Textpad no longer works properly after upgrading to 4.7.2

erik56d · Post by **erik56d** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:00 pm

Having used Textpad for many years, I frequently install new
versions as soon as they are available.
This time, bugs are introduced, so that Windows Explorer hangs if I use the right-button and c hoses "Textpad" in the menu to open a file.

Also, double-clicking a file no longer opens a new instance, which
is what I want (and have configured).

erik

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:34 pm

I am experiencing a similar problem:

OS: WinXP SP1 - all latest updates
TextPad Version: 4.7.2 using Full Install - no prior version on a fresh PC

Issue:
Open Windows Explorer
Select a file
Right-Click
Select TextPad from the Context Menu
Alt-Tab back to Windows Explorer

You can now not select any new files in that folder. Only the original file stays highlighted. It does appear to 'go away' if you leave the explorer window and do something else for a little bit (such as type this post).

Work-around:
To get windows explorer responding again I have to click on a folder from the tree on the left then I can click back on the original folder and right-click open from the context meny into textpad again.

Also:
Once you get the condition, if you try to right-click on another file in that folder, the context-menu will appear over the file you click but it will not be highlighted (selected) and choosing TextPad from the context menu does nothing - TextPad does not respond.

HTH

Rick

nnellans · Post by **nnellans** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 1:55 pm

I've had the same problem before. The solution for me was to delete my temporary internet files. Try that and see if it works.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 2:40 pm

That suggestion did not work nnellans. I am still having the problems described above.

Switching to UltraEdit-32 for now...

s_reynisson · Post by **s_reynisson** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 3:42 pm

Did you look at the "Known problems" forum? It's a short list and you're quick browsing through it in any case. I just posted some basic check's in a diffrent thread, perhaps that can help, see http://textpad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17145#17145 .
I'm using TP472 on XPsp1 w/all updates and I'm unable to produce this bug. My TP install was also on a "fresh" Windows install. I'm not running any anti-virus scanners in real-time, I just use the free-ones on the web with the now-almost-standard Ad-awere, SpyBot S&D, Stinger etc.
Pls note that since I'm unable to produce this bug I'm just guessing, so make sure you don't waste to much time on these tips. You can always contact Helios via their feedback page as a last resort. I've done so twice and they got back to me within hours in both cases. HTH

Post by **helios** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 5:18 pm

Please see the utility called "DDE Messages", on the URL below:

http://www.textpad.com/add-ons/index.html

I hope this helps.

dkafrissen · Post by **dkafrissen** » Mon May 03, 2004 2:05 pm

Greetings,

I am also getting the "hang" problem when selecting a file from the context menu for use with Textpad.

When I copied the new dde dll, I followed the steps in first de-selecting the option for context menu, but when I am done and reselect the option the context menu option is no longer there.

Dave

Post by **helios** » Mon May 03, 2004 4:03 pm

In order to put TextPad on the Context menu, you will need to implement the following procedure:

From the Configure menu choose:

1. Preferences
2. General
3. Under the heading "Put shortcuts to TextPad on" check "Context Menu"
4. Click Apply / OK.

I hope this helps.

dkafrissen · Post by **dkafrissen** » Wed May 05, 2004 1:42 pm

You wrote:

From the Configure menu choose:

1. Preferences
2. General
3. Under the heading "Put shortcuts to TextPad on" check "Context Menu"
4. Click Apply / OK.

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I did that and nothing happens. It does not reapear in the context menu.

Dave

Post by **helios** » Wed May 05, 2004 3:43 pm

Please try the following procedure:

From the Configure menu choose:

1. Preferences
2. General
3. Under the heading "Put shortcuts to TextPad on" UNCHECK "Context Menu"
4. Click Apply / OK.
5. Reboot the computer
6. Start TextPad and then recheck the Context menu option

dkafrissen · Post by **dkafrissen** » Mon May 10, 2004 4:15 pm

Greetings,

I tried deselecting context menu option and rebooting and reselecting and it did not work.

Dave

Post by **helios** » Mon May 10, 2004 5:58 pm

Please ensure that you only have one instance of TextPad running when you uncheck "Context menu". It is the last instance to close that writes the information to the Registry.

dkafrissen · Post by **dkafrissen** » Mon May 10, 2004 7:11 pm

Greetings,

I assumed that this was a problem in the new dll.

If this is a registry issue could you post the registry keys in question?

Thanks in advance,

Dave

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Textpad no longer works properly after upgrading to 4.7.2

Textpad no longer works properly after upgrading to 4.7.2

Using the new DDE removes the textpad context menu

No context menu

No context menu

Could you post the registry keys in question?