Folding@home is failing, out of ideas

[krisco65]

Hey guys. So I got my second computer up and running. I built this solely to fold 24/7. However I have run into a snag.

When I am setting up the advanced settings in the config in command prompt, when I get to the last step, IP address to bind core to (for viewer), I get an error:

faho.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.

So I cant get setting saved which means it doesnt have my login name or our team number.

I have re downloaded, and reinstalled numerous times. This is a completely fresh windows install with nothing on it but google chrome and all drivers. I am at a loss of what to try next.

[Jesse_V]

Hi there krisco65, welcome to the forum!

What client is this? You mentioned that you're under Windows.
There should be installation links on the website. If I remember right, you don't need to change that IP value at all. Did you try to change it?

[7im]

Be sure to always use the -smp flag in v6, even when using -config or -configonly.

[krisco65]

Im using windows XP. I followed the installation and it worked well on my main computer which is using windows 7. I did the same thing on this computer but am having the issue. I dont try to change anything but the cpu usage. Once I get to the last step in command prompt which is the ip selection it errors out, thus not remembering to up my cpu usage. I use -configonly -smp

[PinHead]

Are you entering something at IP selection? or just hitting [Enter] to go past?

If entering an IP selection, could you try just hitting [Enter] to go past it?

Answering the question about the client version would also be helpful.

[krisco65]

I am using windows 6.34 SMP high performance.

I am hitting enter at the ip section.

Thanks for the help so far.

[patonb]

ugh, this again. Ive had this before and found deleting the config file and redoing the setup again is the only sure way to not crash out .

[krisco65]

I will give that a try, thanks.