IK Product Manager downgraded to 0.0.0

[simon]

2 hours ago, locrian said:

I looked in both %APPDATA\Local and %APPDATA\Roaming

it's %APPDATA% (percentage signs before and after - just cut and paste that into an explorer window) - which takes you to  \appdata\roaming

the .ddl (!) file is in the root of that directory - might be set to hidden by default ?

msregsvv.dll

Part of the IKM authorisation system clumsily masquerading as a MS ddl.

There are others too, spread around your PC.

[locrian]

48 minutes ago, simon said:

it's %APPDATA% (percentage signs before and after - just cut and paste that into an explorer window) - which takes you to  \appdata\roaming

the .ddl (!) file is in the root of that directory - might be set to hidden by default ?

msregsvv.dll

Part of the IKM authorisation system clumsily masquerading as a MS ddl.

There are others too, spread around your PC.

Okay, I see it now.  Thanks for the insight.

[Guest]

(removing acct)

Edited October 24, 2024 by Guest
revised questions to be clearer

[Guest]

(removing acct)

Edited October 24, 2024 by Guest

[Guest Heath Row]

11 hours ago, Promidi said:

IKM Product manager 1.0.8 Is fine here, with latest Malwarebytes Premium and latest defs.

ditto ?

[chris.r]

2 hours ago, mister_tea said:

it's not ideal but I'd have followup questions if Windows does have a "real" msregsvv.dll 

probably something more like "msregsvr.dll" see the visual similarity  

6 hours ago, TheSteven said:

12 hours ago, simon said:

This situation is made even worse as IKM refuse to sign their Windows installers (saving approx $10!).

Actually between $179 USD to $499 USD a year, cheaper if you buy multiyear packages.  Apple certs run around $100 per year.
(maybe $10 if you consider splitting that cost over their numerous products)
I've seen some cheaper Windows certs but they're issued per person not per company.
But do 100% agree that a company IKM's size really should have their products signed.

If I was IKM, I would probably do a quick nice group buy just for collecting money for the necessary signing (hint.. hint..)  

[Guest Heath Row]

I hope no one is running the latest T-Racks 5, Amplitube 5, Sampletank 4 or TONEX?

because guess what? ?

I know they are to large for VirusTotal, but . . . ?

 

 

Edited October 1, 2023 by heath row

[simon]

That's the third time you've posted your family photo - and it just gets funnier every time.

Just wondering, which one is you and did you make that hat yourself ?     

 

[Guest Heath Row]

Ahhh and there it is, just goes to prove you've lost the argument, well done sir.

Edited October 1, 2023 by heath row

[simon]

7 minutes ago, heath row said:

Ahhh, just proves you've lost the argument

Sorry,  I wasn't aware we were arguing ? 

Of course if it's important to you then you most certainly win.  Well done sir.

[Guest Heath Row]

[Canopus]

I don’t have anything from IKM, but I do have a lot of things from UVI. They have the same bad habit of not signing their Windows installers. I get a feeling Windows is almost an afterthought for many plugin manufacturers.

"Yeah, right. What’s it called? Windows? I guess we have to make an installer for that as well. Oh, putain! I have to catch the bus in ten minutes, but I’ll try to squeeze it in! Isn’t there a Windows computer somewhere down in the basement?"

[telecode 101]

I have yet to upgrade the IK products. Just waiting for all this to settle down. 

[chris.r]

5 hours ago, Canopus said:

I get a feeling Windows is almost an afterthought for many plugin manufacturers.

"Yeah, right. What’s it called? Windows? I guess we have to make an installer for that as well. Oh, putain! I have to catch the bus in ten minutes, but I’ll try to squeeze it in! Isn’t there a Windows computer somewhere down in the basement?"

This is exactly how I imagine it! ?

[Marvin B]

I stumbled over this as well. Really worrying that a company in times like these does not  sign the installers. 

Not sure how old this faq is: IK Multimedia FAQ, but it seems like they have troubles with virus scanners in general?

 

Maybe @Peter - IK Multimedia could comment on this one?

 

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Marvin B

[Brian Walton]

On 10/1/2023 at 6:21 AM, Canopus said:

I get a feeling Windows is almost an afterthought for many plugin manufacturers.

"Yeah, right. What’s it called? Windows? I guess we have to make an installer for that as well. Oh, putain! I have to catch the bus in ten minutes, but I’ll try to squeeze it in! Isn’t there a Windows computer somewhere down in the basement?"

Windows is still the biggest market - the issue I think has more to do with the fact that Windows allows you not to go down the "certification" path and still release something.

Anyone that has released iOS apps/products knows Apple requires a fair amount of hoop jumping.  

You can release something with Windows to a wide audience without any interaction with Microsoft or giving them a dime.  The "warning" pop-ups for unsigned applications seems pretty new in the long history of MS where you really feel like MS is telling you it might be blocked or is a potentially bad idea to install something.

Edited October 3, 2023 by Brian Walton

[DeeringAmps]

 

The C drive on my office rig “puked”,  Win 10 is reinstalled, CbB and all my ToonTrack.

FUG it!
I went ahead and installed PM; no issues with MS Defender...

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Edited October 6, 2023 by DeeringAmps

[antler]

Hey @Peter - IK Multimedia Just a thought: if IK don't want to sign their Windows binaries (for whatever reason), would they consider putting up SHA-256 checksums or something so people can verify their downloads if they want to?

[Music Software Deals]

Cloud based software signing is around $500 for 3 years (literally just bought it recently myself) and let's you sign without the use of a hardware key. It's simple to setup and get approved for

[Kirean]

So I had to upgrade to 1.0.8 in order to access my software and antivirus software still lit up during installation due to "Trojan Lokibot" (or "Trojan.TR/AD.SessLogger.tixjz") found in availability.exe.

Edited October 11, 2023 by Kirean