On Sep 14, 2011, at 1:38 PM, Steve Pomerantz wrote:
> Thanks Dennis,
> I might give that a try, but the instructions from the "Avid
Editor Patch Installer Instructions" PDF which is part of the 5.5.3
download link states:
> "On a Windows® system, if you have already installed a patch on
your system, you must first uninstall the previous patch before
installing a new patch."
> I'll likely just download the full 5.5.3 installer and start fresh.
I now say:
Sounds like the best way to handle it.
DDD
--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, I previously wrote:
>>
>>
>> On Sep 14, 2011, at 12:53 AM, Steve Pomerantz wrote:
>>
>>> Dell M6300 Laptop running XP Pro 32 Bit with 4 gigs of RAM. Fully
>> Avid qualified. I'm trying to install the MC 5.5.3 patch. I
>> followed
>> the instructions on the patch installer PDF. (Deactivated software,
>> uninstalled 5.5.2 patch) When I run the 5.5.3 installer, it goes
>> through all the steps, but after it finishes copying files, I get the
>> following error message: "Error 1328. Error applying patch to file
>> C:
>> \Config.Msi\PTF4.tmp. It has probably been updated by other means,
>> and can no longer be modified by this patch. For more information
>> contact your patch vendor."
>>
>> I suggested:
>>
>> The 5.5.3 patch needs the 5.5.2 patch installed in order for the
>> install to work. See if you can re-install the 5.5.2 patch, then try
>> the 5.5.3 patch install again.
>> I think the directions for patching are different from the
>> directions for an update. I'd have to check again, but I believe
>> that
>> you don't need to uninstall previous patches when doing new patches.
>> In fact if you think about it, you should NOT uninstall when doing a
>> patch because the new patch probably does not include the previous
>> patches. Also, as I understand it, the uninstall instructions apply
>> to Macintosh for updates since PC installations are incremental while
>> Mac updates are complete installations.
>> BTW, I personally have never had to deactivate software when doing a
>> patch or update, but don't go by me . . . I'm on a Mac. ;)
>>
>> Dennis Degan, Video Editor-Consultant-Knowledge Bank
>> NBC Today Show, New York
If you want to donate to Red Cross quake relief, you can do so through your cell phone. Text redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. It will be on your next cell bill.
No comments:
Post a Comment