The new version has finally been released and is available on the official website pcequalizer.com
It included a several bug fixes, added new features and has a modern dark theme.
The recent versions with the Pro Upgrade button have become worse than when it had the donate button. The reason being, the interface magically closes itself at its own discretion a split second after being opened at all at random times, probably in attempt to minimize to the notifications, except that icon disappears too! I'm on Windows 10, just so you know. Can't even find it in the hidden notifications. Also, even if it does remain open, there's no setting to keep it in the taskbar once you concentrate on another window. There should be enough other settings to actually use the GUI normally if a user prefers. I recommend that there should also be a customizable mini display of the GUI that can be left-clicked open, to directly manage something like the process tab without leaving the program playing audio.
No offense, but this program in its current version is quite pathetic. I know I'm using the free version, but there's no explanation to what I'll get from Pro. It seems you already get dark mode with pro, that's fine but personally I don't care for it. Right now I'm really glad I didn't buy this. This program is so poorly made now. It's quite inappropriate and pitiful to ask people to buy the Pro off an app that can't even be used normally and easily. The false virus alerts are not the worse part though it's probably because of this weird and annoying behaviour. And I have fixed the false alert in any antiviruses I have to ignore the folder of use. I'll have to side install an old version with no updates on that one till this is all fixed I guess.
Last edit: Jerry Lee Nicolas 2021-09-21
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I purchased an activation key, but when i try to activate PC Equalizer I get an error message telling me that an error occured and that I should try again. But when I try again the program hangs itself up and doesn't respond anymore. Could you help me with this bug?
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In my website the data shows that you are registered and activated for one device.
You have already completed the activation, probably the error that occurred is not due to activation.
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If the problem still exist so you need to do clean install:
1- Uninstall current installed version.
2- Manually delete all remaining files located in: C:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer.
3- Install the new version.
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-06-12
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Thanks for the update Bilal - the new look is great.
I have noticed that the Launch PC Equalizer on startup is not persisting - if I change tabs in Preference section and go back to General it is deselected again. I have PC Equalizer running as Administrator.
Thanks again.
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Well, none of your proposed fixes helped. I completely de-installed everything and downloaded the installer again. But this time I can't even execute the installer because Windows then gives me an error telling me this file could contain a virus or malware. This wasn't the case when I downloaded the installer the first time. Could you fix this bug please?
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Well now things are clear, in first time the antivirus blocked the program and so it showed an error message, and now PC Equalizer considered as a threat.
Why does this happen? The program searches for a registry key to read, this key contains the installation location of "Equalizer APO",
search in:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UFH\SHC
searches for:
Editor.exe, Configurator.exe or Benchmark.exe and they are all files belonging to "Equalizer APO".
To solve the problem, allow or exclude PC Equalizer from your antivirus settings.
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I tried install the new version and had both Windows Defender tell me not to (which I overrode) and AVG capture several malware trojan type files. So, I'm less than convinced that this new version is safe for my PC. Will be sticking with the older version which gave me no install issues.
Last edit: Tod G 2021-06-21
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The file (PC Equalizer\data\Plugins\requ\liceline.exe) got many detections in the previous version.
the new one is clean, BUT it's "64 bit", so 32 bit users will not able to run it.
working on a clean 32 bit version.
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There will be another free version, the last one, that is still under testing.
Download was not available because the file type was "exe" and this type of file is not allowed on the server, so it was deleted from pcequalizer.com, I re-uploaded it in "zip" format.
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I'm trying to install the d/l file and it wants to associate the file with
an existing application which obviously has not yet been installed? I'm in
a catch 22. What do I need to do?
There will be another free version, the last one, that is still under
testing.
Download was not available because the file type was "exe" and this type
of file is not allowed on the server, so it was deleted from
pcequalizer.com, I re-uploaded it in "zip" format.
You have a great EQ sound processing app. However, it should have been made clear that installing the 2.0 update would result in losing the free version.
Last edit: Tod G 2021-07-06
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Hi, thx for the work and update.
related to free version, i have a constant message at windows 10 startup telling me to update to 1.3.3.1.
i have 1.3.3.1 installed (confirmed with "about" in the program), try to uninstall EqualizerAPO64-1.2.1 and PC-EQ.setup.1.3.3.1, and reinstall the 2 with reboot but get the same "update to 1.3.3.1 available" window.
someone else? a way to remove this?
*edit: just blocked the program in my firewall no more message at windows start
Last edit: pierre 2021-07-12
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Yes, same here. Was the case for the 1.3.3.1 update. Now version 1.3.3.2 is acting the same even if I updated it correctly. I searched a bit in the registry keys but it was too messy to modify... There's a lot of traces of older versions...
Last edit: Infinite New1 2021-07-16
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Well, I checked the program well and didn't find anything that leads to the update message.
Please try to do a clean install, even if you have more than one version installed, apply these steps for all versions:
1. First save your preset and Multi-Delays files, go to the following path:
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer Free\data\
save "preset" and "delay" folders so that they can be restored when you reinstall PC Equalizer. DO THIS TO ALL INSTALLED VERSIONS.
2. Uninstall PC Equalizer "all versions" from Add/Remove Programs feature.
3. Delete the remaining files: Delete the program folder:
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer Free\
or
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer\
4. Delete the registry files:
Press win+R, type regedit.exe, and press Enter. To use other methods click here
Access the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PC Equalizer
and delete all keys
5. Install PC Equalizer "LATEST VERSION" and restore the preset and Multi-Delays files.
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-07-16
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The new version has finally been released and is available on the official website
pcequalizer.com
It included a several bug fixes, added new features and has a modern dark theme.
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-06-12
The recent versions with the Pro Upgrade button have become worse than when it had the donate button. The reason being, the interface magically closes itself at its own discretion a split second after being opened at all at random times, probably in attempt to minimize to the notifications, except that icon disappears too! I'm on Windows 10, just so you know. Can't even find it in the hidden notifications. Also, even if it does remain open, there's no setting to keep it in the taskbar once you concentrate on another window. There should be enough other settings to actually use the GUI normally if a user prefers. I recommend that there should also be a customizable mini display of the GUI that can be left-clicked open, to directly manage something like the process tab without leaving the program playing audio.
No offense, but this program in its current version is quite pathetic. I know I'm using the free version, but there's no explanation to what I'll get from Pro. It seems you already get dark mode with pro, that's fine but personally I don't care for it. Right now I'm really glad I didn't buy this. This program is so poorly made now. It's quite inappropriate and pitiful to ask people to buy the Pro off an app that can't even be used normally and easily. The false virus alerts are not the worse part though it's probably because of this weird and annoying behaviour. And I have fixed the false alert in any antiviruses I have to ignore the folder of use. I'll have to side install an old version with no updates on that one till this is all fixed I guess.
Last edit: Jerry Lee Nicolas 2021-09-21
I purchased an activation key, but when i try to activate PC Equalizer I get an error message telling me that an error occured and that I should try again. But when I try again the program hangs itself up and doesn't respond anymore. Could you help me with this bug?
In my website the data shows that you are registered and activated for one device.
You have already completed the activation, probably the error that occurred is not due to activation.
Hi Robin
delete license files and try agian, located in program instalation directory, data/plugins/pcequ delete all .dat files.
The directory you have given me does not exist. The data/plugins directory exists, but there I can't find any folder named pcequ...
my bad, it's requ
as a default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer\data\Plugins\requ\
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-06-12
If the problem still exist so you need to do clean install:
1- Uninstall current installed version.
2- Manually delete all remaining files located in: C:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer.
3- Install the new version.
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-06-12
Thanks for the update Bilal - the new look is great.
I have noticed that the
Launch PC Equalizer on startupis not persisting - if I change tabs in Preference section and go back to General it is deselected again. I have PC Equalizer running as Administrator.Thanks again.
Thank you, the bug is fixed now, you can redownload-reinstall again.
Well, none of your proposed fixes helped. I completely de-installed everything and downloaded the installer again. But this time I can't even execute the installer because Windows then gives me an error telling me this file could contain a virus or malware. This wasn't the case when I downloaded the installer the first time. Could you fix this bug please?
Well now things are clear, in first time the antivirus blocked the program and so it showed an error message, and now PC Equalizer considered as a threat.
Why does this happen? The program searches for a registry key to read, this key contains the installation location of "Equalizer APO",
search in:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UFH\SHC
searches for:
Editor.exe, Configurator.exe or Benchmark.exe and they are all files belonging to "Equalizer APO".
To solve the problem, allow or exclude PC Equalizer from your antivirus settings.
I tried install the new version and had both Windows Defender tell me not to (which I overrode) and AVG capture several malware trojan type files. So, I'm less than convinced that this new version is safe for my PC. Will be sticking with the older version which gave me no install issues.
Last edit: Tod G 2021-06-21
New version is available, 2.0.0.1, according to virustotal.com the files are clean.
many changes was made, and several bugs was fixed.
The file (PC Equalizer\data\Plugins\requ\liceline.exe) got many detections in the previous version.
the new one is clean, BUT it's "64 bit", so 32 bit users will not able to run it.
working on a clean 32 bit version.
so is not free anymore? and cant download the new version.
There will be another free version, the last one, that is still under testing.
Download was not available because the file type was "exe" and this type of file is not allowed on the server, so it was deleted from pcequalizer.com, I re-uploaded it in "zip" format.
oh, thank you so much, i still using the first last version because still work, i just put it on continue and everything still works.
I'm trying to install the d/l file and it wants to associate the file with
an existing application which obviously has not yet been installed? I'm in
a catch 22. What do I need to do?
On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 10:24 AM Bilal Salem bils7922@users.sourceforge.net
wrote:
You have a great EQ sound processing app. However, it should have been made clear that installing the 2.0 update would result in losing the free version.
Last edit: Tod G 2021-07-06
Hi, thx for the work and update.
related to free version, i have a constant message at windows 10 startup telling me to update to 1.3.3.1.
i have 1.3.3.1 installed (confirmed with "about" in the program), try to uninstall EqualizerAPO64-1.2.1 and PC-EQ.setup.1.3.3.1, and reinstall the 2 with reboot but get the same "update to 1.3.3.1 available" window.
someone else? a way to remove this?
*edit: just blocked the program in my firewall no more message at windows start
Last edit: pierre 2021-07-12
Yes, same here. Was the case for the 1.3.3.1 update. Now version 1.3.3.2 is acting the same even if I updated it correctly. I searched a bit in the registry keys but it was too messy to modify... There's a lot of traces of older versions...
Last edit: Infinite New1 2021-07-16
Well, I checked the program well and didn't find anything that leads to the update message.
Please try to do a clean install, even if you have more than one version installed, apply these steps for all versions:
1. First save your preset and Multi-Delays files, go to the following path:
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer Free\data\
save "preset" and "delay" folders so that they can be restored when you reinstall PC Equalizer. DO THIS TO ALL INSTALLED VERSIONS.
2. Uninstall PC Equalizer "all versions" from Add/Remove Programs feature.
3. Delete the remaining files: Delete the program folder:
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer Free\
or
System Drive:\Program Files (x86)\PC Equalizer\
4. Delete the registry files:
Press win+R, type regedit.exe, and press Enter. To use other methods click here
Access the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PC Equalizer
and delete all keys
5. Install PC Equalizer "LATEST VERSION" and restore the preset and Multi-Delays files.
Last edit: Bilal Salem 2021-07-16
Should have replied here, sorry.
thanks, now is working perfectly, but you looks like forget to startup minimized option.