UTF characters in path for portable mode on WinXP cause problems #978

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opened 2017-03-09 22:20:35 +01:00 by BitWaspBitWasp · 13 comments
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-09 22:20:35 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I started the programm(Windows XP) but after 3 days still NOT CONNECTED.
How to fix the problem ?

I started the programm(Windows XP) but after 3 days still NOT CONNECTED. How to fix the problem ?
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-09 22:24:46 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Which version of bitmessage are you using? Aren't you getting a notice that:

  • your proxy settings are wrong?
  • your time is wrong?
Which version of bitmessage are you using? Aren't you getting a notice that: - your proxy settings are wrong? - your time is wrong?
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-09 22:32:02 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Bitmessage_x86_0.6.2.exe
no
no

Bitmessage_x86_0.6.2.exe no no
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-09 22:55:27 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Freshly installed XP Home SP2, without any updates, downloaded firefox, then bitmessage and it connected right away. I think that there's something wrong with your network settings (or time). Or maybe you are using a VPN, or you have too many other nodes on your LAN already connected to the network. Your maybe you forgot to allow connections in the firewall, or your computer is infected.

Freshly installed XP Home SP2, without any updates, downloaded firefox, then bitmessage and it connected right away. I think that there's something wrong with your network settings (or time). Or maybe you are using a VPN, or you have too many other nodes on your LAN already connected to the network. Your maybe you forgot to allow connections in the firewall, or your computer is infected.
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-09 23:26:28 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I don't use any firewall, network etc. - all settings are Ok

I don't use any firewall, network etc. - all settings are Ok
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-10 03:39:45 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Try deleting knownnodes.dat, maybe that will help.

Try deleting knownnodes.dat, maybe that will help.
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-10 08:58:43 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I found out the problem.
If I change settings and try to work in Portable Mode - I have the problem
but for me it is very important to work exactly in Portable Mode.

I found out the problem. If I change settings and try to work in Portable Mode - I have the problem but for me it is very important to work exactly in Portable Mode.
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-10 09:53:17 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I'll look at it.

I'll look at it.
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-10 13:16:15 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Well I tried it in portable mode, and it works too. Try deleting knownnodes.dat, that may speed up the initial connection.

Well I tried it in portable mode, and it works too. Try deleting knownnodes.dat, that may speed up the initial connection.
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-10 21:09:17 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I have found in what this problem consisted
When I tried to use Portable mode the path to my files was:
C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Рабочий стол\bm

Decision: the path shouldn't contain the RUSSIAN letters

I have found in what this problem consisted When I tried to use Portable mode the path to my files was: C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Рабочий стол\bm Decision: the path shouldn't contain the RUSSIAN letters
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-11 11:53:25 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Thank you for the report, this means it's a bug and I should fix it.

Thank you for the report, this means it's a bug and I should fix it.
PeterSurda commented 2017-03-11 15:09:39 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Please don't close, I need to review and fix this.

Please don't close, I need to review and fix this.
BitWaspBitWasp commented 2017-03-11 15:29:06 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Sorry

Sorry
g1itch commented 2020-04-28 12:56:31 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Duplicate #165

Duplicate #165
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