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tomos

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[PopUpWisdom] Cant modify quote files w. install version
« on: December 16, 2015, 01:46 PM »
Looking closer at PopUp Wisdom, I'm embarrassed to see it has at least some of the editing functionality I was requesting lately** -- so thumbsup to you mouser :up: and a fat :-[ for me

** ability to edit current file via the popup quote (just click on [menu] etc.)

But, I have run into a problem with the install version - the books cannot be modified/saved, presumably because they are in the Program Files (x86) folder (and I dont have permission I guess).
Note: this really just a heads-up. I'll move to portable version (but can test any new version).

Details
the quote files are stored in (I think this is default):
C:\Program Files (x86)\PopUpWisdom\Books\
=>
when I try to edit one, I get the following message:
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Notepad2
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Error saving "C:\Program Files (x86)\PopUpWisdom\Books\obliques.txt"!
Probably the file is locked by another application.
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OK 
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Windows 7 pro, x64; UAC high (possibly at highest level); "PopUpWisdom v1.08.01"
Tom

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Re: [PopUpWisdom] Cant modify quote files w. install version
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2016, 10:13 AM »
Solution here is to move to the portable version.

If you wish to transfer your settings [see edit below]

  1. disable 'Start with Windows' in preferences (of your installed PopupWisdom)
  2. exit
  3. download portable version, unzip and 'install' wherever
  4. start portable version and make any changes in the preferences (doesnt matter what: will be replaced)
  5. [step #4 causes a [i]PopUpWisdom.ini[/i] file to be created in the portable folder]
  6. replace the PopUpWisdom.ini file in the portable folder with the one in My Documents:  ...\My Documents\DonationCoder\PopupWisdom\PopUpWisdom.ini
  7. start the portable PopUpWisdom.exe
  8. in preferences reactivate 'Start with Windows' (if you want)

EDIT// in retrospect, it would be easier to simply copy the ini file into the portable folder without modifying the preferences first (i.e. leave out step #4!)
Tom
« Last Edit: June 10, 2016, 10:22 AM by tomos »

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Re: [PopUpWisdom] Cant modify quote files w. install version
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2016, 12:41 PM »
Thanks for posting this.

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