Subj : bbs install help
To : Digital Man
From : Mrsteve
Date : Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm
Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:19 pm
> Re: bbs install help
> By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:14 pm
>
> > Re: bbs install help
> > > > (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
> > > > 6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)
>
> > > > 0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network
> > the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
> > ?
>
> Is that a question?
pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
return false;
this is line in main.cpp
------------------------------------line 3627
okay.. my comspec is correct. C:\>echo %COMSPEC%
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
okay..
main.cpp issue is --
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Configuration issues: Problems with Synchronet's configuration files (e.g., incorrect path settings, invalid settings for external programs).
Missing or corrupted files: Some necessary files for Synchronet's initialization might be missing or corrupted.
Resource allocation issues: Problems allocating memory or other system resources during initialization.
External dependencies: Synchronet might rely on external programs or libraries that are not correctly installed or configured.
Permissions problems: Insufficient file permissions might prevent Synchronet from accessing necessary resources during initialization
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Examine the Synchronet log files: These logs often contain detailed information about the error.
Review your recent changes: If you made changes, revert them and try again.
Check your Synchronet configuration: Ensure all settings are correct and dependencies are met.
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Check for required dependencies: Make sure all necessary external programs and libraries are installed and configured correctly.
Verify file permissions: Ensure that Synchronet has the required permissions to access files and resources.
Consult the Synchronet documentation or community forums: Look for similar issues or seek help from the community.
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freshly installed system in i5 win10pro - stopped Anti-virus with open firewall
3:16p Starting NT Service: Synchronet Terminal Server
6/13 07:03:16p Synchronet Terminal Server Version 3.20d
6/13 07:03:16p Compiled master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 22:14 with MSC 1942
6/13 07:03:16p Initializing on Fri Jun 13 19:03:16 2025 with options: 1022
6/13 07:03:16p Loading configuration files from C:\sbbs\ctrl\
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating data directories
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating node directories
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 23
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket :: port 23
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 513
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket :: port 513
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 22
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket :: port 22
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server !ERROR in main.cpp line 3627 (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0
6/13 07:03:17p !BBS initialization failed
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server thread terminating
