Re: [Bug-gnubg] HELP -Gnubckg problem

[Michael Petch]

On 2012-05-12 14:37, Jakub Coufal wrote:
> Hi. I got some problem with GNU backgammon starting ,i have got W7 ultimate 
> 64bit with dual graphics,the problem is ,that the programm is working - But 
> only in process when i watch system function,i couldnt play because gnu was 
> not displaying!! The icon on toolbar was not displaying too! (I instaled 3 
> latest versions) I tried everythink like : anti- virus blocking,windows 
> displaying and instalatoin of newest version. Pls could you help me? sry for 
> english
> 

I'd like to add that I tried helping Jakub out, and requested further
hep from this list.

Some things to add. When he launched GNUBG he hears the startup sound
but the main window doesn't ever appear, and then it seems to just run
in the background. I asked him to tell me what files exist in the .gnubg
directory and he says the directory exists but only has a Backup sub
folder but no files. This in itself is rather odd. He is using Win7 in a
Czech configuration. I had him disable virus checking, and that didn't
seem to do it.

I did ask Jakub for this information but never got a response. My line
of questioning below is to determine if special characters may be
responsible for not being able to find the home directory and config
files. It would help if Jakub could tell us what the results of these
ideas are:

#1)
Click the windows start icon (Bottom left of windows), click "All
Programs", click "GNU Backgammon", right mouse click the program "GNU
Backgammon" and select "Run as Administrator". You will probably be
asked for your password (which is normal).

Does it work?

#2)
I'd also be curious. Does your user account name have any special
characters in it? Accented (non english characters).

To know what your account name is you can click the windows start menu,
and in the "search program and files" box at the bottom enter this:

cmd

(and hit enter). This will load a windows command prompt. In that box
enter this command:

echo %USERNAME%

I'd be curious to know EXACTLY what that returns.

I'd also like to know EXACTLY what this command returns as well:

echo %USERPROFILE%

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Michael Petch
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