How to delete MenuMachine 2 preferences in Windows (MM2)
Article Applies To:
MenuMachine 2 only
GoLive CS, CS2
Windows only
Article ID: 000085
Category: General Issues
Issue
If a problem with the MenuMachine 2 installation in Windows requires you to delete the MenuMachine 2 preferences, follow the steps below.
Solution
Instructions for Windows XP
1. Quit GoLive, then go to Windows Explorer and open the following folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName
YourUserName is the user you are logged into Windows as (you can see your user name at the top of the Start menu).
2. If the Application Data folder is visible, skip to step 4.
3. Select the Tools > Folder Options menu in Windows Explorer, click the View tab and then check the radio button marked Show hidden files and folders. Click OK. The Application Data folder will now be visible.
4. Locate the MenuMachine folder.
If you have GoLive CS2, open the folder
Application Data\Adobe\Adobe GoLive\Settings8\MenuMachine
If you have GoLive CS, open the folder
Application Data\Adobe\Adobe GoLive\Settings7\MenuMachine
5. In the MenuMachine folder you should see a file called MenuMachine.mmprefs. Delete the MenuMachine.mmprefs file.
6. Launch GoLive. The MenuMachine objects palette will no longer be visible.
7. Select the MenuMachine > Open MenuMachine palette menu.
8. Now MenuMachine should be working correctly.
Instructions for Windows Vista
1. Quit GoLive, then go to the Start menu and select Documents > YourUserName to open an Explorer window in your home folder
2. Click the Organise button in the toolbar and select the Folder and Search Options item from the popup
3. Click the View tab in the Folder Options window and then make sure that Show hidden files and folders is selected. Click OK.
4. You will now see a folder called AppData in your home folder. Open it and navigate to the following path:
AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe GoLive\Settings9\MenuMachine
If you have GoLive CS2, the Settings9 folder will be called Settings8 and if you have GoLive CS, it will be called Settings7.
5. In the MenuMachine folder you should see a file called MenuMachine.mmprefs. Delete the MenuMachine.mmprefs file.
6. Launch GoLive. The MenuMachine objects palette will no longer be visible.
7. Select the MenuMachine > Open MenuMachine palette menu.
8. Now MenuMachine should be working correctly.
This page contains instructions for the Windows platform. For instructions on how to delete the preferences on the Mac, see Article 000095.
Last updated: August 25, 2008
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