Reader,

Unfortunately, you aren't doing anything wrong. The patch issued by Microsoft seems to fix the problem on some systems, and not on others.

I am at Microsoft right now and will be here until Friday. My sincere hope is to have this issue resolved once and for all by the end of the week.

For now, please continue to reboot Platform Builder when you have issues.

Regards,
--mikee

Has this issue been resolved yet? The link on the support page takes you to the QFE page. Is the fix in the latest QFE?

Thanks

jjfitzy,

Thanks for the post.

If you install the Microsoft QFE 031017_KB830089, you shouldn't have any problems.

Note, you _should_ disconnect from the device in between downloads. Platform Builder behaves much better if you treat it like a baby. To disconnect, use "Targe t=> Disconnect."

My development cycle typically goes something like this:

1) LOSH> ifconfig sm0 dhcp
2) LOSH> bootme &
3) Platform Builder: "Target => Download / Initialize"
4) Do whatever I have to do.
5) Platform Builder: "Target => Disconnect"
6) Return to set 1.

If you start having problems, shutting down Platform Builder will normally kill the CE-manager thread that is responsible for communications. That typically does the trick.

However, I have seen Platform Builder orphan a CE-manager thread or two. At that point, your better off deleting your connection and creating a new one. If you always specifically disconnect from the device though, you should be fine.

Finally, Platform Builder will _always_ try and connect its debugger to your device. It does this regardless of whether or not you have even included a debugger in your image. So, if you aren't using a debugger, and your also not using KITL or WCESHELL, then I highly recommend using "Target => Disconnect" as soon as your download is complete. This seems to keep Platform Builder happy.

Best regards,

--mikee

Mikee,

Thanks for your prompt reply. I'll give it a go and let you know if it works.

Thanks again