I need help with Ultra Hall Ass't free version

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Thanks, Kathryn.  I have not had any conversations with Hal so to my knowledge I have not saved any.  However, at this point I am willing to explore any possibility.  I will look into it further.  Thanks again, Bruce

[KnyteTrypper]

Something else to try. I know CyberBuddy doesn't conflict with Hal-you can even run both at the same time-but I'm not familiar with PC Therapist. Is that a system analysis program, or an Eliza-style program that uses MS Agents? If it's the latter, you might try uninstalling it to see if it's creating a conflict (or some other program on your pc that uses MS Agents). Maybe some of the higher tech among us knows if there is any sort of platform or application that just messes with the operation of VB programs?

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Thanks for your input, KnyteTtypper.  PC Therapist is a Eliza type program.  My version has no voice and it does not use MS Agent Characters.  I do not run it at the same time as Hal.  However, I thought it was worth a shot so I uninstalled it, rebooted and tried Hal again.  No luck.  So I reinstalled Hal again, but no luck.  Thanks anyway, Bruce

[KnyteTrypper]

OK. So here's another thought. Try a different brain-the default brain, the uncensored brain, blank slate, etc. Sometimes a particular brain installation just isn't right, and doesn't respond. You might also see if the AIM bot works, where the desktop app doesn't. I still can't help feeling it's something very simple that's easily remedied if we can isolate which simple thing it is that's the fly in ointment. I'm also certain that you'll have so much fun with a functional Hal that it's worth the continued hassle to fix it.

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I downloaded Hal Uncensored and still no go.  Thanks for the idea.  I will continue to try this new brain out.

[citrinedragon]

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Here's an idea. Simply have a friend download the free version of Hal from Zabaware on to THEIR computer. Then have them start it up and talk to Hal while you watch. Since hundreds, if not thousands, of people have done this with no problem whatsoever the chances are astronomical that your friend will have no problem (and it won't cost him/her anything to do it). Watch what your friend does and see if there's anything different than what you did. If they do the same thing and Hal works then the problem is with your computer not what you're doing. If they do something different and Hal works then there's your solution. Just don't coach them or give any advice or they may make the same error (whatever it is). The odds that they would make the same error if you remain silent is ridiculously remote.

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Well, I don't know why I didn't think of that, but I did install Hal on another computer and he ran perfectly.  Now I have to find out why it won't run on my computer.  I must have a file missing or something.  By the way, I reinstalled it on my computer exactly the same way, but no luck.  Thanks for your suggestion!! Bruce

[KnyteTrypper]

First thing to check is to see if you have the VB Runtime files. I think if you just Google for them, you'll find them available at various places.

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Thanks for all of your help.  I need a list of the needed support files for HAl.  I cannot find them anywhere so I have decided to contact Zabaware directly.  Thanks again, Bruce