Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Hi guys I need some help. when I open PHD 2 I initially get this message: Error: PHD2 instance 1 is already running. Use - i INSTANCE_NUM command-line in option to start a different instance. Then the normal PHD2 screen comes on. Do I have to respond to this error message and if so what do I have to do, or can I just ignore it and carry on. your response would be very much appreciated Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Are running PHD2 on a PC or Mac? A workaround on a Mac can be found here: https://groups.google.com/g/open-phd-guiding/c/U_ZYTtZUYrA/m/-0BxrzHTCwAJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 On a windows PC. I have also downloaded it on my Apple MacBook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Will it fix the problem if I were to delete it from my MacBook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, Graham Fletcher said: On a windows PC. I have also downloaded it on my Apple MacBook. What other astro software are you running at the same time? There are several threads on Cloudy Nights about the problem occuring on Windows PCs when the administrative rights are different on the various astro programs. 18 minutes ago, Graham Fletcher said: Will it fix the problem if I were to delete it from my MacBook? I don't see how having PHD2 on a Mac would have any effect on your Windows PC version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Uninstall and reinstall sometimes the quickest solution graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Tried that but the message still comes up before the normal PHD screen appears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 So, does it come up with message even if you open PHD2 in complete isolation? Restart your PC then open task manager. It shouldn't show PHD2 as running. Then fire up just PHD2 and it should start with no error message. Close PHD2 and then go through your normal astro software firing up routine one at a time. After opening each, check task manager to see if PHD2 has appeared. If it doesn't then perhaps PHD2 has been set with with different administrative rights than your other astro software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 When I click on the PHD icon the first thing that comes up is the error message quickly followed by the normal PHD screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 This is all new to me as I haven’t as yet completed the initial set up with camera etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 It maybe that the error message has no effect and PHD can be initialised and setup okay. As I say I have not really started that stage as yet. l assume that the camera has to be connected to the mount and the mount turned on to enable you to complete all the setup wizard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Yes, if you try to start up PHD2 twice, 2 instances of PHD2 will show up in task manager and PHD2 will object, but when you clear the message, you'll just end up running 1 instance of PHD2. But you really shouldn't be getting that message in the first place! PS I still use an older version of PHD2, so I have no idea what the latest version may do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fletcher Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 As a matter of interest what version of PHD2 are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I'm still on version 2.6.6 (the latest version when I bought my mount 2 1/2 years ago). Having just upgraded to the latest version of DSS 4.2.6 (from version 4.1.1, although I still have installed for my old photos!) I may get around to updating PHD this summer but I've never been one for instanty downloading the latest version of anything - I'm quite happy for those who do to find the bugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Try running 2.6.11 dev1 graham. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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