This error occurs when the SDTv1.2 was not installed within the default directory C:\SDTv1.2
The program writes and deletes alignment files on the disk hen when installed in the program files directory it required administrator's rights to function.
To sort out this problem:
(1) Run the program with administrator's rights by right-clicking on the SDTv1.2 icon and choosing run as administrator.
(2) Or uninstall the program and install it on the C: drive. that is C:\SDTv1.2