MA3 download issue

theoldlion · 12-24-2008, 04:29 AM

Hi
I have tried to download the beta several times but just get a notepad file with data strings, can anyone tell me where the main download link is and why I am having troubles.

Jav400 · 12-24-2008, 05:55 AM

You can always go where I have the Beta's stored and get the latest version from there.

Marine Aquarium 3 Beta's

Nicki · 12-24-2008, 10:06 AM

This is likely because somehow your computer has been set to open up screensavers with notepad . Programs like system mechanic do this to prevent malicious ( definitely not this one ) screensavers from exploiting security flaws in windows . For now you can work around it by renaming the program replacing .scr with .exe , or if you are a more advanced user , you can go here - http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm , and download the SCR file association fix . Unzip it , and import the file to your registry . As always the registry should be backed up first .

Ralph · 12-24-2008, 10:56 AM

OR.. you possibly have AutoCad on your system which assumes a file with SCR as an extension is a "script" file.. A long standing issue on this forum.. there is a registry script that will fix the problem... the easy fix is to rename the screen saver with an "EXE" extension.

12-24-2008, 04:29 AM	#1
theoldlion Registered Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	MA3 download issue Hi I have tried to download the beta several times but just get a notepad file with data strings, can anyone tell me where the main download link is and why I am having troubles.

12-24-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	You can always go where I have the Beta's stored and get the latest version from there. Marine Aquarium 3 Beta's Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

12-24-2008, 10:06 AM	#3
Nicki Sugar Plum Fairy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,267	This is likely because somehow your computer has been set to open up screensavers with notepad . Programs like system mechanic do this to prevent malicious ( definitely not this one ) screensavers from exploiting security flaws in windows . For now you can work around it by renaming the program replacing .scr with .exe , or if you are a more advanced user , you can go here - http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm , and download the SCR file association fix . Unzip it , and import the file to your registry . As always the registry should be backed up first .

12-24-2008, 10:56 AM	#4
Ralph Retired Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton Alberta Ca Posts: 2,441	OR.. you possibly have AutoCad on your system which assumes a file with SCR as an extension is a "script" file.. A long standing issue on this forum.. there is a registry script that will fix the problem... the easy fix is to rename the screen saver with an "EXE" extension.