Checks full list of program files and associated files
At the System Check screen:-
● Select: the Verify files tab
The program prompts for the directory name where the program is installed, for example: c:\v12. If necessary use the browser to locate the directory.
OK to begin verify
A list of all the files for the program is displayed.
The list shows:-
File name
Status
File version number
Details
Size
Date Modified
The status values are:-
OK - file is OK
* - updated file (OK)
X - file is corrupt, wrong version or has invalid digital signature
XX - file cannot be loaded
XXX - file is missing
Other Options
Print - print files list
Export - send files list to a file
The program prompts for the file name. The default name is based on the date and time (for example, 2015-01-29 1136 Verify files.txt).
Notes
- The list above is an example and the files and Version number shown may not match the current version
Further details about files
With the Windows explorer move to the Program directory. Right click with the mouse on a file to see the file information.
• Locate a file in the program directory
• Right click with mouse
• Properties
• Version
There are several items of information some of which are set by the operating system. The important ones for checking the file are: Product Version, Internal name, Original file name, and Private build description, for example:-
Product Version Vn.nn
Internal name PARAMS
Original file name PARAMS.EXE
Private build description 1196424000
XX - this may apply to the dynamic link libraries (DLL extension) required by the program. The library file cannot be loaded because it is possibly corrupted. Check with the supplier. Try un-installing and re-installing the program.
