Having problems using Ejuice Me Up

[Lyndagayle]

I was using it on Windows XP with no problems but my PC bit the dust and with it went my storehouse of recipes in the calculator. I now have a laptop with Windows 8 and downloaded the calculator and logged one of the recipes I had memorized. When I tried to save it I got an error message that said I didn't have permission to save it in the program and asked me if I wanted to save it in Lynda Folder. Not wanting to have to fill in all the fields again, I said yes but I can't find that folder anywhere. It told me I needed to get permission from the administrator to save the info within the calculator. Has anyone else encountered this problem???? I can't believe I lost all my recipes! I should have listened to that little voice that kept telling me to back up my files but NOOOOOO! I did not listen!

 

[Train2]

I don't know the compatibility of EJuiceMeUp, and (fortunately) haven't had to upgrade to Win8.
BUT - shouldn't you be the administrator on your laptop? Can you make yourself an administrator?
That's going to pop up every time you try to install software...

 

[MarkyD]

Right click on the desktop icon and choose "run as administrator". In "properties" also under right-click, you can set it to do this every time.

 

[TinyTimberGal]

Besides the advice given by Train2, you can download this program Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements which will 'restore' the Windows UI we're all familiar with (XP, Vista, 7) which should make finding your files easier. Sorry you lost all your recipes...

 

[oplholik]

I have all my recipes from ejuice me up copied to 3 X 5 file cards. That way if I do lose my recipes on the computer, I have a copy to use to re-enter into ejuice.

 

[Kilzon]

The reason why it said you couldn't save to that location is that Win8 (& server 2012) protect all folders under Program Files by default. So when a program like e-juice me up tries to save to their default location, which is under the ejuice folder in the Program Files tree, it can't because the location is protected.

You should be able to get around it by using the Run as Administrator trick as mentioned previously. Hopefully if a updated version is being worked on, they will change the default recipe location to somewhere else that isn't protected.

I don't recommend turning off UAC (User Account Control) if you are using a PC that is being used for anything on the internet, unless you have lots of experience removing malware. Or want to learn more about it

 

[Lyndagayle]

Thanks for the responses. I will try the run as administrator command when I get home today. It's really frustrating because I want to set up all the recipes that I have memorized before I forget them, not to mention the pain on the rear side it is to reset all the ratios. Whew!

 

[Spydro]

Hind sight for you now, but I also print out my saved recipes, keep them in a folder and make notes on them. That way I can use them on my Vape Bench across the room from the computer desk when I am making up liquids.

 

[Lyndagayle]

Okay, I had to get hubby involved because I couldn't find the "Run as administrator" on the calculator icon. He kept messing with it until he found a way to grant me permission to make changes so I'm up and running now. I've been creating recipes right and left while they were fresh in my memory. A word of advice to everyone who reads this, if you haven't done it yet.....back up your calculator just in case the unexpected happens! I could kick myself for not doing it earlier. I knew I should but kept putting it off. We've been moving for the past couple of weeks and my PC was sitting on the floor at our new house, when my daughter accidentally backed into it and knocked it over. It's 10 years old and my heart sank when I heard the Wham! because I just knew it probably didn't survive the trauma. It booted up and it looked like everything was going to be okay and then....POOF! It went black. I'm hoping I can find someone who can retrieve the data but I'm not holding my breath. Thank you all so much for the help and support!

 

[rustafar]

I think you can buy adapters to be able to connect your old hard drive to a newer computer.
Give it a try.
Good Luck,
Russ.

 

[Thunderball]

I think you can buy adapters to be able to connect your old hard drive to a newer computer.
Give it a try.
Good Luck,
Russ.

Yes you can !!

 

[Hoofhearted62]

I use that program on windows 7, but i also print the image out for all the batches I make and put them in a 3 ring binder with each recipe in a page protector. I write notes on it as to when i first taste the juice and then decide if it needs more steep time or need to add mode flavor % for the next batch. it is a learning process and really of the 30 or so batches i have made only 2 were completely un vapeable.

 

[Kilzon]

As for backing up the recipe folder, get yourself a free SugarSync or Mozy account. (I think they offer 2 or 5 gigs on the free accounts) and tell it to back up the folder where the recipe files are stored on eJuice me up. Should be C:\Program Files (x86)\Breaktru Software\eJuice Me Up\ (if you are running 64 bit OS or with out the (x86) if you are running 32 bit.

I have it set to back up that folder, my documents library, and other files that I don't care to lose.

 

[rasmith1959]

Another way to get around this problem is by installing the eJuice Me Up program into the root (C folder instead.

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[dulewis]

You guys should seriously check out daath's "...................." online calculator. I still enjoy using Ejuice-Me-Up but having all your recipe's stored online with access from anywhere or any device rocks. And being able to search for recipes based on certain flavors is pretty darn kewl too. No affiliation here either, just damn happy with the product.