Cyberlink PhotoDirector Downloader through Proxy Server

Robin (Gashy)

Newbie Joined: Aug 22, 2009 03:47 Messages: 13 Offline

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Apr 08, 2020 09:17

Hi

I have been trying to download update for PhotoDirector 9 and the downloader fails with a "Check your internet connection and firewall settings"

I am behind a proxy server but dont seem to see any place to enter the proxy server details for the downloader. Even tried using Cyberlink Applicaiton Manager, but it doesnt seem to have any proxy settings eitehr.

I am on Windows 10 and though it may pick up the proxy settings via the connection settings in IE.

Any ideas.

Thanks in advance.

optodata

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Apr 08, 2020 13:34

Robin (Gashy)

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Apr 08, 2020 13:46

Quote I'm not sure if it's a proxy settings issue or maybe a server issue on Cyberlink's end. Can you try downloading the PhD9 build 3215 patch directly?

Thanks for the reply but that patch is for Mac it seems.

I was trying to download the PhotoDirector 11 as I beleive this is the option that is given from within PhotoDirector to upgrade.

optodata

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Apr 08, 2020 13:59

Quote Thanks for the reply but that patch is for Mac it seems.

No, that's just the most recent patch, You have to click on the +Read More button to get to the Windows version I mentioned.

Quote I was trying to download the PhotoDirector 11 as I beleive this is the option that is given from within PhotoDirector to upgrade.

Robin (Gashy)

Newbie Joined: Aug 22, 2009 03:47 Messages: 13 Offline

Apr 08, 2020 14:04

Quote

Quote Thanks for the reply but that patch is for Mac it seems.

No, that's just the most recent patch, You have to click on the +Read More button to get to the Windows version I mentioned.

So were you able to download the trial PhD11 installer from here? If so, did it install but was then unable to connect to download the actual app?

Yes I am able to download the installer. I may not have been clear but it is the installer that is giving the message above about an internet connection issue. There doesn't seem to be any options to set proxy settings for the installer that is obvious. Any ideas?

thanks

optodata

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Apr 08, 2020 14:49

You'd mentioned you were trying to update PhD9 and the App Manager couldn't connect, but it wan't clear that you were trying to upgrade to Phd11. You're correct that there aren't any proxy settings for the App Manager, but I can't say for certain if it's using a standard access to IE (which is configured to use the proxy) or is trying to establish a direct connection on its own.

One thing you can check is to open Window Task Manager, Click on the Performance tab and then at the bottom, click on Open Resource Monitor. Once that's open, expand the Network panel and launch the App Manager. You should see activity like this:

If you're only seeing activity in the Send column, it might be because it can't access the outside world through the proxy. Is there any way you can bypass that temporarily, or maybe use your phone as a mobile hotspot?

When I use a paid VPN, the App Manager takes longer to populate but it still works correctly:

Robin (Gashy)

Newbie Joined: Aug 22, 2009 03:47 Messages: 13 Offline

Apr 17, 2020 14:26

Thanks for the reply, it would appear that the application manager isnt getting past my proxy server. I think AppManager is perhaps trying to use IE settings but doesnt use the proxy connection settings.

I can run AppManager on the internet side on the actual proxy server and it connects to the cyberlink site. Problem is though AppManager checks for cyberlink products installed on the PC that the AppManager runs and doesnt alllow you to download installation packages for the upgrade. Because I dont have powerdirector on my proxy machine the AppManager doesnt see what I have installed already on my inrternal PC that has the software installed.

Do find it strange that AppManager or downloader exe within applications doesnt allow for proxy settings, not sure what businesses do that have internal networks with firewalls and proxy servers.

I have installed the Power... products previously has things changed or is this just an updater issue.

Is there a site to obtain the actuall installation files rather than through a downloader.

Thanks, hope this makes sense.

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Apr 18, 2020 00:33

Quote Is there a site to obtain the actuall installation files rather than through a downloader.

You'd have to contact CL tech support with that request. You may also want to include a link to this forum thread in your description of the problem so they can see the entire discussion so far.

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Robin (Gashy)

Newbie Joined: Aug 22, 2009 03:47 Messages: 13 Offline

Apr 22, 2020 13:07

Thanks for your efforts, I have now logged a ticket with them to see if they can assist.

garryweil

Newbie Joined: Dec 22, 2020 12:39 Messages: 1 Offline

Dec 22, 2020 13:04

Quote Thanks for your efforts, I have now logged a ticket with them to see if they can assist.

Did you ever get this resolved? I too need access through a proxy server.

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Dec 22, 2020 14:29

You may need to contact tech support directly as the problem will likely be specific to your PC/VPN.

I just tried VPN endpoints in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe and I was able to download new content from the App Manager from all of them, just slower than from a standard connection.