Author Topic: Can't open SPF (Read 2542 times)

FiliusObscurum · « **on:** May 20, 2009, 05:39:20 AM »

can some1 tell me why i can't open SPF, it shows the logo saying please wait, SPF is loading, then nothing hapens!

plz help

Evan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2009, 07:19:52 AM »

If you're on Vista make sure you run the program as Admin. Also make sure you have the newest version. You could also try turning off UAC if you're on Vista.

I had the same problem a while back, but I know it was an older version and I have since turned off UAC. You might just want to try uninstalling it and redownloading, just to make sure you have a a clean version.

-Evan

FiliusObscurum · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2009, 07:47:44 AM »

well im on Windows xp 32-bit

Evan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2009, 08:34:43 AM »

Try turning off any firewalls if present then and make sure you're running the newest version.

-Evan

Shane · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2009, 09:11:57 AM »

The first thing spf does when you see the splash screen is connect to the site and look at the version ini file. Its checking to see if there is a new program update.

after that it moves on to open the main window and close the splash screen.

we can see if that's what it is, go to the settings.ini file and look for

checkforupdates=1
change it to
checkforupdates=0

save it and open the program again. And of course make sure you have the latest version 2.4.5 at the time of this posting.

Let me know how it goes.
Shane

FiliusObscurum · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:41:49 AM »

doesn't seem to work, already tried that but its allways the same! i can't figure out whats happening, ive rebooted the pc, reinstalled the program(yes its the newest version), deactivated the firewall, etc...

Evan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:49:00 AM »

Have you tried the Portable version that can be downloaded here?

Give that a try...and if you have another computer that you can trasport that to then you can try it there or any other computer for that matter.

-Evan

FiliusObscurum · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:18:47 PM »

ive tested the program on another computer and it worked, i think i got something preventing the program from running.

with the portable version happens the same, doesnt open

the program worked on my other computer(Windows 98), and i tested it again on another computer(windows XP, same as mine) and it didn't work either, any1 knows why?

btw, ive noticed that the process of the program is open, but the program doesnt show up...

Shane · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2009, 03:06:19 PM »

hhmm well the program also uses microsoft MDAC & DAO to read the database file.

The last thing the program does before the main window is shown is try to open the databases.

In my help file I have a how to on reinstalling MDAC. also You said XP, what service pack does it have on? 1, 2 or 3?

Shane

FiliusObscurum · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2009, 04:57:41 AM »

service pack 2

Evan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:08:49 AM »

To my knowledge of Simple Port Forwarding that shouldn't make a difference. You should upgrade to the newest service pack regardless though.

-Evan

Shane · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:31:00 AM »

installing service pack 3 will also update the MDAC and replace any corrupt system files. Service pack 3 is a good idea.

Shane

Shane · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:44:00 AM »

If service pack 3 doesn't fix it get a hold of me by the contact form. We can get on msn or yahoo and try to fig out whats going on. I really want to know why its not opening.

-Shane

FiliusObscurum · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2009, 02:18:44 AM »

thanks, installing the Service Pack 3 made it work, thank you Shane and Evan, for all the help you guys gave me!!!!

Evan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2009, 06:05:27 AM »

Glad we could help. You might want to run a few malware checks on your computer since you just updated it.

If you need any other help in general or with a specific PcWinTech program just make a post.

-Evan

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