>>>Read every step and don't load any other things offered.
Yes I too made certain that I UN-Checked all additional software offers during the install.
>>>At one point there seems to only be an accept button. "Skip" is top right..sneaky.
Now that I missed! Never noticed it! I'll have to be more careful next time. Thanks for noticing that!
>>>No success and I'm still stumped. If in doubt I shall read the instructions.but haven't found them yet either
Same here. Spent awhile with the program yesterday and basically got nowhere. As far as a user-manual, you won't find it. I searched and searched but came up with nothing. I like the interface and began to become familiar with some tasks but as far as completing a video, well.... I just didn't get that far.. Hopefully VSDC will expand on their concept and provide support. I haven't given up on this software yet. Just need to find the time to work with it.
In the meantime, yes, I too went back to VideoPad ver. 2.41 and was able to "get some work done! Support, support, support. That's what it's all about!