My DXTBMP program starting showing an error when loading a texture. This only started 2 or 3 days ago. When I load a texture an error box pops up 'Cannot open file C:\Users\Johnny\AppData\Local\Temp\xnorm.bmp. Also, when I sent the file to the paint program and then save it back, another message pops up - Cannot open file C:\Users\Johnny\AppData\Local\trans.bmp. But not every time. I have been using DXTBMP for years and no problems even with Windows 10 upgrades and updates. Tried uninstalling and the reinstalling, downloading a new file to install with, but nothing seems to help. Wondered if it is due to any new Windows update. I haven't seen any other comments lately related to that. Anyone with ideas would be appreciated. Also, no new programs have been installed. Also, I use Windows Defender for virus detection. But, been using it for ages and no conflicts. Wasn't sure this was the correct forum to post on. Thanks.
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DXTBMP Error
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This. You should not be storing working files in the appdata\...\temp folders as the operating system will nuke them without telling you first. Move them to another folder e.g. c:\temp\dxt_files and try again.
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Tom, you could change the Windows 10 "Temp" folder by creating a "C:\TEMP" folder, then change the environnement variables following this : https://www.architectryan.com/2018/08/31/how-to-change-environment-variables-on-windows-10/
And then change, in the "user variables" window, TEMP and TMP to point on "C:\TEMP" folder.
It works like this on my PC's since Windows XP !
Hope it helps.
Tom, you could change the Windows 10 "Temp" folder by creating a "C:\TEMP" folder, then change the environnement variables following this : https://www.architectryan.com/2018/08/31/how-to-change-environment-variables-on-windows-10/
And then change, in the "user variables" window, TEMP and TMP to point on "C:\TEMP" folder.
It works like this on my PC's since Windows XP !
Hope it helps.
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This is an issue I have had exactly with the same OS and can trace it back to a antivirus/Spyhunter blocking or permissions issue. If I disable Spyhunter (Which is always running in the background) I have no issues then. It will also slow down the ability to load programs sometimes. So if I am painting or editing with GIMP/ DXTBmp I will just disable it.
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Thanks for the input. Also contacted the developer and he thought it was probably a Windows thing. My drive has been a little flaky. So, I switched to another computer I had running the same software setup and made it my current system. Bought a new hard drive and will do a complete new install on that one. Everything works normally on the system I am using now. I am using the same Windows Defender setup and location of all my files. I think it is a drive forgetting where it put stuff!