X3 files auto installing in "My Computer"

[PeterDnz]

Only in "My Computer" when I select and open an X3 file it instantly starts installing Mastercam and asks for the CD-Rom. This is really annoying. Has anyone had this problem and know what to do about it?

[Mike S @ S4A]

It's wierd intermittent thing we've seen in a few customers...If you have the CDs you could try putting in the first one and see if it detects the existing install and tries to "repair" it...that may clear it up

[rbb]

I've got the same problem. I have put in the mastercam disk as it asks for multiple times, doesn't seem to help. Just selecting a file in "my computer", for example to move it or rename it, will start the mastercam install program up. Then trying to cancel takes 2-3 minutes. So basically I can't access my MX files thru "my computer", only by opening them in MX3. I have completely re--installed MX3 twice, same problem. This is a hassle, not terrible but a definite hassle.

Any help appreciated.

[yuki_m]

Hi, I think it has something to do with the thumbnail preview icon feature in Explorer. Turning off thumbnail view (View > Details) at least gets rid of the install feature.

 

I don't know if there any other ways to kill this feature specifically for MCX files.

 

I have this problem on my XP but not on my Vista64 machine. You can see the actual "snapshot" of the MCX file, it looks cool in Vista's large icon mode but not sure if its useful.

[ajmer]

Search for mcview.dll on your computer

Open control panel

Double click on the mastercam applet

Goto components

Got to the path where the mcview.dll was located

Right click on it unregister

Right clicl again reregister

Hope that helps

 

Ajmer

[The Chipmaker]

Hi,

I've had the same issue here. I tried a repair install, but there was no difference. It is a pain in the ahrs.I am going to try and do something with the dll file. If I have any luck I will post it!

Thanks!

[The Chipmaker]

Back again! It seemed to have worked. I can view and attach files.

Thanks!!

[John Hill @ Poplar Hill Machine]

Hey Gang,

 

Had a similar issue a while back and found there were two different versions of the mcview.dll on my system in two different folders. Copied the newest one over the old one and re-registered both and the problem went away.

 

See my previous post: http://www.emastercam.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...t=032888#000000

 

Have a great day!

 

John