V3.5.9 will not install on 6400

Phil N3ZP

I downloaded the 3.5.9 update this morning. When I try to install it goes through to the screen where you see the checked off application files but the SmartSDR application file is grayed out. Only DAX and CAT are checked off to run. After the next screen where you have it create desktop icons, it appears to start to run but nothing happens. I cold started the 6400 again and tried a couple more times with no success.

This is running on an HP laptop with Windows 11.

I can still run 3.5.8.

Not sure what the problem may be. I don't usually have a problem with updates.

Phil N3ZP

Phil N3ZP

Ran program in compatibility mode and install was successful.

Phil N3ZP

Lars

I have exactly the same problem with the 3.5.9.

Victor Shier

I have the same problem too. Maestro and Flex 6600 updated automatically but SmartSDR 3.5.9 will not install on my Windows 11 machine. No warnings, the initial steps in the install process start but then it disappears. I turned off Windows Security Virus & threat protection but it still won't install.

Victor Shier

See Chris' MM1PTT comment

Right Click on the downloaded file "SmartSDR_v3.5.9_installer" dot exe

Click on Troubleshooter compatibility (If you don't see Troubleshooter compatibility click on "show more options"

Run program

Victor Shier

Running the Troubleshooter compatibility program fixed it for me.

Everything is working now.

Tim Adams

Yes, I had the same issue, the Troubleshooter fixed it for me as well. Thanks for the tip!

Mark K0LO

Ditto for me.

Version 3.5.9 is the first version of SmartSDR that exhibited this issue on my Windows 11 machine (Surface Pro 6 tablet). Earlier versions of SmartSDR installed without issue.

Curiously, an install of 3.5.9 on two other Windows 11 PCs at club sites went without issue and without needing to run the troubleshooter.

WI9Q

Well that's frustrating as ****. I had even tried running as administrator - nada. Tried reboot - nada. Run in Troubleshoot Compatibility as suggested and it installed successfully. So Flex team, can you enlighten us as to why this is required?

Trucker

It isn't necessarily a issue with SmartSDR installation. It has to do with Windows and how it handles installation of software. Usually, it is the Windows Firewall blocking some or all of the installation. Or especially if you are using Windows 11, it is Windows Security blocking installation. That is why you may need to run the installation as Administrator or Compatibility mode.

James

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ClaudeFei

Same problem here until I deleted McAfee security suite, then 3.5.9 installed smoothly.

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