Cant Run OpenURL Prefs

Peter · 28 February 2010, 01:01

I have installed OpenURL 7.6 and I cant run the prefs - I just keep getting an error message...

"OpenURL Error" - "Cant open openurl.library7.6 or higher"

I have tried un-installing and using version 7.5 but still get the same error.

I appear to have all the files in the correct places and have MUI3.8 installed ok.

This is on my A1200/030 with Classic Workbench installed.
Anyone else had similar problems with this I wonder?

Peter · 28 February 2010, 12:27

Does anyone even have it installed/use it?

Bamiga2002 · 28 February 2010, 13:42

Same problem for me...

hit · 28 February 2010, 19:19

they have a bug-tracker on their sf.net page:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/openurllib/support
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?grou...75&atid=790726

it seems, you can add new bug report without the need to register on sf.net.

Peter · 05 March 2010, 22:08

I am having much more success with version 7.4 of OpenURL - I have put it in the Zone for anyone who is interested... one at a time please...

Bloodwych · 05 March 2010, 22:24

Most versions of the ClassicWB already come with openURL - not sure which version it was though and I never botherd testing it to any great lengths.

Peter · 05 March 2010, 22:52

I fell into the trap of upgrading without backing up my original installed version - I never checked to see which version was installed with my CW installation...

This all came about when I upgraded to YAM2.6 - another upgrade that proved to be a disaster - that doesn't run on my set up either...!

I have gone back to YAM 2.5 (with no icons) and that runs fine - OpenURL 7.4 as stated runs fine also.

If it ain't broke don't fix it - WWIFL ("When Will I F-ing learn")

My advice - avoid both these upgrades!

Bloodwych · 05 March 2010, 23:16

Oh well, at least unlike windows installing stuff doesn't mess up your registry or add unwanted context menu items. You can easily tidy up a few libs and clear out any prefs files from ENV: in Workbench when you mess up.

daxb · 06 March 2010, 11:25

I use OpenURL 7.6 on A1200 040 OS3.1 without problems. Did you checked version of openurl.library manualy. Should look like: openurl.library 7.6 [OS3/m68k] (24.10.2009)

Bloodwych · 06 March 2010, 12:25

Try removing the OpenURL prefs files from ENV: and ENVARC: (one file has the OpenURL path and the other settings) and Libs:OpenURL.Library and Prefs:OpenURL, then install versiom 7.6. Make sure you use the correct OS version.

Perhaps when you installed the newer version, an old lib and/or old ENV: prefs were causing problems.

I had a look at what version comes with the ClassicWB packs - it's 7.0 so could do with an update I guess.

Peter · 06 March 2010, 13:20

Thanks for the advice guys - I did spend a bit of time trying out all these options - the update should have been pretty straight forward... I was very careful to make sure that I had done everything correctly and had the correct OS version installed with no older versions still resident - I am no expert so I could have over looked something but I had the same problems with version 7.5

The fact that version 7.4 works suggests to me that either I am doing something really stupid (

) or the latest two versions are just not happy with my A1200 set up - although I have a pretty simple Classic Workbench install and I haven't really made any major changes.

Strange that YAM2.6 isn't happy either but I have loads and loads of other programs installed and all work perfectly.

DamienD · 31 January 2020, 20:23

Can anyone re-upload me OpenURL v7.4 or v7.6 as mentioned in this thread?

All I can find is http://aminet.net/package/comm/www/OpenURL-7.18 and it errors out for me on my "ClassicWB 3.1 Lite" .HDF

Tried using SnoopDOS to pinpoint the issue but all looks ok.

DamienD · 31 January 2020, 20:42

Don't worry, found all versions here so will try say 7.6 (but no 7.4 there)

stainy · 31 August 2021, 12:24

I got openURL working on Pimiga.. but it seems to need AWeb running for the update slave button to open the required page on whdload.de. Is that how it`s meant to work? seems odd.. Anyone know how to get it to open AWeb without it running in the background? thanks

28 February 2010, 01:01	#1
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Cant Run OpenURL Prefs I have installed OpenURL 7.6 and I cant run the prefs - I just keep getting an error message... "OpenURL Error" - "Cant open openurl.library7.6 or higher" I have tried un-installing and using version 7.5 but still get the same error. I appear to have all the files in the correct places and have MUI3.8 installed ok. This is on my A1200/030 with Classic Workbench installed. Anyone else had similar problems with this I wonder?

06 March 2010, 13:20	#11
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Thanks for the advice guys - I did spend a bit of time trying out all these options - the update should have been pretty straight forward... I was very careful to make sure that I had done everything correctly and had the correct OS version installed with no older versions still resident - I am no expert so I could have over looked something but I had the same problems with version 7.5 The fact that version 7.4 works suggests to me that either I am doing something really stupid () or the latest two versions are just not happy with my A1200 set up - although I have a pretty simple Classic Workbench install and I haven't really made any major changes. Strange that YAM2.6 isn't happy either but I have loads and loads of other programs installed and all work perfectly.

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28 February 2010, 12:27	#2
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Does anyone even have it installed/use it?

28 February 2010, 13:42	#3
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Same problem for me...

28 February 2010, 19:19	#4
hit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,115	they have a bug-tracker on their sf.net page: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openurllib/support http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?grou...75&atid=790726 it seems, you can add new bug report without the need to register on sf.net.

05 March 2010, 22:08	#5
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I am having much more success with version 7.4 of OpenURL - I have put it in the Zone for anyone who is interested... one at a time please...

05 March 2010, 22:24	#6
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Most versions of the ClassicWB already come with openURL - not sure which version it was though and I never botherd testing it to any great lengths.

05 March 2010, 22:52	#7
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I fell into the trap of upgrading without backing up my original installed version - I never checked to see which version was installed with my CW installation... This all came about when I upgraded to YAM2.6 - another upgrade that proved to be a disaster - that doesn't run on my set up either...! I have gone back to YAM 2.5 (with no icons) and that runs fine - OpenURL 7.4 as stated runs fine also. If it ain't broke don't fix it - WWIFL ("When Will I F-ing learn") My advice - avoid both these upgrades!

05 March 2010, 23:16	#8
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Oh well, at least unlike windows installing stuff doesn't mess up your registry or add unwanted context menu items. You can easily tidy up a few libs and clear out any prefs files from ENV: in Workbench when you mess up.

06 March 2010, 11:25	#9
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	I use OpenURL 7.6 on A1200 040 OS3.1 without problems. Did you checked version of openurl.library manualy. Should look like: openurl.library 7.6 [OS3/m68k] (24.10.2009)

06 March 2010, 12:25	#10
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Try removing the OpenURL prefs files from ENV: and ENVARC: (one file has the OpenURL path and the other settings) and Libs:OpenURL.Library and Prefs:OpenURL, then install versiom 7.6. Make sure you use the correct OS version. Perhaps when you installed the newer version, an old lib and/or old ENV: prefs were causing problems. I had a look at what version comes with the ClassicWB packs - it's 7.0 so could do with an update I guess.

31 January 2020, 20:23	#12
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Can anyone re-upload me OpenURL v7.4 or v7.6 as mentioned in this thread? All I can find is http://aminet.net/package/comm/www/OpenURL-7.18 and it errors out for me on my "ClassicWB 3.1 Lite" .HDF Tried using SnoopDOS to pinpoint the issue but all looks ok.

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31 January 2020, 20:42	#13
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Don't worry, found all versions here so will try say 7.6 (but no 7.4 there)

31 August 2021, 12:24	#14
stainy Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Concord, NC, USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,712	I got openURL working on Pimiga.. but it seems to need AWeb running for the update slave button to open the required page on whdload.de. Is that how it`s meant to work? seems odd.. Anyone know how to get it to open AWeb without it running in the background? thanks