How To Install Annuals
I own CC3+ (v3.76) and just purchased the Cartographer's Annual v12 (2018) and downloaded the CA133_MikeSchleyHex.exe file. When doubled-clicking the exe file it triggers my Avast antivirus as a possible virus and then I receive an error dialog stating "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." There's an OK button that when clicked closes the dialog and nothing further happens. My OS is Windows 7 SP1. What do I do to access/integrate the Annual's content into CC3+?
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As a side note, you say you are running CC3+ v 3.76, so make sure to run the latest update to update it to the latest version.
I don't like disabling my antivirus software while I'm online, and I reckon eventually Avast will get the message with enough repeat sendings of similar files that they need to update their triggering mechanics.
As an aside though, it may suggest there's something about the Annual .EXE files which is somehow mimicking something nasty. Perhaps a comparison between the .EXE file mechanics for the Annuals as compared to the other PF software might be useful, in case there is some kind of oddity about the Annuals after all?
Windows Defender (even though I have learned to loathe Win 10 generally over the last 4 months) doesn't seem to have a problem with annuals, and everything seems to go smoothly whether its on or off.