Ummm....
Windows 8.1
NOT installed in default location.
Attempting GWX 3.0 and all patched up 1.4.
Did everything in the order prescribed in various guides.
Version 1.4.0.1 ---post Starforce
This error occurs whenever I try to run (as Admin or ortherwise)
Please don't yell at me and tell me to RTFM because I am trying very hard.
Sorry to bother everybody.