Advanced Cataloguer Pro - not running on Windows 11


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stevehaz_uk

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This is an old program - but it should run on W11 - I've got all my DVDs full of music on AdCat and now I cant access the .acat files.

The program tries to launch but doesn't open any windows, and stops. I've tried all the different compatibility modes - same result on each one.

Any ideas, or know of other programs that will import my .acat databases?

Thanks
 

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Yes, it is very old. Here is all I have to offer. Run the program in compatibility mode using the earliest OS listed. Also run the program as administrator. Right click on it's exe file, select properties, select advanced, check box run as administrator. Apply OK

Go to settings>apps>default apps. Scroll to bottom and select "choose defaults by file type."
Find .acat in the list and set it's default app to Advanced Cataloger Pro.
If .acat is not present in the list of file types, it means the program did not populate it in the registry. Report back if that is the case.We can see if our registry guru can help, but it is so old it may be a lost cause.
 

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Steve,

Does it run alright in Windows 10?

Since it seems to me to be something of a specialist application, does it have a publisher's support site or user forum that might help you?

stevehaz_uk said:
it should run on W11
Click to expand...
You don't say why you think so but alright.


All the best,
Denis
 

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    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3447
Thanks for replies ... the program was installed when I installed Windows 11 a long time ago, and it worked then.. I have recently had issues and had to reinstall windows 22621.2070 .. this was a fresh install and Advanced Cataloguer Pro refuses to work.

I have used the compatibility wizard to go back to W95 (earliest, but I tried them all!!) selected and saved Run As Administrator. Extension .acat appears in the default apps list and I've attached to ACP . The programs appears to execute (the cursor turns to an animated ring) but no windows open and the program is not running.

Thanks for trying to help ... I dont suppose anybody could try to install (its free now) to see if I have a problem that can be resolved.??
 

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    Windows 11
I tried the program which dates back to 2006 (tests clean in Virustotal), and does not seem to require any compatibility settings.
Presumably, you have tried using both the "ClearACATProSettings.bat" which is in the installation folder, and uninstalling Acat followed by reinstalling it also?

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Advanced CATaloguer Pro 2.6\ClearACATProSettings.bat"

Other than that, I can't think of any reason why it is not working for you.
Tested with both save & open test catalog file.
acat.png
 

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In computer management i found this... is anyone clever enough to get me going thanks

Faulting application name: acatpro.exe, version: 2.6.2006.720, time stamp: 0x2a425e19
Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000
Exception code: 0x4000001f
Fault offset: 0x02fe72c6
Faulting process id: 0x0x4E8
Faulting application start time: 0x0x1D9C6E93A80809E
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Advanced CATaloguer Pro 2.6\acatpro.exe
Faulting module path: unknown
Report Id: f440632b-4159-45b2-b97f-a5882318f6a7
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
 

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Maybe try and uninstall it with unlocker or geek uninstaller then reinstalling. Defender kept complaining about it and also Malwarebytes Browser Guard. Check your AV isn't blocking it.
Works for me and the free registration works.

PrH0y0P2y1.png
 

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    M1605YA
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    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
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    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
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    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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    180 Watt, 19.5 V
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Thanks everyone for trying... still cant get it going. Turned Avast off completely while installing and opening but the same result.
Used Revo uninstaller to get the bits left over.. I must be running something else which is preventing this....
 

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Don't know if it makes a difference where it's downloaded from but this s where I got it,

advanced-cataloguer-pro.en.lo4d.com

Advanced CATaloguer Pro

Advanced CATaloguer Pro 2.6 for Windows ✔ free download. Safe, secure and tested for viruses and malware.
advanced-cataloguer-pro.en.lo4d.com advanced-cataloguer-pro.en.lo4d.com
 

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    Win 11 Home & Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    15.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
It was worth a go, so thanks again still no luck ... reckon its something on my computer stopping this running - oh well
 

My Computer

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  • OS
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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