Subj : bbs install help
To   : Mrsteve
From : Digital Man
Date : Sat Jun 14 2025 12:35 am

  Re: bbs install help
  By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on 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
 > --------
 >
 > 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. -----
 >
 > 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
 >
 > ???

Try uninstalling the NT service and just run sbbsctrl.exe instead.
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