[chirp_users] Chirp will not install

[Chuck Hast]

Doing proper grounding, the old trick used for years was a
proper rubber pencil eraser. (I worked for DEC for several
years and a wonky FlipChip usually got straight with that
treatment). Did wonders (it still does for me mind the grounding
though) and brings a lot of "bad" devices back to life.


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 10:43 AM Roger Jane via chirp_users <
chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> It’s refreshing that that still works - used to do that with a BBC Micro
> in the 80s!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 21 Oct 2023, at 16:14, K0LNY ?? <glenn at ervin.email> wrote:
>
> 
> Just to add to the RAM point,
> Sometimes just removing it, and spraying air on the contacts will fix a
> RAM issue.
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net>
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, October 21, 2023 6:49 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install
>
> Gene the OP sent this file (attached) showing he is running a 64 bit
> processor AMD Ryzen 5 2500U with 16 GB RAM 64 bit OS, x64 processor.
> Running Windows 10 Home version 22H2.
>
> He's tried the latest CHIRP-Next and one of the legacy CHIRP versions, and
> he cannot get past the license agreement, he answers that he agrees to the
> terms, but the installer seems to dissappear and CHIRP is never installed.
>
> I've suggested to him and sent him a tutorial to make a Live version of
> Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) with persistence and then install CHIRP in
> it.
>
> I've also told him that his Windows installation is messed up and perhaps
> will need a reinstall of his Windows 10 Home.
>
> I'm suggesting to him now additionally that it's possible or problem with
> RAM failure as I have had several similar issues that finally were found to
> be RAM failure. I ran RAM tests in the full expanded version from one of
> the Live Linux iso on a USB STICK made with Rufus. I replaced the RAM and I
> had no more issues with installation errors.
>
> I would like to suggest to anyone who has the knowledge that I lack and
> suggest that the CHIRP developers produce a version of a Puppy Linux with
> the latest version of Chirp-Next and upload it to Sourceforge.net as an
> update to what Sourceforge.net user bgiff158 did years ago for Legacy
> CHIRP.
>
> 73
> DR
> N1EA
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Gene <jedi1.gh at gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 5:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install
> To: Dan Smith via chirp_users <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>
>
> I have attached my system information. Don't know what else is needed.
>
> On 10/20/2023 5:05:59 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:
> No, Marc, it's not necessicarily a PC issue. We don't know yet, because
> when he responds he has yet to give us the Type of Windows 10 he is running.
>
> I've asked him several times, he will get the emails eventually.
>
> He needs to tell us the Windows System type.
>
> Gene,  this page tells you how to find your System type:
> https://www.howtogeek.com/697170/5-ways-to-quickly-open-the-system-window-on-windows-10/
>
> Or shortcut key is the Windows key then the SysRQ/Pause key - which is the
> third key to the right of F12 on standard keyboard.
>
> Copy the Device Specifications - there is a button to do this.
>
> Mine is:
>
> Device name DESKTOP-G62MJMS
> Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) N5105 @ 2.00GHz   2.00 GHz
> Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable)
> Device ID AD3CA7D7-8EEE-44F8-A7DC-96906CC32031
> Product ID 00355-60787-89786-AAOEM
> System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
> Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display
>
> There's also a button for Windows Specifications.  Mine is:
> Edition Windows 11 Pro
> Version 22H2
> Installed on ‎5/‎17/‎2023
> OS build 22621.2428
> Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22674.1000.0
>
> Send them back to the list please.
>
> 73
> DR
> N1EA
>
>
>
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> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM Marc <marcptramontana at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for clarifying this info. So if this is true, the installer should
>> not be crashing midway or early on through the install. So he is having a
>> PC issue. Most likely antivirus or malware.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:37 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <
>> nigel at ngunn.net> wrote:
>>
>>> It's not the processor type that's the problem. It's the OS version.
>>>
>>> > On 20/10/2023 15:33 EDT Roger Jane via chirp_users <
>>> chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Could the 64 bit installer be compiled as 32 bit then warn the user,
>>> politely 🙂, that it can’t continue and why when it checks the processor
>>> type?
>>> >
>>> ngunn.net
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