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I think (I could be wrong) that she had to format her hard drive which POSSIBLY means that she lost everything stored on the hard drive. If, like me, she uses OUTLOOK then the emails were stored on the hard drive which she lost. Once they are downloaded by Outlook they no longer exist anywhere else (in my case). This is why I mentioned that programmes and programmes alone should be stored on the "c" drive and any data should be on a separate USB or internal hard drive. Outlook email files, should also be archived to a separate drive. That way if your "c" drive goes down for any reason your data is not lost. It also has the added benefit that it reduces clutter and makes for a more efficient, faster system which in any case SHOULD be cleaned up and defragged every week with a programme that gives smart placement as well as defragging to ensure that all of your free space is in one place (for a week). DaveG

It would help them (perhaps) if they knew exactly when you upgraded - they need proof that you have actually paid for the upgrade. Are you using the same email address as you were when you bought the original and upgrade keys? DaveG

That's right - tell them you upgraded to Deluxe and needed that key also. DaveG

Yes, that's what I was trying to get to. The key needed for burning the DVD is the VideoBuilder_RegKey which you may or may not have previously upgraded to. If you did then you need Igor to send it again. If you did not then you need to upgrade. DaveG

Are you saying that it does nothing? Or does it do something and then still not work? One other thing to try: If you click on START you should see RUN as an option - try browsing to your "reg.reg" or "pte.reg" and run that? DaveG

If it does not "run" try what the tute suggests - rename it "reg.reg" or "pte.reg" and double click on it. DaveG

When they say "run it" they mean double click on it and follow any instructions. DaveG

OK - I don't recognise the PTE.TXT name but if you open it in notepad or similar does it contain a string of text possibly beginning with REGIT.......? There is an FAQ in the TUTORIALS section - have you looked there? http://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index....amp;#entry56798 DaveG

I tried renaming a slide in the slide list (5.6RC) and it threw up the ERROR (it could not find the slide) - if I redirect in O&A all is well. I guess that's what you are refering to? DaveG

You still haven't said if you were sent a "reg.txt" OR a string of text in an e-mail OR a "VideoBuilder_Regkey". What exactly did they send you? DaveG

Daniel, I might be completely misunderstanding your question (!) but if you rename a slide in the slide list surely you would need to re-direct the path in O&A / Properties / Picture ??????? Renaming would only work BEFORE you add a slide to the project (I think!!). DaveG

There is probably nothing at all wrong with the key. If it was an attachment marked "reg.txt" all that you need to do is put it into the folder which PTE created in Program Files when you installed. When PTE asks for the key just point it toward the Program Files/PTE folder and it will recognise it - no need to open it. If it arrived with you as a string of text in an e-mail just open up "notepad" and copy/paste the text to the notepad document. Save as "reg.txt" and follow instructions as above. It is possible that WNSOFT sent a "VideoBuilder_RegKey" which is not what you require to get the basic programme running but what you need to upgrade the programme to the Deluxe version. Can you now be more specific about what you have and report back? This highlights the need to SAVE these sorts of things to a seperate drive where a fatal crash or recovery necessitated by a virus etc will not affect your most precious belongings. The "c" drive is for PROGRAMMES - everyone needs extra drives be they USB or internal for storage of DATA which keeps your keys and data safe and also keeps your "c" drive free from clutter and working a lot faster (you still need to clean up and defrag weekly). DaveG

Tony, In recent side by side tests of a 1920x1080 Optima projector against the Canon 1400x1050 the results from the Canon were thought to be too bright/harsh/contrasty compared to the lower output from the Optima. The Optima was chosen. I can't see the point in using a 1366x768 projector - it allows for aspect ratios greater than 4:3 without loss of resolution but other than that is not a step up in any other way. "The same quality - but wider". There are members of this forum (other than Igor) who have been using 1920x1080 for some time - I would love to hear any comments they have? DaveG

If you are going to move up you have two choices: 1400x1050 OR 1920x1080 The higher resolution model will do everything that the lower resolution model will do BUT if you want to show aspect ratios up to 16:9 then the 1400x1050 puts you at something of a disadvantage. For instance a 16:9 show on the 1400x1050 is 1400x787/8 wheras a 16:9 show on the higher resolution is 1920x1080. Higher resolution images = more definition and better sharpness. For 4:3 shows there is not a lot of difference between them but for aspect ratios between 4:3 and 16:9 the 1920x1080 wins every time. You will need a computer/laptop with DVI/HDMI, a GOOD, dedicated graphics card and plenty of memory and graphics RAM. DaveG

Peter, I shoot exclusively in RAW and my workflow includes Nikon NX2 and Photoshop. I do not believe that it is irrelevant what colour space you shoot in if you shoot in RAW (it is included in the Metadata). If it were irrelevant the logical thing would be that the option to change from RGB to sRGB would not be available in the camera menu when RAW is set? I have never experienced any colour gradation problems when editing 16 Bit NEF files shot in sRGB and processed in sRGB throughout whether for PTE or for printing. Best wishes, DaveG

With the greatest respect, I fear that Peter S is missing the point here. We are (most of us anyway) here because we are interested in AV and not because we are printers. My experience and my eyes tell me that when I use sRGB images in PTE they look richer and display more depth and look correct when displayed alongside the eqivalent RGB images. The test I advise is: Take an image shot in RGB in-camera and put it through your system making sure that the colour mode/profile is not changed by your RAW converter or Photoshop/Lightroom (whatever) without your knowledge. Save a JPEG without changing the profile as version 1. Change the profile to sRGB and save a JPEG as version 2. Now display both images side by side in a PTE show in Preview. The sRGB version is going to be the "correct" version showing more depth and saturation. A shot taken at the same time in the same lighting conditions as the previous (RGB) version but this time in sRGB and put through an sRGB process (RAW converter / PS / Lightroom etc) is going to look exactly like the version 2 image without the hassle of having to change its colour mode before saving as a JPEG. By all means have your monitor(s) correctly calibrated but that is not relevant to the RGB/sRGB discussion in PTE. Peter's point about ProPhoto is an interesting one, but since my camera does not offer that colour space I don't see how it fits into this discussion. It seems to be something which, once again, printers need to consider and not something which we need for AV. If I want prints from my sRGB images I simply change the colour profile to Fuji_DP2_ProAm, change the resolution to 402 ppi at the size I want, whack them onto a CD, send the CD to ProAm and within a couple of days I get perfect prints delivered to my door at a price I can afford. (And they look exactly the same as my on-screen versions). Best wishes, DaveG

I agree with what Peter said 100% and would ADD just one thing: IF you normally shoot in RGB then CONVERTING THE PROFILE to sRGB is ESSENTIAL when the images are used in PTE. You have to try a side by side comparison to judge for your self. DaveG

Congratulations IGOR!! Another successful release. Could I suggest that you now start a new "Suggestions for next version" thread? Best wishes, DaveG

Hi Lin, You're making far too many assumptions. First you assume that the person is using XP, then that they know how to create a "zipped folder" in Explore. I avoided making any assumptions by being specific about XP. I did not have my Vista Laptop powered up when replying. For the record the procedure is identical in both XP and Vista: Right click (anywhere) and choose New/ Compressed Zipped Folder. Drag any folder/file into the Zipped Folder and it is done. How much easier can it be than clicking on "File" then "Create Backup in Zip?" I wasn't suggesting that either was easier than the other. The original post started off by saying that a TEMPLATE was already in existence. I merely carried on from that point. It's a bit like the guy who, when asking for directions to London, is told: "Ah! If I was going there I wouldn't start from here!" Best wishes, DaveG

Sorry Lin, I can't agree with that and just tried it to prove to myself. All you have to do is create a new Zipped Folder in Explorer (XP) and drag the TEMPLATE FOLDER into it - as simple as that. DaveG

Here's an extract from this document: http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/...music_copyright "Suppose you want to record and sell your own version of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. This would not present a problem as Tchaikovsky has certainly been dead for over 70 years*, the work itself would now be out of copyright, and available as a work in the public domain. Provided you performed and recorded the work yourself, no infringement would have occurred. * Actual duration may vary due to national laws You would however be justifiably annoyed if someone else simply copied your recording and started selling it themselves. This is where the copyright in the sound recording comes into play. Copyright law recognises the problematic nature of this situation which is unique to sound recordings, and gives sound recordings distinct protection in their own right that is separate from that in the underlying work. The copyright in the sound recording will run for 50 years from the year of recording, or 50 years from date of release if released in that time. Again actual duration may vary slightly from one country to another depending on national laws". DaveG

Would not the Template in a Zipped folder have done the same thing? DaveG

I think(?) it is 50 years over here and that's the reason that the owners of the rights to certain Liverpool groups works are beginning to get VERY itchy and are petitioning for a change in the law. DaveG

Mike, Click on File/ Templates/"Manage Templates". In the window - "Template Folder" - That's where your Template will be saved. That's the link you need. DaveG

Here's a link to an 18 image 180 degree panorama shot handheld and using Manual Exposure, Focus and WB (I always set the camera to 5200K). http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq337/g...es/panorama.jpg I tried constructing this in both PTGUI and Adobe's version of stitching software and the result is identical. Incidentally I find Photobucket to be an excellent resource and alternative to MediaFire. DaveG