP?

[Skrell]

yes..and i even tried disabling Avast Antivirus thinking it might interfere somehow.

[Steven]

[Skrell]

ok well thank you for trying...i'll let you know if i find any more details. :-/