I downloaded the first 2 file okay. Ran the loader and saved the file, executed it and it ran fine on my pc with win7. The loader require you to browse to a chosen folder and hit okay. Then the downloading will start otherwise it just hang waiting.

Thanks for posting in the powerdirector forum. Glad to get it free.

Quote: I downloaded the first 2 file okay. Ran the loader and saved the file, executed it and it ran fine on my pc with win7. The loader require you to browse to a chosen folder and hit okay. Then the downloading will start otherwise it just hang waiting.

Thanks for posting in the powerdirector forum. Glad to get it free.

Hmm, open file location button doesn't work for me.

Try the loader again. Click open file location. Windows explorer should open after a few seconds. You must select a folder on where to save by clicking on it. Then click the okay icon. Only then will then download. It is 224 meg. and takes a while to fully download.

Quote: Try the loader again. Click open file location. Windows explorer should open after a few seconds...

I never get Windows Explorer. :/

Okay check this link here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-suite/compare-phd5_en_US.html?&r=1 .photodirector 6 is not xp compatible. I don't know about the version 5. "OS Support Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7, Vista". Do you have another computer with vista or higher to download it. That may be the reason why the downloader don't work on your xp computer.

Quote: Okay check this link here: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-suite/compare-phd5_en_US.html?&r=1 .photodirector 6 is not xp compatible. I don't know about the version 5. "OS Support Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7, Vista". Do you have another computer with vista or higher to download it. That may be the reason why the downloader don't work on your xp computer.

http://www.cyberlink.com/support/product-requirements.do?ProductId=211&prodId=211&prodVerId=1040 says XP SP3 is supported. :/

I wonder installed product crashes in Mac OS X v10.8.5.

Hello Ant Dude and tomasc,

Welcome, each & both, to the PhotoDirector forum.

It would certainly appear that Windows XP SP3 is supported, even though it wasn't listed on the table tomasc linked. I have no way of testing that, as my PCs are Windows 7 & 8.1. I don't believe the OS is the issue here.

I've just downloaded and installed the free version of PhD5. If you look in the "About" dialogue, you'll see it's the HE version. That would typically mean it's not a full featured version, such as Ultra. In my brief workout with it just now, I haven't found what the missing features are, nor can I find reference to it on CL's site. That's by the by.

So far, in Windows 7, with everything I've tried PhD 5 HE has run like clockwork. I've only done basic importing, adjustment, exporting, and tried a few modules in Edit. It hasn't skipped a beat.

Ant Dude: Windows Explorer is just the main Windows interface. I'm sure you have it!

I'd try an uninstall/re-install (after reboot) first to see whether that can correct the crashing issue.

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Quote: Hello Ant Dude and tomasc,

Welcome, each & both, to the PhotoDirector forum.

It would certainly appear that Windows XP SP3 is supported, even though it wasn't listed on the table tomasc linked. I have no way of testing that, as my PCs are Windows 7 & 8.1. I don't believe the OS is the issue here.

I've just downloaded and installed the free version of PhD5. If you look in the "About" dialogue, you'll see it's the HE version. That would typically mean it's not a full featured version, such as Ultra. In my brief workout with it just now, I haven't found what the missing features are, nor can I find reference to it on CL's site. That's by the by.

So far, in Windows 7, with everything I've tried PhD 5 HE has run like clockwork. I've only done basic importing, adjustment, exporting, and tried a few modules in Edit. It hasn't skipped a beat.

Ant Dude: Windows Explorer is just the main Windows interface. I'm sure you have it!

I'd try an uninstall/re-install (after reboot) first to see whether that can correct the crashing issue.

PIX

Uninstall and reinstall in Windows? I can't even download! Yes, my XP's Windows Explorer works fine.

Well, that was silly of me! In "reading" your opening post, I messed up what was happening on your XP machine and the Mac. I can only apologise for not reading it properly.

In Windows XP Pro SP3 machine, CyberLink_PhotoDirector5_Downloader.exe does not start downloading. Its process hogs 100% of my CPU!

The CL_PhD_Downloader is a tiny .exe file of 0.98MB. Have you been able to download it yet? You said "open file location button doesn't work for me" which would seem to indicate that you have.

I'll contact CL to determine whether there are any compatibility issues with XP & the CL Downloader. I've not seen any previously reported.

Again, my apologies for misreading your issue.

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Quote: Well, that was silly of me! In "reading" your opening post, I messed up what was happening on your XP machine and the Mac. I can only apologise for not reading it properly.

In Windows XP Pro SP3 machine, CyberLink_PhotoDirector5_Downloader.exe does not start downloading. Its process hogs 100% of my CPU!

The CL_PhD_Downloader is a tiny .exe file of 0.98MB. Have you been able to download it yet? You said "open file location button doesn't work for me" which would seem to indicate that you have.

I'll contact CL to determine whether there are any compatibility issues with XP & the CL Downloader. I've not seen any previously reported.

Again, my apologies for misreading your issue.

PIX

Yep, running that EXE file launches CL downloader but nothing downloads.

Hello Ant Dude,

I've contacted CL about your issue with the downloader & will let you know the outcome (after the weekend).

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Thanks Pix!

I found http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/events/enu/2015/Q1/PHD_Pratical-Photography/download.jsp from http://www.mostiwant.com/blog/cyberlink-photodirector-3-free-full-version-serial-key-giveaway/ ... It had an offline installer file so I used it!

And thank you Ant Dude. The link you posted has clarified a question I had about what features are missing from the HE version compared to PhD5 Ultra.

From that page:

Compared to PhotoDirector 5 Ultra, version HE (giveaway version) lacks the following features:

• Fastest RAW import engine


• Full multi-frame HDR bracketing enables to merge up to 5 bracketed shots


• Auto-lens Correction from popular lens makers to quickly fix common lens flaws


• Stylish Split Toning adds different color tints to create artistic edits


• Enhanced Noise Reduction analyzes individual images & apply custom correction settings


• A whole new range of editing possibilities by New RGB Channel Curve Adjustment


• New companion app PhotoDirector Mobile – snaps photos anywhere, and edits anytime


• High DPI support ensures great looks on today’s new high resolution monitors


• High-res 2K & 4K Ultra HD video slideshows

I'm glad you've been able to by-pass your original problem.

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