Version 7.7.1 Upgrade problem (originated in the "New Versions" section

[BigKahunaFL]

Uh oh...

I'm having issues after installing this version. The program will not launch because the .exe file (supposedly - AnyRail7.7.1.exe) doesn't exist. After several attempts, I finally decided to uninstall AnyRail, and then reinstall AnyRail V7.6.4.

Whew! Back in business!

FYI - Computer Specs...
Processor   11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1125G4 @ 2.00GHz   2.00 GHz
Installed RAM   16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
Product ID   00356-02407-78361-AAOEM
System type   64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Edition   Windows 11 Home
Version   24H2
Installed on   14-FEB-2025
OS build   26100.3194
Experience   Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1055.0

I've attached a video documenting the process, but the following is the timeline...

0:00 Launch and confirm that AnyRail V7.6.4 is running.
0:18 Check for Updates.
0:27 Update V7.7.1 found.
0:34 Begin the updating process.
1:07 Update recognizes that AnyRail V7.7.1 is currently running and asks for permission to close the application.
1:28 The Updating process is completed.
1:31 AnyRail V7.7.1 splash screen is displayed.
1:33 AnyRail V7.7.1 launches and I confirm the new (V7.7.1) version, both within the program and on the taskbar icon.
2:02 I quit the AnyRail V7.7.1 program.
2:05 I attempt to re-launch AnyRail V7.7.1.
2:12 "Can't open this item" error message.
2:23 The AnyRail icon disappeared from the taskbar.
2:32 Attempt to launch AnyRail from the start menu (nothing happens).
2:44 Attempt to launch AnyRail by double-clicking an existing AnyRail layout.
3:00 "Windows cannot access..." error message.
3:46 Begin the uninstall process for AnyRail V7.7.1.
4:36 AnyRail V7.7.1 has been uninstalled.
4:44 Begin the installation of AnyRail V7.6.4.
5:09 AnyRail V7.6.4 has been installed (according to the "Everything" search engine.
5:15 The AnyRail V7.6.4 splash screen is displayed and the program launches.
5:24 As before, I attempt to launch AnyRail by double-clicking an existing AnyRail layout.
5:25 The program launches as expected with my existing layout displayed.

I'm old, and  mostly bald, but what little is left is grey, so I might be missing something here.

ANY help or ideas will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

[Nick the Cabin Boy]

One thing that I was told many years ago, probably by David on this Forum, is to close the old version of AR once the first update dialog box appears. I've never had a problem since. The Update program is entirely separate from AR, so it will continue if you close the old AR.

Nick

[David]

It looks like either the Windows file associations are incorrect after installing, or your virus scanner does not allow AnyRail 7.7.1 to run.

Perhaps you can install 7.7.1 once again, and see what the properties of the created shortcut (on the task bar or in the Windows menu) say.

Als, you can open the Windows explorer and go to C:\Program Files\AnyRail7 and double click the executable file to see if it starts.

[BigKahunaFL]

One thing that I was told many years ago, probably by David on this Forum, is to close the old version of AR once the first update dialog box appears. I've never had a problem since. The Update program is entirely separate from AR, so it will continue if you close the old AR.

Nick

Thanks Nick the Cabin Boy. I gave that a try. Sadly, no joy.

❌ It looks like either the Windows file associations are incorrect after installing,
✅ or your virus scanner does not allow AnyRail 7.7.1 to run.

BINGO! We have a WINNER! Give that man a Kewpie doll!

PC Matic® (which I've been using for many years) is/was/is the culprit. For some reason, it decided that THIS version of AnyRail was somehow dangerous and placed it on a "Do Not Run" list (it didn't do that before with previous versions). Once I instructed PC Matic®  that AnyRail V7.7.1 was safe, all is now well in my own little world.

BTW - I also needed to let PC Matic®  know that AnyRail Updater is ALSO safe (it was giving me warning shots).

Thanks to all for your help and direction!

AnyRail.com/forum, What a great place to be! 😃💖😄

[David]

Well, PC Matic is not very effective then as it let the program run straight after installation!
If I recall correctly, we've had this same issue years ago with another PC Matic user.

But of course, I'm glad the problem is resolved!

Before release, we always scan the installer for viruses by virustotal.com
Here's the latest report:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/62f87db5a9aa71505a588dea79612d0e706da03c9e84e3d1eacb3791edea914b