Frequently asked Questions
Questions about Astrological programs
- How to install the free version of Galaxy - Milky Way?
- How many PCs can I install the purchased software on?
- How to choose an astrology program?
- Which tablet is suitable for use of Galaxy astrology program?
- Can you help me to install the program?
- It displays unreadable garbage characters.
- The program does not work on Windows 7 (8 or 10)
- There are so many programs in your package that one does not know where to look first. What program do you recommend?
- Where can I get Galaxy setup file?
- Will I be able to purchase any other Galaxy programs?
- Why are there no prices for some astrological programs?
- How to run Galaxy for Windows 7 (8 or 10) as an administrator?
- Galaxy files disappear. I saw them exactly and did not remove. What to do?
- How to see mutlimedia modules?
- How to download updated multimedia modules for PresentViewer?
- How to use your data sets if they are stored in XML-file?
- How to get data from Locator to SkyWorker?
- Asteroids does not show on the chart. What should I do
- How to correctly create a natal chart and events and then link them?
- It is impossible to change the chart. What am I doing wrong?
- It is impossible to change the representation of a retrograde object to a chart. What am I doing wrong?
- How to create a list of stars for the astrological program Charts?
- The names of settlements in the Locator are displayed in the form of abracadabra (incomprehensible characters). What should I do?
- Unable to load Galaxy setup file in Windows 10 Edge browser. What should I do?
- Digits do not fit in input elements of date-time, coordinates and time correction. What should I do?
- Unable to download Galaxy updates. Writes about an error. How do I download updates?
- Additional steps for Windows 11 users
- How to disable Windows Defender (for Windows 10 and 11 users)
Questions relating to exchange CALIF format
- What all the fuss is about with format? if every astrological program works with its own data formats?
- Why is this new universal format so good?
- I have data sets, and I'm ready to convert them to CALIF format. How can I do it?
- How to use your data sets if they are stored in XML-file?
Answers for Astrology programs
How to install the free version of Galaxy - Milky Way?
Important notes:
- If an anti-virus (especially Kaspersky) is installed on your computer, I recommend that you disable it before installing Galaxy, since it will perform a heuristic (non-signature) analysis of files and find the "virus" where it does not exist. In this case, he perceives the protection against hacking in Galaxy programs as a suspicious code and, as we now joke about the British - “highly likely” (very likely), quarantines the file and does not give access to it, even if the user restores it. Therefore, the installation instructions have recommendations. Do not ignore them.
- If your computer has an outdated Windows XP operating system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer, download and install all additional components that enable Galaxy programs to work under OS WIndows XP.
Installation steps
If you feel confident with a computer, then p.p.1-2 can skip.- Download the archive with video Galaxy installation and first launch instructions.
- Unzip the archive and watch the installation and launch video.
- Download and unzip the installation file. By default, Galaxy is placed in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Galaxy" folder (hereinafter it will be referred to as the% Galaxy% folder). You can change the installation path, i.e. put in another folder other than "C:\Program Files (x86)\",but at the same time, the final folder where Galaxy is installed must have the exact name - Galaxy. You cannot change the name of this folder.
- After installation, find the icon on the desktop and follow the steps to run the program as an administrator:
- right-click on the Galaxy icon - call properties;
- Compatibility tab - "Change settings for all users";
- check the box "Run this program as administrator" and double-click OK.
- Add the folder where Galaxy is installed to the antivirus exceptions, since sometimes antiviruses perceive program protection from hacking as suspicious code or, even worse, as a virus (trojan), and delete the program from the folder and quarantine it. Therefore, adding a folder to antivirus exceptions is vital for the operation of Galaxy programs. Usually, this item on adding to exclusions is located in the settings section of the antivirus program, but you can search the Internet for the phrase "how to add a folder to antivirus exceptions" and add the phrase with the name of your antivirus.
- If, when you start PreView, when you click on the "Watch Video" button, you cannot view the fragment, download and install the K-Lite video codec.
- That's it. Installation is complete and you can use the Galaxy programs.
Windows 10 Feature
Since Galaxy programs work in full-screen mode, on some computers running the Windows 10 operating system, a situation may arise when the taskbar (the panel at the bottom of the screen on which the running programs are displayed) overlaps the bottom of the program. In such cases, you should do one of two methods:- either in the properties of the taskbar set "Automatically hide the taskbar in mode ...";
- or pull the free space on the Galaxy program header to bring it out of full screen mode and stretch the program window over the edge to set the desired size.
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How many PCs can I install the purchased software on?
- Each program can be installed on one computer only.
- If you purchase a number of different programs so you can install them either on the same computer or on other one, at your discretion, as each program can work both independently and in combination.
- When purchasing several identical programs, of course, please, install them on different computers, or meaningless.
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How to choose an astrology program?
Yes, indeed, there are a lot of astrology programs. I can only give recommendations how to choose, but the final decision is yours. Go to the Reviews page and read the Recommendations on selection of astrological programs.Back to top
Which tablet is suitable for use of Galaxy astrology program?
First of all, Galaxy is not an astrology program but it is astrological software package. More than two dozen independent astrological programs which can work both independently and as a part of the complex are included in it. And they show their power in the complex. Apropos your question, I would say:- See system requirements;
- On this link, select the appropriate tablet itself.
Can you help me to install the program?
If for some reason you are not able to independently install or configure the program, write to me (the address and phone number are on the site), we will choose the day, time and install the program together remotely over the network.Instructions for using AnyDesk:
- To install Galaxy, you must have administrator rights on your computer;
- Download the AnyDesk
- Run the AnyDesk.exe file as an administrator (right-click and select "Run as administrator" from the menu;
- Start a text editor so that we can communicate with you (we will write to each other);
- Contact me by email or mobile;
- Let me know your ID from AnyDesk;
- I’ll connect and work - install and configure the Galaxy environment together.
It displays unreadable garbage characters.
It is possible that the system locale is not match the Russian language.For example, it is because of the English language operating system. Your actions:
- Call 'Control Panel'
- Find and call ‘Region and Language’
- From Administrative page (Optional) click ‘Change system locale’ button (Change the system language)
- Select ‘Russia’ from the list and click OK.
The program does not work on Windows 7 (8 or 10)
Since Microsoft tightens the security requirements, it is necessary to do the following:- Right click on Galaxy icon: call properties;
- Compatibility tab: change the settings for all users;
- Click the check box 'Run this program as an administrator', and click twice on OK
- Start Galaxy and check for updates.
There are so many programs in your package that one does not know where to look first. What program do you recommend?
Galaxy is not only the astrological software package, but separate independent astrology programs. In order to understand this, it is necessary to do the following:- Read Recommendations on selection of astrological programs
- Read Selection of Galaxy - Astrological Tools astrological programs
- If you still have questions, please, ask me
Where can I get Galaxy setup file?
Galaxy astrological software package exists in 2 versions:- Galaxy - Milky Way (MW): it's free and the setup file can be downloaded here
- Galaxy - Astrological Tools: it's paid, and the price of the components can be found here
Once you decide that you need some paid versions, you buy them from me, and I give you a link to the distribution.
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Will I be able to purchase any other Galaxy programs?
Yes, at any time at the current value on the date of purchase. If you buy once an astrology program (component of Galaxy), you will receive all updates for future versions for free. In other words, you do not need to pay for the newly issued version of purchased components. You can buy in addition other Galaxy components at any time of their release.Back to top
Why are there no prices for some astrological programs?
For the sole reason that these astrological software does not sale, because some are being tested, while others are under development. You will see the price when release of these components starts. Follow the news.Back to top
How to run Galaxy for Windows 7 (8 or 10) as an administrator?
- Right click on Galaxy icon: call properties;
- Compatibility tab: change the settings for all users;
- Click the check box 'Run this program as an administrator', and click twice on OK
- Run Galaxy and test.
Galaxy files disappear. I saw them exactly and did not remove. What to do?
AVAST antivirus is known for this issue. It defines a normal (non-infected) file as suspicious, and sends it to the quarantine. You need to add Galaxy folder to the exclusions and the problem will be solved. How to add Galaxy in the exclusions of AVAST antivirus?For older versions of AVAST (until 2014):
For old versions AVAST (till 2014):
- right-click on the AVAST icon in the system tray and open the user interface;
- Security tab, section Antivirus - Display a file system - Settings - Exclusions;
- Add a folder with installed Galaxy to the exclusions;
- Run Galaxy and test.
- right-click on the AVAST icon in the system tray and open the user interface;
- select Settings - Antivirus - Exclusions;
- Add a folder with installed Galaxy to the exclusions;
- Run Galaxy and test.
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How to see mutlimedia modules?
It's quite easy. Follow the procedures below:- You should have any (paid or free) version of Galaxy installed.
- From integration shell, please, run PresentViewer (this is the button with a gift picture and magnifying glass).
- Then, select the desired module from a list. If it is highlighted in gray, it means it is not installed on your computer yet. It must be downloaded and installed.
- Click 'Download selected module' button. Select 'Download Galaxy programs from site'.
- Attention! If the browser does not load the file but tries to display it as a document (unreadable text appears on the screen), you must forcefully save the file with the suggested name Type "XYZ.GMP", where XYZ - different letters and numbers. The file name can not be changed! And follow the instructions.
- The program will inform you that it is necessary to save the module in BoxIn folder, which is in Galaxy folder (by default, Galaxy is put in the folder c:\Program Files or c:\Program Files (x86) )
- After download the module, click 'Set filter list' button. The program will report that a new module is found and ask permission to install it. Please, confirm the installation.
- Click 'Player' menu button, then after loading the module click 'Play/Pause' button. Carefully look, listen and learn.
How to download updated multimedia modules for PresentViewer?
The following steps should be performed for download the updated multimedia modules:- check update of Galaxy integration shell: the updated list of modules will be loaded;
- run PresentViewer and delete the obsolete module from the list;
- select an updated module from the list, download it and follow the instructions;
- after deploying the module on your computer it will be available for view.
How to use your data sets if they are stored in XML-file?
If you want to use the data set in Galaxy program, follow these steps:- You should have any (paid or free) version of Galaxy installed.
- Download any data set.
- Open the file so that the contents of the folder (itself of XML-format file and if there is IMG folder, and this folder will be in the BoxIn folder that is in the default Galaxy Folder (Galaxy is put in the folder c:\Program Files or c:\Program Files (x86) ).
- From integration shell, please, run DataWorker Data converter and import/export (this is a big button in the lower left corner of Galaxy shell).
- In the list of 'Data import' and data file 'CALIF [xml]' format.
- Find the name of the copied file in the resulting list, click 'Import data from file' and confirm your selection.
- The program will report on the created database.
- To see the obtained data, run one of Galaxy programs that works with databases (eg, DataFinder, Charts, ChartAnalyzer etc.) and download the data from the database. How to do it: see the help files, multimedia modules or presentation files.
- Perform the above steps 1-7 to import the data.
- Select 'Export data' in the list and 'Text [txt]'/'Excel 97-2003 [xls]' data file format.
- Click 'Export Data'.
- Select the desired bank from the list of databases and click 'Export data from the specified database file', confirm your selection.
- When the export is over the program will inform you about the created file. Confirm 'Open folder with saved file'.
- Take the file and act on your plan.
How to get data from Locator to SkyWorker?
Locator supports a number of exchange formats and allows you to transfer data via the clipboard, not only to SkyWorker.However, data transmission will be the same type of action:
- You should run Locator and SkyWorker.
- Please, do a search for a city item in Locator, for example, a quick search mode by typing a few letters of the name specifying the region and country, if necessary.
- Enter the required date-time. The Locator has a wonderful button: 'Check the alternative offsets', which will allow to verify the correctness of time offset, comparing data from multiple tables. If the different sources give different corrections, the program will inform about it.
- Click 'Copy data to clipboard' and select 'Universal format'. In this case, the keyboard layout should be in Russian, otherwise you can get 'mojibake' instead of city item. By the way, if you use only one program, for example, SkyWorker, you can set the format of the clipboard as Universal format in Presetter settings - Basic settings. In this case, you do not need to select it from the menu by clicking 'Copy data' button.
- Go to SkyWorker. Button to get data from Locator becomes available. Click it and the data from the clipboard will be transferred into the program. Inactive button to get data from Locator means that you do not transfer data from the program or transfer, but select the wrong format.
Asteroids does not show on the chart. What should I do
To calculate the position of the asteroid in the program Asteroids apply Swiss Ephemeris files. The installation package files are available only for the first thousand asteroids (numbered 1000). To calculate and display the position of the other asteroids,you must download and install the missing ephemeris file.Each ephemeris file allows you to calculate the position of the asteroid. For example, to calculate the position of the asteroid number 3729, needs se03729s.se1 file, and for the asteroid number 127319 - se127319s.se1. For ease of use, asteroids ephemeris files are located in separate folders for each 1000 files. So for the first thousand ast0 used folder, for the second - ast1 etc. Thus, if you want to calculate the position of the asteroid with numbers from 6300 to 7100, you will need to install and ast6 ast7 folder. These folders should be created in the folder %Galaxy%\SwisEph, where %Galaxy%\ points to the folder where you installed the program Galaxy (by default - it is "c:\Program Files (x86)\Galaxy").
- How to work before, if all the asteroids ephemeris files are installed? Please, do the following:
- Generate the required list of asteroids for work in the "Database" asteroids, using a simple filtration or expert mode.
- Go to the screen "Terms static selection" and click the "Check the source data for the calculation."The program will report on the first missing files and the number of missing ephemeris file.
- During operation in the construction of chart, the red circle in the center of reports that not all ephemeris files are installed. View a list of missing files can be in the error log:
- Go to page "Program Settings".
- Click "View Error Log" and go to the end of the log. A string of the form "27.04.2016 22:14:14 Asteroids: Error calculation objects SwissEph file card 'se02003s.se1' not found in PATH 'c:\Program Files\Galaxy\SwisEph\'" reports that the ephemeris file for asteroid number 2003 is not found. In other words the file is not installed on your computer.
- Option 1 for downloading individual files from the site of the Swiss Ephemeris.
- Go to the link on the website Swiss Ephemeris.
- Find the folder you want and download the necessary files.
- In the folder %Galaxy%\SwisEph need to create a folder type astX (by analogy with the above on the site) and transferred to the ephemeris downloaded files.
- Option 2 easier and more suitable for downloading multiple files.
- Write me a letter indicating the band of asteroids numbers. For example, the required ephemeris file numbers from 1713 to 2337.
- I send links to files (1000 files in the archive). For the above in claim 1 rooms it will ast1.zip archives and ast2.zip.
- Download these files and deploy them so that the folders were created ast1 and ACT2 in the folder% Galaxy% \ SwisEph, and asteroids are located files with names like seXXXXX.se1.
How to correctly create a natal chart and events and then link them?
I will try to explain my particular example. There are three natal chart - father, mother and child. Clearly, if we create the birth of a child as an event, contact the three charts (natal moms, dads and natal birth event). But it is also necessary to rectify the child's birth, that is, to work with the child's natal chart.It is not difficult. Just should make some gestures, as in the Galaxy can only associate natal chart and events, you are right, not a natal chart natal. This restriction is purely software, rather than physical. I did not allow connecting any charts, so as not to confuse the astrologers. In addition, start a two chart in the form of events and natal birth to a child - it is a bad option, since it will be two different charts. Therefore it is necessary to do so:
- have a natal chart of parents and child;
- store them in the database;
- for the natal chart of the child temporarily change the chart view to "Events";
- being in the list on the chart, press "Link of charts and events" and select "Add link to chart" menu;
- put a checkmark in the natal charts of parents and press "Do action and quit";
- it`s all. Now the natal chart of the child is related to the parents' charts;
- to check, remove the chart (the event the child's birth) from the list and choose from the list one of the natal chart parents;
- click "Load chart" and from the menu select "Load all related charts". Child's natal chart is loaded. You can rectify it;
- but do not forget, that the child chart is stored as "Natal", not an "Event".
It is impossible to change the chart. What am I doing wrong?
Working with the list of astrological instruments (hereinafter - the instrument) is quite simple. All of these tools are for exouter charts. Those. When enabled display any two charts or outer. Choosing some tool in the list, you apply it to the outer chart. On the chart below.Let's see exactly more features to work with a list of charts (events).
The first. To change the selected chart (events), it should be available for modification. Those. The chart protection (lock must be opened and white) must be removed. If the lock is closed, and the red, chart is protected from changes. On the chart wheel, the item to show the date, time chart for the chart available to change, always white. This is the first.
The second. If the protection is removed, you can safely change the time of the chart by any means:
- manually from the date-time element;
- with a tool dynamic chart;
- change the tool using the card for a period of time.
The third. When you work with a list of charts, there are 2 fundamental options of work, depending on the number of charts in the list:
- In the chart list only one chart. There are no options in the list is selected it is this chart. It is available to change the date-time. It's simple.
- more than one chart in the list. Here, too, everything is simple, the basic concepts are. In the first place you have natal and horary chart. This chart, the first in the list. It is the base. Those. It takes a place the main, main chart. It becomes special. Regardless of the index chart in the list (it does not matter whether the selected 1-, 2-, or N chart), the chart will always internal. It will be visible when you select the option "internal chart" or "Both charts". Therefore, the pointer to the chart list makes no sense to put on the first chart. This index ALWAYS must stand on any chart, but the first. It is fundamentally. If you have learned this rule, it will continue to be very simple. Remember that the index charts in the list should not be on the first chart as the first chart will always be available. Now consider the process of changing the time chart: -if you want to change the base chart, it does not matter for how the chart (except the first) is a pointer. The main thing is that he should not be on the first chart. Clicking on the wheel inside of the chart, and if the date time element is highlighted in white (the chart is available for change), change it while you need any manner described above; -if you want to change the outer chart, simply specify it in the list by clicking on the wheel outer chart and change it while you need any manner described above.
- Active - chart, which time will vary, determined by its activity, ie, the chart, which is the wheel you chose, can change. Prodded by inner (base) - change the inside and poked foreign - change the appearance;
- Inner - regardless of the activity charts will change the inner (base) chart;
- Outer - regardless of the activity charts will change the appearance (event) chart
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It is impossible to change the representation of a retrograde object to a chart. What am I doing wrong?
In Horus I want to see a retro planet with a white "R" symbol. On the test card everything is beautiful, but nothing has changed in Horus, restart did not help...The fact is that for all Galaxy programs there are color schemes and they are loaded at startup. So for astrological program Horus by default the color scheme"Star dust (gray)" is set and in this scheme it is indicated in the settings that the retrograde objects should be displayed in color, and not the R symbol. I already explained here on the forum to one from users, how to change the settings of the colors of the scheme. But to not look for them I give the instruction:
- Start PreSetter.
- On the left side of the list, select the "Appearance of Programs" mode and see, for your program, what theme it has. For Horus, the default setting is "Star Dust (gray)."
- On the left side of the list, select the "Chart Display Settings" mode.
- Click "Save or download settings" and select "Download settings."
- From the list, select "Galaxy - Star dust (gray)" and click "Load saved settings."
- For each plane, perform steps 7-8.
- Click "Open record for editing", find the item in the list - "Displaying retrograde objects on the chart" and double-click on the phrase "highlighted color" and select "Letter R ..." in the selector
- Click the button with an open lock to save your changes.
- Click "Save or download settings" and select "Save settings."
- In the list, select the "Galaxy - Star dust (gray)" and overwrite it.
- Now when you load your Horus with the color scheme "Star dust (gray)", the retrograde objects will be displayed with the symbol R.
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How to create a list of stars for the astrological program Charts?
There was a question on the program Charts. When viewing maps, I see the ability to display fixed stars. The question is which stars are displayed in this module? First magnitude or some other principle? I did not find there the opportunity to choose by what parameters they will be displayed.The list for the stars that are displayed in the astrological program Charts, you can do yourself. There are several options for this.
Simple:
- Run the Stars astrological program
- press the top "Data entry" button;
- press the top menu button "Static selection conditions";
- select the previously saved set from the selector. The default value is "Current filter" (it is created on another screen and about this option below);
- to the right of the selector, click the third button "Save to work in Galaxy.Charts". The list will be generated;
- run Charts astrological program;
- go to the screen with the chart;
- on the toolbar, click the "On Charts View" button;
- in the menu that opens, select "View Stars" and, if you want to show only those that are in conjunction with chart objects, select "Only Conjunction with Objects". Close the menu and use.
- Run the Stars astrological program
- press the button with the watering "Forming a list";
- create a list of stars:
- using simple or expert mode, set the conditions for the formation of a list of stars and click the "Display records with the filter installed" button;
- if you want to save this selection condition, then click the "Save or Load Settings" button and from the menu choose "Save Selection offers". Enter the name and description of your set;
- if required, you can make the set you create as the default set so that it loads every time you open the Stars program. To do this, click the "Save or Load Settings" button again and select "Load selection offers" from the menu. Select the required set and press the button at the top left "Make the selected record as the current ...". Well, click the button on the right "Load saved settings."
- further, the actions from the simple method are repeated (see p.2 of "Simple"). Press the top menu button "Data Entry";
- press the top menu button "Static selection conditions";
- select the previously saved set from the selector. The default value is "Current filter" (it was created and saved as the default filter in step 3);
- to the right of the selector, click the third button "Save to work in Galaxy.Charts". The list will be generated;
- run Charts astrological program;
- go to the screen with the chart;
- on the toolbar, click the "On Charts View" button;
- in the menu that opens, select "View Stars" and, if you want to show only those that are in conjunction with chart objects, select "Only Conjunction with Objects". Close the menu and use.
The names of settlements in the Locator are displayed in the form of abracadabra (incomprehensible characters). What should I do?
Most likely, in the Windows operating system, the language for programs that do not support UNICODE, or this language, when installed, is not set (or incorrectly set) incorrectly perceived by the operating system. Since the name of the regional settings icon may differ in different Windows operating systems, I will give the procedure for Windows 10 as the most new system, and you, if you have another version of Windows, look for a suitable name. For example, in Windows 10 - this is "Regional Standards", and in Windows 7 - "Language and regional standards". So what needs to be done:- Open Control Panel (Windows settings);
- Find "Regional Standards" and open;
- Go to the Advanced tab;
- Find the element "Language of programs that do not support Unicode" and click "Change system language". Set [Your language] despite the fact that there can be [Your language] there;
- In Windows 10, tick "Beta version: Use UNICODE (UTF-8) ...";
- Click "OK" and restart the computer;
- After loading, repeat steps 1-4;
- In Windows 10, uncheck "Beta version: Use UNICODE (UTF-8) ...";
- Click "OK", restart the computer and check the operation of the Locator.
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Unable to load Galaxy setup file in Windows 10 Edge browser. What should I do?
If you have an operating system Windows 10 and it only has a regular Microsoft Edge browser, then this same Microsoft decides for you what you are allowed to download from the network and what is not. In this regard, this very Edge, may prevent the installation file from being loaded. In this case, you need to temporarily disable the "smart filter" - SmartScreen, which is responsible for this in Windows Defender. And after downloading the installation file, enable it again.How to do it:
- in Edge, open the menu (3 dots - in the upper right corner of the screen);
- scroll down the panel and click "Options" and then "View additional options";
- scroll down again, find and disable the option "Helps to protect your computer from malicious sites and downloads using the SmartScreen filter";
- after that, any file can be loaded without SmаrtScreen intervention;
- after downloading the Galaxy installation file, do not forget to restore SmartScreen protection to its original state.
- open the Security Center;
- in it we click "Application and browser management"
- and then click "Warn" in the "SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge section".
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The failure to download is not a bug of the Galaxy, but of the Windows operating system. Obviously you have something then with computer configuration or operating system environment variables. Either when updating Windows, or when installing some kind of browser, the temporary files folder turns out to be incorrectly configured and the Microsoft library used in the Galaxy boot mechanism cannot load temporary files correctly. Here is a solution that, will probably help you.Before setting environment variables, check if there is a BoxUpd folder in the Galaxy installed folder.
The update files are downloaded to this folder. The folder is created automatically when Galaxy is installed, but there have been cases when users deleted it by mistake. If this folder does not exist, create it - BoxUpd.
Now the very instruction for restoring Windows environment variables:
- Check if c: \ temp folder exists. If not, create it.
- "My Computer" icon on the desktop. Right click and select Properties.
- Left (for Windows 7-8.1) or right (for Windows 10) - Advanced system settings.
- Advanced Tab - Environment Variables.
- In the "User Environment Variables for ..." list, find and remove the TEMP and TMP variables.
- Look for TEMP and TMP variables in the "System variables" list. If they are, then check their values and, if necessary, change to c:\temp. If they are not there, add with the value c:\temp. You may need to restart your computer.
- Try to update in Galaxy and write to me about the result.
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Additional steps for Windows 11 users
For those with the new Windows 11 operating system, manual tweaking of the operating system is required to correctly receive Galaxy updates.- Launch Control Panel (icon on the desktop).
- In the window that opens at the top right, select the "Small icons" view.
- Find the Windows Tools icon and launch it.
- Find the "Command Prompt" icon, right-click on it and select "Run as administrator".
- In the window that opens, enter the command (be careful, enter exactly, as written): systempropertiesadvanced
- In the System Properties window that opens, find the Advanced tab and click the Environment Variables button on it.
- In the window that opens, among the "User environment variables for ..." find and delete all environment variables. Each window has its own "New", "Modify" and "Delete" buttons.
- Look for TEMP and TMP variables in the "System variables" list. If they are, then check their values and, if necessary, change to c:\temp. If they are not there, add with the value c:\temp. You may need to restart your computer, but do not restart yet.
- Open Explorer (you can use the Windows+E key combination) and find the C drive.
- Create temp folder (on drive C it will have full path c:\temp).
- Find Galaxy folder (by default Galaxy is located in c:\Program Files (x86)). Enter this folder and find the ain.exe file. Press the right mouse button and select the "Copy" icon (it is the second from the top). You have copied the ain.exe file and now you need to paste it into another folder.
- Find C drive and Windows folder. Enter it and press the right mouse button in an empty space. Select the "Insert" icon (now it is the first on top). Administrative confirmation is required for copying. Confirm and the ain.exe file will be copied to the c:\windows folder.
- Restart Windows and then check and install updates if necessary.
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How to disable Windows Defender (for Windows 10 and 11 users)
If an antivirus is installed on your computer, these steps are not required.As a result of recent Windows updates, the built-in Windows Defender has become more restrictive. This is manifested in the groundless prohibition of unzipping the installation file and the Galaxy installation itself. Even though the installation file and all Galaxy programs are guaranteed to be virus-free. To temporarily disable Windows Defender after downloading the installation archive, follow these steps:
- in the "Start" button or settings, select the "Windows Defender Security Center" section;
- select "Protection against viruses and threats";
- there, go to the "Protection settings against viruses and other threats" section;
- click on the "Real-time protection" switch;
- after installing Galaxy, do not forget to restore the defender by turning it on.
- in the "Start" button, "Windows Defender Security Center" section;
- select "Protection against viruses and threats";
- under the heading "Virus and threat protection settings" click the highlighted text "Manage settings";
- select "Add or remove exceptions";
- click on the plus sign in the drop-down list to select folders and specify the Galaxy folder (by default, Galaxy is placed in the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Galaxy\).
Answers for exchange CALIF format
What all the fuss is about with format? if every astrological program works with its own data formats?
If you look a little forward, it becomes clear that each program, using its own set of data (chart name, date, time, location, etc.) to create a chart, uses a standard set required to create an astrological chart. And, obviously, the querent’s data are the medical secret, strictly speaking. Any astrologer has no right to disclose it. But there are many well-known data that not only astronomers, researchers, but simply inquiring minds would like to use. Here the main astrologer's work starts: find, enter and validate the data. And everyone does it for himself, his program by himself. The question arises: Why would not to create such sets in their format and convert them to the universal format which will be available to any program? There are also standards for hardware, for example, the mini- and microUSB, memory flash card formats, etc. Why not to agree to make one intermediate format and one converter, not to mold them by the number of existing programs. This is just one part of the benefits...Back to top
Why is this new universal format so good?
The answer is simple, and it is here.Back to top
I have data sets, and I'm ready to convert them to CALIF format. How can I do it?
There are several ways to solve this issue:- Ask a question to a programmer-author of the program used. Perhaps this program already supports this format.
- Galaxy space programs support this format and your data can be converted to it.
- Send me your details and I will help you with the conversion.
How to use your data sets if they are stored in XML-file?
Steps to import and export described hereBack to top