As per the instructions from Slysoft's support gurus, the problem was with SpyBot's Tea Timer. One it was deactivated, I was able to do the upgrade.
Kudos for the fine support team!
(Wonder why this happened all of a sudden since I've seen running TeaTimer for at least the last 4 years and have only has Clone DVD 2 for about the last 2 years????)
Sound like something went awry with the latest upgrade version!
No. Actually, that issue isn't new. And I feel a bit stupid for not mentioning it, especially considering I included that issue in the FAQ.
From
Frequently Asked Questions (READ BEFORE YOU POST)
15. What programs may conflict with Anydvd and other Slysoft software?
If you're having problems with Anydvd, you might want to remove these other programs:
1. Musicmatch Jukebox
visit
http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=1293
2. Pinnacle software
VOB Instant Drive (virtual drive, which uses ASAPIW2k.sys)
Pinnacle InstantWrite (packet writing software, which uses cdrdrv.sys)
Other Pinnacle software may install ASAPIW2k as well
visit
http://dvdxcopy.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/44/48261
also visit
http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=203&page=4
3. Packet writing software in general (directcd, incd, etc.).
If you want this functionality, I recommend using DVD-RAM burners instead.
4. ONES, Zulu2, Recordnow! 4 and Digion Audio (PzWDM)
visit
http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=998&page=2
5. Nero's Incd
6. Directcd (possibly)
7. Arcsoft Photo impressions (or anything that installs afc.sys)
8. Dragtodisc
9. Drive Letter Access (more packet writing software from Veratis/Sonic Solutions)
10. CyberLink InstantBurn (more packet writing software)
11. Iviaspi.sys (sometimes installed by Windvd)
source:
http://forum.slysoft.com/showpost.php?p=36523&postcount=9
I'm keeping this thread open in case people want to add to the list or discuss the conflicts.
This is
not a a definitive list, and it's entirely possible some software listed will work on certain systems with Anydvd.
12. Spybot Teatimer (only conflicts when installing)
13. DVD43 (can cause conflicts with Anydvd; moreover dvd43 only decrypts CSS)
14. Dvdidle/css+region free
Also see question 8 from the same FAQ