An access violation message does not mean that someone is trying to get into your data. Instead, it means that you are trying to perform an action that is not authorized.
These messages can have three origins :
- A theme display issue.
- File corruption. The database is damaged and the software will not recognize the access.
- Interference from a third party program. A third party software (anti-virus, cleaning software, synchronization software, a cloud...) is set up in such a way that the Heredis software cannot perform the requested action.
In order to determine which case it is, you need to perform the following test :
First, open the heredis software on the home page and go to the Windows -> Themes tab. Select a theme and open your genealogy file.
Check if your file works properly again.
If it is not restored, you must test other files. Open another genealogy file and perform the same operations as on your file. If you don't have another genealogy file, you can create a test file or download the sample file (via this link : Download Sample Family File).
If the other files do not show the same error reports:
Your file is corrupted. Since Heredis 2023, Heredis softwares contain a function that will allow you to restore your file.
You'll find all the information you need here: File verification and correction
If you are using Heredis 2022, you can use the demo version of Heredis 2023 to restore your file. You can refer to this article to download the demo version and perform the restoration: File cannot be opened (Heredis 2022)
The article refers to a different error message, but the restoration procedure is exactly the same.
If the other files show the same error reports, you have one or more third-party programs interfering with your files.
First of all, please make sure that the genealogy files you're working on are stored locally in your computer's memory and not in a cloud.
Some clouds activate automatically, as is the case with OneDrive.
The most commonly used clouds are Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive.
If the genealogy files you're working on are stored in a cloud, we invite you to contact the customer service department of that cloud so they can help you transfer them to your computer's memory and set up their product so that these files are no longer automatically sent to the cloud.
If you'd like to find out more about clouds, take a look at our dedicated article : Clouds
To contact Dropbox: Click here
To contact OneDrive: Click here
To contact Google Drive: Click here
Once you've ensured that your files are stored locally, you can move on to setting up antivirus and automatic cleaning software.
Each software publisher is responsible for its own product. Under no circumstances can our company intervene directly in your antivirus or cleaning software. We indicate here the elements that must be authorized in order for the Heredis software to run correctly. However, it is the responsibility of the companies who publish your antivirus and automatic cleaning software to assist you in the exact configuration of their products.
We invite you to download the following file for an exhaustive list of the antivirus software installed on your computer: Check_C_archive.zip
Please note: you really do need to download and run this file to find out which antivirus programs are installed on your computer. Some antivirus programs may be installed on your computer at the time of purchase, without any action on your part. Others may be installed at the same time as other programs, without you even realizing it. Similarly, when you uninstall an antivirus, residues may remain on your computer. Several antivirus programs may be present on your computer without your knowing it!
To unzip the downloaded file, right-click on it and select "Extract all":
Open the folder named "Check_C_directory" and double-click on the file Check_C_Antiv.cmd :
Windows may display this window, click on More info and then on Run anyway:
A black window will appear. Wait until it disappears by itself.
Once the window has disappeared, open the 3-Antivirus_status file. This file lists the antivirus software present on your computer, and indicates the status of each as On ("running") or Off ("deactivated").
Windows Defender will always be present.
If several antivirus programs are present in addition to Windows Defender, you need to select the one you want to keep and then uninstall the others. Indeed, if several antivirus programs are present, you may encounter conflicts between them. Once all that's left is the antivirus you want (and possibly Windows Defender if you don't want it to be your only antivirus), we invite you to download the folder that corresponds to your version of Heredis.
This folder contains :
- a file indicating the prerequisites you need to check before setting up your antivirus and automatic cleaning software (two files are available: one for Windows 10 and one for Windows 11)
- a file indicating the parameters to be sent to your antivirus support service,
- a file with links to the support services of the main antivirus programs,
- a file containing the settings to be sent to the helpdesk of your automatic cleaning software, if you have one.
If you have Heredis 2024 : Click here
If you have Heredis 2025 : Click here
If you have Heredis 2026 : Click here
Finally, follow this procedure: