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Chucklez replied on August 06, 2009 16:49 to the question ""cannot copy scene: Access is denied" error" in BumpTop:

Still having this same issue, but it now seems isolated on my home pc running XP media edition. Admin when I installed it. My work and laptop havent experienced this in quite some time, just the desktop. Seems to pop up when icons are moved/added/changes made to the desktop.

Chucklez shared an idea in BumpTop on July 28, 2009 16:24:

picture frame anchor point

I havent seen this posted yet, so forgive me if it has already been discussed. Is it possible to implement something where you can set an anchor point on photo frames? Not all my photos are the same size, and when the photo changes and resizes, it dosent cover the same area. I would like to see an option where you can set an anchor point on say the lower left or right corner (user choosable) and the phot will expand from there.

In my current desktop layout, I have photo frames in the bottom left and bottom right corners (family in one, and vacation photos in the other). I would like to anchor them in their corners, rather than allow them to flow and resize across my desktop.

Chucklez replied on July 22, 2009 04:27 to the problem "Bumptop Icons Broken" in BumpTop:

Not to whip a dead horse, but I am currently having the exact same problem as the screen shot above. All my desktop icons (except for those added AFTER the problem occured) are tinted green and distorted. Trying to figure out how to fix this, but havent found any luck yet. Any help out there?

Build 3018 Pro

Chucklez replied on April 24, 2009 13:01 to the question ""cannot copy scene: Access is denied" error" in BumpTop:

My work computer I run XP Pro with Sunbelt Vipre anti-virus.
At home, my laptop is XP Pro and the desktop unit is XP Media Edition. Both run Symantec/Norton 2009

Chucklez replied on April 14, 2009 20:26 to the problem "BumpTop freezing" in BumpTop:

Still experiencing problems even after updating to 2820.

Chucklez replied on April 14, 2009 13:37 to the problem "BumpTop freezing" in BumpTop:

i cant get the update to automatically load on my work computer, tho it did on my home pc. There should be a 'Check for updates' button on the BT settings screen.

A comment on the problem "BumpTop freezing" in BumpTop:

Unfortunately, at this moment I am unable to do so. I am working on a website for a client and am behind schedule. I have a serious problem with procrastination, but I will deal with that later. Ever since I shut down BT and then started it back up and loaded version 28xx, I havent noticed a problem. But I also havent been going back and forth to my desktop alot either. – Chucklez, on April 14, 2009 01:53

Chucklez replied on April 13, 2009 22:14 to the problem "BumpTop freezing" in BumpTop:

Wat is the updated version to fix this problem? I am at 2646 and still experiencing frequent problems. It is almost to the point I am about to close BT until the problem is solved.

Chucklez replied on April 08, 2009 16:27 to the update "Beta users, Get your BumpTop Pro discount!" in BumpTop:

Before I purchase, I have a simple question. I use BT at home on my pc and laptop, and at work. In the next few months, I am due for a new computer at work. If I install Pro version on work my work computer, how difficult will it be to put it on my new computer when I get it?

*an idea for the future - how about an 'un-register your BT' button? That way it would make it easier to migrate it to new computers.

Chucklez shared an idea in BumpTop on April 06, 2009 13:28:

frame borders

I see in BT 1.0 picture frames no longer have borders around them, where as in previous Beta versions they did. I myself am not a fan of the 'no borders' Is there or can there be an option to re-enable borders?

Chucklez replied on April 06, 2009 12:13 to the update "Beta users, Get your BumpTop Pro discount!" in BumpTop:

I plan on updating, but have a few questions first. I currently run BT on 3 computers (work, home pc, personal laptop). How many licenses is the paid Pro version for? Also, is this is a lifetime license, or yearly? What are payment options? I ask as I have funds in my PayPal account I havent used in a bit, and would like to use them.

Thanks for the great product, and Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to help test and debug it.

Chucklez reported a problem in BumpTop on April 02, 2009 16:17:

google earth compatibility

Whenever I have BT open and attempt to browse through google earth, my system goes very slow and freezes up. If I close BT, then Google Earth runs fine. Anyone else have this problem? Is it possibility due to 2 highly graphical pieces of software keeping for processor space?

Chucklez asked a question in BumpTop on April 01, 2009 02:11:

"cannot copy scene: Access is denied" error

I have been having this problem intermittently for quite some time now, but it is becoming more pronounced, especially on my home pc. The Exact error reads:

"Cannot copy scene: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected
and that the file is currently not in use."

Installed and am running BT as full rights admin. Plenty of HD space available. all directories have full access. This occurs primarily when I am moving items around on my desktop, but it may have happened other times. I am not entirely certain. I will keep better track of the problem from now on.

I know this issue is related to BT as I occasionally received the problem on my work computer, and never on my home machine. I installed BT on my home pc the other day and this error has happened several times since then.

*edit
I am running XP media Edition at home and XP Pro at work. 1 is a Intel processor with 3GB ram/10GB HD space left. The other is a AMD processor with 1GB RAM/ 100GB HD space left.

Chucklez replied on March 30, 2009 13:26 to the question "VIP version 2318 blurry photo frames" in BumpTop:

I apologize. Shortly after my last post, I left work for the weekend. But yes, I did encounter that problem. I now have VIP 2489 installed as of a few minutes ago. Havent had a chance to check for issues, but will get into that later.

Chucklez replied on March 26, 2009 16:50 to the question "VIP version 2318 blurry photo frames" in BumpTop:

Thank you. I DLed and installed the new build and everything is great. After reading your reply, I adjusted the slider and the images are back up to where they should be.

One last question, i notice there is a new feature tab for the latest VIP version. Where can I get more info about that?

Chucklez replied on March 26, 2009 13:13 to the question "VIP version 2318 blurry photo frames" in BumpTop:

Is there somewhere we can check to see the most current version available for DL? I know BT should automatically DL current builds, but in the past I have found this isnt always the case.

Chucklez asked a question in BumpTop on March 16, 2009 16:56:

VIP version 2318 blurry photo frames

Just updated to VIP version 2318 and since doing so, have noticed that the photo frames I have are very blurry. It isnt my graphics card as everything else appears fine, just the photo frames.

As a side note, possibly add a 'check for updates' button to the BumpTop settings box.

Chucklez reported a problem in BumpTop on March 12, 2009 14:22:

cannot change frame source

In the newest version of BT (Build 2279) once you have a photo frame setup, you cannot change the source. Not so good if you want to look at something different. Right clicking on the frame DOES NOT give the option to change source.

Chucklez started following the problem "Can't get the Animated Themes widget to work." in Indakind Designs.

Chucklez reported a problem in BumpTop on December 01, 2008 16:07:

networked picture frame not loading upon bootup

When you have a picture frame which draws its image from a network, bumptop will load and "link" or "draw" from that network resource correctly IF it is available. If the frame source is unavailable (ie. you are on a laptop and take it with you on a flight. Your home network is no longer available), BumpTop will basically delete the frame, and will display nothing. Now, upon reconnecting to that network resource, the frames SHOULD reload, but they dont as they have been deleted upon the previous boot-up.

This should be corrected, or at least give an option upon start up that says something like "The resource <path> for the photo frame is currently unavailable. Would you like this to be restored upon next Bump Top startup?"

I have BT installed on my laptop at home, and when I travel I take it with me. Its a nuisance having to reload and set up all frames upon returning.</path>