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Dell Roxio Creator Starter Startup Error
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:04 PM
I have a Dell Optiplex 990 with Roxio Creator Starter. It has been uninstalled by us (IT) since the user will not be using the burner. However, the user needs it now and we reinstalled it with the Backup Disc that came with the PC. Now the user gets stuck on the Product Registration screen with the error "No Internet Connection". The user is able to get on the internet just fine. Attached is a screen shot of the message and to show the PC can go on the internet. The program has been uninstalled/reinstalled a few times on the local administrator account. Also, once on the Product Registration screen the Cancel button does not work. To exit the screen, you have to go to task manager and end the Roxio program.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:28 PM
I have a Dell Optiplex 990 with Roxio Creator Starter. It has been uninstalled by us (IT) since the user will not be using the burner. However, the user needs it now and we reinstalled it with the Backup Disc that came with the PC. Now the user gets stuck on the Product Registration screen with the error "No Internet Connection". The user is able to get on the internet just fine. Attached is a screen shot of the message and to show the PC can go on the internet. The program has been uninstalled/reinstalled a few times on the local administrator account. Also, once on the Product Registration screen the Cancel button does not work. To exit the screen, you have to go to task manager and end the Roxio program.
Contact Dell as they provide ALL support for their OEM versions.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:36 PM
Contact Dell as they provide ALL support for their OEM versions.
I did that first and they said to contact Roxio as it is their product. When Roxio told me to contact Dell, I did and Dell again referred me to Roxio.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:41 PM
I did that first and they said to contact Roxio as it is their product. When Roxio told me to contact Dell, I did and Dell again referred me to Roxio.
Read this link for Roxio OEM policy
Is it possible that your Firewall is blocking the connection to Roxio?
Edited by myguggi, 25 November 2011 - 12:42 PM.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:45 PM
Read this link for Roxio OEM policy
Is it possible that your Firewall is blocking the connection to Roxio?
My computer has the same software installed and I was able to launch the program and go through the Registration page. Both the user's PC and mine are going through the same corporate firewall. The firewall is setup to allow the same access throughout the company.
Edited by BusIT, 25 November 2011 - 12:47 PM.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 01:21 PM
My computer has the same software installed and I was able to launch the program and go through the Registration page. Both the user's PC and mine are going through the same corporate firewall. The firewall is setup to allow the same access throughout the company.
How old is this Roxio Software?
I'm just a fellow user so please don't blame Roxio for any misguidance I may have provided.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 01:30 PM
How old is this Roxio Software?
This came with the Dell Optiplex 990, which the company ordered last month. On my computer, it shows version 12.1.0.439.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 04:29 PM
Worst case scenario is bypass the registration (it will still work)
If it ain't broke, fiddle with it until it breaks, then fiddle with it until you get it fixed
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Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
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LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 04:43 PM
Worst case scenario is bypass the registration (it will still work)
Did you read the fine print?
It says you must register this product to continue use.
I know there are some variants that require a internet connection to install/activate the software!
Dell bundled it, they have to step up and support it.
I'm just a fellow user so please don't blame Roxio for any misguidance I may have provided.
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1.Click here Beginners Guide - Blank DVD Media Type Definitions & What A Firmware Upgrade Is for Your Burner.
2.Click here Firmware HQ - site dedicated to providing you with the latest firmware releases for your optical disc drives.
3.Click here CD-DVD Speed
4.Click here CD-DVD Speed - A user guide
5.Click here Enabling/Checking DMA in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 9x.
6.Click hereYou can no longer access the CD drive or the DVD drive.
7.Click here Drive Not Recognized By Roxio, PX Engine 3_00_58a. Old Version<-> EMC 7.5 Up PX Engine 4.18.16a. Update .Click here PX Engine Fix, Click here The Latest 4.10.28a Click here
8.Click here How to uninstall IE 7 and WMP 11.
9.Click here ImgBurn Current version: v2.5.8.0 (3,389 KB) CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application
10.Click here InfoTool (Drive, Disk, Configuration, Software, Hardware, DMA settings, etc.).
11.Click here Complete Uninstall of Creator 2011 & Creator 2012
12.Click here Complete Uninstall of Creator 2009 and 2010 (Windows Vista and 7)
13.Click here Complete Uninstall of Creator 2009 and 2010 (Windows XP)
14.Click here Complete Uninstall of Easy Media Creator 9 & 10 on Windows Vista
15.Click here Complete Uninstall of Easy Media Creator 7.5, 8, 9, & 10 on Windows XP
16. Click here WinZip Data Compression Utility <> Click here WinRAR Data Compression Utility Click here 7-Zip Data Compression Utility
17. Click here Finding Your Computer Specs And Roxio Software Version Number.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 04:44 PM
They must have changed that bit (it used to be bypassable but I registered anyway) but you're right about Dell - they ALWAYS try to wriggle out of support and pass the buck
If it ain't broke, fiddle with it until it breaks, then fiddle with it until you get it fixed
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
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12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 05:10 PM
Another clue to why Dell supplies support is they supplied the Backup Disc that was used to re-install the program.
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Posted 25 November 2011 - 06:41 PM
I will contact Dell again and have them troubleshoot this.
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Posted 26 November 2011 - 03:58 AM
Let us know what you find out!
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Let us know what you find out!
I called Dell and they want to remote into the PC and run some tools. There will be a cost to this as it is not covered in the warranty. The company will not pay extra for this, and Dell will not assist further unless we pay for the service charge. Any suggestions?
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 12:44 PM
I'm not sure how the law works over there but here under the 'Sale of Goods Act' any item HAS to meet the requirements (that everything works as it should)
If Dell supplied something that doesn't work, the onus should be on them to fix it at no cost to the consumer
If Dell supplied something that doesn't work, the onus should be on them to fix it at no cost to the consumer
If it ain't broke, fiddle with it until it breaks, then fiddle with it until you get it fixed
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 12:50 PM
I called Dell and they want to remote into the PC and run some tools. There will be a cost to this as it is not covered in the warranty. The company will not pay extra for this, and Dell will not assist further unless we pay for the service charge. Any suggestions?
What is not covered by warranty, your computer is less than a month old, I would escalate it higher up in Dell.
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 06:12 AM
No, it worked when delivered. The user REMOVED the software and cannot reinstall itWhat is not covered by warranty, your computer is less than a month old, I would escalate it higher up in Dell.
In any case, I doubt the OP wants to enter litigation 
I personally believe this is a mistake on the part of Roxio when making the OEM software... The OP is stuck between Roxio's OEM Support Policy and a Dell tech robot that doesn't understand the problem...
I'll point this Topic out to Jon, perhaps he can get things rolling in the right direction.
In the meanwhile, maybe BusIT can see if Dell has a Download of the software under the specific Service Tag available and see if that one will install???
Start right here, DELL
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 06:39 AM
If you lean a bit hard on Dell (presumably you have a corporate buying policy with paid support) just politely tell them that if they don't fix it, you'll find another source for future business (that should get sales screaming at tech support to fix the problem)
If it ain't broke, fiddle with it until it breaks, then fiddle with it until you get it fixed
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 10:59 AM
I have looked at the Dell site for the software but was unable to find it. I will continue to contact Dell and Roxio regarding this issue. Thanks everyone for your input.
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Dell is not helpful so far. I have been transferred many times and they all suggested to uninstall/reinstall. I uninstalled/reinstalled on my computer now and I was able to reproduce the same problem as the other user I mentioned. I did the uninstall/reinstall under the local administrator account. However, when I login with my account on the same computer, I am able to use the software. This registration problem must be user specific.
I finally figured out a way to fix this problem. By looking at the registry [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sonic\Registration] under my login on my computer, I see more entries in there than when I login as the local administrator. I exported that key, logged in as the local administrator, and imported the key. Now the software launches. I will try this on the user's PC and see if it fixes it.
After all the time I spent with Dell and Roxio Support, I fixed the problem. Not sure if this is the proper way to fix it, but it works. I still wonder about what is causing the original problem.
Thanks everyone for your assistance.
I finally figured out a way to fix this problem. By looking at the registry [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sonic\Registration] under my login on my computer, I see more entries in there than when I login as the local administrator. I exported that key, logged in as the local administrator, and imported the key. Now the software launches. I will try this on the user's PC and see if it fixes it.
After all the time I spent with Dell and Roxio Support, I fixed the problem. Not sure if this is the proper way to fix it, but it works. I still wonder about what is causing the original problem.
Thanks everyone for your assistance.
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