Old 07-09-2019, 04:13 AM   #1
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Default Reaper back to evaluation mode

I have a full Reaper install and also a portable install. My full Reaper install is not loading as an evaluation install after performing a full scan of plugins to boot. I'm lost on what has happened. I didn't change anything other than testing the translow js fx. I tried installing the latest "reaper5979+dev0708a_x64-install" and it installs but still is in what looks like portable mode / evaluation mode not honoring my license, my theme or anything else.


I deleted my portable install and imported my backed up prefs and license and it all seems normal again. WTF happened ? Thank god I backup prefs often.

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Old 07-09-2019, 02:37 PM   #2
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Old 07-09-2019, 03:06 PM   #3
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Oh no !!!!!!
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Old 07-09-2019, 04:17 PM   #4
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makes no sense... if your lic was working before it should still work, meaning not expired... are you sure the lic is in the correct locations?
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Old 07-09-2019, 04:49 PM   #5
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makes no sense... if your lic was working before it should still work, meaning not expired... are you sure the lic is in the correct locations?
I reinstalled the license and it worked because its a 5/6 version license.

I'm just curious why the whole app went bork. Can a js plugin do this?
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Old 07-09-2019, 08:58 PM   #6
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oh sure... it's the newest version of JSFX Remove User Lic file

No no... just kidding

anyway not that I know of.... I have no idea what would have done that but good to hear it's all happy again
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it not only removed my license but removed all of my preferences too. Had me re-configuring the audio interface like I did a first time fresh install. no bueno
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I'm not sure whether it is possible, but couldn't your system change rights of reaper-license.rk to read-only? Did you try just to replace your licence with a working one or use the key from the e-mail again?
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Old 07-10-2019, 03:42 AM   #9
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I'm not sure whether it is possible, but couldn't your system change rights of reaper-license.rk to read-only? Did you try just to replace your licence with a working one or use the key from the e-mail again?
I have my license stored in a file so I just pointed Reaper to it in the startup window.
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Old 07-10-2019, 03:42 AM   #10
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it not only removed my license but removed all of my preferences too. Had me re-configuring the audio interface like I did a first time fresh install. no bueno
It's pretty much impossible that a JS effect could have caused something like this, however Windows updates and antivirus software can (and are known to) cause issues with permissions and access to the REAPER resource folder (which is what you're describing there). Of course, after the fact and with up to 20,000km between people and your computer this will always remain guesswork.
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It's technically impossible that a JS effect could have caused something like this, however Windows updates and antivirus software can cause issues with permissions and access to the REAPER resource folder.
Thanks, that makes a lot more sense. All is rocking here. Have a great day guys ! I'm blaming Windows 10 !
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Old 07-10-2019, 03:54 AM   #12
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Default Time to stress the importance

of backing up your configuration again: (preferences/general:import-export configuration),; then the only thing you might lose is latest part of your recent projects list and any changes you may have made since that back-up.
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Saves a lot of hassle.

(Plus back up your 0S drive now and again)
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I'm blaming Windows 10 !
Just don't use stock software I've never used its AV, because it works like a malware.
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Old 07-17-2019, 09:00 AM   #14
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Well I discovered why Reaper head thrown out all of my settings and put me back to evaluation mode and the reason was me. When I switched over to Windows 10 they have this quick list in the Explorer it allows you to put shortcuts to your folders however they are not shortcuts they are the actual folders.

So I had my Reaper resources folder as one of the quick list items and I decided to rename it by right-clicking and picking properties and changing it to Reaper Resources instead of just Reaper and so what I effectively did was renamed the folder and so Reaper said hey I'll just start over since I don't have a resources folder anymore. Yeah so it was the guy I shave in the mirror with every morning and he has been reprimanded. Luckily I still have the renamed folder to put everything back. Lesson learned I won't be renaming those.
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