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Patch For Version 6.0 Users To Correct: "Error Initializing demo license"

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Network Administrators: Version 6.0 writes to the registry and may cause an error when initializing D4COST 6.0. The error "Error initializing demo license" is caused by security settings (permissions) when writing to the registry. This download is a new EXE and will correct this issue by replacing the old D4COST.EXE. Download the Zip File (noreg.zip) and follow the instructions included with the EXE.

noreg.zip     827KB

D4COST•2001 Users Version 3.0 Patch - D4v3spld.exe

User Name & Password is required for this file. You can obtain user name & password by calling 1-800-533-5680.

This patch corrects known issues with the Unit Cost Database Module in version 3.0. The Patch is required before running any upgrades to Version 4.0 and higher (not required for a new installation of 4.0 or higher). Remember always back up your files before running updates!

Download patch to your desktop or D4COST directory. Double click on the d4v3spld.exe, click OK, click Update. Service Release 1 Installed will appear at the bottom of the screen, click Exit.

Additional technical resource: (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions that will assist users in the operations of D4COST.

D4v3sp1d.exe     768KB

Contact Technical Support by phone at 813-989-9300 or you can e-mail questions at info@d4cost.com.

Technical support is free for current 9.0 D4COST users. A $45.00 charge per incident applies to D4COST Versions 7.0 to 8.5. All other versions of D4COST support charges will be determined at time of request. Design4/COST versions 5.2 and lower are no longer supported. Please call our technical support line 813-989-9300 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST.

 
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