Installing a new programme OUTSIDE of VISTA Program Files Director

[Alan]

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista PC -
the DVD refuses to install or activate.
My [major] Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install
which avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in the
standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to any
Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory of Vista
?
ALAN G.NAPIER

 

[kurttrail]

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC - the DVD refuses to install or activate. My [major]
Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install which
avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to
any Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory
of Vista ?
ALAN G.NAPIER

Why didn't you email them back and ask?

I'm guessing, since you weren't bright enough to tell us what program you
are talking about, but sometime during the install there should be a
place to change the location of the install. You may need to choose to
do a "custom" install.

--
Peace!
Kurt
Former Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"

 

[Jon]

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC -
the DVD refuses to install or activate.
My [major] Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install
which avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista
has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the
standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to any
Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory of
Vista
?
ALAN G.NAPIER

As Kurt said, you usually get that option on one of the dialogs as you
install the program. The installer often (but not always) shows the program
files directory it's going to create and gives you the option eg via a
browse button to specify somewhere else.

 

[Alan]

Kurttrail,
Program concerned is "SAGE INSTANT ACCOUNTS". DVD has no
accessability[read-only] and no LOAD TO:- flexibility. Resists the
de-activation of READ-ONLY attribute via DOS.
Stubbornly tries only to install DIRECT onto Program Files sub-directory -
which VISTA refuses to allow and freezes.
Alan G.Napier

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC - the DVD refuses to install or activate. My [major]
Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install which
avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to
any Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory
of Vista ?
ALAN G.NAPIER

Why didn't you email them back and ask?

I'm guessing, since you weren't bright enough to tell us what program you
are talking about, but sometime during the install there should be a
place to change the location of the install. You may need to choose to
do a "custom" install.

--
Peace!
Kurt
Former Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"

 

[Alan]

Jon,
There is no dialogue, initially boots direct with 3 Options:
"LOAD : SAGE"
"LOAD : INTERNET BROWSER"
"LOAD : README.FILE"
Choose any of these three and it freezes.!

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC -
the DVD refuses to install or activate.
My [major] Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install
which avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista
has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the
standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to any
Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory of
Vista
?
ALAN G.NAPIER

As Kurt said, you usually get that option on one of the dialogs as you
install the program. The installer often (but not always) shows the program
files directory it's going to create and gives you the option eg via a
browse button to specify somewhere else.

 

[Jon]

Jon,
There is no dialogue, initially boots direct with 3 Options:
"LOAD : SAGE"
"LOAD : INTERNET BROWSER"
"LOAD : README.FILE"
Choose any of these three and it freezes.!

Ok, well perhaps a workaround would be to install the program as is ie let
it install to the Program Files directory - and then when you run the
installed program, run it 'elevated' ie by right-clicking it and running it
as 'administrator'. That may resolve any issues if the program subsequently
attempts to write to areas it's not supposed to.

 

[Alan]

Good suggestion Jon, but the installation get as far as accepting the command
to
"INSTALL: SAGE" and freezes; with a belated Vista announcement: "E-Drive
Has Stopped Responding".
Regards
Alan

 

[Gordon]

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC -
the DVD refuses to install or activate.
My [major] Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install
which avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista
has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the
standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to any
Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory of
Vista
?
ALAN G.NAPIER

Sounds to me that what Sage told you (it IS Sage Accounting you are
installing? Which one?) is a load of rubbish. Sounds to me like Sage hasn't
got it's act together with regards to Vista. You might find that you'd be
better off installing XP in a Virtual Machine and installing Sage on
that....
Never did like Sage, anyway, I found it had some very ODD quirks....

 

[DL]

You need to Contact Sage, and speak to a real tech, not a mailbot - I hope
you have a support contract

 

[kurttrail]

Kurttrail,
Program concerned is "SAGE INSTANT ACCOUNTS". DVD has no
accessability[read-only] and no LOAD TO:- flexibility. Resists the
de-activation of READ-ONLY attribute via DOS. Stubbornly tries only to
install DIRECT onto Program Files sub-directory - which VISTA refuses to
allow and freezes. Alan G.Napier

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070601112447AAhlqGw

See if that can help you out.

--
Peace!
Kurt
Former Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"

 

[gerryf]

Actually, it sounds like bad media (dvd)

Create a folder on your desktop called SAGE INSTALL
Open COMPUTER and copy all files and folders into SAGE INSTALL

I am guessing you will get a file copy error, but if not, try running the
setup from within there. It may be called setup.exe or
install.exe--sometimes, these files are even in a subfolder

 

[Alan]

Many thanks Gerryf,
I'll try it.
Alan

Actually, it sounds like bad media (dvd)

Create a folder on your desktop called SAGE INSTALL
Open COMPUTER and copy all files and folders into SAGE INSTALL

I am guessing you will get a file copy error, but if not, try running the
setup from within there. It may be called setup.exe or
install.exe--sometimes, these files are even in a subfolder

 

[Alan]

Thank you Gordon,
This was a 2006-experience, with just the "querky" customer-service
responses you
detail. I gave up on Sage in 2006 but out of curiousity thought I try them
again. I still have the 2006 brand-new software still on an office shelf in
one of the storerooms, and had another try!!
regards, Alan

When trying to re-install a Manufacturer's programme [previous installed
under a Windows XP Operating System PC] onto a brand-new Windows Vista
PC -
the DVD refuses to install or activate.
My [major] Software-Manufacturer emailed to instruct: "Do a custom-install
which avoids the Vista standard "PROGRAM FILES" directory because Vista
has
"security issues" with any programme that attempts to install itself in
the
standard "Program Files" directory.
How can I instruct the READ-ONLY DVD Program-disc to install itself to any
Directory that is OUTSIDE the standard "Program Files" sub-directory of
Vista
?
ALAN G.NAPIER

Sounds to me that what Sage told you (it IS Sage Accounting you are
installing? Which one?) is a load of rubbish. Sounds to me like Sage hasn't
got it's act together with regards to Vista. You might find that you'd be
better off installing XP in a Virtual Machine and installing Sage on
that....
Never did like Sage, anyway, I found it had some very ODD quirks....