Sure, because I don't know how to press a few buttons. The last version downloaded fine. The latest one does not. "Works for me, so it must work for you" comments are idiotic and insulting. I guess I won't be buying the software this weekend. Besides, it is NOT working for everyone. Other people in this very thread of the same error I did with the same title.
spyglassjack
If others report the software is functioning for them, then obviously it's either 1) you're doing something wrong, 2) something in your installation is creating the issue or 3) it's a regional issue that SF may not be able to do anything about. While I get that you're frustrated, getting huffy about any of these won't get you the download you want. The observation is neither "idiotic" nor is it "insulting," not least because "works for me so it must work for you" wasn't exactly what
@Chameleon wrote. There have been times when I just re-installed an older version because it performed better for me, even though others had no issue with the latest one - you don't always have to update just because it's there. YMMV, but while I download the latest release, I usually wait to update until I absolutely have to, in case the update is glitchy.
Since no one here gets a sales commission, whether you buy the software or not is pretty immaterial to everyone here but Wilson and rest of the SF minions. But here's something you might not have considered:
you actually have three months to use this software before your purchase is no longer refundable - if you're not comfortable with that time frame, then don't buy it. The reason for that extended time frame is that 90 days is (usually) the window in which you can dispute a credit card charge with your bank. If you buy SF and a DRM change after the SF return window closes means you can't download anything, you'll still get your money back by calling your credit card and telling them the software stopped functioning and the company can't fix it - the dispute department will refund you in full due to non-performance. Obviously check with your credit card first in case their particular dispute window is less than - or more than(!) - 90 days, but that gives you a much better option than just a 30-day refund window, yes?
Since Anystream is no longer around, you have no other alternative for downloads. Given that, my advice is essentially
carpe diem - 1) use a credit card (NOT a gift or prepaid card or debit card) to purchase the software since it's functioning now and 2) download to the limit for the next 90 days to get your money's worth. If by day 90 things are broken and you're dissatisfied with what you paid vs what you've downloaded, simply call your credit card and pull the ripcord on that refund parachute and walk away from all of it. But if you're satisfied with your haul up to that point given what you paid for the software, then anything you get from day 91 on is basically gravy. Good luck! ;)
