Strange problem with the new v0.2 ATI app on one of my boxes. Two out of three are fine after updating to v0.2, the third craps out with a failed to create program error.

The error message from boincmanager is

Do you have the six CAL libraries in your system32 folder? That was my issue when I had your problem. Not sure if it applies to yours as .19 works, but it couldn't hurt.

Yes, all six dll's in place.

It's very repeatable, so something systematic. I also double checked that I have MSCV++ 2005 SP1 installed too.

Just been playing with permissions and tweaks in the app_info but still no joy.

The error says that the output file for task xyz is missing. I'm not entirely sure which file that is referring to. It might be the OUT file in the slot directory, but in anycase, it's too fast for me to check. Boinc whizzes down the cache in a couple of seconds trashing each WU

0.19 ATI runs fine; 0.20 ATI barfs, but only on that machine - the other two boxes are running sweet under XP SP3.
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Time Bandit,

I see the same lines in my successfully running tasks.

So, I do not think that this is for sure the issue.

I have been running over 6 hours now (as far as I know continually) with no error or invalid results. Major difference is that I am running Vista 32 Ultimate ...

Time Bandit,

I see the same lines in my successfully running tasks.

So, I do not think that this is for sure the issue.

I have been running over 6 hours now (as far as I know continually) with no error or invalid results.

Ok, thanks... Do you have any idea why 0.20 is only giving errors and 0.19 f works fine on Windows 7 X64?
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FWIW, my stderrr for these is as follows:

Do you have any idea why 0.20 is only giving errors and 0.19 f works fine on Windows 7 X64?

FWIW, my stderrr for these is as follows:

<core_client_version>6.6.36</core_client_version>
<![CDATA[
<message>
Incorrect function. (0x1) - exit code 1 (0x1)
</message>
<stderr_txt>
[..]

CAL Runtime: 1.4.283

[..]
0, integration, Kernel Execution : Failed to create Program
</stderr_txt>
]]>

Notice the same error message in the last line.

I also could not get 0.20 running, and none of the normal mistakes were made.. finally I could not return succesfully to 0.19 before copying the entire folder from another machine.

ATI9.5, 4850, win7x64, 6.6.36. Had all the files, removed 6.10.x specific lines in app_info, had the renamed dll's in system32.. just could not get it working. Any ideas from the failed tasks?
<core_client_version>6.6.36</core_client_version>
<![CDATA[
<message>
Incorrect function. (0x1) - exit code 1 (0x1)
</message>
<stderr_txt>
Running Milkyway@home ATI GPU application version 0.19e by Gipsel
allowing 2 concurrent WUs per GPU
CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ (1 cores/threads) 2.30077 GHz (425ms)

CAL Runtime: 1.4.283
Found 1 CAL device

Device 0: ATI Radeon HD 4800 (RV770) 1024 MB local RAM (remote 319 MB cached + 319 MB uncached)
GPU core clock: 735 MHz, memory clock: 1000 MHz
800 shader units organized in 10 SIMDs with 16 VLIW units (5-issue), wavefront size 64 threads
supporting double precision

0 WUs already running on GPU 0
Starting WU on GPU 0

main integral, 320 iterations
predicted runtime per iteration is 195 ms (33.3333 ms are allowed), dividing each iteration in 6 parts
borders of the domains at 0 266 533 800 1066 1333 1600
0 Kernel Execution : Failed to create Program

</stderr_txt>
]]>

OK, downloading new driver now......will post back with findings shortly.

I also could not get 0.20 running, and none of the normal mistakes were made.
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ATI 9.5, 4850, win7x64, 6.6.36. Had all the files, removed 6.10.x specific lines in app_info, had the renamed dll's in system32.. just could not get it working. Any ideas from the failed tasks?

[..]
CAL Runtime: 1.4.283
[..]
0 Kernel Execution : Failed to create Program

I would suggest to stay with Catalyst 9.2 even for Win7.
It seems higher versions only degrade stream computing, not improve it...

I just upgraded to Cat9.9 and hey presto it sprung into life!

Most excellent result, thanks very much for your hard work!
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Great! With Cat 9.9 it's working now! :)
Thanks !
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Mine seems to be working ok under Windows 7, 64 Bit Catalyst 9.9. Tho, I do have one question... in the BOINC manager it still says Milkyway 0.19, is this correct? If so, is it because the official client is still 0.19?

Edit: After downloading new WUs, it changed to 0.20. Am getting a few Computation Errors after 1 second here and there, but most WUs seem to be going thru OK.
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Am getting a few Computation Errors after 1 second here and there, but most WUs seem to be going thru OK.

Would edit, but it won't let me again... my system is tossing a fair number of Computation Errors now... running 6.10.4 with a Radeon 4850 on afore mention Windows 7 64 bit Catalyst 9.9, any idea what might be wrong, or where I can snag the info that might help?

Edit:

Am getting a few Computation Errors after 1 second here and there, but most WUs seem to be going thru OK.

This is probably due to your BOINC client 6.10.4 It can leave one workunit in progress and switch to another more recently downloaded one. When it goes back to the interrupted unit it may error out. If you use 6.10.3 this clears up.

When rolling back, 6.10.3 may error out on those interrupted units that are "waiting to run", so don't worry if has to clear up your plate a bit. From there on it should be smooth sailing. (As much as BOINC ever is...) :)