Strange event

[Brian Reynolds]

I have come across something very weird when compiling code.
When I click on the compile button it takes a fair while to actually do anything and when it does it goes to the PowerBasic Home Page.
This even happens when I try to compile one of your Codeclips.
I've never had this happen before and I can't figure out why it happens.
Can you offer a suggestioon to fix it?

[Chris Boss]

That is not normal and surely not a problem with EZGUI.

Maybe a problem with the PB IDE, possibly some system corruption (ie. memory).

I would reboot your PC and try again. If it is temporary because of some kind of memory corrupt that should fix it.

[Brian Reynolds]

I am having trouble reinstalling my PBWin10. I am running Windows 10. When I compile code, the result does not appear on the screen, even though I get the message:
Successfully created "C:\SheetMusic\SheetMusic.exe".
If I attempt to run the "exe" file, it doesn't work either.
I have been using Windows 10 and PBWin10 for a few years without problems.

I have gone to Compatability and the list offers the following choices:

Windows 95
Windows 98/ Windows Me
Windows XP (Servide packs 2 and 3)
Windows Vista
Windows Vista (Service Packs 1 and 2)
Windows 7
Windows 8

There is no Windows 10 in the list.

Can you suggest a setting? It doesn't work on any of the above.

I'm beginning to wonder if one of the recent updates I have had from Microsoft is causing the problem.

NB: I have also posted this on the PB site.

[Chris Boss]

Don't assume it is a Windows 10 problem. I have been using PB 10 on Windows 10 for some time without problems.
Make sure you log into Windows using an account with administrator rights. Windows gets weird about working with folders which are not in the user area when not in admin mode.

Consider that  anything may be the cause, not simply Windows or even PB 10 at that. Things like antivirus software and anti-malware software can do strange things.

Don't assume the obvious things.

Yours is not a typical problem experienced by PB users.

[Frank Kelley]

Brian:

Do you have any other third-party applications running in the background (e.g., security-type programs)? I use MalwareBytes on my PC (great program) but from time to time I get a compile error and the compilation aborts. This can happen even compiling when no changes to the source have been made.

After much, much trial and error, I've traced this issue to MalwareBytes' "Ransomware Protection" feature. Now, whenever a compile error of this nature occurs, I disable the "Ransomware" protection option and compiling is then error-free. Something similar on your machine might be interfering with the compile process.

(I did report this issue to MalwareBytes but apparently no action has been taken by them.)

[Brian Reynolds]

Thank you for your reply, Frank.
I've reinstalled PB10 for the umpteenth time and it's running okay at present.
The next time I have a problem I shall carry out your recommendation.
I am running Reimage (Restoro) as a Virus checking programme.
Kind regards,
Brian Reynolds.

[Brian Reynolds]

I have managed to fix this and many other strange events I was experiencing.
I bought a new computer running Windows 11 -- Much faster, nothing strange.
Thanks to all who offered their support.