If you run like myself Windows Vista 64 bit then you may run into the same issue after you installed FLOW on your PC. Every time you reboot Flow finishes the installation and want to restart and then finishes the installation and want to restart ….. You get the point and may saw it as well.

This method is  intended for advanced computer users. If you are not comfortable with advanced troubleshooting, you might want to ask someone for help or contact GridIron support.

While GridIron fixes this Flow installation error you can fix yourself the “Restarting issue” issue.

1.Fix the Fix GridIron Flow Installer installing for ages

Start “msconfig.exe” (Microsoft’s System Configuration utility) and go to the  “Startup” tab , in the Startup tab you want to only disable the GridIron Flow installer that tries and tries and tries again to fish every time you reboot.  msconfig will ask you to reboot after you have done this change.

2. Manually start the FlowAgent software

After you fixed the installer issue you need to manually start the FlowAgent software, which on my Vista 64 system was located in “C:\Program Files (x86)\GridIron Software\Flow\bin\FlowAgent.exe”.  This Agent need to run to allow work with flow.

To start the FlowAgent you can manually start the FlowAgent software or have the FlowAgent starting starting from your “Startup” folder.

“We’ve waited a long time for this day, but the final product was worth the wait,” said Steve Forde, CEO of GridIron. “Thanks to a world-class development team and the thousands of beta testers who not only thoroughly tested the software but helped shape the final version, Flow is a product that will help all creative pros, whether they work alone or as part of a group, become more streamlined and productive. No more lost files, no more accidents, no more all-nighters.”

GridIron Flow has been used by thousands of creative professionals since the public beta of the product was released in February 18, 2009. Users have experienced how the software provides a unique and total understanding of each project being worked on and allows them to track all the components of a project, regardless of where the files are located. With instant access to any file or version needed, creative professionals can get a lot more done in a lot less time—without having to do anything differently.

Key features of the product include:

• Workflow Maps – Visual interface shows all project files and how they are connected
• Share Maps – Allows multiple users to view the same workflow map across the network
• Adobe CS4 Flow Flash Panel Provides access to GridIron Flow directly in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or Flash
• Real-time Asset Tracking – Tracks the connections between project files in real-time
• Visual Versioning – Accesses the complete history of a file and allows the user to revert to any version
• Visual Search – Finds any file, even if it’s offline, and shows how it fits into a project
• Foolproof Packaging – Gathers and updates all files automatically, keeping the package current
• Time Tracking – Automatically records how much time was spent on a file or project

“The ability for Flow to be accessed directly within Adobe CS4 applications via the new Flash Panel is impressive because of the value it brings users,” said Johnny Loiacono, senior vice president and general manager, Creative Solutions Business Unit, Adobe Systems. “CS4 already delivers significant increases in productivity and Flow takes that to an even higher level. It is a product that most of our Creative Suite customers will find valuable.”

For more information see the links below:

• GridIron Flow Tutorials: http://www.gridironsoftware.com/products/flow/flow_tutorials.html
• PhotoshopUser TV & Layers Magazine:  solid 10-minute tour
• Lynda.com: Flow Features Course
• For more about GridIron Flow – http://www.gridironsoftware.com/Flow/
• To visit GridIron’s blog – http://www.gridironsoftware.com/blog/

GridIron Flow is available for immediate purchase from GridIron’s website at http://www.gridironsoftware.com/store/. A single user license is $299 USD, with a three pack also available for $399.