After further testing, I can confirm that the issue occurs when SR4 presents the Accept and Continue screen, which is supposed to look like this:



If you have a standalone license for SR4 and are able to reinstall it using an older version of the installer, you can apply the latest patch as long as you launch the installed version and accept the terms BEFORE installing the 14500 patch.

Hi Optodata;
Based on your comment, I renamed the Sreen Recoder4 folder.
I updated PD19/365
I opened SR4 in renamed folder opened normal.
I opened SR4 updated and it also works normal for me.
Then I deleted the folder with previous SR4.
Screen Recorder4 is working normal, I think.

New update so far so good
Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎21/‎10/‎2020
Compilation of SO 19043.1083
Windows Experience Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0

https://support.microsoft.com/pt-br/topic/july-6-2021-kb5004945-os-builds-19041-1083-19042-1083-and-19043-1083-out-of-band-44b34928-0a71-4473-aa22-ecf3b83eed0e XEON-E5-2670 v3 / Mem. 16GB DDR4
M.2 NVME 512Gb / 2-HD WD 1TB
AMD RX570 / Display Philips 272V8
Windows 11_64Pro / PD21/365

Thanks for the information. Are you on Windows 10 build 21H1? Start > Settings > System > About:



I've just reported the issue on CS002371740 and will post back when tech support responds

Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎21/‎10/‎2020
Compilation of SO 19043.1052
Windows Experience Feature Experience Pack 120.212.2020.0

New update so far so good
Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎21/‎10/‎2020
Compilation of SO 19043.1083
Windows Experience Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0

https://support.microsoft.com/pt-br/topic/july-6-2021-kb5004945-os-builds-19041-1083-19042-1083-and-19043-1083-out-of-band-44b34928-0a71-4473-aa22-ecf3b83eed0e XEON-E5-2670 v3 / Mem. 16GB DDR4
M.2 NVME 512Gb / 2-HD WD 1TB
AMD RX570 / Display Philips 272V8
Windows 11_64Pro / PD21/365

If your system isn't showing the SR4 issue, then it may be related to newer updates since the same problem occurred on my Surface Book 3.

It's running Win10 Home but it's the same build as my desktop (19043.1081) and it has Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0. Both versions are lower on your PC.

Thanks very much Optodata, as always for the alert for the misbehavior of Screen recorder 4 (SR4).
I actually saw your warning to late: after I updated PD365 19.6.3016.0 (64bit).
I learn from this,that next time I should not be so eager to update and look at wait for remarks on the forum first?

In addition to what AVPlayVideo mentions: when I tried the SR4 (4.2.7.14500), it worked OK, but the splash-screen did (and does) not appear at all (which may be the wrong behavior but does not bother me).
I think that I have to very latest windows 10 updates running:
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 21H1
Installed on ‎25-‎06-‎20
OS build 19043.1081
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0 (your version is 3920.0)
The only difference is that you have the Pro version and I run the Home version of Windows.
Looking forward to seeing what is happening with this.

Thanks for the new details, Warry!

I just received confirmation that CL tech support was able to see the issue on their test platforms and they have forwarded their results to engineering. Hopefully a hotfix or new release will be coming in the not too distant future.

Quote Thanks for the new details, Warry!

I just received confirmation that CL tech support was able to see the issue on their test platforms and they have forwarded their results to engineering. Hopefully a hotfix or new release will be coming in the not too distant future.

Thank you for sharing the status of this defect Optodata. I've had some YouTube viewers ask me about this issue and I'm asking them to monitor this thread in case a solution is identified.

If only this warning was out BEFORE I got a message encouraging me to update CL to the newer version. Do you have any idea when this will be fixed or is there a way around it? If so, I need baby-steps instructions.

This has stopped me from working on my current and next project. I am fairly new to making videos, and it's the only software that I have, so where others may have multiple screen recorders, this is it for me and I am not downloading another one, since I did purchase your complete package. Also, tried a few in the past and the quality was terrible. I love the software and it was working fine until prompted and encouraged to update.

At first, I thought it was me and something I did wrong, so I installed the patch... nothing... then uninstall the software and reinstalled, etc... Nothing! Then I realize that it wasn't me.


PLEASE fix this soon, I am sure I am not the only user being hampered by this.

Quote If only this warning was out BEFORE I got a message encouraging me to update CL to the newer version. Do you have any idea when this will be fixed or is there a way around it? If so, I need baby-steps instructions.
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PLEASE fix this soon, I am sure I am not the only user being hampered by this.

Unfortunately this is a user forum and we do not have any control over when Cyberlink will publish a fix. All we know is that they're aware of the issue.

The only workaround I'm aware of is for people who have purchased ScreenRecorder 4 by itself and have a separate license for it. I don't have any solutions for the version that comes bundled with PD365.

Thank you... but Wow!

My words and frustrations were clearly directed at the company and no individual user here... my apologies if you were offended.

1. I am under the assumption that at least one person who receives a paycheck from CL read these comments, they just don't respond, or care that real people have real issues based on what they do, don't do, or when they screw up.
2. Maybe I am a novice at this stuff, but not new to good customer service/bad customer service situations (in the real world). When you mess up something that your customers need and have paid for you don't sit silent. I shouldn't have had to write a comment on a YouTube video to find out that this wasn't something that I had messed up.
2.5 If there is a way around it... offer it. Would it be so hard to have people who have PAID for CL (including SR4) to receive (via their connected email) instructions, a license, and a new download... for good measure and good customer service? We have already paid for it.. what would they lose? (It's not like giving it away free to people who haven't made a purchase).
3. I am no genius, but based on how the problem is described in other posts here, (an issue with the accept & continue screen) God help us ALL when there is a REAL BIG problem.
4. Please, no need to respond to me, this is just my rant. This is a HUGE inconvenience for me because I researched several video editing software companies before buying and went with who I thought was BEST, I shouldn't have to be looking for another company just to finish my projects. #gettingmoreupsetbytheday

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Unfortunately this is a user forum and we do not have any control over when Cyberlink will publish a fix. All we know is that they're aware of the issue.

The only workaround I'm aware of is for people who have purchased ScreenRecorder 4 by itself and have a separate license for it. I don't have any solutions for the version that comes bundled with PD365.

SR4 not working.

Quote Thank you... but Wow!

My words and frustrations were clearly directed at the company and no individual user here... my apologies if you were offended.

1. I am under the assumption that at least one person who receives a paycheck from CL read these comments, they just don't respond, or care that real people have real issues based on what they do, don't do, or when they screw up.

No offense taken, but I do think it would be better if you sent your comments directly to the people you want to see them. You can do that with File > Rate Us & Provide Suggestions.

Since this issue was the result of the latest upgrade, you should contact CL tech support/customer service from this page and ask for a link to install the previous version which had no issues with the screen recorder.

Just wanted to post here to share my own experience. This seems to be affecting my system as well, and I'm on Win10 version 20H2.

Hello,

We got confirmation from CyberLink that the latest Screen Recorder 4 patch at the below link will fix this issue:

https://www.cyberlink.com/support/index.html?productId=372

Cheers
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- Customer service: https://membership.cyberlink.com/support/customer-services.do
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Thanks PDM! To verify this, I uninstalled/reinstalled PD365 and confirmed that SR4 build 14500 was reinstalled and that it showed the broken startup issue.

I then applied the 15396 patch and the Accept and Continue screen displayed normally as soon as I launched the app. That was followed by the product improvement participation screen, and then by the main product screen. I was not prompted to enter my separate standalone license at any point, so it looks like the issue is resolved!

Quote Thanks PDM! To verify this, I uninstalled/reinstalled PD365 and confirmed that SR4 build 14500 was reinstalled and that it showed the broken startup issue.

I then applied the 15396 patch and the Accept and Continue screen displayed normally as soon as I launched the app. That was followed by the product improvement participation screen, and then by the main product screen. I was not prompted to enter my separate standalone license at any point, so it looks like the issue is resolved!

I can confirm Optodata's observation, however the Accept and Continue screen did not appear.

Quote I can confirm Optodata's observation, however the Accept and Continue screen did not appear.

It's possible that you had already accepted the terms, which could be the case if you just ran the patch. I had intentionally uninstalled PD365 to make sure my "fixed" and individually licensed SR4 was no longer present.

I'm sure that was the broken screen that was displayed when SR4 crashed, and if the terms had been accepted previously then even the older version wouldn't crash. Either way it's good to have the app available for everyone again!

Well it looks like some good news/bad news (with emojis)

The good news: The July 2021 PDR365 version just came out (19.7.3115.0)

The bad news: Installing the update also installs the faulty 14500 version of SR4

The acceptable news is that reinstalling the SR4 15396 patch provided by PDM a couple posts above will solve the problem (again)