Re: [wsjt-devel] wsjt x stale lock file error

[Bill S. <g4...@cl...>]

On 13/07/2020 21:42, Tripp Sanders wrote:
> I have been having problems with wsjt x having a stale lock file error 
> after closing the program normally restarting my pc fixes it but it 
> happened and restarting didn’t work. I looked on some stuff online and 
> i tried deleting the lock file but even with admin privileges it did 
> not work I then checked using process explorer if wsjt x was running 
> and it was I tried to kill it but I couldn’t. I then uninstalled and 
> reinstalled wsjt x but it still happened. Wsjt x version is 2.2.2 
> windows version 2004.
> -- 
> 73,
> K5TRP
> Tripp Sanders

Hi Tripp,

how do you close WSJT-X? Do you have a CAT controlled rig, if yes how is 
it connected for CAT control?

When you find the wsjtx process remains running after you close WSJT-X, 
how long have you tried waiting for it to terminate normally?

73
Bill
G4WJS.