Ethereum: Running Cgminer/CPuminer/Cudaminer on Windows
As a user of the Ethereum blockchain, you are probably familiar with mining cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin. However, some users have reported issues when trying to start mining using CPuminer (Cpuminer) or Cudaminer (Cudaminer). In this article, we will investigate the issue and provide solutions to run these tools on Windows.
Problem: CPuminer/Cpuminer.exe is not recognized
When you try to run CPuminer (or Cudaminer) from the command prompt (CMD), you may receive the following error message:
“The system does not recognize Cgminer.exe as an internal or external command, runnable program, or batch file.”
This error occurs because Windows does not recognize CPuminer as a valid executable file. The problem lies in the way Windows interprets command line arguments.
Solution: Specify the path to Cpuminer/CPuminer.exe
To fix this problem, you need to specify the path to CPuminer (or Cudaminer) when running it from CMD. You can do this by adding the full path to the executable to your system’s PATH environment variable.
- Open Notepad or a text editor.
- Create a new text file and save it with a
.batextension, such asrun_cpuminer.bat.
- In the text file, add the following line: “%CPUMINER%”.
- Replace
C:\path\to\cpuminer.exe' with the actual path to CPuminer (or Cudaminer) on your system.
- Save the file and close it.
Alternative Solution: Add Cpuminer/CPuminer.exe to your system PATH variable
Alternatively, you can manually add CPuminer (or Cudaminer) to your system PATH variable:
- Open Control Panel and select "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs".
- Click "View installed files".
- Find Cpuminer (or Cudaminer) in the list of installed programs.
- Right-click it and select "Properties".
- In the Properties window, click "Advanced system settings" on the left.
- In the Advanced system settings window, click "Environment variables".
- Under System Variables, scroll down and find the "Path" variable, then click Edit.
- Click New and enter the path to CPuminer (or Cudaminer) in the "Variable Value" field.
Run Cpuminer/Cpuminer.exe from CMD
After adding or entering the correct path to CPuminer (or Cudaminer), try running it from CMD:
- Open Notepad or a text editor.
- Create a new text file and save it with a.bat
extension, such asrun_cpuminer.bat.
- In the text file, add the following line: "%CPUMINER%".
- Save the file and close it.
Check for the problem
To check if CPuminer/Cpuminer.exe is recognized, try running a simple command:
- Open CMD.
- Type "cpuminer" (or "cudaminer") and press Enter.
- If everything is set up correctly, you should see the expected output.
Additional Tips
- Make sure that CPuminer (or Cudaminer) has the appropriate privileges to run as administrator.
- Check the Cpuminer (or Cudaminer) logs for updates or errors.
- If you are still experiencing issues, try running a simple test with thecpuminer -version’ command.
By following the steps and troubleshooting tips below, you can successfully run CPuminer (Cpuminer) or Cudaminer on your Windows system.