Cannot install FreeFileSync

Discussion in 'Application Software' started by ThomasMann, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. ThomasMann

    ThomasMann MDL Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2015
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #1 ThomasMann, Oct 28, 2018
    Last edited: Oct 28, 2018
    I have tried several times to install FreeFIle Sync and each time I get an Error 1006 notification, telling me something has been externally altered, from a freshly dowloaded set-up file.

    I have downloaded 10.5 twice from their homepage with the same result, and I have even downloaded Version 10.3 once from FileHippo.

    The problem reappears every time
    ,,, Is there any known problem with that software?

    When I tried version 9.9... it works just fine. Should I simply not update it?

    Thanks
     
  2. hotmusik4u

    hotmusik4u MDL Novice

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2018
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I installed version 10.5 from the site. Nothing wrong. Windows 10, English version.
     
  3. ThomasMann

    ThomasMann MDL Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2015
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    60
    I downloaded it three different times and all of them had the same Error, twice from their site, and once from FileHippo.
    Version 9 from Filehippo worked just fine, Maybe version 10 only works on Win 10? Is that possible?
     
  4. Mr.X

    Mr.X MDL Guru

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2013
    Messages:
    7,625
    Likes Received:
    14,952
    Trophy Points:
    240
  5. pisthai

    pisthai Imperfect Human

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2009
    Messages:
    7,060
    Likes Received:
    2,158
    Trophy Points:
    240
    Possible: Because of a different OS Kernel File which may don't supports the older OS Kernel Versions for the latest build.

    I would suggest contacting the Software/App Developer for a possible solution.
     
  6. urie

    urie Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 21, 2007
    Messages:
    9,035
    Likes Received:
    3,383
    Trophy Points:
    300
    A google search for FreeFIle Sync error 1006 brings some results
     
  7. Mr.X

    Mr.X MDL Guru

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2013
    Messages:
    7,625
    Likes Received:
    14,952
    Trophy Points:
    240
    Yes but not of much help I can say. I googled with operand site:
    Code:
    FreeFileSync error 1006 site:freefilesync.org
     
  8. ThomasMann

    ThomasMann MDL Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2015
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    60
  9. Mr.X

    Mr.X MDL Guru

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2013
    Messages:
    7,625
    Likes Received:
    14,952
    Trophy Points:
    240
    Fine, but it's still a good idea to contact the developer for further assistance. Doing so, I've got solution for many problems along my digital life ;)
     
  10. ThomasMann

    ThomasMann MDL Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2015
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    60
    Probably a good idea, thank you, I will send them a mail...