Windows SMP mpich client problems

[stonedwaldo420]

I have been running the 6.23 Windows SMP mpich client on my quad core for quite some time now. It starts via "C:\Folding\Folding@home-Win32-x86.exe -smp" shortcut in the startup folder.

I restarted the other day and it failed to come back up. I tried launching it manually, and the CMD prompt pops up for half a second, then disappears.

- tried running install.bat again. No errors, but still the same problem.
- tried launching C:\Folding\Folding@home-Win32-x86.exe -smp from cmd prompt... no errors, but no folding either.
- did a full uninstall and reinstalled a new package downloaded from Stanford..... no errors but still no folding.
- Does not run long enough to even generate a log file.

I have been folding for years now and can't think of anything else to try.
needless to say, it pains me to see 4 cores sitting idle... and my room is starting to get cold!

 

[Zero82z]

You need the new drop-in executable: http://foldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=10490

 

[stonedwaldo420]

sweet. I am back in business folding for team 33!!

 

[Pocatello]

The old client hit the end of its useful life around July 4, 2009.

If you never reboot... it just keeps working and working until you stop the client and/or reboot.

 

[Kowan]

Mine stopped and didn't download a new wu after finishing the one it was working on.
I replaced the exe on the 4th and all started crunching again.