VS9 upgrade patch "cannot find VideoStudio9 installed

[bummedoutmonkey]

I paid for it after the demo expired, got the DVD burning update to run, but the main upgrade patch won't work. Any fixes? The windows installer is version 3.1. VS9 and the patch are on the D drive.

Also, any free goodies to d/l with the "real" version, besides the ipod video stuff? Thanks.

[heinz-oz]

Did you download the full version? If not, even though you paid for the full version, you still have the trial version, just unlocked. Patches will not work with trial versions.

[bummedoutmonkey]

How do I get the real program then?

I used the "smart download" feature when the demo starts to d/l the 670mb of files available but still can't run the patch.

Why doesn't anything get explained when you purchase the software or register it?

[askgus]

I downloaded the patch and it tells me that I don't have Video Studio 9 installed. I even moved it into the same folder as Video Studio 9. However it still insists that I don't have it installed. I got my program on a CD with my new hardware from ADS Tech DVD ExpressDX2.
Any suggestions ??
Askgus

[Ken Berry]

I suspect that if your version of VS9 came with the ADS device, then it is only an SE version. These are cut down 'special' versions of the program which are bundled with hardware and have some features missing. I am not specifically certain about VS9 SE, but in the past, patches and updates did not work with SE versions, only the full version.

[askgus]

Hi,
I went back and looked at the tiny printed notes and found that it did say under the second patch that I downloaded it was only for a full version. The other patch was for both full and SE versions.
Thank you
Askgus