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Quote from: Mek on June 30, 2019, 03:17:28 PM

Hi,
I upgraded my wallet from v12 to v14. But I am having an issue: monero-wallet-gui.exe does not work. It only appears in Task Manager for a second, and then immediately exits. No log file is created so I am at a loss what happens. Previous version worked OK.
I downloaded the archive from official website (not the installer) and replaced all files in my Monero folder as usual. Since then, monero-wallet-gui.exe did not work.
I then ran monerod.exe, which worked OK. At first it upgraded blockchain database from version 1 to version 2, then 3, then 4 (if I remember correctly). It is synchronizing blocks as I write this post. So my blockchain db is not corrupt. I tried running the GUI wallet while monerod.exe is running, same result. And turned off Avast antivirus temporarily, same result.
Can anyone advise what to do, please?

Do you have active AV (AntiVirus) software on that system?

Yes and Monero folder is under exclusions. And disabling AV makes no difference. Previous version (v12) worked without problems.

Can you try launching via the start-low-graphics-mode.bat batch file that is included?

That was one of the first things I tried but forgot to mention... same result: the gui exe only appears in task manager and then immediately quits, with no log created.

I have a feeling your AV is still deleting necessary files (i.e. files required in order for the GUI to run properly). Can you perhaps try these steps:

1. Reboot to ensure all Monero related processes are closed.

2. Apply this guide -> https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/10798/my-antivirus-av-software-blocks-quarantines-the-monero-gui-wallet-is-there

3. Note that step 2. implies that you have to re-extract the .zip file.

4. Start monero-wallet-gui.exe again. Does it launch properly now?

That made me try one more thing: back up all Monero folder contents into a 7z file, delete all files and folders from inside Monero folder, and extract downloaded Monero wallet files anew (so that there are no leftovers from older versions). Monero GUI wallet is now running as it should. But I don't know why, it launches the daemon (monerod.exe) in a separate command line window. Previously it ran only in the background, not displaying a separate window. Probably that has been changed, but is no big issue, just noticing.

That is due to a bug in the build system and the issue is kind of difficult to debug. However, I expect it to be fixed once deterministic builds are available for the GUI (we're working with TheCharlatan to get deterministic builds going for the GUI).

After reading Meks posts i checked my monerod log files and it seems his problem and mine are similar in some things. I made a fresh setup (again) and built everything up from zero. So there is no old data left.
Same result at 65%- some SSL error
After starting monerod again, again and again i checked the monerod logs again: The log file from monerod stops updating after the first run and the following error!
Similar to what Mek said...

Btw. I am running monerod on a seperate linux mashine only used for monero. Nothing else then ubuntu and monero installed.

dEBRUYNE

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Quote from: dEBRUYNE on June 29, 2019, 06:12:13 AM

Quote from: Kryptowerk on June 29, 2019, 10:24:55 AM

Hi,
I upgraded my wallet from v12 to v14. But I am having an issue: monero-wallet-gui.exe does not work. It only appears in Task Manager for a second, and then immediately exits. No log file is created so I am at a loss what happens. Previous version worked OK.
I downloaded the archive from official website (not the installer) and replaced all files in my Monero folder as usual. Since then, monero-wallet-gui.exe did not work.
I then ran monerod.exe, which worked OK. At first it upgraded blockchain database from version 1 to version 2, then 3, then 4 (if I remember correctly). It is synchronizing blocks as I write this post. So my blockchain db is not corrupt. I tried running the GUI wallet while monerod.exe is running, same result. And turned off Avast antivirus temporarily, same result.
Can anyone advise what to do, please?

Do you have active AV (AntiVirus) software on that system?

Yes and Monero folder is under exclusions. And disabling AV makes no difference. Previous version (v12) worked without problems.

Can you try launching via the start-low-graphics-mode.bat batch file that is included?

That was one of the first things I tried but forgot to mention... same result: the gui exe only appears in task manager and then immediately quits, with no log created.

I have a feeling your AV is still deleting necessary files (i.e. files required in order for the GUI to run properly). Can you perhaps try these steps:

1. Reboot to ensure all Monero related processes are closed.

2. Apply this guide -> https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/10798/my-antivirus-av-software-blocks-quarantines-the-monero-gui-wallet-is-there

3. Note that step 2. implies that you have to re-extract the .zip file.

4. Start monero-wallet-gui.exe again. Does it launch properly now?

That made me try one more thing: back up all Monero folder contents into a 7z file, delete all files and folders from inside Monero folder, and extract downloaded Monero wallet files anew (so that there are no leftovers from older versions). Monero GUI wallet is now running as it should. But I don't know why, it launches the daemon (monerod.exe) in a separate command line window. Previously it ran only in the background, not displaying a separate window. Probably that has been changed, but is no big issue, just noticing.

That is due to a bug in the build system and the issue is kind of difficult to debug. However, I expect it to be fixed once deterministic builds are available for the GUI (we're working with TheCharlatan to get deterministic builds going for the GUI).

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Quote from: 7jaka7 on June 22, 2019, 09:08:00 AM

Quote from: Kryptowerk on June 21, 2019, 02:56:43 PM

Last few of the first ever funded Monero giftcards available here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-funded-025-xmr-monero-collectible-giftcard-feat-moonbits-22128-left-5140464

I was just thinking about giving cryptocurrencies as a gift for special occasions, it can be a very good gift. Similar to small gold bars. I already gave a paper wallet as a gift to one of my family members, but you've taken it to next level, very nice design. Happy to see there is interest for them.

Ha, yes, that's the idea: An eye-catcher for those maybe still totally unfamiliar with Monero. So far the reviews on the cards have been great.

Those gift cards look neat! No idea though if that will attract any Monero newcomers. I think it is mostly those who are already familiar with Monero who also might choose to use those cards.

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Quote from: dEBRUYNE on June 29, 2019, 06:12:13 AM

Quote from: anubizz on June 30, 2019, 05:13:46 AM

Hi,
I upgraded my wallet from v12 to v14. But I am having an issue: monero-wallet-gui.exe does not work. It only appears in Task Manager for a second, and then immediately exits. No log file is created so I am at a loss what happens. Previous version worked OK.
I downloaded the archive from official website (not the installer) and replaced all files in my Monero folder as usual. Since then, monero-wallet-gui.exe did not work.
I then ran monerod.exe, which worked OK. At first it upgraded blockchain database from version 1 to version 2, then 3, then 4 (if I remember correctly). It is synchronizing blocks as I write this post. So my blockchain db is not corrupt. I tried running the GUI wallet while monerod.exe is running, same result. And turned off Avast antivirus temporarily, same result.
Can anyone advise what to do, please?

Do you have active AV (AntiVirus) software on that system?

Yes and Monero folder is under exclusions. And disabling AV makes no difference. Previous version (v12) worked without problems.

Can you try launching via the start-low-graphics-mode.bat batch file that is included?

That was one of the first things I tried but forgot to mention... same result: the gui exe only appears in task manager and then immediately quits, with no log created.

I have a feeling your AV is still deleting necessary files (i.e. files required in order for the GUI to run properly). Can you perhaps try these steps:

1. Reboot to ensure all Monero related processes are closed.

2. Apply this guide -> https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/10798/my-antivirus-av-software-blocks-quarantines-the-monero-gui-wallet-is-there

3. Note that step 2. implies that you have to re-extract the .zip file.

4. Start monero-wallet-gui.exe again. Does it launch properly now?

That made me try one more thing: back up all Monero folder contents into a 7z file, delete all files and folders from inside Monero folder, and extract downloaded Monero wallet files anew (so that there are no leftovers from older versions). Monero GUI wallet is now running as it should. But I don't know why, it launches the daemon (monerod.exe) in a separate command line window. Previously it ran only in the background, not displaying a separate window. Probably that has been changed, but is no big issue, just noticing.

dEBRUYNE

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Quote from: dEBRUYNE on June 29, 2019, 06:13:24 AM

Quote from: anubizz on June 27, 2019, 09:25:03 PM

Same problem, but this time the error happened at 9% sync. Huh

Seems to be a SSL problem...

Could you perhaps open a new issue on the Monero Github repository?

https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/new

I will have to create an account first. But u will do so when i have the time to.

Thanks.

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Quote from: dEBRUYNE on June 29, 2019, 06:13:24 AM

Quote from: anubizz on June 27, 2019, 09:25:03 PM

Same problem, but this time the error happened at 9% sync. Huh

Seems to be a SSL problem...

Could you perhaps open a new issue on the Monero Github repository?

https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/new

I will have to create an account first. But u will do so when i have the time to.

Kryptowerk

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Quote from: 7jaka7 on June 22, 2019, 09:08:00 AM

Quote from: Kryptowerk on June 21, 2019, 02:56:43 PM

Last few of the first ever funded Monero giftcards available here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-funded-025-xmr-monero-collectible-giftcard-feat-moonbits-22128-left-5140464

I was just thinking about giving cryptocurrencies as a gift for special occasions, it can be a very good gift. Similar to small gold bars. I already gave a paper wallet as a gift to one of my family members, but you've taken it to next level, very nice design. Happy to see there is interest for them.

Ha, yes, that's the idea: An eye-catcher for those maybe still totally unfamiliar with Monero. So far the reviews on the cards have been great.

dEBRUYNE

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Quote from: anubizz on June 27, 2019, 09:25:03 PM

Same problem, but this time the error happened at 9% sync. Huh

Seems to be a SSL problem...

Could you perhaps open a new issue on the Monero Github repository?

https://github.com/monero-project/monero/issues/new

dEBRUYNE

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Hi,
I upgraded my wallet from v12 to v14. But I am having an issue: monero-wallet-gui.exe does not work. It only appears in Task Manager for a second, and then immediately exits. No log file is created so I am at a loss what happens. Previous version worked OK.
I downloaded the archive from official website (not the installer) and replaced all files in my Monero folder as usual. Since then, monero-wallet-gui.exe did not work.
I then ran monerod.exe, which worked OK. At first it upgraded blockchain database from version 1 to version 2, then 3, then 4 (if I remember correctly). It is synchronizing blocks as I write this post. So my blockchain db is not corrupt. I tried running the GUI wallet while monerod.exe is running, same result. And turned off Avast antivirus temporarily, same result.
Can anyone advise what to do, please?

Do you have active AV (AntiVirus) software on that system?

Yes and Monero folder is under exclusions. And disabling AV makes no difference. Previous version (v12) worked without problems.

Can you try launching via the start-low-graphics-mode.bat batch file that is included?

That was one of the first things I tried but forgot to mention... same result: the gui exe only appears in task manager and then immediately quits, with no log created.

I have a feeling your AV is still deleting necessary files (i.e. files required in order for the GUI to run properly). Can you perhaps try these steps:

1. Reboot to ensure all Monero related processes are closed.

2. Apply this guide -> https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/10798/my-antivirus-av-software-blocks-quarantines-the-monero-gui-wallet-is-there

3. Note that step 2. implies that you have to re-extract the .zip file.

4. Start monero-wallet-gui.exe again. Does it launch properly now?

Mek

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