MWS and Windows Vista

Crossbow · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 17

Is anyone having any issues with Vista and saved MWS files? I can't find decks or folders that I have made for Workstation when I look for them outside of the program.

This makes it impossible to join a tourney, because explorer isn't seeing them either.

Any help would be appriciated.

Crossbow

Ffancrzy · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 156

i actually had this EXACT same problem...however...i couldnt find a solution to it either when i asked here....so what i do is basically save all my decks to my flash drive not my hard drive and it works for some dumb reason....why i dont know but it works...

plz tell me if u find another way to do this

PinkNips · Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

The problem with vista is that it creates a totally new database so that it can manage files easily. Now, if you're planning to use vista, make sure that you save all the files you need in an usb because if you don't all your files will not be detected by the new database, meaning its just like you've deleted your files, so maybe that's what happened when you installed vista in your computer. The things you gotta do,1 you need to save your files using a portable storage device,2 install vista,3 return your files. that's what i've been told.

SaTiVa · Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 272

i had the same problem when i was loading decks for minis / trials and i had a brand new laptop with vista what i found to work is if it is saved to the desktop for some reason ... so i alwasy have the t2 block and ext deck file of choice on desk top for when a mini occurs

Crossbow · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 17

Okay, I just tried this and now I can find the folder where it belongs.

I copied and pasted the file/folder from the program location to my flash drive using the open deck window in MWS.

Then I removed and reinserted my flash drive from the USB (not sure if this step is necessary, just being complete)

Then I opened the drive thru windows, where I can now see the folder, and copy and pasted it back into the program folder. Now windows can see it for some reason. I got a geek squad guy coming out and I am gonna ask him about this, but this fix will help for the moment.

Thx for the assist

Crossbow