ERROR: "Copy of Torque is already running; exiting.
by Garth Johnson · in Torque Game Engine · 11/04/2007 (9:10 pm) · 6 replies
I have searched for this on the forums and not seen it. So, either I am blind or doing something really stupid that every one else avoided. ..heh, or maybe both. :|
I am attempting to run the dedicated server (using the "Starter.FPS Dedicated.bat" batchfile) on a Windows Server 2003 machine with the settings in the defaults pointing to my machine's external FQDN. I have ensured that the firewall is allowing the port I specified (also in defaults.cs) and still I get this.
I have tried it with the localhost address and no firewalls enabled - same response.
When I run the TorqueDemo.exe and attempt to check the server box - it will not allow it.
I checked, and no torque processes were running before I initiated the batchfile - even did a full reboot and tried again immediately after - with the exact same results.
The account I am running the torque server with is (at the moment) elevated to full admin rights - to disprove to myself that it is an access/security issue arising from insufficient access.
I have also wiped all modifications - put a fresh copy of the files in directly from the download and tried it - same error.
On a local machine (windows XPSP2) it runs fine and is accessible by all the LAN.
Anyone know what is wrong here - or seen this before?
Thanks for the help, in advance.
I am attempting to run the dedicated server (using the "Starter.FPS Dedicated.bat" batchfile) on a Windows Server 2003 machine with the settings in the defaults pointing to my machine's external FQDN. I have ensured that the firewall is allowing the port I specified (also in defaults.cs) and still I get this.
I have tried it with the localhost address and no firewalls enabled - same response.
When I run the TorqueDemo.exe and attempt to check the server box - it will not allow it.
I checked, and no torque processes were running before I initiated the batchfile - even did a full reboot and tried again immediately after - with the exact same results.
The account I am running the torque server with is (at the moment) elevated to full admin rights - to disprove to myself that it is an access/security issue arising from insufficient access.
I have also wiped all modifications - put a fresh copy of the files in directly from the download and tried it - same error.
On a local machine (windows XPSP2) it runs fine and is accessible by all the LAN.
Anyone know what is wrong here - or seen this before?
Thanks for the help, in advance.
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#2
11/04/2007 (9:21 pm)
You should launch your server using the -dedicated parameter.
#3
is what the batchfile contains - I have also run the command directly as you suggested - still the error persists.
11/04/2007 (9:53 pm)
Yes, in fact:torqueDemo.exe -game starter.fps -dedicated -mission starter.fps/data/missions/stronghold.mis
is what the batchfile contains - I have also run the command directly as you suggested - still the error persists.
#4
That's the only thing I can think of.
11/05/2007 (4:22 am)
For some reason Torque did not close right I guess. Hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete all at the same time, click processes, find TorqueDemo.exe, and click end process.That's the only thing I can think of.
#5
in Server 2003, go to Administrative Tools, then File Server Management.
Shared Folder Management, Shared Folders, Open Files.
Close whatever related file is open.
11/05/2007 (10:54 am)
My idea...in Server 2003, go to Administrative Tools, then File Server Management.
Shared Folder Management, Shared Folders, Open Files.
Close whatever related file is open.
#6
I did notice that some of the driver stuff might be trying to access even in console/dedicated mode.. is that true? Like sound and graphics (this MIGHT be a prob over the terminal services session?).
I will try it on a direct console with that machine later this week and see if that is it or not. I'll report what I find if anyone is interested.
Thanks for all the ideas so far guys - keep 'em coming if you got any. I really need to resolve this.
11/05/2007 (11:13 am)
Yup - have. ..and as stated above - even rebooted fresh, virginal and clean.. run it and bang, theres that error. Also ran it with the task manager up and watched - no torque processes shown until I run it.I did notice that some of the driver stuff might be trying to access even in console/dedicated mode.. is that true? Like sound and graphics (this MIGHT be a prob over the terminal services session?).
I will try it on a direct console with that machine later this week and see if that is it or not. I'll report what I find if anyone is interested.
Thanks for all the ideas so far guys - keep 'em coming if you got any. I really need to resolve this.
Torque Owner Garth Johnson