[Scottbuzz]

I have installed eMule more than a dozen times on my new computer (Windows 7) and have the same problem each time.

During installation I get an error message:

Error Opening File for Writing:
C:\Program Files(x86)eMule\emule.exe

If I click 'ignore file' the installation goes on, but the program will not launch. I click on the shortcut and nothing happens.

Any suggestions?

[Scottbuzz]

Scottbuzz, on 18 May 2012 - 02:16 AM, said:

I have installed eMule more than a dozen times on my new computer (Windows 7) and have the same problem each time.

During installation I get an error message:

Error Opening File for Writing:
C:\Program Files(x86)eMule\emule.exe

If I click 'ignore file' the installation goes on, but the program will not launch. I click on the shortcut and nothing happens.

Any suggestions?

[Scottbuzz]

In further exploration I come up with a message that says it is an incompatible program:

Programs+Compatibility+Application+Applications+App+Apps+Game+Games+Legacy+Crash+Crashes+Hang+Hangs

Suggestions

Thank you for any guidance.

BTW, I had no problem running eMule on Windows Vista Home Premium. I tried to reconfigure to allow eMule to be regarded as a Vista program, but it did not work.

[fox88]

You do not have permission to write into Program Files directory.
I suggest you to read Shared usage article in Docs.
Either you get those permissions (configuring UAC, running installer as administrator) or install it outside of Program Files directory, like in C:\eMule\.

[Scottbuzz]

fox88, on 18 May 2012 - 06:25 AM, said:

You do not have permission to write into Program Files directory.
I suggest you to read Shared usage article in Docs.
Either you get those permissions (configuring UAC, running installer as administrator) or install it outside of Program Files directory, like in C:\eMule\.

Thanks Fox88.

I changed my status to administrator. eMule installed, but with the same warning message. It actually launched for a few minutes and then crashed while trying to make KAD links. After that it would not reopen.

Like I said, this is a brand new computer and I'm still trying to get it configured. I need to be able to download and install other programs, too.

[Scottbuzz]

Scottbuzz, on 18 May 2012 - 11:13 AM, said:

fox88, on 18 May 2012 - 06:25 AM, said:

You do not have permission to write into Program Files directory.
I suggest you to read Shared usage article in Docs.
Either you get those permissions (configuring UAC, running installer as administrator) or install it outside of Program Files directory, like in C:\eMule\.

Thanks Fox88.

I changed my status to administrator. eMule installed, but with the same warning message. It actually launched for a few minutes and then crashed while trying to make KAD links. After that it would not reopen.

Like I said, this is a brand new computer and I'm still trying to get it configured. I need to be able to download and install other programs, too.

Well, I also added myself as the 'secret administrator' which kinda like being God.

Same problems. Same pattern.

[Scottbuzz]

OK, after restarting I was able to download and install eMule as the Administrator. However, the Search and Download functions do not work.

[fitchness]

Grazie per la condivisione.

[fox88]

Where you installed eMule and where are it's working folders?
Please take a look at this topic to get understanding that we need a lot more information beyond 'it's not working'.
Additionally, I suggest you to get some reading in the Docs, probably starting with Beginner's guide.

[Scottbuzz]

My problem was easy to resolve, once I enabled the 'hidden' administrator in Windows 7. Here's what I did:

http://www.howtogeek...-windows-vista/

hope this is useful