Talk:How do I install the SMP Console client in Windows 7?

-minor edit after all your hard work, changed the sentence regarding reading tip 1 to make clear it should be read before continuing with the steps ( -smp flag inside parameters ). I would even link to Tip 1 in the text but not sure how to do so, maybe you could do this? mtm

I did. Thanks. PantherX 10:47, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

-The guide mentions service install ( well the official guide does, and you reference it ) but I can not get it to work. Maybe you could help me with this ( and if needed, that is if it's not just a user error ) maybe we should make changes. Thread on FF -> http://foldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=16083&start=0 Btw, if you get on msn I have something for you to try if you would like :) MtM Sep. 22, 10:55:23 UTC


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 * - Smoking2000, Wed Sep 22 16:20:20 UTC 2010

Hey Smoking2000, a little help please: ===Tip 1=== If you run the Client as a service, make sure that you have entered the -smp flag when configuring the Client's additional flags. If you leave it in the shortcut, it won't be used.

The additional flag link doesn't work. I tried to change it to an internal one but can't. The link should be http://fahwiki.net/index.php/How_do_I_install_the_SMP_Console_client_in_Windows_7%3F#Configuring_Additional_Flags

Thanks for your help

PantherX 20:18, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

--PantherX lol nice one I also tried but I know the reason, the sections are wrong, there are two steps there instead of one, the rest of the headers look fine. I think you can get it to work if place an additional [#anchor] element there and link to it instead of trying to link to the header.

But I don't want to try this on your pages for some reason I keep being afraid of making an .. behind .. of myself if I mess up everything ( and yes I know it can be reverted but what if I mess up at the time someone will try to use the guide to set up a client ).

Smoking is it possible to create a page which doesn't show up for people who are not members here, so we can practice a bit without being afraid to show our 'stupidity'? MtM Sep. 22, 20:22:59 UTC

Edit: link fixed, but still would like to know if there is a method to create a page only editors can see ( maybe it is in the help section but it's a long read to go through it all and I'm more comfortable being able to just try things )

-- http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Sandbox found it already :)


 * You're getting the hang of it, nice :)
 * - Smoking2000, Thu Sep 23 04:57:32 UTC 2010

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Made a requested change to the second sentence, A1 wu's have been retired so no use in saying the client might crash when you get one. Might also consider changing the opening paragraph, it is self contradictory to compliment the ease of installment and then continue that there was still a request from other people for a more extensive guide. Maybe leave out the entire first paragraph and start the article as this: replace There is a new SMP Installation Guide on the F@H project website but some users wanted a more simplistic guide. Below is a pictorial guide that will show you how to configure the SMP2 BETA Client v6.30+. Please remember that since it is a BETA Client, there may be some bugs present.

Because this SMP client does not need the install.bat procedure of the previous clients a thread at the official forum has been created by enthusiastic donors complimenting the easiness of installing the SMP2 BETA Client. There is also a discussion thread for discussing any possible issues that may arise.

with

"Below is a step by step pictorial guide to install and configure the smp2 client on Windows Vista and Windows 7. There is also a discussion thread for discussing any possible issues that may arise."

Leaving out any comparison but instead just offer this guide as is??

MtM 06:58, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

I haven't read any official announcement for a1 but I have read for a2 by Kasson. However, you too are kinds correct so I have simplified it and added a note about using beta client.

I have added a link to -smp x to the flag page but for some reason I can't make it internal, I have tried several variants but can't get it so lets hope that one of you can take care of that. Thanks.

PantherX 09:57, 27 September 2010 (UTC)


 * made the link MtM 10:45, 27 September 2010 (UTC)