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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Hello rabbitmq experts.<BR>
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I'm not experienced in installation, configuration, or usage of this component. But, some months ago I successfully installed an earlier version.<BR>
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I am now attempting a clean reinstall of a newer version of rabbitmq, and having a very frustrating time.<BR>
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configuration details:<BR>
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installing on my local developer desktop, Win 7 (32 bit).<BR>
erlang version installed: 5.9.1<BR>
rabbitmq installer: rabbitmq-server-3.0.0.exe<BR>
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First time running the rabbitmq installer, it pops up a dialog: "RabbitMQ is already installed. Click 'OK' to remove the previous version or 'Cancel" to cancel this installation."<BR>
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I click 'OK'. It runs through its uninstall sequence. During this execution, it throws up 2 console windows that immediately disappear, much too quickly to capture or note any output in these console windows (but see further below). <BR>
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It then pops up a standard windows installer dialog to the effect of: "Rabbit MQ Server has been uninstalled from your computer." So, indicating successful uninstall.<BR>
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I then run the installer again. It asks me to confirm installation & directory, then runs through the install sequence. Again, it throws up console windows that immediately disappear. I can see that output is displayed, but can't make out what it is. (but see further below).<BR>
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I then get a standard windows installer dialog to the effect of: "Rabbit MQ Server 3.0.0 has been installed on your computer." Once again, indicating success.<BR>
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RabbitMQ does NOT appear in the list of installed windows services.<BR>
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Launching a command window and navigating to %RABBITMQ_HOME%/sbin, and then running:<BR>
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rabbitmq-service install<BR>
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...returns:<BR>
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RabbitMQ service is already present - only updating service parameters.<BR>
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{%ERLANG_HOME%}\erts-5.9.1\bin\erlsrv: Warning, could not set correct service description (comment)Error: The handle is invalid.<BR>
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...well, says I, if it's already present, I should be able to start it. Running:<BR>
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rabbitmq-service start<BR>
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...returns:<BR>
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{%ERLANG_HOME%}\erts-5.9.1\bin\erlsrv: Failed to start service RabbitMQ. Error: The handle is invalid.<BR>
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Now, funny thing. After running through this uninstall/install sequence a few times, I believe these are the messages thrown up in the console windows that disappear immediately during execution of the windows installer.<BR>
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So, I've got something messed up. <BR>
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Interestingly, I can run RabbitMQ in foreground mode, by way of rabbitmq-server.bat. I can execute the tutorial producer & consumer for the trivial hello world example. <BR>
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I really need to get it running as a service, though.<BR>
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Can anybody help?<BR>
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I believe the installer is erroneously indicating success for both uninstall and install in this case, and I have not found any help on the RabbitMQ site, installer instructions, troubleshooting guide, or elsewhere. <BR>
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I've seen at least one thread that seemed like a similar, but not exactly equivalent case. Following those steps did not help.<BR>
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Thanks in advance<BR>
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Jim Pollard<BR>
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