Worked just fine, no adjustments needed. I run xp pro. I am not too sure what everyone else is running regarding virus protection...

I would like 2 here how this program works and if I can use it ! If u techno geeks ever figure out how 2 download it without any problems let bj know!

I had no trouble installing, but it isn't user friendly to me. I'm not clear how to make it work. It says something about "this tutorial" but then it doesn't go on to explain anything. Is anyone else having better luck?

DO NOT DOWNLOAD----Unless u want a perfectly good free program which u can use! If U cant figure out how 2 download it u will never be able 2 figure out how 2 use it! Peace out

Just installed and works fine. I am using Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1, UAC turned on and have had no problems. Nice program.

Well, it installed on Windows XP Pro SP2 and ran without the above mentioned dll issues.

However, it isn't really a "podcast studio" as there is no multrack editor. How are you supposed to lay down your intros and outros, add sound effects and "funny" sounds.

Thumbs down due to no apparent multitrack editing.

It loaded ok for me.. no problems, XP PRO.
Don't have a clue what the program is for, but that is the glory of being retired, get it now while free, and find a use later..
...

To Jim (Re comment #37

Thank you. That was a very helpful tip, as I occasionally like to do a clean system install which means all the applications have to be reinstalled as well. I was wondering how I would be handling the free software in that situation

Richard in Worcester MA

My first comment in 18 months of visiting. Thanks Giveawayoftheday. It is a really intresting program useful but does not play with Vista home premium unfortunately. However that wont stop me visiting your site even if too many software companies claim their stuff is compatible with Vista when they of course know it is not or at best are doubtful. This downloaded no problems UAC enabled because it is a helpful guide to focus your mind on changes you are making to your system. spywaredoctor and threatfire did not see it as any problem, No alerts about backdoor trojan ect.So potentially a very nice peice of kit for any one who's OS it is compatible with.

Install blocked by Kaspersky? As several others have commented, whats up with that? Theres just too many problems and possibilities with this download so I won't mess with it again.
As to Vista and UAC, mines turned off because, I'm the administrator and the only user of this new desktop. If I were to allow another user account on it, I'd turn it back on for my own protection of security to settings and programs. It's up to each individual owner of a Vista PC as to what to do with UAC, I just don't need the aggravation.
Give away and this vendor are having a real bad day again today, tough! I say test these programs yourself rather then trying to make us your guinea pigs.

after reading all the negativity i wont use this, i threw out the file before unzipping

I reinstalled this again, ran as Administrator in Vista. Installed and ran, but go miscellaneous errors when trying to use it. Uninstalled. Pretty bad software!

Why are people commenting about games?? This is not the "Games" giveaway section. I am not much of a gamer, but I do recall ample notices, starting this week, games will only be on weekends.

Great potential! however, soon as i downloaded, Norton Corporate and Webroot Spysweeper went crazy. a number of trojans mixed with other nefarious garbage. as wassaid before, would think THIS SITE would get hip to being badnes and clean the act up. pretty soon no one will come around...any more. Peace.

Based upon all of the negative comments posted here, I decided to pass this one up. However, since the #2 person who left comments deemed it necessary to not only criticize the software itself, but criticized an apparently misspelled word in the company's FAQs, I would like to point out that his OWN comment started with an INCORRECT/MISSPELLED word when he stated, "This software seems to be CHAUK full of problems." The correct word is,'CHOCK,' not, 'chauk.'
Remember, when you point a finger at someone, four are pointing back at you. Outside of the discourteous criticism, your review was otherwise helpful.

Get audacity..
free forever and works great with every OS.

@ 28 Thank you, good tip, for I use AWC frequently.
And to others; Games are now limited to weekends.
But,with so many reactions,they might have been clearer on this!

Hi, guys.

Please, download it again and install as an admin in WVista. It does work. (seems like somebody tweaked it since the first whining written here):D

Another diffirent question is if it is better than the freeware http://www.podproducer.net/ quoted above. I doubt it.

Alberte :)

After reading #37 by Jim, I tried to reinstall Podcast Studio using his suggestions (ie, install in the same folder). I was greeted by the same giveaway period has expired message as David R (#32). #43 Spacepixie has the answer, I am downloading again and the file has been updated - new name is "PodcastStudio(UPD).zip".

For those of you who are suffering from game giveaway withdrawal and don't seem to know why, try clicking on the link at the top right of this page - the one that says, "...weekends only for now" - rather than posting comments here. Thanks.

To all those having problems with Vista, try this - download to your desktop and right click the icon - choose "Properties" and then "Compatibility" and then check the "Run In Compatibility For" box and choose Windows XP; this feature is built into Vista (and other versions) for the reason that older software may not be immediately compatible with the new Windows. It makes your computer read that program as if you had an earlier version of Windows and as such solves all software Vs Operating System problems.

It worked for me just fine. I have windows XP, a firewall and virus software. The download was fast, I just clicked to install it, and I made my first podcast in seconds. Now, I just need to learn how to add music and other fancy things. But, I am sure I can pick this up over time.

Giveaway of the Day have indeed update there setup.exe, to avoid the security lockout but not the installer it self it have the same signature date.
I hope it solve the problem for the one who couldn’t install, like the Vista user, it is a flaw in Vista windows security systeme (UAC).
“Protecting me against myself” of Vista is more like blocking me from using my Computer!
Now I can use today’s software, install and run correctly now thank you GaotD
Bye every one
Phytocite

I have win XP and it installed in no time with no problems or AV warnings. Seems to be running solid.

#25 - Read the GOTD Blog - Actually, I'd rather have a game everyday and a utility on the weekends. Hint Hint.

Recommended feature for GAOTD.

After each giveaway have three forum choices.

1st forum-- Doesn't work with Vista--Can I get it to work forum.
2nd forum-- Won't activate properly, please help.
3rd forum-- Usefulness or lack thereof of the software.

Guys try redownloading this program. I decided to do so and found that it is now an updated version so that perhaps it will work for all of us Vista users whose machines seem to be smarter than some other ones today and hadn't let us install the other version as it was flawed and not us or our machines/

This is common to much software, every one wants to be on top, and I have 5 deferent version of lame_enc.dll on my drive!
(MP3 encoder) and trying to change that lead to a dysfunction of the software!
Some software use the common file application folder, it contain the most used file, like the lame encoder,
that involve more time in the encoding, more investment and less profits in short term, not every company can effort it.
This kind of installation is an open door to registration error, if it's not tight enough (clean install).
the "NCTAudioInformation is not registered" mean that the DLL didn’t register, BTW it is an ActiveX DLL.
In Podcast Studio installation there is 6 NTCaudio "Dynamic Link Library"(DLL) one is not registering. NCTAudioInformation2.dll.
NCT soft is a legal company (http://www.nctsoft.com/). This registry problem is not limited to vista user, depending of your security system, you may have the same problem (See other language comments.)
A good part of the problem is the new way GaotD is packing the gift, they give you an older version or an edition especially compiled for GaotD, not available any where else, is to try to fight against the illegal distribution of there Giveaway. There "setup" installer look like a cracked executable and the process of authorisation of the extraction or activation process look like a virus behaviour, the reason of all these security alert and the failure to run for many user of GaotD. It is not the software or GaotD fault if they have to complicate all these simple action, it is a security matter.
Col-Hectorz

Again
User Account Control (UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure first introduced with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system. It aims to improve the security of Microsoft Windows by limiting application software to standard user privileges until an administrator authorizes an increase in privilege level. In other words, a user account may have administrator privileges assigned to it, but applications that the user runs do not also have those privileges unless they are approved beforehand or the user explicitly authorizes it to have higher privileges. Messing with it is not a good thing, even if The UAC is not so good it self, nevertheless this is vista, the windows new generation way. The fault is on the hacker and malware creator, all this security process is "a necessary evil".
DloadAddict

This is common to much software, every one wants to be on top, and I have 5 deferent version of lame_enc.dll on my drive!
(MP3 encoder) and trying to change that lead to a dysfunction of the software!
Some software use the common file application folder, it contain the most used file, like the lame encoder,
that involve more time in the encoding, more investment and less profits in short term, not every company can effort it.
This kind of installation is an open door to registration error, if it's not tight enough (clean install).
the "NCTAudioInformation is not registered" mean that the DLL didn’t register, BTW it is an ActiveX DLL.
In Podcast Studio installation there is 6 NTCaudio "Dynamic Link Library"(DLL) one is not registering. NCTAudioInformation2.dll.
NCT soft is a legal company (http://www.nctsoft.com/). This registry problem is not limited to vista user, depending of your security system, you may have the same problem,(See other language comments.)
A good part of the problem is the new way GaotD is packing the gift, they give you an older version or an edition especially compiled for GaotD, not available any where else, is to try to fight against the illegal distribution of there Giveaway. There "setup" installer look like a cracked executable and the process of authorisation of the extraction or activation process look like a virus behaviour, the reason of all these security alert and the failure to run for many user of GaotD. It is not the software or GaotD fault if they have to complicate all these simple action, it is a security matter.
Col-Hectorz

installation went fine. it tried to force down WMP 9 runtime format stuff down my throat. i have WMP 11 so i clicked cancel. after i finished installing no option came for opening the prg after i click Finish which i thought was weird as all programs have it.

i double click on the desktop icon which it created along with a completely unwanted HOW TO PURCHASE link. i was greated by a smooth interface which looks like a MP3 tagger so it was easy to get used to. no pop ups from my firewall saying it was trying to connect to the net. it has upload, download, save as, save, etc functions and an image editor which i think is for adding it to the podcast. you can choose the default format, birate, etc from Tools>Preferences.

I will give it 7/10 for the friendliness and the interface and 7.5/10 for the audio quality. no pop ups from my security applications which gives it a thumbs up.

7.25/10 and to those that avoided this, give it a chance. it deserves it [though it has no license agreement page on the installer and it gives you no option of what icons to put on ur desktop and start menu]

[p.s: the apps icon looks like the icon for iTunes.]

Fabian23

The installation& activation is OK and it is running normally, for me.
After the installation I notice an "How to purchase" link on desktop, with the icon of 'unknown' format file because I don't use IExplorer and this link is set to open IExplorer witch is not my default browser (therefore the unknown icon), I don't like enforced marketing.
It is polite practice to ask.
It is not a soft for PRO, more for the average ' Lady & gentleman' on the net,
this multimedia software need many DLL & OCX (encoder) to work.
It register many DLL & OCX file format in the registry, so many entry are needed to do the job, no wonder there is so many flaw in the installation!
DloadAddict

Let's see, do I jump on the "Vista S_cks" bandwagon, or the "ExtraLabs Software - When Will They Ever Learn?" bandwagon.
- flips coin -
Vista wins (that is, loses).

Not using Vista, and would not. Using XP SP2. Just put a directory in Program Files called "Podcast Studio". Installed (first time) to that directory - this just gave an "exe" file. Then ran that "exe" and installed (second time) to that same directory - now it expanded and made a usable system. Any complaints from ZoneAlarm? No. Any complaints from AVG? Not a peep. Ran the program - no problem. Any complaints about any files missing? Nope. Then ran AVG (up-to-date) on the entire directory and got "no threats". Seems to me, that gives it a clean bill of health.

And I might suggest that we should be thanking ExtraLabs for that intermediate install file. Why? Because I would guess that if we keep that file in a safe place, we can re-install the proggy at any time; the "activated" message went out when that exe file was created (not later).

Now there was one glitch, and that on the *second* laptop I installed to. Stopped before completely installed. Mamutu was sitting slyly on the running-progs bar, and had not only stopped the installation, but had said nothing, could not be opened, could not be closed, and would not let me even get to Task Manager. Talk about "doesn't play well with others". So had to shut down computer, restart, go to TM and stop the Mamutu process, then everything went OK. Should this happen again, Mamutu probably goes.

Near as I can tell from this point, it is Vista 0 - ExtraLabs 10. Bill, your intending to protect us from ourselves, seems to have messed up the users here, yet again. And thank you very much, ExtraLabs, for your good work. Will be looking forward to your next submission.

Good luck.

Hmmm, I think ALOT of people are going to give this one a miss. One question, if it was a back door trojan, then would GOTD have anything to do with it? I'm not saying personally, but if there was a back door trojan in the setup then who's fault would it be, and would it be on purpose?

Is this really much better than audacity?

We all love you GAOTD, but not this dismal Turkey!

I had zero problems running this program. I use Vista Home Premium. I think the trick is to right click the install and "Run as Administrator". I hope this helps.

I have tried to install 'podcast-studio' but I get an error to say I am trying to install it after the free give away period! But I am not! The software is still free with 15 hours to go!

Am I losing faith in giveawayoftheday ?

Wish I had a new game, especially when no one likes this program, I don't have a use for it anyway. I'm whining as there hasn't been a new game for several days. I'd even take a repeat, I know I've missed some!!

I use vista home premium and it installed perfect with no errors. i even started the program and it loaded fine with no errors. i suggest you do like the brother says and turn off your user account control.

I tried to install it, but like other users on ehre, I had to disable User Accoutn Control in order to get it to work. My antivirus shot up all kinds of flags, saying that it was a back door Trojan. Then I got warnings that disabling User Account Control leaves the system very unsecure. This software is pure junk! Just wont work without compromising system security. It just aint worht it!!

It was mentioned a couple times above, but I'll add something. It seems the key to running things under VISTA is to disable the UAC (User Account Control). Frankly it is a disaster, especially on security problems. e.g. Prevx will only run when UAC is disabled. If you use AWC (Advanced Windows Care), you must not check system optimization or it will turn on the UAC...Uncheck'System Optimization' or you have terrible problems and conflicts (Learned that the hard way.) On the plus side, when you disable UAC, Vista runs fine and I have had no problems installing programs that indicate the Vista OS. Hope this helps someone.

I am podcaster, but not going to even bother after reading the comments here.

no problems, installed and works ok on WinXP SP3 (Build 3180). Simple interface, nothing too complicated.
But the installer is just a Rar sfx which extracts the actual setup program.
The actual setup program whould be added to GAOTD wrapper, not a rar archive. I don't understand why software author would compress the actual setup program, when the setup program itself contains compressed files.
@22: UAC is a security feature, disabling it is not good, but if you are behing a good firewall and not stupid enough to download virus-infected crap files (some people are) and use IE, your computer will not become a zombie even with UAC turned off.

sorry for bothering you guys, but what happened to Game giveaway of the day?.............missing my games

UAC is the DUMEST thing I've seen in years it is no more than malware!

"do you want to do this .....Are you sure? Are you REALLY sure, last chance...are you positive you want to make this change.....YESSSSSS ALLOW ME TO VIEW MY OWN PHOTOS,Doc's, Music......Etc Etc etc"

Man what was M$ thinking....Geezzzzzz

After reading about all the problems, I won't bother with this program.

GAOTD, thanks for all the programs you provide that do work well but no thanks to this company your reputation is a little tarnished again.

@17: The UAC interface is problemmatic. On the other hand, if you are seeing a UAC popup more than once a week, your software or something you are doing is not working right. It would be better to run as a normal user and turn off UAC, and manually select "run as administrator" only for tasks that you expect to need Admin privileges. If some programs fail to run, excellent, you have found software that is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Running with Admin privileges and UAC turned off simply means that, sooner or later, your computer is going to become controlled by an international crime syndicate.

Must be something to do with the people installing. I installed the product fine, and it works as advertised. Get rid of Vista for one thing.

This program installed and worked fine for me, without any need for workarounds or extra downloads, etc. The program was easy to use, good interface, and required no tweaking at all. I made my first podcast in under 2 minutes.

I am using Windows XP SP3, Zone Alarm Pro, and Eset NOD 32, with everything up-to-date.

Zone Alarm Pro questioned whether I wanted to allow the program to install, and also whether I wanted to allow GAOTD to access the Internet. Otherwise, no error messages, etc.

I like the program, and will use it.

Vista Home Premium w/ UAC turned off - installs and runs flawlessly.

@Critical - You actually think running UAC *protects* you? How?

#
I am not installing this,as I have no use for it.

But you Vista addicts could try the following:

From Start-Run browse to find your Podcast-studio folder and find the main.exe, doubleclick and add ” /passive”
(without the quotes)

(..main.exe /passive)
Please replace *main* by the program's executable :)

All dll's should be registered.

This only needs to be done once.