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"Always run in background" setting not being observed.

I recently upgraded from Code Composer 4 to 6.  Since then, I have not been able to always automatically run anything in the background.  I have this feature set in Windows->Preferences->General, and this setting is being remembered.  But every time I first start it up and build something, it always shows the pop-up.  I set "Always run in background" and it will run in the background for the rest of the session.  However, it always shows the pop-up when I start debugging.  It also always checks for updates every time I start Code Composer, even though I ask it not to.

I had a difficult installation because our corporate IT will not allow disabling the virus scanner under any circumstances.  Between the local IT guy and myself, we were eventually able to get it installed by performing some tricks.  This problem may be the result of some security setting.  I gave the program and all of its components full control, but I may have missed something.

So, what do I need to look at to find out why these settings are not being remembered?

  • Hi Robert,

    It does indeed sound like some security/permissions issue. Where did you install CCSv6 (what directory)? Also what OS are you using? I am guessing you are using some flavor of Windows since you mentioned CCSv4 (which was only supported on Windows). And with what permissions was CCSv6 installed with and what permissions do you use when you run it? And finally - what anti-virus software does your company use?

    Thanks

    ki

  • Thank you for responding.  My OS is Windows 7 Professional w/Service Pack 1.  My anti-virus software is Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection.

    To get CCSv6 to install, I downloaded the offline installation package.  I powered up in safe mode and then manually disabled all the anti-virus services.  I do not have a local account on my PC, but I have full admin privileges on my corporate account.  I installed CCSv6 in "C:\ti".  I then re-enabled the anti-virus software and re-logged in to Windows.  After a time, when I noticed these problems, I changed the permissions to everything under "C:\ti" giving my account full control, but this did not help.  I also set permissions on the shortcuts and even set them to run as administrator.

    Note: I still have CCSv4 installed under "C:\Program files\Texas Instruments".  I have to keep this installed for legacy support.

  • Hi Robert,

    We'd like to know your exact version of CCS and installed plug-ins. Can you:

    Start CCS, Go to "Help ->About CCS" , then click on “Installation Details” then switch to “Configuration” tab, copy the contents to clipboard and save to a text file and attach it to this thread.

    Thanks

    ki

  • Thanks Robert,

    The log looks ok. You aren't using the same workspace folder you used with v4 are you? If you are, can you try using a new one?

    Thanks

    ki

  • Ki, I had a flash of insight and gave my account full control permissions of everything under "C:\Program files\Java" and now everything is working.  Thanks for your assistance.