skip to main content

Error 1325.MIXEDPICS not a valid short name

15 years ago

Hi ALL

I am getting this message when trying to install a program that uses an Install Wizard which cannot complete the installation due to an interruption by the error. Does anyone know how to correct this? Many Thanks.

John W

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (10)

ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
"Error 1325 - File name is not a valid short file name" error message after you reinstall Office to a new drive

what program is it office? that might help us if we knew what you are trying to install.

try doing a google search for those terms

Here is a link that might be useful: google search
john4291
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Raven: The program is a download of DAK Wave and MP3 Recorder and Editor. It is the installer exe for the program. It calls forth the Installer Wizard which does not complete the installation due to an interruption mentioned in my original post. I looked at the google results but could not make heads or tails of what to do. I have contacted DAK but they are slow to answer. Do you have further suggestions?
John W
Related Discussions
Wollemia nobilis confessions
Q
Comments (31)
My zone is 8A (South Carolina Midlands, Orangeburg County). I bought Wollemi from NG last winter and kept it in a pot and kept moving it from shade to a sun and it got a bit yellowish. Then this autumn I planted it into the ground giving it some space and some shade, actually it's mostly shade, but it may get some afternoon sun. It got slightly more yellowish green and some of it's tips became yellow and some leaves have brown spots. Our winters get about -1C to +16C with occasional night time or morning temperatures down to -5C or even -7C but not often. Do you think it might die this winter even if in Zone 8A or should I leave it in the ground and not worry? Or should I put it back into the pot and bring it inside the house for the winter? The tree when arrived from NG was barely 5 inches tall from ground up and now it is about 8 inches and a bit wider, has not grown much in almost a year, but added some branches. Should I still keep it in the house for winter until it reaches certain size or is it ok to leave it in the ground in my zone?
...See More
Messed up my computer big-time
Q
Comments (57)
Thought I'd update. Got Windows installed without a hitch, Dell talked me through it. I debated whether to put Win 7 in since I was starting from scratch but worried some of my software might not work Everything went well except I couldn't find drivers for some things such as my wireless adapter so couldn't get on line. Called Linksys and they spent over an hour trying to get the driver in and finally did. That was the best part, finally getting on line and getting hit with a zillion MS updates. I have misplaced or lost some software. We moved here in March and I could not locate my Office disk, wireless mouse/keyboard software and a few other things, might have gotten lost in the move. I'm most concerned about Office 07. I paid for it. Dell says they can't help and I could try contacting MS and see if they would do anything. I haven't moved any of my files back yet. Otherwise, I feel like the computer runs better than when it was new. Things seem different, have to fool with fonts and views, but I'm amazed how effortlessly the machine runs. This computer always seemed to have a few 'glitches' but I was used to it. Now it seems so fast and smooth (of course there isn't much running on it yet.) I don't know how to thank everyone for all the support and help I received. You are the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks from the bottom of my heart... Jane
...See More
Do your Karndean floors look like this?
Q
Comments (325)
@Cynthia Cunningham We have two LVPs in our house that we are trying to replace due to unfortunate reasons (defect in the first LVP and then misleading sales in the second, both companies ended up refunding us but it was a huge pain on both counts.) The finish matters. The one we have with a matte finish (Coretec Berlin PIne) tears up our socks and pants at a ridiculous rate (we are on the floors a lot with our toddler). We also have experienced the haze/footprint issue with that one that people complain about. The other LVP (Cali Bamboo North Shore Oak) does not have a matte finish, you can see and feel the difference comparatively, and it cleans great and has not torn apart our clothes. We hate going upstairs because that is where the clothes-shredding Coretec floor is and we have to try not to touch it with our clothes. Just by getting down on our knees and getting back up once ruins our pants because it leaves whitish patches (that turn to holes quickly with repeated exposure to the floor). I've had to apologize to friends whose kids ruined their pants in one afternoon of playing on our floors. Both companies say they use the same top coat (UV acrylic) and the one that has the most embossed texture (Cali) is the one that isn't shredding our clothes, so it is not a difference in wear layer composition or in embossing/not embossing. it really does seem to be a difference between matte and non-matte finishes. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find any new LVP samples so far that don't have the matte finish that seems to have overtaken the industry in the last year. If it weren't for the fact that we were promised 10 patterns from Cali Bamboo and there were only 4 when we installed (and the repeats look glaringly, stupidly obvious) then we would go with Cali Bamboo just because it isn't shredding our clothes. Now, I could see how it wouldn't matter if you don't wear socks and don't get on the floors much. Even the clothes shredding floor is comfortable to walk on barefoot. It took us several months to figure out that was what was tearing up our clothes (but once we did figure it out, it was super obvious it was happening just on the Coretec matte floor). My point really is to say, yes, there is definitely some (if not most) LVP that certainly shreds clothes but there apparently is at least one out there that doesn't (Cali Bamboo). Still searching for another non-matte finish LVP and will let you know if we find one!
...See More
What a fool am I
Q
Comments (5)
Oh how I read your posting and my heart goes out to you. I lost my sweet Dad too, it was 2 years ago in August. So many of the details that you described about your Dad's condition were present with my Dad too. Your story brought back my memories. I know losing someone that you love so much is just gut wrenching. It is so tramautic. To me, it's like post tramautic stress disorder, the act of losing that special person is so mentally draining, something you only go through when you love someone so much. After I lost my Dad, well it was so hard. But my Mom was so miserable without my Dad. We all immediately focused on helping Mom to manage without him. But 7 months later we lost Mom. Mom was my best friend, along with my Dad. Now there both gone. How do I manage without them? I don't even know. I was so very lost in the beginning, and so very angry. There were so many unforgiveable surrounding circumstances. So many things made it harder to bear. I, too am so sad that my kids don't have their grandparents, that loved them so much, and I feel so cheated. They still have a paternal grandpa, but it's not the same. And it IS hard to hear them talk about my husband's father. But I'm glad my husband has HIS dad, and I talk about MY parents to them. And show them things they bought them, and cards from them. And we have pictures and some videotape of them, of course I haven't been able to watch those yet. I just think that your grief never completely goes away. But you do figure out how to get by each day without them. Other things and people come into the picture to help you figure that out. I'm just sad now, not so angry anymore. I guess because I believe in Heaven and I believe they are there. And I look forward to seeing them again. And I believe they are together and in no more pain. I am sad that they miss out on my life but I believe they can see me and my family and I look to the sky for them. Death is a part of life but we still never want to let go. I would have been just of sad had my parents lived to be 100. Just hang in there. Love your children and your husband each day. Thank God for them and for the time you had with your Dad. I've been reading a book "Motherless Daughters". It is very validating for me with my feelings but it also reminds me of how so many people lost their parents before they were even grown. I'm so glad my parents got to see my kids. My last child was an unexpected girl, after 2 boys. I'm so glad that they knew her and could share in those moments with me. Hugs to you.
...See More
zep516
15 years ago
Looks like a windows installer error, or a bad file download from DAK. You might try reinstalling it and running the installer once more.

What operating system are you using?

Where did you download that from? Is it free?
john4291
Original Author
15 years ago
Hi Zep Thanks for the response. I am using Win 7 Home Premium on a Compaq Presario about 15 months old. It is a purchase that I made with DAK for the v7.1b Wave & MP3 Recorder Editor. It was a bonus deal with a number of other
LP/Casette programs. All of the other programs in the deal downloaded and installed without a problem. I have emailed
DAK without a response yet. I have called their 800 number but it is always busy. I have used their trial downloads before and thought I would buy this one (dirt cheap). I hope you and Raven have some idea of how I can replace the Windows Installer if it is the problem. The file name that is mentioned in the error MIXEDPICS I have used before for a folder name.
John W
zep516
15 years ago
I know how to RE -install the windows installer on xp, but I'd need to investigate that for windows 7. As I said it could be a package installer problem too (MIXEDPICS.) Microsoft use to have a tool windows Installer Clean up utility to assist in these errors or at least something to try. It's no longer available because the tool often caused other problems. I saw that program and it looks quite big so I'm guessing something could go wrong with all the files being downloaded. I am wondering if a search for Installer Error 1325 win 7 would, show any possible fixes or others having the same issue.That's where I would start. It's unlikely that a new win 7 machine would have that error and I tend to lean towards the file itself. This program was also offered for free at one point from "Give away of the day"...I will look around, we can see what others might have to say and hope DAK gets back to you.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
John just to make sure is the version you are trying to install compatible with windows 7 64 bit? many programs are not. Does it specifically say windows 7 64 bit compatible on the program specs?
zep516
15 years ago
Found it, I didn't know you could still download it. If you decide to use it I would create a restore point before doing so. Unless it does turn out to be a 64 bit compatibility problem.

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility 7.2

"When you are working on your computer and installing a new program, the installation suddenly fails. Now you are left with a partly installed program. You try to install the program again, but you are unsuccessful. Or, maybe you have problems trying to remove an old program because the installation files are corrupted."

http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459

Warning The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is provided "as is" to help resolve installation problems for programs that use Microsoft Windows Installer. If you use this utility, you may have to reinstall other programs. Caution is advised. We recommend that you do not use this utility with 2007 Office system products. For help removing installations of 2007 Office system products, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
john4291
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Zep and Raven. DAK support finally sent me another download link which did the job. All of you are the greatest.
John W
zep516
15 years ago
Great news! So it was the package installer file.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
good news! glad it worked out

0

Sponsored