Tobs Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I am using Retrospect Express on Windows Vista Professional (Lenovo system). All updates were performed. Either Retrospect starts up reminding me that it does not have administrator rights (but there is only one user with full administrator rights) or if i check the .exe file with start with administrator rights, retrospect indicates that it is locked by another user and that i need to enter login and password in order to continue. I read all related topics in this forum but no solution so far helps. I entered my system password in various combinations even with root\... but no password is accepted. How can i solve this problem to work with retrospect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 What version of Express are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobs Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I am using Retrospect Express 7.5 updated on 7.5.387 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 This version should not be complaining about permissions. When do you get this password request error? Does it happen during launch or when doing a backup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobs Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 OK i made it somehow, the update was not complete because of the retrolauncher in the background. I killed the process and after updating successfully there is no password prompt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 If you updated from an old version, then you should have uninstalled the old version before installing the new one. This is noted in the Read Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinblake Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have a similar problem. I have a new laptop with Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I have installed my Retrospect Express 7.5.252. I uninstalled it and updated with Retrospect 7.5.508 Installer from the Insgnia website. When I now launch the application I get a User name & Password box. I have filled in the correct information as administrator and/or user but am rejected every time. I have tried various versions of passwords, nothing works. I can't get into my account. Is there something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinblake Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 woops....Is there something I am not doing correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 You must be logged into your computer as an administrator, otherwise you must enter the system admin login info to open Retrospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinblake Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thank you for your reply. I am the only person who uses my computer so I'm already logged in as the administrator but the problem persists. I've uninstalled and reinstalled but still get the User Name and password prompt....and can't procede... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Try creating a new Administrator account on the computer and login as that user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinblake Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I just did as you suggested and created a new admin account, logged into it, ran Retrospect but the same problem occurs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Can you post a screenshot of the password request screen so we can see what you are seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I just noticed you have 64 bit Vista. You need Retrospect 7.6 to run under Vista 64 bit. Go to http://www.emcinsignia.com/updates and download the 7.6 version (even though it doesn't say express). This version may work better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinblake Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Many many thanks, that rectified the problem and it all works now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmesc Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have the same problem. I am trying to install 7.6 but it says I need a license. I installed express hd from the software that came with storcenter and I don't see a license. Since it doesn't work with 32 bit systems, what am I supposed to do? Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 To run version 7.6 you either need to get a trial license code by downloading the trial version or you need to purchase an upgrade to the Pro version and get a license code. All versions work with 32 bit systems. I am confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmesc Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I have a 64bit system. The software included with StorCenter (Express HD) does not work on my system. I cannot find any way to get a free trial of Express 7.6 to see if it works (like this thread suggests). Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmesc Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Ok, I created new user accounts on both machines with the same login and password (even though the old lgin and passwords were the same, it wouldn't work) and it now I can choose which files to backup from the other machine. However, when I go to set up a backup, trying even just a single file, HD hangs at the prompt, "Preparing...this may take a while." I waited 18 hours with no progress. It appears to be hanging. Now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcz Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I too am having Vista issues. I am running Vista Home basic and Retrospect Express 7.5.252 (that came with an iomega hard drive I was given). For Vista I run only one user (the one with administrator priviledges). I have had no problems with Retrospect on my other computers (a desktop and a laptop both running Windows XP). I rencently got a new laptop with Vista on it. When I start Retrospect using the start menu the first thing that pops up is my firewall telling me that Retrospect is trying to access the internet. I allow and then the background of Retrospect pops up and sits there for a minute. The next thing I get is a pop up style box that says: "Retrospect requires administrator priviledges for backup. If you continue without administrator priviledges, Retrospect can not back up your data completely and some features may fail." The two option buttons are "Continue" and "Exit" The "Exit" option closes the program, the "Continue" option allows me into Retrospect. If I continue, it brings up the Backup Overview box. I then choose "Backup". I can go through the wizard until the place where you can pick which drive to backup to. I select the external hard drive and click "Next >" at which point I get a pop up saying: "The disk cannot be used, error 1017 (insufficent permissions)" I stop here and close Retrospect. Before it closes, it gives me a pop up that says: "The Retrospect Launcher service is not running. Some Scheduled features will not be active until system restart or until the service is started manually. Consult your Retrospect User's Guide for details." After looking through a couple of helps (Vista's and Retrospects), I've tried the following: 1) As stated earlier in this discussion, make a new user with administrator priviledges. - Did not work. 2) Right click on the program line to bring up the "Properties" box. The "Shortcut" tap; "Advanced"; checked the "Run as Administrator" box. Alternately, tried the "Compatibility" tab; checked the "Run this program as an administrator" box. - Result: Vista's grey out administrator ok box comes up (I say ok), firewall says Retrospect trying to access internet (I say ok), Retrospect background comes up, New box appears: "Retrospect is locked. Only a member of the Administrator's group can unlock and use Retrospect. User Name: Password:" The top bar is blue and says "Retrospect Express" and there is a blue circle with an "i" in it (the info symbol) on the left. (I'm sorry but I don't have a screenshot program that I know of). I have tried my Vista username and password with no luck. And now it won't even let me close the program down without it. Please help. I'm getting very frustrated with Vista (it's gotta be a Vista problem). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmesc Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 The Retrospect people gave me a copy of Retrospect Express 7.5xxx because the HD version that came with StorCenter does not work on 64 bit machines. Through additional trials and tribulations, *I think* it is working, but the program is too technical for me to figure out. As for your issues, I don't know, however I do recognize the part about the blue circle with an "i". That means it logged on under the system account. You would need to kill the process and start it while you are logged in. There is supposed to be a way to get it to only log in under your account, but I couldn't get it to work. Now I just always try to start the program and leave myself logged in. I just like to see what's happening. Just wondering, why don't you use HD? It is simple and should work on your 32 bit machines fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayoff Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 That version of 7.5 does not work under Vista. You should update to the latest version of 7.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcz Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks! Updated and now the only problem is how to get three computers worth of backup onto one external hard drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil07 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 help where to download the installer for Retrospect Express 7.5 version and the express or mac 6.0 thanks for anyone could give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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