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Problem with Style Maker #542414 06/22/19 01:26 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50 L looperboy OP Enthusiast
OP looperboy Enthusiast L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50	Hi Whenever I try to record a pattern into the style maker using midi, I get the message: Access violation at address 00EC4756 in module 'btw.exe'. Read of address FFFFFFFF Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas how to fix it? Thanks Stuart

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542424 06/22/19 02:09 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	Stuart, Are you sure about "btw.exe"? I don't think that is a Band-in-a-Box or RealBand file as I'm not finding that file on my primary storage drive. Do you have multiple music programs open at the same time? Are you using any plugins? Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542425 06/22/19 02:09 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,831 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,831 Australia	Hi Stuart, Have you tried both BIAB 64-bit and 32-bit versions? It might be that the 32-bit version works but the 64-bit version does not. Also, this may or may not help, to start BIAB, try clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Run as administrator". Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Problem with Style Maker Jim Fogle #542464 06/23/19 01:22 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50 L looperboy OP Enthusiast
OP looperboy Enthusiast L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50	Originally Posted By: Jim Fogle Stuart, Are you sure about "btw.exe"? I don't think that is a Band-in-a-Box or RealBand file as I'm not finding that file on my primary storage drive. You're right, Jim. Sorry. It was an autocorrect problem, I think. The violation is in 'bbw.exe' not 'btw.exe' I'm not using any plugins, and I don't have any other programs open.

Re: Problem with Style Maker Noel96 #542465 06/23/19 01:26 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50 L looperboy OP Enthusiast
OP looperboy Enthusiast L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50	Originally Posted By: Noel96 Hi Stuart, Have you tried both BIAB 64-bit and 32-bit versions? It might be that the 32-bit version works but the 64-bit version does not. Also, this may or may not help, to start BIAB, try clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Run as administrator". Regards, Noel Hi Noel, I only have Windows XP, so the 32 bit version is my only option. (I'm using BIAB 2019 Windows version, BTW) When I tried running as administrator like you suggested, BIAB wouldn't actually open and gave me the message: "bbw.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close." This happens every time I try to run the program in that way. Could it be a clue? The error is in the same .exe it seems. Last edited by looperboy; 06/23/19 01:27 AM.

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542493 06/23/19 07:37 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	Stuart, It reads as though your Band-in-a-Box (BiaB) installation has become corrupt. You can force the program to defaults by selecting "Options" > "Return To Factory Settings ...". This will open a window providing the three selections below. I would select the second, "Return ALL" option as well as remove the check mark in the bottom, left corner. That is as close as you can get to uninstalling BiaB and then re-installing BiaB without having to actually do that. Use Cntrl + E to open the Preferences window. Go through each button (choice) and set your preferences. Once you have reset everything and got BiaB set up like you want, Got to "Options" > "Save Preferences As ..." and save your settings under a unique name. You can then go to "Options" > "Load Preferences ..." and set up the program as you like it in less than a second. The head of PG Music, Peter Gannon, recommended return to defaults and loading preferences after each update. I don't but I'm not shy about using it as a troubleshooting technique whenever the program gives any hint of starting to act wonky. Once your've created a preference file, it's easy. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Clipboard01.jpg (196.32 KB, 126 downloads) Three return to factory selections. Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542537 06/23/19 01:11 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50 L looperboy OP Enthusiast
OP looperboy Enthusiast L Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 50	Hi Jim, I followed your instructions, but the problem has remained the same. Does this mean a full-reinstall might be in order?

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542634 06/24/19 12:24 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	Stuart, I would first contact PG Music support. I don't know what time zone you're in but PG Music is in the Pacific time zone or -8:00 GMT. Both chat and telephone support are available as I type this. Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542714 06/25/19 06:29 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas silvertones Veteran
silvertones Veteran Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas	He has Windows XP. There's no"run as administrator ". John ESI Gigaport HD+ Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be 15.6" Monitor "The only Band is a Real Band" www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php

Re: Problem with Style Maker silvertones #542796 06/25/19 03:01 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	John (Silvertones), I'm sorry to disagree but the "Run As Administrator" enable/disable checkbox is available under the right click, "Properties" window. My desktop still uses XP Home 32 bit. However, on a positive note enabling "Run as Administrator" is an excellent suggestion. I wish I'd thought to suggest it. Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542860 06/26/19 02:33 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas silvertones Veteran
silvertones Veteran Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas	Getting old. Haven't used or had XP for years. I thought hat option was part of the UAC that started with Win 7? I never used it in XP. So back in the days I used XP I never installed the new version, 2019, over the old version, say 2018. I always did a new install. A lot did it this way some didn't. I agree with Jim. Somehow corrupt if return to factory didn't help. BTW XP machine. How full is your hard drive? John ESI Gigaport HD+ Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be 15.6" Monitor "The only Band is a Real Band" www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542932 06/26/19 09:12 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	The primary drive is 80 GB. The secondary drive is 1 TB. When I added the secondary drive I transferred a bunch of files and programs from the primary to the secondary. Both drives are about half full. Both BiaB and RB are loaded to the secondary drive. I have the drives connected to different motherboard SATA controllers so both can operate independent of the other. Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542956 06/26/19 12:48 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas silvertones Veteran
silvertones Veteran Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,021 Rio Grande Valley, Texas	Doesn't XP have a HD size limit? Just wondering if the OP xp drive is getting full. John ESI Gigaport HD+ Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be 15.6" Monitor "The only Band is a Real Band" www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php

Re: Problem with Style Maker silvertones #542964 06/26/19 01:54 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,214 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,214 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted By: silvertones Doesn't XP have a HD size limit? Just wondering if the OP xp drive is getting full. Yes XP has a 2TB HD limit. Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Problem with Style Maker looperboy #542994 06/26/19 03:58 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,814 Winston Salem, NC USA	However, you can always partition a large drive into smaller chunks. I think somewhere between XP SP1 and XP SP3 Microsoft raised the upper storage limit from 1 TB to 2 TB. How old am I? I can remember going ga ga when hard drive sizes reached 1 GB. I figured I'd NEVER run out of storage space! My first work laptop was a Toshiba 1200. It had a 486 cpu, 10 MB MFM hard drive with MS-DOS v3.2 preinstalled. The display was monochrome LCD with 256 shades of gray. Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

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