Error: Class csi_core_library::Registry::RegLiteException::Failed to Attach

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Scenario

You may see this error when you open FileCabinet CS.

Error message

Class csi_core_library::Registry::RegLiteException::Failed to attach

Cause

This error is caused by improper permissions to the registry, a missing or incorrect AppPath registry key, or strict User Account Control (UAC) settings.

Solutions

We recommend that you work with your qualified IT professional to make registry changes, as problems with the registry can cause serious problems with the operating system. Also, we recommend that you create a backup of your registry before making any changes to it.

Run as administrator

Use the following steps to open the setup file or application as an administrator.

  1. Right click on the setup.exe or FileCabinet CS icon and choose Run as administrator.  

Permissions to the registry

Use the following steps to verify that you have appropriate permissions to access and update the registry.

  1. Open the Registry editor
    • Windows 7 - Click the Windows Start icon and then enter Regedit in the search field.
    • Windows 8 - Right-click the Windows Start icon and choose Search. Enter Regedit in the search field.
    • Windows 10 - Enter Regedit in the search field in the toolbar.
  2. When you are prompted to allow the app to make changes, click Yes.
  3. In the registry tree, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software and expand the list.
  4. Right-click Classes and choose Permissions.
  5. Verify that the current username that you used to log in has full control for this folder.

Missing or incorrect registry keys

Use the following steps to verify that you have the correct registry entries.

  1. Open the Registry editor
    • Windows 7 - Click the Windows Start icon and then enter Regedit in the search field.
    • Windows 8 - Right-click the Windows Start icon and choose Search. Enter Regedit in the search field.
    • Windows 10 - Enter Regedit in the search field in the toolbar.
  2. When you are prompted to allow the app to make changes to your device, click Yes.
  3. In the registry tree, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Creative Solutions\CSI Tools\Installation.

    (For a 64-bit machine, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Creative Solutions\CSI Tools\Installation.)

  4. Verify that the AppPath key is there and that the path in the Data column is correct.

    The correct path is listed in the csitools.txt file in the X:\WinCSI\Tools (where X represents the network drive where FileCabinet CS is installed).

    If the key is there but the path is incorrect, double-click the AppPath file and update the path in the Value data field.

    If the key or the folders are missing, create them as follows.

    1. Right-click the Creative Solutions folder and choose New > Key, and then rename the new key to CSI Tools.
    2. Right-click the new CSI Tools key and choose New > Key, and then rename the new key to Installation.
    3. Right-click the new Installation key and choose New > String Value, and then rename the new key to AppPath.
    4. Double-click the new AppPath key and in the Value Data field, enter the correct path (from the csitools.txt file).

User Account Control (UAC) settings

As defined by Microsoft, User Account Control is a feature in Windows that informs you when a program makes a change that requires administrator-level permissions. Enabling UAC may interfere with the installation, performance, and functionality of FileCabinet CS; therefore, we recommend disabling UAC on each workstation as follows.

  1. Open the Control Panel
    • Windows 7 - Click the Windows Start icon and choose Control Panel.
    • Windows 8 - Right-click the Windows Start icon and choose on Search. Enter Control Panel in the search field.
    • Windows 10 - Enter Control Panel in the search field in the toolbar.
  2. Click User Accounts.
  3. Click the Change User Account Control Settings link.
  4. Move the slider to Never notify, and then click OK.
  5. Restart the computer.

Note: Your firm's network or security policy may not allow you to disable User Account Control. We recommend installing all CS Professional Suite applications using the Run as administrator option. If UAC is enabled and you encounter any issues while installing or using any CS Professional Suite application, you may need to disable UAC as a troubleshooting step. For further assistance, consult your qualified IT professional.

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