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Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Fresh installation of an evaluation copy. As soon as I start Uninstall Tool it reads "Uninstall Tool has stopped working"
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Hi,

Please, we need

1. Windows version, 32 or 64-bits.
2. Error code
3. Did 3.2.1 crash?
4. Did you try disabling anti-virus, any security software (temporary)?
5. Did you noticed program window or it crashes instantly?

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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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1. Windows 7 64bit HP
2. No error code other than what I said "Uninstall Tool has stopped working" and I have only the option to close the program
3. Yes, same problem
4. No real-time protection of any antivirus/ security software enabled except for windows firewall
5. The program windows shows up and then I get the error I described

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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Thank you, ma_t14!

Please extract this archive to program folder and run the program again, it will produce a special crash dump that will help to locate the problem.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Where is the crash dump supposed to be generated?

If a new window or something is supposed to pop-up nothing happens. I still get the same exact problem, no differences between the old and new replaced files.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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It should have been created in the program folder :(

Can you please run the program with /log parameter and attach log here?
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Great! It really helped. Will post news within 10 minutes.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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I'll be waiting eagerly :smile:
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Please run this build with /log once again please

(it shouldn't crash)
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Nope, still crashing

http://pastebin.com/SGHryTyF
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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If this one still crashes, then please create a dump of the following registry keys (and better zip .reg files) - with regedit

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Window\Current Version\Uninstall
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Products

I think it would be the last thing! :%)

PS. Gears of War is the last program in the log, I need its entry actually in both keys.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Steven wrote:If this one PS. Gears of War is the last program in the log, I need its entry actually in both keys.
I'm sorry to say this but it is still crashing.. What do you mean by the above?
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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I managed to solve this!! :D

You mentioned Gears of War and that got me thinking. I never installed Gears of War in its entirety. I remember starting the installer and then canceling the installation.

So what I did is I opened the default windows uninstall tool and found out that there was an entry for GoW. Double clicking it threw out some error about a corrupted installer or something (which makes sense since I didn't install it) and then I removed the entry.

Voilà now it works! 8-)

I hope this info will help you somehow
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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ma_t14, yes. It really helped.

There was a bug in Uninstall Tool, and it crashed, the bug will be fixed soon.

Your help is really appreciated. Not sure if you're a registered customer, just drop here a line and we'll send you a license.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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No, not net yet. Thank you for the offer!!!

Here's my email address:

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p/s
You are one of the two developers that I really appreciate because of their work. The other being the developer of MusicBee. It happens that both of you are called "Steven". Are you and him the same person in disguise? :D
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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ma_t14,

Sent!

Thank your for the kind words ;) Will take a look at this player.
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Steven wrote:ma_t14,
Will take a look at this player.
I will be awaiting your feedback ;)

Actually I am one of the most active members at the forums there (you'll find me under the same username)
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Hi,

I'd like to let you know that the same problem has started occurring again. Assuming its related to the same bug when will the new version with the fix be posted?

Regards,
Marios Taki
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Re: Uninstall Tool 3.2.2 crashes on startup

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Hi,

Thank you very much for the report.

We have 3.3 beta coming soon, it has many things fixed and what is more a crash reporting feature. Just stay in touch. 3.2.2 will notify about 3.3 beta if you have 'Check for beta version' option on
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