ok, problem solved. i just downloaded decimation master from the pixologic download center again, even tho it is listed as 1.1 - which is same version i had installed before. The problem got solved!! pixologic and their dodgy version number updating :)
I pulled up the historical Terms & Conditions on Pixologic's Store from 2019: "Pixologic reserves the right to modify its pricing, policies, products, product specifications and services without notice at any time. Pixologic is not liable for errors that may be found on this site, including graphical or typographical.…