Zones folder doesnt save

[rootbear75]

This is very strange...

My zones folder is EMPTY yet i dont have to redownload zone lvls, or lvz...

 

wtf?

[★ Maverick]

You must be getting some error or else you aren't seeing the zone files because of the changed permissions ?

[Cancer+]

Are you sure that is where you are downloading them?

[★ Dav]

where else would iot d/l?

 

Seems odd though because they have to be downloaded before anything will work.

[InamotO]

whats ur version of windows? maybe the zones folder is saved somewhere else

[tcsoccerman]

the folders files might be hidden. you can make it so you see hidden files somehow in the control pannel though.

[rootbear75]

Vista Business

 

I downloaded the continuum 38+39pr1 from this forum.. maybe i need to do a fresh install?

 

and i did a search for .lvl files

 

nothing

 

edit:

FOUND EM!

 

some odd wierd place, which is where i suppose the ss's were saved to....

C:\Users\Josh\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Continuum\zones\SSCx Zone

only on Vista.....

 

yup... thats where the are... wtf?

i had to modify the search tho cause it wasnt searching hidden folders... god i am starting to hate vista....

 

u were right on inamoto

whats ur version of windows? maybe the zones folder is saved somewhere else

 

[ PROBLEM SOLVED... i guess ]

Edited August 14, 2007 by rootbear75

[★ Maverick]

maybe screwed up registry settings that made it to save to a "default location" ?

[rootbear75]

Maverick... i downloaded the edition you put on the forums....

 

http://www.ssforum.net/index.php?showtopic=6912

Continuum 0.38 + 0.39pr1 package

Edited August 14, 2007 by rootbear75

[JoWie]

It's because of the new security features in vista.

 

You are under a limited user account, therefor you do not have write access to program files/continuum.

In vista, applications should store all their info in the Application Data folder under your user account folder.

Vista uses virtual store for old pre-vista applications which do not use the above.

 

Go bug priit or set file permissions

[★ Maverick]

That explains, Jowie. Thanks for the tip.

 

(Does someone want to make a FAQ about this? We're sure going to have this issue alot more times when people will be massively be using Vista. )

 

 

Some more info:

!@#$%^&*o,

 

The VirtualStore exists to work around programs that are not Vista

compatable. Your program is attempting to modify data stored inside of

Program Files, which is unacceptable - only installers or administrative

tools are intended to have write access to program files. Your program is

supposed to store data inside of your user profile directory, which is where

Vista moves a copy of the file to so your program will work correctly

instead of crashing.

 

The best solution is to have the program save its file to a new location -

preferably inside your user profile directory. If you need to be able to

access this same data file from any user account, you will need to change

the permissions on its data file (or containing folder) to give all user

full control using the security tab of its properties screen.

 

This feature is called "Virtualization" - you can find more information

about the new security enhancements in Vista, including virtualization,

here:

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvi...ity/uacppr.mspx

[rootbear75]

thats bull!@#$%^&*

im an admin.. this is the first user made on this computer and i set permissions on the folder for ALL permissions, as it can do everything on that one folder... stupid vista

[Hakaku]

You don't have rights because you didn't tell Vista what to do in the install.

 

Vista doesn't work the same way as other OS', it doesn't actually have an administrative account, that is why you will still see features such as "run as administrator..." in the right click. Vista's goal is to protect you from absolutely every threat possible, which is a good thing, except it also protects you from you.

 

Your problems are in no way related to Vista itself, but to VirtualStore (which is only compatible with Vista).

The above comments assume that Vista's User Access Control (UAC) feature is on, which is the default setting. If you have turned UAC off, you can write into the Program Files area without being redirected to VirtualStore. Even if you have UAC off you still should not save your address book files into the Program Files area.

 

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...a/aa906021.aspx

And now that we know VirtualStore is connected to your UAC (User Account* Control), I would recommend turning it off. The advantage is no more annoying warnings, popups, redirects, write errors, and other errors; the disadvantage is you will be less (but still) protected.

 

How to turn it off:

1.Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Security -> Security Center

2. In "Other Security Settings" disable UAC

 

For most Vista users, you will not have to worry about your files. Things such as .log files should still work as long as no other programs are blocking access to them. - Changing it to .txt can help, since Vista recognizes text files as harmless. For any other graphical issues, remember never to set your resolution in Continuum above (or even below) your desktop resolution, set the color bit to 32 bits in the options, never run Continuum under "Compatability mode"...

For graphical issues, you may have to check "Software Emulation" in the advanced options. Same goes for screenshot problems.

Edited August 15, 2007 by Hakaku

[rootbear75]

thx hakaku

 

and dav... if you see this... talk to me in game.. i need to talk to u