Fences 5 failed to install

The specified path is invalid.

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Hi,

I tried to install Fences 5 on my PC, however the error message shows "The specified path is invalid.", and the default path is \Stardock\Fences

Could you please help to fix this issue, thanks.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Please run winver and post the results. Also which antiviral software do you have? Is it ESET?

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Windows 10 22H2 19045.4894

and no antiviral software.

Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Did you try to change the default installation directory when installing the software? Do know that Fences needs to be installed in the default directory on the system drive.

Thank you.
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 3

Did you try to change the default installation directory when installing the software?
End of basj's quote
You cannot do that anymore. That option was removed and hasn't been available for quite some time

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Jan, reply 4

You cannot do that anymore. That option was removed and hasn't been available for quite some time
End of Jan's quote

That is why I am asking, since OP mention this

I tried to install Fences 5 on my PC, however the error message shows "The specified path is invalid.", and the default path is \Stardock\Fences
End of quote

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 5

That is why I am asking, since OP mention this
End of basj's quote
Sorry, I was not  clear about what I was thinking what the error might be. I don't know the OP's language here, but maybe he/she has changed the default font (and or language) and that's the reason for the installer to misread the path. Just a thought.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi,

I didn't change the default location, and it just shows \Stardock\Fences.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting lanadel20, reply 7

Hi,

I didn't change the default location, and it just shows \Stardock\Fences.
End of lanadel20's quote
It should show the whole path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\Fences, (not just Stardock\Fences)  so have you done any modifications to your system or used any  software to change the default install paths?

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Try re-download the latest installer again from your account product download page here: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. Install using the new files and see if the issue still appear.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant