Grazie wrote on 12/2/2020, 5:11 PM

@wwaag - Ugh . . .

1] I can't D/L from the HOS Website. I've tried AV unblocking and that didn't work either.

2] However I CAN D/L directly from within HOS within VP. Good!

3] But this then crashes VP - I tried 3 times, maybe?

4] I tried was a CLEAN Install of HOS, which I've now lost my settings - no big deal, but I can't enter my S/N.

5] I then tried the Temp License option, but I still can't enter my S/N.

So, dear hearts ❤, I've got a Clean Install that I can't use and no ability to apply the license S/N I was given. I've emailed Wayne directly. I'm sure he can dig me out of this.

Grazie wrote on 12/2/2020, 5:26 PM

O..K.. Back in Business. I needed to go ONE more Activation Screen. I've now going to rebuild my Settings. Oh Joy!

Reyfox wrote on 12/3/2020, 4:16 AM

Glad to hear you are back in business! I am so glad I bought HOS to go along with Vegasaur!

wwaag wrote on 12/3/2020, 12:35 PM

Just discovered that QTGMC (used for high quality deinterlacing) no longer works in the latest HOS build. A HotFix can be found here. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9y8gclhq1jr34d3/AACVamOKmQXTYQOqq1abmQHla?dl=0

Download the 2 files (making sure that Windows has not blocked them) and copy them into these two folders:

C:\Program Files\HappyOtterScripts\AvisynthRepository\AVSPLUS_x64\plugins

C:\Program Files\HappyOtterScripts\AvisynthRepository\AVSPLUS_x86\plugins

MikeLV wrote on 12/5/2020, 7:42 AM

As there are 9 to choose from, is there any type of guidelines or recommendations for when to use which Resizer in HOS? Or is it more of a test all of them and see what you like best?

wwaag wrote on 12/5/2020, 10:40 AM

Here are the results of a test I did awhile back comparing different resizers in HOS and Vegas.

The full thread can be found here. https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/upscaling-quality--121777/

Bottom line: use Lanczos4 for best results.

frmax wrote on 12/20/2020, 6:05 PM

I still have problems with Kaspersky Antivirus causing OtterActivate.exe to be disabled.
Workaround: turn off Kaspersky, copy Otteractivate back from archive and then start Vegas Pro, then activate Kaspersky again, works until next time Vegas closes. Very cumbersome...
Whitelisting does not work, because Otteractivate is detected as malware by the heuristic and deleted.
Since I have a business obligation to have effective virus protection on the PC, completely turning off the antivirus/antimalware is not possible, even if I explicitly allow the domain that Otteractivate calls, deactivation/blocking occurs.
Hence my question: How does Offlineactivate.exe work?

wwaag wrote on 12/20/2020, 7:31 PM

"Whitelisting does not work, because Otteractivate is detected as malware by the heuristic and deleted."

If there's no way that you can whitelist an application so that it is not quarantined from your system, it sounds as if there may be an issue with your AV. The inability of a user to override just doesn't seem right.

Offline activation enables a user to activate HOS without being online. It generates a hardware ID, from which I can generate a license file, which in turn the user can then activate the software using OtterActivate.

What's a bit annoying is that after the last update to OA, VirusTotal showed no problems including Kaspersky. Now it appears that both Kaspersky and ZA show detections (2 of 70). Apparently, the heuristics have changed, OA hasn't.

frmax wrote on 12/21/2020, 4:47 PM

At least a ray of hope:
Animal of the year 2021 (in Germany): The Otter !

If I forget it between the days, then better now already: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all (despite Corona crisis)

wwaag wrote on 1/12/2021, 4:05 PM

New build 1.0.3.14 is now available.

Change log may be found here. https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/HappyOtter-Change-Log.pdf

New Tool

MediaReplacer
- Search and replace project media files with same or different file extensions
- Support for renaming options when searching for replacement files (E.g. added suffix)

New Features and Improvements

ImportAssist
- Added option to import mjpeg media files within an avi container
- Added option to import avc media within an avi container
- AC3 (stereo and 5.1) import now transcodes to lossless pcm wave file for Vegas 17 and 18
- Added vob import with AC3 audio (stereo and 5.1)—copies videostream and transcodes audio to lossless pcm wave file
KwikProxy
- Added option to search subfolders
- Disabled frame rate selection when Vegas Auto option is used
LoudnessToOpacity—added option to add or update just the render loop region

Bug Fixes

LoudnessToOpacity—added option to add or update just the render loop region
MediaRenamer—remove text until end not working correctly—fixed
OtterBar, OtterInfoBar, OtterControl—shortcuts not working correctly for non-English users—fixed
Toolbars and FrameServer not working for Sony V12—fixed
ImportAssist
- Layout error adding to timeline when importing multiple 5.1 audio streams—fixed
- Crash for files in which the container’s audiostream preceded the videostream—fixed
RenderEvents—warning messages not displayed correctly for UHD monitors—fixed
AudioTrim—track selection for event renders not being honored--fixed

michael-harrison wrote on 1/18/2021, 3:14 AM

Never had the AV quarantine problem until I installed the latest build and ...

this showed up when I run VP for the first time after installation

Reyfox wrote on 1/18/2021, 3:28 AM

@michael-harrison which a/v are you using?

michael-harrison wrote on 1/18/2021, 3:31 AM

@Reyfox The one built into Windows 10

Reyfox wrote on 1/18/2021, 4:42 AM

@michael-harrison I have it to in addition to Bitdefender and Malwarebytes Pro constantly monitoring my computer. I just started VP18 and used HOS to KwikPreview a clip of video and no warnings popped up on my computer.

I do have the latest HOS build installed. Windows is up to date along with my A/V protection. I ran a scan of my computer with Windows Defender. Nothing found. I then started VP18, WinDefender on, which also loads of HOS and still no notifications of any threat.

I also ran a scan specifically on the otteractivate.exe file with Bitdefender where I had it as an exclusion. I removed the exclusion, which put the file in quarantine with this reason: Trojan.GenericKD.36119534

I couldn't find any info on it. Bitdefender promptly deleted the file. HOS is still running in VP18.

Reyfox wrote on 1/18/2021, 5:42 AM

@michael-harrison I just finished letting Bitdefender and Malwarebytes do a complete system scan of my computer. It came up clean.

Again, when I removed the otteractivate.exe from exclusion in Bitdefender (so I could activate it), it was immediately deleted by Bitdefender.

Maybe @wwaag will look into this?

wwaag wrote on 1/18/2021, 11:38 AM

@Reyfox @michael-harrison

This is definitely a problem since I have no control over the ever-changing heuristics used by these AV apps. To illustrate, when I re-wrote OtterActivate a few months ago so that it only used the libraries from the licensing software that I use, it tested completely clean in VirusTotal. When a new build was released in Dec, two (Kaspersky and ZA) of the 70 or so engines detected the file. I checked VirusTotal a few minutes ago, and it showed 4 hits from a run 3 days ago. I've just forced a rescan and it now shows 13 despite the fact that the file is the same. I'll contact the licensing developer once again.

Regarding Bitdefender, it seems that there should be a setting that prohibits it from automatically deleting a suspected file altogether. I can understand quarantining a suspected file and giving the user the choice of whether to "override" that decision, but simply deleting it altogether giving the user no choice seems a bit over the top.

Reyfox wrote on 1/18/2021, 12:29 PM

@wwaag I too was surprised when Bitdefender had already deleted it even though you can send it back.

No big deal since it's already activated on my computer and works fine.

I fully understand the ever changing landscape that you have work with....

wwaag wrote on 2/21/2021, 4:56 PM

New build 1.0.3.15 is now available.

Change log may be found here. https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/HappyOtter-Change-Log.pdf

New Features and Improvements

Reduced likelihood of AntiVirus false positives. This has been a recurring issue that is hopefuly fixed. New version and the now infamous OtterActivate.exe both tested clean in using VirusTotal.
MediaReplacer—check added to insure that replacement file exists
Open Save Folder button added to all “Where To Save” dialogs for quick save folder access.
Render+--added “by track” option so that loop, regions, and project may be rendered for selected tracks
SmartVideoTrim—new version
- Improved speed and accuracy of frame matching algorithm using the autotrim option
- Audio remains in sync using both the keep existing and replace audio options
- Options for type of footage (camera vs rendered) and matching algorithm (exact vs closest)

Bug Fixes

ImportAssist—regression in 1.0.3.14-- ac3 only import not working—fixed
RenderEvents—x264 renders for interlaced projects/media not working—fixed
Preview not working in AviDub, RenderEvents, and RenderPlus-- regression in 1.0.3.14—fixed
Disappearing Vegas render templates in AviDub, ProxyAssist, RenderEvents, and Render+--fixed
AviDub—save and use temp file options for direct renders not displayed correctly—fixed
SpeedRamp—incorrect estimated time for new render—fixed

Reyfox wrote on 2/22/2021, 3:36 AM

If I try and update from within Vegas/HOS, it says:

Opps!! Dead link. Please click to forward to download page.

There is a button that goes to the download page.

andyrpsmith wrote on 2/22/2021, 4:04 AM

Yes it's the click to forward to go to download page.

Reyfox wrote on 2/22/2021, 4:43 AM

@andyrpsmith I did click on the link button and all is well. It's just a little note that when you try and update via HOS, that is where you wind up.

frmax wrote on 2/22/2021, 5:39 PM

Confirmed; VP18 Pro with HOS 1.03.15 is now starting without blocking by Kaspersky; until next time.....

Thx, master Waag!

wwaag wrote on 2/22/2021, 6:25 PM

@Reyfox

That link to the old page will be fixed in next build.

@frmax

Hopefully, it will stay fixed.

Jep wrote on 3/8/2021, 12:12 AM

Hi Wayne,

I'd like to suggest a small addition to the R+ "After Render" options.

Would it be possible when the "Shutdown" option is selected to provide a warning popup with something like a 90 second countdown allowing the user to abort the shutdown?

The reason I ask is that I just lost a ton of work when R+ shutdown my computer with no warning. I'd forgotten that I had selected that option when I set it to render a project. OK, maybe my fault for forgetting, and not saving my work often enough, but it's hella frustrating. I think a countdown option would be extremely useful.

Thanks for all the hard work.