StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 - Known Problems

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Known Problems in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5:
New informational update as of January 28, 1998;
StuffIt Deluxe Update 1 available as of December 21, 1997
Unresolved Problem: Mac OS 8.1 and StuffIt SpaceSaver
Problems Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1
Problems Not Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1

Unresolved Problem: Mac OS 8.1 and StuffIt SpaceSaver
There is a known incompatibility between StuffIt SpaceSaver 4.5 and Mac OS 8.1 which will not allow a Mac using the new OS to completely startup when the SpaceSaver control panel is enabled. The incompatibility is due to another set of significant changes to the Finder for HFS+ support and other changes to support multi-threaded activites in the OS.
Aladdin Systems is aware of the problem and is working on a solution. Until then, users of SpaceSaver need to disable the Control Panel (turn it off), or postpone upgrading to Mac OS 8.1. Aladdin customers can access SpaceSaver compressed files via StuffIt Expander. If the choice is made to expand all SpaceSaver compressed items, make sure that there is room for all the expanded files on the hard disk where the files are to be expanded.

Problems Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1
Finder Instability Problem
Some users have reported seeing a multi-colored patch appearing in the Finder menu bar after selecting certain menu commands. A system crash may soon follow. Other users have experienced a Finder quit or a series of Finder quits.
Site License Registration Problem
Users with a site licensed version of StuffIt Deluxe have had problems with running multiple copies on a network.
Magic Menu CM Plugin Registration Problem
After you complete the StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 installation and restart your machine, you may be presented with an alert stating that the Magic Menu Contextual Menu Plugin has not been registered.
We have developed an update called StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 Update 1 which is available for download from the following page: Aladdin StuffIt Deluxe Update Site.
NOTE: This is an update to StuffIt Deluxe version 4.5 only. It is recommended that all users download and run this update. There are no new features in the updated components, but their overall stability and robustness are significantly improved. Customers who have already used the Magic Menu CM PlugIn Registration Patch (previously available for download at this location) should also run this update. This update incorporates the functionality of that patch.
If you have a version of StuffIt Deluxe that is earlier than 4.5 (i.e. StuffIt Deluxe version 4.0), this update will be of no use to you. (To upgrade to StuffIt Deluxe version 4.5, please visit our StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 upgrade page.)

Known Problem: Some users have reported being unable to use Command-U and Command-S to unstuff and stuff files with the Magic Menu. This problem only seems to occur after the Trash has been emptied.
Solution: In order to 'reactivate' the Command keys, users should be able to select the Magic Menu once. Aladdin Systems is investigating a fix for this.
Known Problem: There is a problem where certain encoded files, once they have been expanded, are not deleted when the preferences are set to do so (in StuffIt Expander and the Magic Menu).
Solution: The only workaround at this time is to manually delete the files. Aladdin Systems is investigating a fix for this.
Known Problem:When a MacInTax file is SpaceSaver compressed, it appears as a SpaceSaver document and will not open.
Solution: You can change the document back to a MacInTax file, by following the steps we have developed in a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) . It is highly recommended that you label your MacInTax folder to be exempted from SpaceSaver compression (for example, one way is to add the word 'big' to the name of the folder). Compressing these files does not cause data loss, however, to access the files once they have been compressed, you would need to follow the directions in the FAQ.
Should you encounter any other problems with StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, please check this area of our Web site for updated information. We here at Aladdin Systems, Inc. apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and thank you for your continued support.

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		Known Problems in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5: New informational update as of January 28, 1998; StuffIt Deluxe Update 1 available as of December 21, 1997 Unresolved Problem: Mac OS 8.1 and StuffIt SpaceSaver Problems Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1 Problems Not Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1 Unresolved Problem: Mac OS 8.1 and StuffIt SpaceSaver There is a known incompatibility between StuffIt SpaceSaver 4.5 and Mac OS 8.1 which will not allow a Mac using the new OS to completely startup when the SpaceSaver control panel is enabled. The incompatibility is due to another set of significant changes to the Finder for HFS+ support and other changes to support multi-threaded activites in the OS. Aladdin Systems is aware of the problem and is working on a solution. Until then, users of SpaceSaver need to disable the Control Panel (turn it off), or postpone upgrading to Mac OS 8.1. Aladdin customers can access SpaceSaver compressed files via StuffIt Expander. If the choice is made to expand all SpaceSaver compressed items, make sure that there is room for all the expanded files on the hard disk where the files are to be expanded. Problems Resolved by StuffIt Deluxe Update 1 Finder Instability Problem Some users have reported seeing a multi-colored patch appearing in the Finder menu bar after selecting certain menu commands. A system crash may soon follow. Other users have experienced a Finder quit or a series of Finder quits. Site License Registration Problem Users with a site licensed version of StuffIt Deluxe have had problems with running multiple copies on a network. Magic Menu CM Plugin Registration Problem After you complete the StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 installation and restart your machine, you may be presented with an alert stating that the Magic Menu Contextual Menu Plugin has not been registered. We have developed an update called StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 Update 1 which is available for download from the following page: Aladdin StuffIt Deluxe Update Site. NOTE: This is an update to StuffIt Deluxe version 4.5 only. It is recommended that all users download and run this update. There are no new features in the updated components, but their overall stability and robustness are significantly improved. Customers who have already used the Magic Menu CM PlugIn Registration Patch (previously available for download at this location) should also run this update. This update incorporates the functionality of that patch. If you have a version of StuffIt Deluxe that is earlier than 4.5 (i.e. StuffIt Deluxe version 4.0), this update will be of no use to you. (To upgrade to StuffIt Deluxe version 4.5, please visit our StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 upgrade page.) Known Problem: Some users have reported being unable to use Command-U and Command-S to unstuff and stuff files with the Magic Menu. This problem only seems to occur after the Trash has been emptied. Solution: In order to 'reactivate' the Command keys, users should be able to select the Magic Menu once. Aladdin Systems is investigating a fix for this. Known Problem: There is a problem where certain encoded files, once they have been expanded, are not deleted when the preferences are set to do so (in StuffIt Expander and the Magic Menu). Solution: The only workaround at this time is to manually delete the files. Aladdin Systems is investigating a fix for this. Known Problem:When a MacInTax file is SpaceSaver compressed, it appears as a SpaceSaver document and will not open. Solution: You can change the document back to a MacInTax file, by following the steps we have developed in a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) . It is highly recommended that you label your MacInTax folder to be exempted from SpaceSaver compression (for example, one way is to add the word 'big' to the name of the folder). Compressing these files does not cause data loss, however, to access the files once they have been compressed, you would need to follow the directions in the FAQ. Should you encounter any other problems with StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, please check this area of our Web site for updated information. We here at Aladdin Systems, Inc. apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and thank you for your continued support.

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