In order to reinstall SiteBuilder to your computer you will need to completely delete the previous installation and install a fresh copy of SiteBuilder. This is also called a clean install. There are a lot of steps involved, particularly if you want to back up your data files, so you will need to follow every step.
Getting started
Section A: Back up your SiteBuilder data files
If you are using:
You will see one or more folders named "XXXXXXXXXX", but with a number sequence instead of the letter "X". Copy the folders to a "backup" location on your computer hard drive, like C:\sitebackup.
Section B: Perform the clean installation of SiteBuilder
Uninstall SiteBuilder
Note: In Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8, Program Data is a hidden folder. For more information, go to Show Hidden Folders .
Reinstall SiteBuilder
Note: Make sure you are connected to the Internet throughout this process. During installation SiteBuilder files will need to be downloaded and unpacked to your computer, so it may take several minutes to complete the process. If you are installing the .NET version of SiteBuilder, you'll need to have .NET 2.0 installed. Use the following links according to your system requirements:
32 Bit Systems: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en
64 Bit Systems: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b44a0000-acf8-4fa1-affb-40e78d788b00&displaylang=en
Section C: Restore your SiteBuilder Data files
SiteBuilder will normally run fine at this point. If it does not then there may be something on the computer interfering with the program, usually security/antivirus software. Just turning it off does not always prevent it from interfering so you will likely have to find the section in the software to add the SiteBuilde “exes” as program exceptions. Every program (security software) is different so you will need to look for a section to exclude programs from being blocked. If you can’t find it by clicking around in the program just you can Google it.
The exes that need to be added as program exceptions are all the ones in C:\Program Files (x86)\Homestead\SiteBuilder:
SiteBuilderLPX.exe
SiteBuilderLPXLauncher.exe
SiteBuilderLPXLauncherUpdated.exe
updater.exe
ForceUpdate.exe
Getting started
- If you have not published all of your latest changes or pages, make sure to complete sections A, B, and C.
- If you are sure that you have published all of your latest changes or pages, just complete section B.
Section A: Back up your SiteBuilder data files
If you are using:
- Windows XP go to C:\Program Files\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites.
- Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8 go to C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites. To learn how to find this folder, read Show hidden folders in Windows.
You will see one or more folders named "XXXXXXXXXX", but with a number sequence instead of the letter "X". Copy the folders to a "backup" location on your computer hard drive, like C:\sitebackup.
Section B: Perform the clean installation of SiteBuilder
Uninstall SiteBuilder
- Close all of your Web browser sessions.
- Go to the Control Panel. (Click Start in the lower left corner of your computer desktop. Then click Control Panel.)
- In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- When the Add or Remove Programs window appears, select Homestead SiteBuilder, and click Change/Remove. Then click Next.
- To confirm the deletion click OK.
- When the deletion is complete, go to your SiteBuilder directory and delete it.
- Windows XP users go to: C:\Program Files\Homestead\SiteBuilder.
- Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8 users go to: C:\ProgramData\Homestead.
- Remove all SiteBuilder Shortcuts:
- If you have a SiteBuilder icon on your desktop, drag it to the Recycle Bin.
- Click Start in the lower left corner of your computer desktop. If you see Sitebuilder in the start menu right click on the file name and click Remove from This List.
- Click Start in the lower left corner of your computer desktop and select All Programs. If you see Homestead >SiteBuilder in the All Programs list right click SiteBuilder and Click Delete.
- Restart your computer. This will safely remove SiteBuilder from your computer.
Note: In Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8, Program Data is a hidden folder. For more information, go to Show Hidden Folders .
Reinstall SiteBuilder
- Go online and open a Web browser (make sure you have disabled any firewall programs like ZoneAlarm or Norton Internet Security).
- Go to: https://www.homestead.com/~site/Scripts_SiteManager/SiteManager.dll?CMD=CMDDownloadPage.
- Click Download.
- If you are using:
- Internet Explorer
- File Download Security Warning box will open, click Run.
- Internet Explorer Security Warning box will open, click Run.
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opening SiteBuilderSetup.exe box will open. Click Save File.
- In the Downloads window double click, SiteBuilderSetup.exe
- Open File Security Warning box will open. Click Run.
- The SiteBuilder Install Wizard will launch. Click Next to Download and Install SiteBuilder.
- You will need to choose an install location for SiteBuilder. Click Next to begin install to the default location. Approximately 8 MBs of files will download to your computer during installation, so it may take several minutes on a dial-up connection. After the installation is completed, the following message appears: Click Finish to launch SiteBuilder.
- Click Finish and SiteBuilder will start.
- After SiteBuilder has started, enter your Login Name and Password, and click OK.
- Under Open Site, select a site from the dropdown menu, and click OK.
- Close SiteBuilder.
Note: Make sure you are connected to the Internet throughout this process. During installation SiteBuilder files will need to be downloaded and unpacked to your computer, so it may take several minutes to complete the process. If you are installing the .NET version of SiteBuilder, you'll need to have .NET 2.0 installed. Use the following links according to your system requirements:
32 Bit Systems: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en
64 Bit Systems: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b44a0000-acf8-4fa1-affb-40e78d788b00&displaylang=en
Section C: Restore your SiteBuilder Data files
- Go to the location where you backed up your site folders in Section A.
- Select the folders and copy them (CTRL+C).
- Navigate into the SiteBuilder folder on your hard drive.
- Windows XP users locate the following folder: C:\Program Files\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites.
- Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8 users locate the following folder: C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites.
- Paste the backup site folders into that location (CTRL+V).
- Now that your clean installation is complete, try starting SiteBuilder again.
SiteBuilder will normally run fine at this point. If it does not then there may be something on the computer interfering with the program, usually security/antivirus software. Just turning it off does not always prevent it from interfering so you will likely have to find the section in the software to add the SiteBuilde “exes” as program exceptions. Every program (security software) is different so you will need to look for a section to exclude programs from being blocked. If you can’t find it by clicking around in the program just you can Google it.
The exes that need to be added as program exceptions are all the ones in C:\Program Files (x86)\Homestead\SiteBuilder:
SiteBuilderLPX.exe
SiteBuilderLPXLauncher.exe
SiteBuilderLPXLauncherUpdated.exe
updater.exe
ForceUpdate.exe
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
Posted 6 years ago
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152 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled keep getting an sitebuilderLPX.exe has stopped working error and it shuts down!!!....
I am trying to update a customers website and I keep getting "sitebuilderLPX.exe has stopped working" then it shuts down. I am so frustrated. Anytime I do anything on a page I hurry and save it before it shuts down. I can get a few things done before it happens. And I am also having trouble publishing the pages. They don't publish correctly. This web site has lots of pictures. I have wasted more time on this project. I sure could use some help with this.
I am trying to update a customers website and I keep getting "sitebuilderLPX.exe has stopped working" then it shuts down. I am so frustrated. Anytime I do anything on a page I hurry and save it before it shuts down. I can get a few things done before it happens. And I am also having trouble publishing the pages. They don't publish correctly. This web site has lots of pictures. I have wasted more time on this project. I sure could use some help with this.
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140 Points
I justg want to get to the sitebuilder so that Ican askforhelpon the chatline
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
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2,456 Points
When intuit was in control they sent out links in emails to help:
http://supportdownloads.homestead.com/sitebuilderdotnet.zip
Found this in one of my old emails from 2012.
http://supportdownloads.homestead.com/sitebuilderdotnet.zip
Found this in one of my old emails from 2012.
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582 Points
I still cannot login after doing all this reinstalling
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Borghild8973,
There is a large data migration going on which is affecting some people in accessing Sitebuilder desktop. It also affects a few Sitebuilder Plus users. Most people are able to access Plus to make important updates. Have you tried?
Data migration
Drew
There is a large data migration going on which is affecting some people in accessing Sitebuilder desktop. It also affects a few Sitebuilder Plus users. Most people are able to access Plus to make important updates. Have you tried?
Data migration
Drew
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312 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Continuos Problem working with SBPlus Is Desktop Gone?.
I cannot preview my pages using site builder plus. Site builder Desk top does not work anymore for several months now. My pages get locked and cannot open; it is chaos and complete mess over the whole month of december more than ever, will there be any fixing for these issues?
I cannot preview my pages using site builder plus. Site builder Desk top does not work anymore for several months now. My pages get locked and cannot open; it is chaos and complete mess over the whole month of december more than ever, will there be any fixing for these issues?
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Lucilda5962,
The migration had quite a few people offline, but they all seem to be working in desktop again. If this installation method doesn't resolve it, then let us know exactly what is happening and what version of Windows you use.
Thanks
Drew
The migration had quite a few people offline, but they all seem to be working in desktop again. If this installation method doesn't resolve it, then let us know exactly what is happening and what version of Windows you use.
Thanks
Drew
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312 Points
It appears as though I am permanently off with desktop I use windows 7 and for several months now i have not been able to use desktop. I delete and reinstall the program too many times and nothing changes. Right now I am enduring the use of site builder plus, I can't preview my pages, some of them are locked up I can't open then and the pages i publish to see if the system is improved , those pages are all out of wack, everything is all over the in the wrong places.
It is very distressing and needless try to call Homestead no one respond. Trying to figure out what the best move to make but so much loss of time and everything else it is just not anything pleasant to experience. Understand the transition is some of the reasons for the problems but in the meantime this remains a paid service and there is no let up with collecting inspite of the mess.
I hope the situation wil be resolve soon.
It is very distressing and needless try to call Homestead no one respond. Trying to figure out what the best move to make but so much loss of time and everything else it is just not anything pleasant to experience. Understand the transition is some of the reasons for the problems but in the meantime this remains a paid service and there is no let up with collecting inspite of the mess.
I hope the situation wil be resolve soon.
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2,456 Points
The basic thing is you need to clean out your Pc with Ccleaner to be sure you have all the files and fragments left from Sitebuilder or else you could have mixed commands. Before you do a clean reinstall. I did it about 3 weeks ago during the time no one could use their sitebuilder because of migration. I never did a back up either. My sitebuilder is working fine.
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448 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Publishing from desktop.
Hello,
I have a problem publishing from my desktop for the website www.pintonsw.com
I use windows 7.
It allows me to edit and save but when I ask it to publish
it freezes.
P.S. - IT WAS WORKING BEFORE THIS "DATA MIGRATION" WHICH HAS GONE ON FOR WEEKS NOW - PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO DELETE PUBLISHER AND DOWNLOAD IT AGAIN.........
I got the error message below:
Description:
A problem caused this
program to stop interacting with Windows.
Problem signature:
Problem Event
Name:
AppHangB1
Application
Name:
SiteBuilderLPX.exe
Application
Version:
0.0.0.0
Application
Timestamp:
540f620a
Hang
Signature:
20b1
Hang
Type:
6400
OS
Version:
6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Locale
ID:
3081
Additional Hang
Signature 1:
20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang
Signature 2: b260
Additional Hang
Signature 3:
b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Additional Hang
Signature 4: 20b1
Additional Hang
Signature 5:
20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang
Signature 6: b260
Additional Hang
Signature 7:
b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Can you tell me what this means? Is it something you can
help with?
Michele
I am paying monthly fees for nothing at the moment...... just want things to work!
Hello,
I have a problem publishing from my desktop for the website www.pintonsw.com
I use windows 7.
It allows me to edit and save but when I ask it to publish
it freezes.
P.S. - IT WAS WORKING BEFORE THIS "DATA MIGRATION" WHICH HAS GONE ON FOR WEEKS NOW - PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO DELETE PUBLISHER AND DOWNLOAD IT AGAIN.........
I got the error message below:
Description:
A problem caused this
program to stop interacting with Windows.
Problem signature:
Problem Event
Name:
AppHangB1
Application
Name:
SiteBuilderLPX.exe
Application
Version:
0.0.0.0
Application
Timestamp:
540f620a
Hang
Signature:
20b1
Hang
Type:
6400
OS
Version:
6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Locale
ID:
3081
Additional Hang
Signature 1:
20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang
Signature 2: b260
Additional Hang
Signature 3:
b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Additional Hang
Signature 4: 20b1
Additional Hang
Signature 5:
20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang
Signature 6: b260
Additional Hang
Signature 7:
b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Can you tell me what this means? Is it something you can
help with?
Michele
I am paying monthly fees for nothing at the moment...... just want things to work!
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Please try these steps first and see if the issue is resolved
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448 Points
Sorry - what steps?
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
At the top, posted by Mike F
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448 Points
Please don't tell me to reinstall site builder again - I have done it twice - it was working before your "data migration". Did you even read my post?? Where is Homesteads responsibility in this? Why is it down to the end user to struggle through every problem without any support??
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Michele3360,
I did read your post, and I am sorry. Prior to 2 days ago a reinstall would have done no good for your connection. The connections should be back online now. I am downloading your site now to check it out, but it going to take a bit. I don't know if you previously followed these instructions and deleted the hidden folders, but that is usually necessary. You are the first contact I have had since Wednesday of someone who is still not able to access desktop Sitebuilder.
You can try these steps exactly, or you can wait for me to see if I am able to publish your site from desktop before we do anything more.
Drew
I did read your post, and I am sorry. Prior to 2 days ago a reinstall would have done no good for your connection. The connections should be back online now. I am downloading your site now to check it out, but it going to take a bit. I don't know if you previously followed these instructions and deleted the hidden folders, but that is usually necessary. You are the first contact I have had since Wednesday of someone who is still not able to access desktop Sitebuilder.
You can try these steps exactly, or you can wait for me to see if I am able to publish your site from desktop before we do anything more.
Drew
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448 Points
I can access site builder, but it 'hangs' every time I try to publish. Can't go any further!!
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Can I try to publish something? If you have text to publish to a page, or I can create a test page.
Drew
Drew
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448 Points
please do - a test page is fine.
I tried to publish one page, nothing. I asked to publish all pages, it started and then.... nothing. Just keeps hanging. It was working fine before this migration, nothing has changed my end.
thanks!
I tried to publish one page, nothing. I asked to publish all pages, it started and then.... nothing. Just keeps hanging. It was working fine before this migration, nothing has changed my end.
thanks!
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
It published nicely. I saved the homepage as http://www.pintonsw.com/testpublish.html, then published. Then I added a text box and published again. Almost everytime something like this is happening, it requires either or both of the following, a clean install as described and/or an uninstall and re-install of your antivirus software.
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2,456 Points
I believe my third party software removal really cleans out a computer by getting fragments and files from old software being deleted and reinstalled. I have always run Ccleaner in the past whenever I would delete homestead before I would reinstall. This is what I call a clean reinstall.
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2,456 Points
My website was down today through no error of my own!!!
Your Web site is not responding
URL: http://www.collettscountrykennel.comTime: Sat Dec 27 11:20:39 EST 2014Error Type: Connection Refused
I have not even been working on it for some time!! I thought this was OVER with??? What is your Explanaition for THIS?????
Your Web site is not responding
URL: http://www.collettscountrykennel.comTime: Sat Dec 27 11:20:39 EST 2014Error Type: Connection Refused
I have not even been working on it for some time!! I thought this was OVER with??? What is your Explanaition for THIS?????
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448 Points
ok.....I took your advice and started by uninstalling the software on my pc -again - in preparation for downloading and reinstalling site builder.....
NOW I CAN'T LOG ON TO MY ACCOUNT!!
"YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SERVER ERROR....ETC ETC"
OMG - YOU ARE KILLING ME!! WHAT NOW??
NOW I CAN'T LOG ON TO MY ACCOUNT!!
"YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED A SERVER ERROR....ETC ETC"
OMG - YOU ARE KILLING ME!! WHAT NOW??
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Mileen3055 and Michele3360,
I don't see anything about sites being down and that site is coming up for me. We are currently having an issue with logging into your account which may be affecting Sitebuilder desktop as well.
I am sorry, we will restore it as quickly as possible.
I don't see anything about sites being down and that site is coming up for me. We are currently having an issue with logging into your account which may be affecting Sitebuilder desktop as well.
I am sorry, we will restore it as quickly as possible.
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2,456 Points
My website was down today through no error of my own!!!
Your Web Site is no longer on error
URL: http://www.collettscountrykennel.comTime: Sat Dec 27 11:41:49 EST 2014Total Time on Error: 24 minutes, 52 seconds
This is for short periods of time. I did not say it was still down. I have watch Dogs that tell me WHEN and HOW LONG a certain website is DOWN because of a Connection ERROR.
This is the Website on LINE not SITEBUILDER This is HOMESTEAD!!
Your Web Site is no longer on error
URL: http://www.collettscountrykennel.comTime: Sat Dec 27 11:41:49 EST 2014Total Time on Error: 24 minutes, 52 seconds
This is for short periods of time. I did not say it was still down. I have watch Dogs that tell me WHEN and HOW LONG a certain website is DOWN because of a Connection ERROR.
This is the Website on LINE not SITEBUILDER This is HOMESTEAD!!
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2,456 Points
Drew this is the Pitts!!!!!! ALL 5 of my websites are DOWN on ERROR!! I can't pull up any of my websites on the internet but the one with Yahoo!! Had a customer here today and could NOT bring up my website as a reference as to what I was talking about.!!!!!!
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
What is happening? All of your sites are coming up for me?
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2,456 Points
I can bring up my Yahoo website but NO homestead websites?? I can't even bring up http://www.homestead.com/ I even put this in to allow this website, http://www.homestead.com/ Also downloaded Fire Fox. Now I can log on to Homestead! but can't load my homestead websites? Not Sitebuilder.
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448 Points
Drew,
I uninstalled and reinstalled Site Builder - added exceptions on Norton for every .exe, everything looked good.... but I still can't publish. I use Windows 7 - I AM AT A LOSS....WHAT CAN I DO??
Description:
A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: AppHangB1
Application Name: SiteBuilderLPX.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 540f620a
Hang Signature: 20b1
Hang Type: 6400
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Locale ID: 3081
Additional Hang Signature 1: 20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang Signature 2: b260
Additional Hang Signature 3: b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Additional Hang Signature 4: 20b1
Additional Hang Signature 5: 20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang Signature 6: b260
Additional Hang Signature 7: b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
I uninstalled and reinstalled Site Builder - added exceptions on Norton for every .exe, everything looked good.... but I still can't publish. I use Windows 7 - I AM AT A LOSS....WHAT CAN I DO??
Description:
A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: AppHangB1
Application Name: SiteBuilderLPX.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 540f620a
Hang Signature: 20b1
Hang Type: 6400
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Locale ID: 3081
Additional Hang Signature 1: 20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang Signature 2: b260
Additional Hang Signature 3: b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
Additional Hang Signature 4: 20b1
Additional Hang Signature 5: 20b14ad2ae81c734f2c85144d63f46fe
Additional Hang Signature 6: b260
Additional Hang Signature 7: b26016f4e41a3ca77264793743747a66
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2,456 Points
Did you clean up your computer of cookies and old files and fragments before you did a clean install. If you did not you will have mixed commands that will make it not work. Has Homestead site builder ever worked with Norton? I have Advast.I have always been able to delete and rebuild Desktop Sitebuilder.
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448 Points
Yep it works with Norton... I just updated and published a page using Sitebuilder on an older computer running XP (also with Norton installed)... so obviously it is a problem with this computer somewhere.... *sigh*
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448 Points
try again.................
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Michele3360,
It's rare, but a few times I have had success by uninstalling the security software on the computer and then installing Sitebuilder. See if you can launch Sitebuilder. If so, then leave it running and re-install the security software.
Drew
It's rare, but a few times I have had success by uninstalling the security software on the computer and then installing Sitebuilder. See if you can launch Sitebuilder. If so, then leave it running and re-install the security software.
Drew
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2,456 Points
I can bring up my Yahoo website but NO homestead websites?? I can't even bring up http://www.homestead.com/ I even put this in to allow this website, http://www.homestead.com/ Also downloaded Fire Fox. Now I can only log on to Homestead through this chat but can't load my homestead websites? No problem with Sitebuilder that I know of.
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Hi Mileen3055,
You may need DNS changes. Create a private topic and we'll take a look. The DNS topic has a link to creating a private conversation.
Drew
You may need DNS changes. Create a private topic and we'll take a look. The DNS topic has a link to creating a private conversation.
Drew
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448 Points
Hi, I am unable to log on to my account on the Homestead Website:
Sorry, you have experienced an unexpected server error. We are working to resolve this problem as quickly as possible. Please try again later.Any clues as to when I can log on??
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448 Points
I take that back - I can log on now....... trouble is I was at my computer shop for an hour while they were working to get my desktop sitebuilder working and they couldn't log on to download the program......... :(
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448 Points
Hi Drew,
after a bit of trouble..... I have reinstalled Sitebuilder and it is running...... BUT I cannot publish the INDEX page....... every other page publishes no problem... Is this something you can advise me on please?
after a bit of trouble..... I have reinstalled Sitebuilder and it is running...... BUT I cannot publish the INDEX page....... every other page publishes no problem... Is this something you can advise me on please?
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2,456 Points
Check your files and see if there is a Bulk folder in there. If so delete it.
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Hi Michele3360,
I'm glad. In the file manager does it show a publish icon? Are you viewing a cached copy?
Drew
I'm glad. In the file manager does it show a publish icon? Are you viewing a cached copy?
Drew
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448 Points
In file manager it says: !Publish
Cached copy???....... I don't know??? Sorry - no techspert here :)
Cached copy???....... I don't know??? Sorry - no techspert here :)
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2,456 Points
Cached copy could mean a copy of the index page. Check your files and view it!
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162 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Site Builder Descktop does not work.
It stopped working several weeks ago. Called several times. Last time someone at tech support told me that she was going to find out and call me next morning. That was more than a week ago.
"There has been an error loggin in. Please double=check your username and passowrd. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support"
I am able to log in homestead.com but cannot create new pages or edit old ones. The same password to log in Site Builder Desktop does not work.
It stopped working several weeks ago. Called several times. Last time someone at tech support told me that she was going to find out and call me next morning. That was more than a week ago.
"There has been an error loggin in. Please double=check your username and passowrd. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support"
I am able to log in homestead.com but cannot create new pages or edit old ones. The same password to log in Site Builder Desktop does not work.
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Sergio8475,
Try this first. That error shoud have been resolved, but I have seen a few people that need to reinstall fresh
Try this first. That error shoud have been resolved, but I have seen a few people that need to reinstall fresh
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2,456 Points
Sounds to me like you may have mixed commands the reason this is happening. Download Ccleaner and clean out all the lost files and fragments of past downloads, etc. Try again after you restart your computer. P. S. I wouldn't ask you to do nothing that I haven't done myself. Sergio8475,
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92 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled How to upgrade SiteBuilder to current version?.
How to update my SiteBuilder from version 2.6? I had followed all the steps but when clicking on Update SiteBuilder icon it tells me I already downloaded the last version.
How to update my SiteBuilder from version 2.6? I had followed all the steps but when clicking on Update SiteBuilder icon it tells me I already downloaded the last version.
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18,878 Points
Hello Maria1243,
To update your SiteBuilder desktop you would need to do a complete re-install to make sure it updates properly. Please see the above article for the steps on how to do so.
To update your SiteBuilder desktop you would need to do a complete re-install to make sure it updates properly. Please see the above article for the steps on how to do so.
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2,456 Points
Maria1243 apparently you never deleted Sitebuilder from your computer? Check your Documents and system files. That may be your computer telling you this.
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142 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled no internet connection.
had trouble since before christmas. Go to my website and it says offline, don't have a internet connection. Spend several hours and phone calls with homestead. They couldn't resolve the issue, was told it was my computer. Took the computer in the the shop completely clean it up. come home the same thing. Again homestead couldn't do anything. one day I try again and it said online and has been working great for about 2 weeks now till this morning. Back to the same ole garbage it says I am off line. I seen you has a maintenance check last night , so whatever was done messed me up.
had trouble since before christmas. Go to my website and it says offline, don't have a internet connection. Spend several hours and phone calls with homestead. They couldn't resolve the issue, was told it was my computer. Took the computer in the the shop completely clean it up. come home the same thing. Again homestead couldn't do anything. one day I try again and it said online and has been working great for about 2 weeks now till this morning. Back to the same ole garbage it says I am off line. I seen you has a maintenance check last night , so whatever was done messed me up.
Drew N, Alum
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I have had this problem for the past 3-4 months although having always been connected to the Internet.
I found the only solution is to close the program and then open it again. The problem is that the program will often be working and then say 'no Internet connection' when there is one.
I found the only solution is to close the program and then open it again. The problem is that the program will often be working and then say 'no Internet connection' when there is one.
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I would love the return of Site Builder Desktop, it just does not load up on my system no matter what I do, I've cleaned it off too many times and reload it but it does not function. I was told that Homestead has no answer for that.
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The people from homestead have done a clean install 4 different times and still no luck.
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What exactly is happening when you launch Sitebuilder and what Windows version do you have?
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I go into sitebuilder make changes save then publish and it tells me I have no internet connection.Have had this problem since before Christmas first they told me it was on there end and it would be fixed by the end of the month. They have done everything they said they know to do and was told it was my computer so put it in the shop and took everything off brought it home same thing. Then one day I tried to and everything worked just fine and did for about 2 weeks and it started the same thing again go to publish and it says no connection. It is getting old.
Drew N, Alum
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Do you use a security program, like Kaspersky?
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I use to have norton before I took it to the computer shop. They turned it off the first two times they re installed it. Didn't help anything. After it came from the shop I have AVG. and it was re-installed again twice with no luck. Then after all they one day it just decided to work for about 2 weeks till this past Friday morning.
Drew N, Alum
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Sometimes security programs block Sitebuilder. You can try uninstalling it and launch Sitebuilder to see if it works without the security. If so, then leave Sitebuilder open and re-install the security. It might be smart enough to see the open connection and automatically make an exception. I have had this work before.
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Didn't work. I am confused to why it was working with avg for 2 weeks but not now.
Drew N, Alum
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I am not sure why either. Let me think of other things to try.
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Drew, Just went in sitebuilder and everything was working wonderful. Was able to publish my pages. Don't get it works great one day the next day no internet connection.
Drew N, Alum
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Here I go again. No internet connection. Worked fine this morning but not tonight.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Can I uninstall the old homestead sitebuilder downloaded program from my computer....
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Yes you can. Uninstalling the program should not delete the files, but I would recommend making a backup as shown in the article above.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Sitebuildere will not launch. It says the exe. file is not win32 What to do?.
site builder will not launch How to fix
site builder will not launch How to fix
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Hello Tanya,
Try a complete re-install of SiteBuilder shown in the article above.
Try a complete re-install of SiteBuilder shown in the article above.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Why does Homestead keep crashing?.
Why does Homestead keep crashing? I'm in the process of updating my website pages and adding a couple of new pages. The program closes while I am working on it without saving what I have done. This problem is getting worse.
Why does Homestead keep crashing? I'm in the process of updating my website pages and adding a couple of new pages. The program closes while I am working on it without saving what I have done. This problem is getting worse.
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You may need to do a clean install. Or you can use the online Sitebuilder.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Sitebuilder ( not the plus version ) desn't stay online and keeps crashing..
When Starting Sitebuilder ( not the plus ) it says it needs updating and won't stay online. When I click the update it goes to an error url..
When Starting Sitebuilder ( not the plus ) it says it needs updating and won't stay online. When I click the update it goes to an error url..
Drew N, Alum
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You probably need to do this clean installation.
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Why is this the only answer you have? done that twice.
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Desktop is a very old problem and this normally resolves any issues. What Windows version are you on? When does Sitebuilder crash?
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on loading it never goes online. then I have choice of closing or trying to go online again. if I choose close then it closes. I can make changes and save but going live is when the online issue comes in
windows 10.
windows 10.
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When you did the re-install, did you manually delete the indicated folder? This is an important step. The normal Windows 10 issue is that it won't launch at all.
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Yes. There was another issue with windows 10 and it not opening and that was fixed. it has been fine since the xmas fiasco.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Can't access File Folders.
I am on SiteBuilder Win7
I can Import new images, save & Publish
Last 2 days:
When I go to any open folder in the file cabinet - SiteBuilder freezes
I then have to do a alt/ctr delete & stop the program running.
The error window tells me that Sitebuilder is Not working.
Both of these sites act the same:
TshirtsOnYou.com
FruitvilleF210.org
Thanks for any ideas here. K
I am on SiteBuilder Win7
I can Import new images, save & Publish
Last 2 days:
When I go to any open folder in the file cabinet - SiteBuilder freezes
I then have to do a alt/ctr delete & stop the program running.
The error window tells me that Sitebuilder is Not working.
Both of these sites act the same:
TshirtsOnYou.com
FruitvilleF210.org
Thanks for any ideas here. K
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Desktop version of Site Builder drops "Offline" all the time..
Desktop version of Site Builder drops "Offline" all the time these days. I know I am online - is there a setting, or something I can check to stop this.
I am working on the site - I upload and it's fine, then it just says "Offline"
Help!
Desktop version of Site Builder drops "Offline" all the time these days. I know I am online - is there a setting, or something I can check to stop this.
I am working on the site - I upload and it's fine, then it just says "Offline"
Help!
Drew N, Alum
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Try reinstalling it, following these instructions. There are steps in this topic that are not done in a normal uninstall and are required.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Desktop SiteBuilder goes offline for no reason. Does anyone else have this issue....
While working on Desktop version of SiteBuilder it will stop responding at times. Wont let me save, wont publish just stops. If I go to my task manager it shows it's there but not running.
Other times I go to publish and it says Im offline, and I know I'm not. HELP.
And please do not just tell me to use sitebuilder plus online - I like the desk top cause I can work on more than one page at a time.
While working on Desktop version of SiteBuilder it will stop responding at times. Wont let me save, wont publish just stops. If I go to my task manager it shows it's there but not running.
Other times I go to publish and it says Im offline, and I know I'm not. HELP.
And please do not just tell me to use sitebuilder plus online - I like the desk top cause I can work on more than one page at a time.
Todd H, Social Media Specialist
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If it gives an error that it goes offline, you may need to reinstall the Sitebuilder program. This article goes over a complete re-install.
Be sure to backup your site files just in case, you can find this folder at C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites
After you have saved these files, be sure to uninstall the program from your Control Panel. You will want to delete the Homestead folder out of C:\ProgramData and you will want to delete the other folder in C:\Program Files (x86)\Homestead most likely.
After these 2 folders are removed, go ahead and try to re-install the builder. After it is launched, you can then copy your backed up site files back in the same folder again, at C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites.
Be sure to backup your site files just in case, you can find this folder at C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites
After you have saved these files, be sure to uninstall the program from your Control Panel. You will want to delete the Homestead folder out of C:\ProgramData and you will want to delete the other folder in C:\Program Files (x86)\Homestead most likely.
After these 2 folders are removed, go ahead and try to re-install the builder. After it is launched, you can then copy your backed up site files back in the same folder again, at C:\ProgramData\Homestead\SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites.
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no message -
just stops saving or publishing.
other times when I go to publish it gives me the normal window say I'm offline and do I want to continue offline.
just stops saving or publishing.
other times when I go to publish it gives me the normal window say I'm offline and do I want to continue offline.
Todd H, Social Media Specialist
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I would recommend uninstalling, and re-installing your builder.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Why can I no longer publish my Homestead websites?.
I can no longer publish my pages. Your site says to reload the Homestead but cannot find a way to reinstall Homestead website. call me at 713-906-4867
I can no longer publish my pages. Your site says to reload the Homestead but cannot find a way to reinstall Homestead website. call me at 713-906-4867
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Sitebuilder locking up -.
As soon as I make even the smallest change absolutely everything locks up and will not even allow the change just made to be saved. I then have to resort to ctrl alt delete in order to logout of Sitebuilder. www.stevedellwoodturning.com
As soon as I make even the smallest change absolutely everything locks up and will not even allow the change just made to be saved. I then have to resort to ctrl alt delete in order to logout of Sitebuilder. www.stevedellwoodturning.com
Drew N, Alum
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stephen7065, Try this topic, step by step to see if it helps. It is very important that you manually delete the files in the programdata folder.
Keep in mind that if it is important that you be able to edit, you can log in at Homestead.com and use the online editor to make changes and publish.
Keep in mind that if it is important that you be able to edit, you can log in at Homestead.com and use the online editor to make changes and publish.
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Not certain I understand your reply.
Can you tell me what a programdata folder is? It’s not something I have been aware of in the approx 12 years I have had a site with Homestead.
Also, have just logged into my site at Homestead, in the hope that I could do an update on line, as I think you had suggested in your reply and the gallery page that I had been working on looks like it’s been hit by a bomb and nothing like the version I currently have when I log on to sitebuilder at home or when the site is viewed via the internet
Feeling rather frustrated at the moment!!
Drew N, Alum
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In Windows 7, Microsoft moved program data from the programs folder to a hidden folder named programdata. It also contains some settings and configuration that must be removed before reinstalling desktop.
Is the published site correct? Unfortunately on some occasions older sites don't sync correctly when desktop is usually used. I can have the published copy put into the online editor for you if the published site is up to date.
Is the published site correct? Unfortunately on some occasions older sites don't sync correctly when desktop is usually used. I can have the published copy put into the online editor for you if the published site is up to date.
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Windows 7 ? I had updated from 8 to 10 but then my hard drive died on me about 6 months ago and the new hard drive was put back to 8 and as I had not noticed a significant difference between 8 and 10 I stayed with 8, should this make a difference to the current problem?
The site as published is as up to date as I could hope for at the moment and I (think) it’s only the gallery page that is affected at the moment. If you can reset to the published version that would be a helpful start.
Also, assuming I need to, I’am still not certain I know where I find the programdata folder?Drew N, Alum
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I should have said Windows 7 and later. The path is C:\ProgramData\Homestead\Homestead SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites
Programdata is hidden, so you need to view hidden folders or type this path in the Windows Explorer address bar. There will be 3 folders. Assuming you are working on the 1 site with the domain the folder will be _1752411914
I will work on getting the online editor working on the current published site.
Programdata is hidden, so you need to view hidden folders or type this path in the Windows Explorer address bar. There will be 3 folders. Assuming you are working on the 1 site with the domain the folder will be _1752411914
I will work on getting the online editor working on the current published site.
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Further to previous problems. Have now had Sitebuilder reinstalled and Windows upgraded from 8 to 10 as you had suggested and today, the first time I have tried to used Sitebuilder since the reinstall all looked to be working fine for about 10 minutes and then the same problem as before everything totally locked up and as before could only exit via CTRL ALT delete. So I am now back to square one, can you help
Drew N, Alum
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I am not sure. If I can arrange it, would you be willing to have a tech remotely connect to your computer and go through the install from start to finish?
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That sounds like it could be helpful and yes would certainly give it a try.
However, I have just become aware that a windows 10 update that I thought had been done just after the installation of 10 had failed have tried several times since and it still fails, have also used the Microsoft troubleshooter. Could this be a reason for the problem with the website ? I also understand from chatter on Google that many others are also having the same problem with the 10 update.
However, I have just become aware that a windows 10 update that I thought had been done just after the installation of 10 had failed have tried several times since and it still fails, have also used the Microsoft troubleshooter. Could this be a reason for the problem with the website ? I also understand from chatter on Google that many others are also having the same problem with the 10 update.
Drew N, Alum
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It could be an issue. I have Sitebuilder running on 3 Windows 10 machines, but I have to run the Microsoft J# repair tool almost every time Windows updates. Then desktop starts right up. I will see if I can arrange it. It might be next week. Do you have the computer with you during the day? You would have to be at the keyboard.
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Yes, retired and at home most days so should not be a problem, though if you can you give me a bit of advance warning it would be good. Will wait to hear from you.
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Thought I should let you know, will now be out and away from my computer for most of this Thursday 26th.
Drew N, Alum
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I am looking for an alternate method. I hadn't noticed that you are in the UK. I am seeing if there is another way for us or if I can get an outbound line that will work. It is not the default for our agents.
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Do you have any good news ?
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Hi Drew,
You wrote:
"I should have said Windows 7 and later. The path is C:\ProgramData\Homestead\Homestead SiteBuilder\data\user\Sites"
I'm wondering if this this is how I can make a backup of my website? I'm using Windows 7 and Sitebuilder desktop. Haven't been able to locate the files to date.
Thanks and I hope you are well.
Todd H, Social Media Specialist
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Your backup files should exist in the ProgramData folder. If you do not see ProgramData inside of C:\, you may have to enable hidden folder view.
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Thanks, Todd. Can't find Program Data folder. Any clues?
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Try these instructions.
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