[Skimmertalk] can't find SkimSrv.ini

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

It's possible an anti-virus program is restricting write access for
anything installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\ under a non-administrator
account.

I never had to mark SkimSrv with "Run as Administrator," but I always
install and run while logged in under a Windows Administrator ID.  Maybe
that's why it's not working for you in the default directory?

Try pasting the following into the address bar of File Explorer.  Anything
there?  That's the directory that Windows uses to "protect" you if a
program (like Skimmer Server) tries to save a file in its default
installation directory.

%localappdata%\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Afreet

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 6:06 AM Marco HB9CAT <hb9cat at thezollingers.org>
wrote:

> Bob,
>
>
>
> the problem is not related to the registration, my name is indeed on top
> of the Skimmer Server window.
>
>
>
> I have it working now, solved by installing SkimSrv on a different drive
> (D:\SkimSrv), I now do find the SkimSrv.ini in the default location
> (%appdata%\Afreet\Products\SkimSrv) and it is indeed being used.
>
> There’s no way to make it work correctly from the default installation
> location; I have no clue what’s wrong.
>
>
>
> Anyway the workaround… works so I’m all set, thanks for your help
>
>
>
> Marco HB9CAT
>
>
>
> *From:* Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net>
> *Sent:* sabato, 22 dicembre 2018 17:34
> *To:* Marco HB9CAT <hb9cat at thezollingers.org>
> *Cc:* SkimmerTalk Reflector <skimmertalk at contesting.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Skimmertalk] can't find SkimSrv.ini
>
>
>
> Entering your registration code in CW Skimmer AGAIN (even though it shows
> as already registered) may help, especially if you don't see your name in
> the title bar of CW Skimmer Server.
>
>
>
> To locate SkimSrv.ini (which may be in a VirtualStore folder), try the
> following:
>
>    1. Start an Administrator Command Prompt (Shortcut:  Windows Key + X,
>    A)
>    2. CD \
>    3. dir SkimSrv.ini /a /b /s
>
> 73,
>
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 1:36 AM Marco HB9CAT <hb9cat at thezollingers.org>
> wrote:
>
> Thank you Bob,
>
>
>
> CQ Skimmer was already running as registered; but just to be safe I
>
>    - Uninstalled Skimmer Server
>    - Uninstalled CQ Skimmer
>    - Rebooted
>    - Fresh install CW Skimmer, it came up already as registered
>    - Close CW skimmer
>    - Install Skimmer Server
>    - Change some parameter (telnet port)
>    - Exit and restart Skimmer server: the parameters are back to default
>    (config was not saved)
>
>
>
> Looking for SkimSrv.ini in the usual directory, it is not there; only
> Spots.txt and TelnetSrv.txt
>
>
>
> I tried it also on another PC, same problem
>
>
>
> What am I missing ?
>
>
>
> Marco HB9CAT
>
>
>
> *From:* Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net>
> *Sent:* sabato, 22 dicembre 2018 01:57
> *To:* SkimmerTalk Reflector <skimmertalk at contesting.com>;
> hb9cat at thezollingers.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Skimmertalk] can't find SkimSrv.ini
>
>
>
> When moving to a new PC, first you have to install CW Skimmer (not the
> server), then enter your REGISTRATION CODE to register it, before CW
> SkimSrv will work properly.
>
>    1. Exit CW Skimmer Server
>    2. Start CW Skimmer (not the server)
>    3. Select *Help  | Enter Reg Key*
>    4. Enter your CW Skimmer Registration key
>    5. Exit CW Skimmer
>    6. Start CW Skimmer Server
>
> Any changes you make should be saved in SkimSrv.ini.
>
>
>
> To find your registration key, search for an email From: RegSoft.com or
> From: swreg.org
>
>
>
> GL.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 2:50 AM Marco HB9CAT <hb9cat at thezollingers.org>
> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> due to a PC change I had to do a fresh install of the CW Skimmer Server; I
> know I have to edit some parameters, but I don't find the skimsrv.ini
> anywhere, I looked particularly in the
> %appdata%/Roaming/Afreet/Products/SkimServ directory.
>
> Moreover, if I change any parameters (for example telnet port), they don't
> get stored; this just confirms that the skimsrv.ini is not being used.
>
>
>
> I tried to start it as Administrator, doesn't change
>
>
>
> Any clue ?
>
>
>
> Marco HB9CAT
>
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