8.0.6.0 will not open.

[loggy49]

So I just wanted to do some more tests and made a reset to all bitdefender-settings.
Yesterday I couldn't start DVDfab above 8056 with these settings.
Today DVDfab starts fine including 8060-8061-8062.
No more need to exclude it from the heuristic scanning.
So I think that at least bitdefender had some update that made DVDfab pass the heuristic-scanner.
This issue should definitely be an antivirus/heuristic-problem.

btw:
system: W7x64, Bitdender AV 2011, 4GB RAM, Intel C2Quad, ATI HD5870

[signals]

Thanks loggy.

[Sycorax]

Had the same issues with 8060 and up myself. However, I thought that it was me that screwed my computer up, as I was trying different trial programs. I ended up just doing a system restore to about 2 weeks prior, and my issue was fixed. I haven't had any problems with the last 2 updates after I did the restore, so it almost sounds like there is a conflict happening when Fab updates and "re-writes" it's self with the new updated coding.

I'm running a Toshiba Satellite laptop
AMD Vision dual core processor
Winduhs 7 home (fully updated)
and running F Secure anti virus

[fengtao]

Dear all,

We will fix the compatibility problem with some anti-virus programs asap.

For now, please use "Game Mode" of anti-virus program to start DVDFab.

[jacobean]

Unable to open and run DVD Fab

Been following all the comments when the solution is straight forward, do a simple test by turning of your A/V program, very briefly, and Voila! your problems will disappear. Incidentally it has absolutely nothing to with DVD FAB. I had the misfortune to purchase Bit Defender, oh yes it was highly regarded in the trade magazines but with personal experience it did not work for me. It was paid up for two years and after one year I'd had enough and dumped it. I am currently using Microsoft Live essentials a free program that does exactly what it is claimed to do, that is Firewall and anti virus software. It is the best program that I have used todate. It offers protection without being obtrusive. The fact that it is free should not discourage a trial and besides your DVD FAB will work.
Jacobean

[fengtao]

Dear all,

We have fixed compatibility problem with some anti-virus programs, please try latest v8064 beta to see the result:



Thanks.

Best Regards,
Fengtao

[signals]

Wonder if the virus program guys were working for their customers on Christmas day? Thanks Fengtao.

[maineman]

Wonder if the virus program guys were working for their customers on Christmas day? Thanks Fengtao.

No kidding and well said.
Thanks Fengtao and Merry Christmas to all.

[benny_tllh]

still same for me

Thought i had the "av" problem, and the beta didnt help. Was about to post all my system details, but stumbled on a link in one of the first posts.

short : "Bluray as B: crashes dvdfab on startup"

and sure remaped bluray and dvdfab loads now.

Seems like simple to warn if b: is used for optical on install (or fix ?)

[InvaderZim]

Yes! BD-RW on B drive does not work!

I had exactly the same issue. I have an LG BD+RW drive in a USB NextStar DX case and mounted it as drive letter "B". Everything worked great until I updated DVDFAB and now I got a crash on startup every time.

BTW, I can't submit the crash report because my SMTP server requires authentication so the send fails, and there is no message about where to email the report to -- otherwise I'd do it manually. DVDFAB might consider updating the crash report dialog.

Anyway, I changed my BD+RW drive letter from "B" to "Y" and all is now well. For the record, on Windows 7 this can be done with

Start -> Run -> DISKMGMT.MSC

Just right-click on the BD+RW drive, select "Change drive letter or path" and choose a new drive letter.

I hope this gets fixed soon -- not everyone has the patience to dig through this forum looking for problems. I'm glad I did and the answer was already here.

[chevyavalanche]

8.0.6.4 fires right up. My issue wasn't with Avast but what ever it was, it works now. Thanks everyone.

[cgcarter72@hotmail.com]

Just downloaded 8.0.6.5 and it works great. Thank you very much for the fix!!!

[fengtao]

You are welcome

[shoe]

When I had 8.0.8.2 installed I shut down Security essentials ans DVD FAB still would not open