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

 if ((nodefile = opennodedat(&cfg)) == -1) {
        pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
        errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
        return false;

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

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