RE: ATI Catalyst Control Center with .NET v2

When I first installed the updated v.2 everything was ok but shortly after
during start-up my monitor screens would do multipile shifts, after this
started the .NET Broadcast window would appear at shutdown. I also removed
and reinstalled the v.2 also without correction and I also used the repair
option twice. In a few days the screens started the shifting again. So as I
stated in my first correspondence I removed ATI completely as described
earlier rebooted then I repaired .Net v.2 because as it states on all ATI`s
downloads " You must have MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK INSTALLED PROIR to
DOWNLOADING and INSTALLING the Catalyst Control Center" Then I rebooted and
continued to re-install all ATI`s software previously removed, it works just
fine for now, I will also keep you posted to see what happens in a few days.
I did not up date to the 5.11 catalyst yet just to see if I can resolve this
matter first. Cheers!

"Hoku" wrote:

> I uninstalled then reinstalled .NET v2 and the prob peristed. After yet
> another restart, I checked the event logs, then went to add/remove programs
> in control panel. Selecting .NET v2 I chose the repair option and this
> appears to have resolved the problem at least for now.
>
> From your post it would appear that this is related to .NET v2 being used
> with the Catalyst Control Panel which was developed using the .NET 1.1
> version.
>
> I work at the IT help desk for a community college. I vaguely remember
> coming across a reference to problems with .NET v2 and other applications. I
> will investigate further as to the software in question and problems
> encountered then will post that info here. My next shift is on Wed Nov 30.
>
> I have some misgivings regarding ATI's use of .NET for their control center.
> I think a different platform would be both more efficient and secure. My
> sense is that .NET requirements re a machine account raises security issues
> that are difficult to track with the EventLog service as well as config probs
> with firewall/av software.
>
> I would not be using the control center if I didn't need to use HydraVision
> for dual monitor management. ATI's documentation and support for HydraVision
> is lacking to put it mildly. So far most of HydraVision only functions in an
> admin account. In a power user account the controls adjacent to the minimize
> and maximize buttons are grayed out.
>
> I would think that by now most programmers would realize that good computing
> practices prescribe not using an admin account for daily tasks. The admin
> account should only be used for what it was intended for- computer
> administration. Even Symantec's NIS 2005 has problems in this area. It won't
> auto update unless the user is logged on with an admin account. It was for
> that reason, and too many resources being used, that I switched to Zone
> Alarm.
>
> Unfortunately ZA's ISS 2006 appears to have been released prematurely. The
> so called Smart Advisor doesn't even recognize the print spooler. Every time
> I print a document it pops up an alert. The only options are to allow all
> dangerous behavior or disable program control.
>
> I believe that the current state of application development is more
> representative of a business model than a technology model. It would be nice
> if greed could take a backseat to function.
> --
> The best things in life aren''''t things
>
>
> "OXFORD" wrote:
>
> > Hello: I also have the same problem and I do not have Zone Alarm so that
> > eliminates that. Even using Microsofts Hive dump the .Net Broadcast panel
> > still comes up 1-3 times during every shut down. My ATI`s catalyast v.5.10.
> > was installed before I did the .NET v.2 update, it was only after this that
> > the problem arose. My plans are to try and remove the ATI`s catalyast
> > completely as per
> > https://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=20561 . Then
> > install the new ATI catalyast 5.11 and hope that it works.
> >
> > "Hoku" wrote:
> >
> > > I am using dual monitors on a dual head ATI AGP4x video card. I installed the
> > > Nov 11 2005 release of ATI's catalyst control center with Hydravision to
> > > manage the dual monitor setup. I recently updated to .NET v2 and run Zone
> > > Alarm Internet Sec Suite 2006 for firewall and av.
> > >
> > > When I log off/shut down the computer a dialog box appears as follows:
> > > End program-.NET-BroadcastEventWindow .1.0.5...
> > >
> > > Shutdown hangs up and I must click End Now to continue.
> > >
> > > The catalyst control center installs an event log entry: ACEEventLog
> > >
> > > Relevant log entries show an Event Id:0
> > > Description:
> > > 0000000001: 2005-11-26 07:12:50:921 Unknown ACE Component Shell type
> > > [unknown]
> > > Error Called by: ATI.ACE.CLI.Implementation.CLI::Main
> > > processID:02164 threadID:(CLIMace
> > > ) domainName:(cli.exe )
> > > assemblyName:(CLI.Implementation, Version=1.2.2128.454, Culture=neutral,
> > > PublicKeyToken=90ba9c70f846762e)
> > >
> > > This event appears to be related to zone alarm. I have configured
> > > permissiions for all .NET and ATI entries as well as their components in za's
> > > program control. It may also be related to the v2 implementation of the .NET
> > > framework while ATI's control center uses v1.1 (I assumed v2 would be back
> > > compatible).
> > >
> > > If zone alarm is shut down manually before log off/shutdown the problem does
> > > not occur. Also does not occur if hibernate is used.
> > >
> > > I uninstalled .NET v2 and tried v1.1 but the issue remained.
> > > The ASP.NET account is enabled. IIS is not installed (does it need to be?).
> > >
> > > I have contacted zone alarm support re this issue. Their kb entries
> > > involving shut down problems suggest terminating za manually before shutdown.
> > > I would rather resolve the issue so logoff/shutdown proceeds normally. Last
> > > resort would be to revert to ATI's Catalyst Control Panel which does not use
> > > .NET.
> > >
> > > As I expect to see increased usage of .NET applications I think it would be
> > > worthwhile to resolve this problem so other users will have a more seamless
> > > experience.
> > >
> > > Hoku
> > > --
> > > The best things in life aren''t things
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