INSTANT SHELLER HELP - Got an Error, and now cant undo.

[justintime]

Hi Tom,

Im very experienced with Instant Sheller, in Windows XP.

Today Ive been setting up a new MAME cab PC based on WIndows 7, and whilst logged in with an administrative account I tried applying the Instant Sheller  (using latest version downloaded today 2/8/2023) and it gave me an error as soon as it tried to (apparently) access the desktop background jpg file.

I hit continue etc but it seemed to have failed.   SO now it shows UNDO but when I click it it gives me a long error again too, which Im attaching here.   Every time I open the app it shows UNDO button but it will not work.

Im terrified (LOL) of rebooting at this point because who know what will happen 

 

Any help appreciated please!

 

ERROR FOLLOWS:

 

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'C:\Windows\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\backgrounddefault.jpg' is denied.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.File.InternalCopy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean overwrite)
   at System.IO.File.Copy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean overwrite)
   at f.a()
   at f.h(Object A_0, EventArgs A_1)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.8806 (QFE.050727-8800)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
InstantSheller
    Assembly Version: 1.0.8337.12295
    Win32 Version: 1.0.8337.12295
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/instantsheller/InstantSheller.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.8653 (QFE.050727-8600)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.8806 (QFE.050727-8800)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.8681 (QFE.050727-8600)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
    Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.7057 (QFE.050727-7000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Management
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.8766 (QFE.050727-8700)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Management/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Management.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

 

[Tom Speirs]

Sorry, really no idea and I have not tested with windows 7 for quite some time but definitely looks like a user rights issue to me or your using a lite version of windows 7 with missing components.

Ill test it with windows 7 soon but I cant think of any value running 7 over xp now as there both security risks and neither support nvme as far as I know.

Other than that maybe check on the file it mentions. Make sure it is there and you have rights to it.
C:\Windows\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\backgrounddefault.jpg

[justintime]

Thanks Tom. 

I needed 64 bit for various reasons.   And required a hardware upgrade. 
 

Before I reboot, can you tell me where in registry to look to ensure at least explorer.exe will be my shell?    I looked where I thought it would be (winlogon) but I found no registry entry for "shell". 
Heck, now I'm thinking that  since the undo process fails  perhaps after reboot I'm with no cursor or who knows what else.    
Hopefully a restore point was saved by windows.  Fun times!  
 

Edit: file is there and I have full rights. Weird. 

[Tom Speirs]

Its documented out there. Yes expect so, no cursor etc. Just go into mouse in control panel and set default.

[Tom Speirs]

PS: If you skipped through the exceptions the first time it might be wise to do it on the undo. Just a thought.

It may not have completed everything and got as far as changing the shell.

[justintime]

I'm sorry but I am not sure what you mean by "if I skipped through the exceptions" the first time.  
 

I appreciate you trying to help here. I know I'm on my own as this is a risky kind of app to be messing with, but still thanks for your help!   I never had an issue in the 16 years using it under XP!

[Tom Speirs]

10 minutes ago, justintime said:

I'm sorry but I am not sure what you mean by "if I skipped through the exceptions" the first time.  
 

I appreciate you trying to help here. I know I'm on my own as this is a risky kind of app to be messing with, but still thanks for your help!   I never had an issue in the 16 years using it under XP!

You said "I hit continue etc but it seemed to have failed. ".

There should be no issue with Windows 7. It was fine last time I tested. May just be bad luck.

Your not on your own, just don't expect compensation!  

[justintime]

I think my problem is due to access rights.  Not sure why as I am using an administrative account with full rights.   I believe I triple checked that correctly.  I even ran the instant sheller app by right clicking and using the "run as administrator" option at the time. 
Also, this is a Dell oem windows install.  But I don't think that is an issue.  It's not light or anything.   Win7 pro 64 bit. 

[Tom Speirs]

Ill test shortly but again I cant think of anything right now. Sorry.

[justintime]

So thinking, maybe this was a problem with my windows installation, I went ahead, reformatted my hard drive, reinstalled from the original Windows disk from scratch, and it failed again, the exact same way from a fresh windows copy.

I have an admin account without passwords or anything.  Couldn't be a more simpler setup so I don't think the issue is with my Windows install or set up. 
 

Any ideas?  Instant Sheller is a most critical aspect of my make cabinet setup! 
 

thanks!

[Tom Speirs]

I need to test it. I will, What version of windows 7?

Did you use the setup package for instant sheller or the zip?

[justintime]

Tom,

This is an OEM DELL disc, Windows 7 Professional SP1.

I have done it both ways, but this last time I did it using the PORTABLE version.

I just had another go at it (reformatted everything and reinstalled).  This time I ONLY selected the "replace shell" option and nothing else and it worked.  I then added a few other optionsand it failed with the "background image access error" of before.

Maybe this will help you track it down, I think it's a minor thing honestly since the app seems to work except when accessing the desktop images?

-J

[Tom Speirs]

Works fine for me. Sorry. 

Fresh install 7 pro x64 w sp1. Latest Instant Sheller Setup package. Default options.

[Tom Speirs]

Maybe try changing the desktop background?