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  3. Errors: Installing Land F/X
  4. Error Reading Setup Initialization File (Installing the Land F/X Workstation Component)

Error Reading Setup Initialization File (Installing the Land F/X Workstation Component)

Issue

When attempting to run the Land F/X Workstation installer (setup_FXWorkstation.exe), you received the following error message:

Error reading setup initialization file

Error reading setup initialization file message
 

Cause

This issue can often occur as a result of an antivirus program on your computer that is blocking the Land F/X installer.

 

Solution

1. Disable your antivirus software temporarily.

If you have the antivirus program Avast, you can disable Avast by following the steps linked here.

 

2. Clear your temporary files and folders.

 

3. Try running the Land F/X Workstation installer again.

 

Still getting the error message? Move on to the next step.

 

 

4. Copy the Land F/X Workstation installer file (setup_FXWorkstation) to your desktop, and run it from your desktop.

 

Still getting the error message? Move on to the next step.

 

 

5. Complete our manual installation of the Land F/X Workstation instructions. These steps should resolve the issue.

 

6. Don't forget to re-enable your anti-virus software.

Contact

  • Land F/X
  • PMB 351
    3940 Broad St. STE 7
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • +1 805-541-1003
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