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by Lekes
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

Yes...I have a laptop and 1 additional monitor.

Agreed...don't want this to stray to another topic. I consider this topic "solved" due to the known bug. But how do I close this or stop comments?
by Lekes
Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

When I ordered this laptop, I did so with the intent of running CAD. The IT person where I worked at thew time helped me. We selected the best graphics card with a huge amount of memory. She knew I was running a second monitor. I trust she knew what she was getting me into. That said, technology evo...
by Lekes
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

As I stated in my original text, I am not very technical. I can run programs. Much beyond that, I would just contact the IT Department at work. But I am retired now. I’m looking for a CAD program for home projects. And please forgive me if I am not posting or quoting properly…I’m trying to learn. In...
by Lekes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

Also, I don't have any anti-virus other than what's with Windows 10. Tech said not needed. Haven't had any problems.
by Lekes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

Also, I do not have any anti-virus other than what is with Windows 10. Tech said it was not needed. Never had a problem...so far.
by Lekes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

I shut down my laptop every night. But in case....I tried shutting down by holding down the shift while clicking on the Shut Down. I waiting about 2 minutes then started computer again. Tried to start FreeCAD using the conda FreeCAD.exe....did not open except for the white screen and "Not Respo...
by Lekes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

OK...I downloaded and extracted as you said. Found application in the \bin\ folder. Started 1st time but again failed on 2nd attempt to open. I also found and deleted 2 folders you mentioned previously. FreeCAD would not open...got white screen and "not responding". I still have everything...
by Lekes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

PLEASE BE SPECIFIC. I do not know computers. I can operate software but when you start talking code, what files to delete, what to install…you lose me if you are not more specific. Sorry for being ignorant. What is “conda portable version”? When I go to the site using the link from your previous pos...
by Lekes
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

I deleted the previous version and installed version 21 (image attached). I had the same results. Opened once from desktop icon (not from installer) and created a simple test block. Closed the program. I tried to reopen from desktop icon and I get the white screen and shortly after the note of "...
by Lekes
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon
Replies: 28
Views: 3257

Re: Starts from Install Finish but not from desktop icon

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