Windows 7 and ProShow

Windows 7 includes UAC (User Account Control) that is very similar to UAC found in Windows Vista. UAC adds additional protection by limiting what software can do on your computer without your permission. Since software needs your permission for some tasks (like installing), it is critical that you install ProShow with the correct permission and steps. Almost all reports we hear of difficulties with installing, registering, and starting ProShow under Vista and 7 are easily fixed by installing using the instructions below.

There are four key steps to ensuring a successful installation under Windows 7.

1. Click on Start and go to the Control Panel link on the right.
2. Find the Programs option, and click on Uninstall a program.
3. A list of your computer's software is displayed. You can scroll down through this list until you locate Photodex Presenter. Right-click on Presenter and choose Uninstall/Change.
4. The User Account Control will ask for your permission, click Continue. When ProShow asks you whether you're sure you want to uninstall, click Yes.
5. Perform the same Right-click / Uninstall action on the ProShow software in this Programs list. Once both ProShow and Presenter have been successfully un installed, you can close the Control Panel window.

Step 2: Use the Latest Release

1. Right click on the file you just saved, and choose Run as Administrator.
2. Proceed through the instructions to install ProShow.

Step 4: Run ProShow for the First Time as an Administrator

1. Right click on the shortcut for ProShow (either on your Desktop or in the Start Menu), and choose Run as Administrator.

1. Right click on the shortcut for ProShow (either on your Desktop or in the Start Menu), and choose Run as Administrator.
2. Click the Activate Registration button on the Evaluation screen when ProShow starts.
3. Enter your registration information which was sent to you when you purchased the software. Click Activate.

Additional Compatibility Steps If You Encounter Problems

Set ProShow to Always Run as Administrator

1. Right-click the ProShow icon, and click on Properties.
2. Choose the Compatibility tab on the top.
3. Check the box next to Run this program as an administrator, then click the Apply button at the bottom.
4. If you do not see this option, that's an indication that your user account is not set up as an administrator. Contact the person responsible for configuring your computer for assistance.

Disable User Account Control (UAC)

Unfortunately, this feature can block third party software (like ProShow) from placing the necessary files in the right place, or from writing the program's registry entries properly. In an attempt to prevent viruses and other malicious software from abusing your user account's administrative privileges, Microsoft requires that you specify whether the software is actually allowed to be Run as an Administrator or not.

Running ProShow as an administrator fixes most registration issues with Windows. But occasionally, User Account Control can conflict with ProShow files during the initial installation process. To make sure that absolutely nothing can interfere with the installation of ProShow, a last-resort is to disable the UAC beforehand.

1. Go to the Control Panel, and click the icon next to User Accounts.
2. Click on Change User Account Control Settings.
3. In the UAC window, you'll see a slider that ranges from Always Notify down to Never Notify. Move the slider down to Never Notify.
4. Click Ok.
5. Your computer may require you to approve the change, and may want to reboot.