Impossible to install Daz 4.8

I've been away from Daz for a few years for various reasons, but now I'm trying to get a fresh start on a fresh PC (the last version I used was 3.something on a XP computer).

I'm now running Windows 10 Home 64 bits. 

I successfully installed Daz Install Manager 1.1.0.41 and I have 1304 products ready to install (I never cancelled my PC membership so things kind of stacked up over the years).

The problem is I tried to install "DAZ Studio 4.8 (Win 64-bit)" (sounds like the first step to take) and I got an "Install failed". Here is the log:

Installing product : DAZ Studio 4.8 (Win 64-bit)
WARNING: QProcess: Destroyed while process is still running.
Product installation failed : DAZ Studio 4.8 (Win 64-bit)
Install Queue finished in 0 min 8.4 sec.

I've noticed earlier in the log the message "Error connecting to CMS" so I searched for "CMS" in the products list and tried to install "PostgreSQL CMS (Win 64-bit)" but it didn't work either:

Installing product : PostgreSQL CMS (Win 64-bit)
Product installation failed : PostgreSQL CMS (Win 64-bit)
Install Queue finished in 0 min 1.7 sec.

I did notice a few suspect things in the log:

  • The application thinks I'm using Windows 8 instead of Windows 10
  • The application thinks my platform is 32 bits (I'm pretty sure it's not)
  • The application thinks my PC has 4GB of ram instead of 16GB
  • a few of my products are listed with an invalid tag _CA_


I don't know if those are related to my issue but I have no idea where to go next...
Any advice is welcome!

 

PS: Here is the full log.txt:

+++++++++++++++ Install Manager 1.1.0.41 starting +++++++++++++++++
OS bits: 64
Platform bits: 32
Qt Version: 4.8.6
Locale: en_AU
Running on Windows 8, Build 9200, No Service Pack Installed
Physical Memory:
    Total: 3.9 GB (4294967295)
    Avail: 3.9 GB (4294967295)
Virtual Memory:
    Total: 3.9 GB (4294836224)
    Avail: 3.8 GB (4098584576)
Current Memory Usage: 37%
Current DateTime:
    Loc: Fri 30. Oct 18:14:54 2015
    UTC: Fri 30. Oct 08:14:54 2015
Application Data:
    Location = C:/Users/Eric/AppData/Roaming/DAZ 3D/InstallManager
    Disk Total: 465.2 GB (499514339328)
    Disk Avail: 290.7 GB (312193224704)
Reading dzInstall.ini
Cannot locate dzInstall.ini
Current Account: Account
Current Download Path:
    Location = Y:
    Disk Total: 7.2 TB (7928553103360)
    Disk Avail: 4.2 TB (4708132163584)
Current Content Install Path:
    Location = C:/Users/Public/Documents/My DAZ 3D Library
    Disk Total: 465.2 GB (499514339328)
    Disk Avail: 290.7 GB (312193224704)
Current 64-bit Software Install Path:
    Location = C:/Program Files
    Disk Total: 465.2 GB (499514339328)
    Disk Avail: 290.7 GB (312193224704)
Current 32-bit Software Install Path:
    Location = C:/Program Files (x86)
    Disk Total: 465.2 GB (499514339328)
    Disk Avail: 290.7 GB (312193224704)
WARNING: dzvalentinaobjectdatabase.cpp(38): DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
WARNING: dzvalentinaobjectdatabase.cpp(38): DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
Error connecting to CMS
Current Account: Account
Product 22999-2:Starship vampire Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22999-1:Starship vampire DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22432-1:Eldritch Abomination and Altar has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22361-1:Pay Phones has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22279-1:Tanning Bed has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22262-1:A Cosy Kitsch Living Room DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22101-1:Decorative Easel Set has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22047-1:UShirt for Genesis 3 Female(s) has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 22017-1:Vanity Collection has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 21996-1:Modern Room Bedroom DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 21838-1:RW Hanging Pod Chair DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 21825-1:The Greenhouse has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 21766-1:Little Urban Disaster DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 20738-1:Entertainment Center has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 20737-1:Clogs for Genesis 2 Female(s) has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 20108-1:City Bus Stop DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 18731-1:Sci-Fi Warrior Bundle has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 18636-1:Pink Oak Desk DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 18090-1:Collective3d Blue Collar Bungalow has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 17832-1:Cattitude Poses for DAZ Big Cat 2 has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 17712-1:Toon Furniture has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 16916-1:Aircraft Colo DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 15754-1:The Bookcase Collection has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 13960-1:Badge Control for The New Adventure has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 13561-1:The Iron Gate has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 13050-1:Aussie Girl Outfit has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 13050-2:Aussie Girl Outfit V4 has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 12000-45:Public Beta Content 1 DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 11673-1:Reflections DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 10496-1:A Curious Tea Eat Me DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 10407-1:A Curious Tea DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3851-2:Flight of the Swan DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3851-1:Flight of the Swan Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3805-2:SGM Explorer DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3805-1:SGM Explorer Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3803-2:Under the Bridge DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3803-1:Under the Bridge Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3778-2:Steamworks Interior DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3778-1:Steamworks Interior Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3732-3:The Steamboat Machine DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3732-2:The Steamboat Machine Legacy has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3732-1:The Steamboat Machine Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3625-2:Steamworks DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3625-1:Steamworks Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3448-2:Cannon Accessory Pack DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 3448-1:Cannon Accessory Pack Ps has invalid tag: _CA_
Product 2914-2:LXV Furniture Pack2 DS has invalid tag: _CA_
Processed 751 products with 1353 unique product downloads
Installing product : DAZ Studio 4.8 (Win 64-bit)
WARNING: QProcess: Destroyed while process is still running.
Product installation failed : DAZ Studio 4.8 (Win 64-bit)
Install Queue finished in 0 min 9.9 sec.
Installing product : PostgreSQL CMS (Win 64-bit)
Product installation failed : PostgreSQL CMS (Win 64-bit)
Install Queue finished in 0 min 1.7 sec.
Saving Account Settings: Account
--------------- Install Manager exited ------------------

Post edited by eric4521_f0869e44e9 on

Comments

  • Where are you seeing that it thinks you have a 32 bit OS? DIM is 32 bit, but it appears to have correctly identified your system as 64 bit.

    What security software are you using? Are you using an admin account?

  • edited November 2015

    Thanks for your reply.

    Where are you seeing that it thinks you have a 32 bit OS? DIM is 32 bit, but it appears to have correctly identified your system as 64 bit.

    What security software are you using? Are you using an admin account?

    The second line of the log says "Platform bits: 32" and the quantity of RAM detected is suspiciously close to 4GB which is the maximum amount you can have on a 32 bits system.
    But I may be wrong about this; it's just a guess based on what I can see.

    I'm just using Windows Defender as an anti-virus for the moment.

    I'm using a local administrator account.

     

    Following your last question though, I tried to use the "Run as Administrator" option on "Daz Install Manager" and I was able to install "Daz Studio 4.8" (thanks ;) )

    I do have a last couple of questions however:

    • Should I install the CMS too? (I kind of remember it was necessary with Daz 4.0, but that was a long time ago)
    • Are there any other products I should install first before trying to reinstall my assets a few at a time?

    EDIT: I tried to launch it and if it seems to work, I cannot see any default content at all (including Genesis characters; are they available separately?)
    Perhaps my two questions should just be "Is there a "101 starting guide" somewhere that I should read? 

     

    ANOTHER EDIT: It seems from the log from Daz Studio 4.8 that the CMS is not running... That would explain why I don't see any product... can it?
    Creating Asset Manager...
    WARNING: dzvalentinaobjectdatabase.cpp(38): DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
    Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
    DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
    Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
    WARNING: dzvalentinaobjectdatabase.cpp(38): DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
    Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
    DB Register Open error: Cannot establish VC_Connection with remote server. 
    Make sure the server address and port number are correct.
    Error connecting to CMS
    Creating Authentication Manager...

    Also I find an article about the Postgres CMS; Would installing this fix the issue or would it make a bigger mess? (FWIW, this is a "clean install" on a new PC; I have not creating anything yet so "wiping everything/restarting from scratch" is an option is it helps.

    Post edited by eric4521_f0869e44e9 on
  • Yes, you should isntall PostgreSQL as that is used by several functions in DS - you can just about get by without, but it isn't recommended or supported as far as I know.

    The content is separate - a Starter Essentials pacakge for each Genesis plus the default Lights and Shaders.

    The log also says OS bits: 64. I assume platform is DIM, which is always 32 bits (since it doesn't handle enough data at one time to need more).

  • OK, it starts looking like something useable :o) Thanks

    I installed the default lights and shaders, and the Genesis Starter Essentials I found. There is just a small issue: I found the following packages :

    • Genesis Starter Essentials
    • Genesis 2 Male Starter Essentials
    • Genesis 2 Female Starter Essentials
    • Genesis 3 Female Starter Essentials

    But there seems to be no trace of "Genesis 3 Male Starter essential"; I tried to re-buy the "Genesis 3 Starter Essentials", but the "Male version" is still not showing up; Am I missing something?

    (I also have the "PoserCF" counterparts for Genesis and Genesis 2 packages, but I assumed I don't need to use them untill I start using Poser)

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,565

    Genesis 3 Male isn't out yet.

  • That would explain why :)

    I guess I'm all set then. Thanks a lot for your precious advices!

  • edited November 2015

    having made a few error  how do i change the software to factory default i have try it and it is not working

     

     

    Post edited by fluffgirl1941_88249 on
  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,565

    having made a few error  how do i change the software to factory default i have try it and it is not working

    What aspects do you need to reset?

    Edit > Preferences > Interface

    Window > Workspace > Customize

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