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ddpitt, Indeed you have a strange issue. When you say youn can not burn a PTE show.exe using more MP3s than 4 total .... you also mention using the SYNC setting. Have you tried burning the 6MP3 files and 349 Images ... not using SYNC setting ?. This of course ... may not be like how you want to really present your SHOW ... but as a curosity "TEST" to see if the SHOW burns using some other settings other than sync modes. This will at least provide info that PTE will accept 6MP3 files and burn to a CD completely. Of course if the burn is successful ... this doesnt necessarily mean your SHOW will play correctly from the CD. I think you need to resolve the burn issue ... before getting into the play issues you may encounter. I suggest test burning using CDRW Discs .... less waste at this point.

Welcome Phil , All creators at some given time would like to totally protect their works in some manner or form ... whether it be the whole show or just a single photo. Doing your "KEY" option/action will work as you intend I suspect ... but it wont totally protect your photos. So dont be fooled thinkng your safe ... as there are many other ways/utilities that will obtain a screen shot. Your only safe route is to really watermark. Note : A simple simulation You can similate a watermarked photo within PTE by using/adding tranparent objects or images ... you add this transparent object using the Object Editor on each slide. This way you dont modify the actual image in any manner ... but it appears to be watermarked ( since your using the object that is layered onto the photo ) Thus when the intended user/client hits PRINT SCREEN ... it will print the photo with the object visable. Your only true sure protection though ... is you must watermark ... as there is no easy way out.

Joy Also ... if you have any tools/text editors that provide "Find and Relpace with " type capabilites ... this is quite handy for lots of things.

fotografer, Glad you found your remedy. Yes its true .... using the SYNC mode it disables all object/button - access/links. I believe Igor may implement some limited access (last slide)in some future release. I imagine the original thought here was that when producing a auto playing (sync)show ... why is there the need of any user input/ mouse activity. There is the other modes in which to perform the functions needed.

Darrell,Roelphotography, Robert (LumenLux) offers some very valuable troubleshooting tips when using music files. With all of the different tools available to RIP, EXTRACT, CONVERT all sorts of MUSIC FILES ... its (not) a wonder we all have some sort of problem. If its Music Files you have edited etc only giving you the problem ... its a good starting place to troubleshoot. 1- When ever you encounter MUSIC ISSUES in your SHOW ... first thing to look at is your PROJECT OPTIONS-SETUP. Is it a Sync, Custom, or Manual setting causing the issue ? Try different settings if need be ... this will help verify whether its your settings used or Music Files used. 2-If using Multiple Music Files and still getting MUSIC ISSUES ... rearrange their playing order. This sometimes helps to identify the individual (or more) Music File(s) creating your issue ... since they appear in a different time interval within your playing Show. 3- Check all the File Properties of the troubled Music Files. The differences in encoding/tags/kbps/mhz may be promoting the issue ( esp in using multiple selections). Try to edit them into similar file properties to see if this resolves the issue. Its a way to start to deduct/identify the problem files ... since nowadays all music seems to be getting protected/converted/manipulated in some way or fashion. Not all MUSIC is playable on all Pcs ... the industry/software developers are seeing (not playing) to that now.

mikej998, Just a thought : What is the content you labeled within your Autorun.inf file ? If your also using any icon labeling : [icon]= remove that line of labeling from the inf file as a test. Note: If you just use the [icon] = ... and not ... [open]= : this will open the CD just to a "browse contents' view as you seem to indicate. So maybe if you included any labeling [icon]= ... this may be causing your issue. Just use the [open]= labeling as a test.

Connie, I dont quite understand the need to burn the .pte file to your CD ... unless your just saving to your CD ... as it is not required to run your SHOW. You do not require any icon labeling within your AUTORUN.INF ... by default your .exe file icon will be used anyway. You only require icon labeling if you want to use another icon other than that of your .exe Seems all ok by your explanations ... use no .exe as icon If you used NOTEPAD to create your .inf file ... make sure you saved it as AUTORUN.INF and not as AUTORUN.INF.TXT Be sure all spelling is correct and exact. If you still have problems ... just rename your exe to something like myshow .exe ( change inf content labeling also to match new name) as a test. Some times the little things get over looked easily. Ok ... wait a minute ...what is this exe folder you mention .... your exe must be in the CD ROOT ... since your inf labeling has no paths labeled from your specs.

Dennis, This depends on what Burner Software you have installed. If your using XPs own installed/resident program ... I have no idea on its setup possiblities ... I do know its limited to most of the basic functions that you'll need. You need Nero ,EasyCD, etc for more expanded functions. Basically you go to the CD Properties/Cd Settings (tab/listing) and select how you want your files burned to the Disc. This is where you will see MODE TYPES and FORMAT TYPES ... select the appropiate settings according to your needs. I have Nero but currently use EasyCd exclusively due to its more expanded/flexabilty in UDF formating.

Dennis, I agree, Rons suggestion is most likely creating your issue ... if your Writer and Burner Software has always performed somewhat trouble free on other Disc you have burned. I too have had issues with some new multi speed Discs that will burn only on speed compatable Writers. Since I have 2 different burners ... I must be selective on what Disc Brand I use ... mainly its what Brand "not to use" . Most of my issues involve using UDF format conversion of incompatable Disc. Since you are receiving a message to CHANGE NAME ... what are your setup settings ? Using Data Mode 1 or Mode 2 ... Using ISO, Joliet, or UDF file format ?

jupiter My first impression of this post looks like a pump/promo of this product ... it doesnt seem to make any suggestion/comparision of PTE and its values. Am I missing something here ... or are you ?

Connie, I agree with AL .... as your images are way too large in my opionon ( I call them heavy and overweight images) for a normal screen presentation display. Bigger Images is not better in this case .... you really only need your 1.5mb image for printing/reproduction purposes and not for presentation/screen displays. Sometimes various combinations of Images Sizes and multiple music files can create skiping/stutter/freeze of a presentation ... especially from a CD run Show. Try to maintain all image and music file properties/specs somewhat consistant. Sometimes its best to combine/edit multiple MP3s into a single music file (esp when using SYNC settings) ... as sometimes each music file using different layers/kbps/ khz can promote issues during your Shows playback. So for CD DISTRIBUTION purposes ... its best to maintain consistancy and simplicity. Its possible your own PC may have no problems with the playing of all your creations ... but your potential customers/users maynot be so lucky due to their PC capabilities. Any CD Run Shows are esp prone to issues ... PTE creations are not alone in this respect. As for your Images ... your customer does not really see a 1.5mb photo vs a 100kb/150kb any differently on their PC Screen ... the differences show up when you PRINT a Image. As for your AUTORUN.INF contents ... maintain the 8.3 filename rule ... as some OS/ PC/CDRom drives dont quite translate the info the same.

Yes What Al mentions can sometimes resolve the most annoying quiks OS play on us Users. Being that you have done a new OS install ... several new programs and updates ... its a good practice to DeFrag more often during these installations. Best to space out your new installs over several sittings and DeFrags ... this way its sorts things out more in a progressive manner, which helps to isolate troubleshooting issues. Some programs need to be installed proior to some others ... to make them function properly. Question : When you initially install PTE (to wherever) ... does the install also go unusually slow and with sluggish mouse movement ? When you just double click to OPEN a .pte file extention (which should open by default in PTE main interface) .... is the slowness/sluggish still existing ? You may want to try and download a new " PTE installer " from the website and try installing again. Anything that might work ... maybe your previous/ copies of PTE installer are somewhat creating your issues.

elijahnow, Alot of times a WHITE Screen is related to a image/sequence processing too slowly within your GRAPHICS CARD ... basically its showing a NULL screen till the processing is completed. Are you using " Heavy and and Overweight " Images combined with demanding Timing ? This can create issues especially when using CD run type Shows.

JanieB Strange issue ... since this seems only to be occurring with PTE that you know of 2 Things to Check some basic RUNNING PROCESSES : 1-Do a CTRL-ALT-DEL key action to see what PROCESSES are RUNNING prior to opening the PTE program ... then do the same key action after you open PTE ... verify any addition processes that shouldnt be running ... besides PTE. 2- Do a right click of My Computer (desktop ico) and verify in your System Properties/Performance that indeed 128 mb RAM is installed and reconized. Well figure this out some how. Note : If things seem to look acceptable ... uninstall PTE (again) completely. Reboot/and do a ScanFile (Error Checking Status). Reinstall PTE ... but this time to a different location than your previous attempts.

Janie , There is a WIN 98 service pack 1 ... which contains fixes for the 98 CD release. The Win 98 SE CD has that sevice fix included ... so its patch is not required. Make sure also all your DX (Direct X) files are also newer/current for your OS. You may also need the DX MEDIA FILES update pending what DX version you install. These may not be creating your problem ... but you might as well get all your critical / system updates to assure proper functioning of your PC.

JRR This most likely the cause of using certain FILE NAMING CONVENTIONS that are "use restricted" within certain OS/Platfoms. I cant at the moment recall all the restricted letters /sequences that will cause these types of issues. AUTORUN.INF uses RUN ... which is MS-DOS command executed ... If you type in ftp within your RUN tab within your Programs Start Menu .. it will probably try to open a DOS window and if your ISP has Auto Dial-Up settings ... it may also try to dial up that location you labeled.

Welcome Janie , First Thought : Do you have some other programs that used to function normally and now RUN unreasonably slow also ? Have you done all your WIN98 UPDATES and etc. WIN 98 CD initial install comes packaged with some "old versions" of IE and various other files.

jimnshell, My best guess at this moment is that your copy/burn process is creating the issue. As a TEST : Try downloading a PTE SHOW (or two ) from the BEECHBROOK SITE... these SHOWS are made by other PTE users/creators. Do your normal COPY/BURN routine as you did with your own creations. Test with these other SHOWS to verify if your ISSUE still persists. Beechbrook Site http://beechbrook.com/pte/ NOTE: TEMP Folders created by PTE for SHOW/PLAY are usually rewriten per each instance/execution. Therefore if a PTE_tmp folder is not auto deleted due to some closing/error/etc ... a new instance should not normally use the old existance anyway. However during your BUILD stages and using PREVIEW MODE of your Show ... Im not sure if ( I would have to verify) ... PTE does or does not rewrite the TEMP files used on each instance.

mikej998 Usually when you get the message of " Cannot Find ... etc" : Most likely you have some sort incorrect spelling or path location of the file named in the AUTORUN.INF Your INF is loading but does not know where or what to load ... Check all files for exact or correct spelling.

Welcome Ed You need supply a bit more details about SLIDE SHOW makeup so we have a better understanding . Since you seem to have the "Parameter is Incorrect" error on the same Slide # and using no MUSIC in this particular case ... your issue is most likely related to the IMAGE used or TIMING/TRANSISTION/DURATION or your use of OBJECTS (if used). Many things can bring about a "Parameter is Incorrect" error ... so more details of your IMAGES used ( size,depth,type,etc) and how you have configured your slide TIMING/TRANSISTION/DURATION. The better the details supplied ... makes it better to troubleshoot/isolate the issues and errors.

Sandee Thanks for the info. It seems your SHOW setting are very basic from your specs indicated. Images - 62-80 kb Mp3 1400kb Basic transition and duration settings. Sometimes when using overweight Images and extremely demanding Transitions ... I have seen cases where the SHOW freezes or locks and or sometimes contribute or cause the MP3 to stutter or skip. This issue can happen also on a HD Driven Show ... but mostly will become evident when trying to run a SHOW from the CDrom Drive. Speed of data transfer becomes the culprit. The CDR medium x -speed and the CDRom x-read speed create the beginning your data flow bottleneck. I would suggest you verify the problem SPECIFIC SLIDES and re-make the Images from their master/original Image ( dont reuse the current content images) ... you may have some sort of image problem or data corruption making the SHOW not flow consistantly/smoothly at CDRom read speeds. Most minor HD issues can become big CDRom problems when using CD Disc run Shows. Its just the nature of the beast. One last question .... are those problem SPECIFIC SLIDES containing lots of multiple objects ? ... if so ... I would reconfigure them.

mtops To assure your own curosity and needs ... Install the Latest PTE Version 4 into its own separate FOLDER. I currently still use 2 different versions from different folder locations. Once your happy ... just remove the older version. You shouldnt find any "MUCK -UPS" in any case Maybe one day ... "Pictures to Exe" will become "Multimedia to Exe" to satisfy everyone needs

The Hen that lays the Golden Egg ... you certainly pop em out and over easy !

Sandee Just a few questions about your MP3 and Slide Timing. -What Size (mb) is your MP3 ? -Has this MP3 been extracted, converted or edited in any way by you ? -Does your MP3 "Skip" randomly thru - out the SHOW ... or only at specific Slide #s and transitions ? (I assume the MP3 plays correctly ( just thru your media player only) on all PCs in your tests.) ----------------------------------------- Now, A few more about your PTE transitions and timing. -What "Type" of transistions have you selected ? -What is your Slide Timing (Display durations and your Transistion durations) ? ----------------------------------------- OK, One last Question ... -Have you selected internal or external player ? Thats it ... I just need a better overall picture to sort with

Welcome Sandee, Its almost impossible to help you with your troubleshooting and issues using the limiting details you supplied in your post. As Guido suggests ... please inform us of the relevant PC/Show details and particular settings used ... what/where "is" and what/where "is not" working properly. Im sure we all here can help you in some way ... to smooth over your bumpy start with PTE.