GUI Miner crashes on open SOLVED!!! A.K.A. HOW TO SOLVE ISSUE WITH OPENCL

[sv4ol84a6v79a46ilby]

SCROLL DOWN TO END OF POST FOR THE SOLUTION!!!

I downloaded the latest version (here: github.com/downloads/Kiv/poclbm/guiminer-20121203 [DOT] exe), found at the official thread (here: http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3878.0)

Here is the error screen:

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I installed the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (here) just in case, but it didn't work.

I installed the OpenCL for my Radeon HD card (here), and restarted my PC, but still same appcrash.

The file I am directly double-clicking to run from the extracted folder, is guiminer.exe

http://s24.postimg.org/r3k6p0p1x/Clipboard02.jpg
Am I supposed to be doing something more than just double-clicking the guiminer.exe file?

What could be causing this issue?

Antivirus is not running, and I disabled any malware programs. I disabled Windows Firewall too. Still same issue.

I also tried to run directly from cmd, but same appcrash.

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With further research, I now know it is clearly a problem with OPENCL. Trying to figure it out.

I know this, because also the OPENCL benchmark has same problem
http://www.ngohq.com/graphic-cards/16920-directcompute-and-opencl-benchmark.html

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UPDATE: SOLVED!!!

Ok, here is how I solved it:

STEP 1)

• Went to C:/Windows/System32/
• appended .old to the following files (you could also delete):
  
  • SlotMaximizerAg.dll
  • SlotMaximizerBe.dll
  • amdocl64.dll
  • OpenCL.dll
  • OpenVideo64.dll
  • OVDecode64.dll

STEP 2)

• Went to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
• appended .old to the following files (you could also delete):
  
  • SlotMaximizerAg.dll
  • SlotMaximizerBe.dll
  • amdocl.dll
  • OpenCL.dll
  • OpenVideo.dll
  • OVDecode.dll

Step 3)
Reinstalled the AMD SDK (found here: http://developer.amd.com/tools/heterogeneous-computing/amd-accelerated-parallel-processing-app-sdk/downloads/)

SUCCESS!!!

[GSnak]

You can try running CGMiner directly.

[sv4ol84a6v79a46ilby]

You can try running CGMiner directly.

no, i did that first. THEN i tried cmd method still didn't work

It is clearly a problem with OPENCL with further research. trying to figure it out.

I know this, because also the OPENCL benchmark has same problem
http://www.ngohq.com/graphic-cards/16920-directcompute-and-opencl-benchmark.html

[sv4ol84a6v79a46ilby]

SOLVED!!

[sv4ol84a6v79a46ilby]

I appended solution to the end of the original post.

[SoundChaos]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your post was incredibly detailed and thorough, which I very much appreciated! I had the exact same issue right down to every step of the way, and tried countless solutions posted by others, but you put it all in one with a few things I have not tried yet, and it worked perfectly.

[Galli]

Huge help!!! I had the same problem and this fix worked well!

thanks!!

[os008]

STEP 1)

• Went to C:/Windows/System32/
• appended .old to the following files (you could also delete):
  
  • SlotMaximizerAg.dll
  • SlotMaximizerBe.dll
  • amdocl64.dll
  • OpenCL.dll
  • OpenVideo64.dll
  • OVDecode64.dll

STEP 2)

• Went to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
• appended .old to the following files (you could also delete):
  
  • SlotMaximizerAg.dll
  • SlotMaximizerBe.dll
  • amdocl.dll
  • OpenCL.dll
  • OpenVideo.dll
  • OVDecode.dll

Thank you. This solved my problem as well. However, in step 3, I installed the OpenCL from the driver package, and it worked.

[Saedeleare]

Greetings Miners,

 got a little problem.

Bought some 5850 to get startet with Litecoin.

I tested:

Card A with 260 kh/s AX5850 1GbD5-PPDHG Power color

Card B with 230 kh/s ATI Radeon HD 5850 Extreme

 
So i went back to Card A. Deinstalled Drivers. Changed the Card. Installed the drivers again (Catalyst 13.4)

When i start cgminer 3.3.1 after a few seconds i get the message, cgminer isnt working anymore

My Scrypt

cgminer.exe --scrypt -o stratum+tcp://stratum2.wemineltc.com:3334 -u XXXX -p XXXX -I 12

 
I tried CGMiner 3.4.0. Same result.

Installed Catalyst 13.1. Same result with both CGMiners Versions.

Shut down Antivir and Firewall. Same result.

I tried to install the sdk but i always get an error. The Samples wont get installed.

 

I can run the Card on the Bitminter java Client for Bitcoins with 300 mh/s without problems.

 

Anyone any suggestions? Want to start Mining again.

 

Thx for help

[EzCheese]

I'm not sure with CGminer, but if you've tried everything posted here and it's still crashing (guiminer), verify you have java installed.  

I worked for hours until I remembered someone saying you need it installed to work.  

Hope this helps,
EZ