MAX 7 cannot access modifier menu anymore...???

[Giovanni]

Hi all,
suddenly my MAX 7 got corrupted somehow.

Anytime I try to pull down the modifiers menu (once I selected an object), MAX freezes for a minute or so, then comes back, but no menu.

This happens with any scene, even a blank one (default).

I "repair" the installation, from Windows add/remove software; I "repair" from the MAX7 disk; I un-installed and re-installed the software...Nothing to do.

Any idea?

thank you

regards

Gio

[tricky]

Odd. Have you swapped graphics drivers?

Try launching Max with software display drivers and see if there is any change.

[SnipeyX]

When you uninstalled did you make sure the directory was completely emptied?

I believe max would leave 3rd party plugins, etc in those folders and if there is something corrupted there it would continue with a fresh install if the directory wasn't cleared out. Something to check anyway.

[mcphep]

have you tried installing any service pack?

[Giovanni]

Thank you guys,
actually yes, reinstalling in the old folcer would not work.

I had to rename the corrupted folder, and reinstall a fresh one.

The new one works fine.

Thank you

regards

gio

[Dynedain]

Next time try deleting your 3dsmax.ini file first before going through the pains of reinstalling. That fixes 90% of Max UI problems.