Can't parse file info in state file

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Contents 1 General 2 Version Information 3 Example Log(s) 3.1 Can't Parse File Info In State File 3.1.1 Line-By-Line Explanation 4 Other Related Messages 5 Developer Information

[edit] General

Message Type: Error Message

This Message means that the BOINC Client Software attempted to read the State File but found that the data in the State File was corrupt or missing. In this case, the State File was found to be bad when working with the file information recorded.

The corruption in the file could be the result of a number of problems. The most common one would be an interruption in the recording of information within the State File. This could be caused by:

1. An un-graceful halting of the BOINC Daemon.
2. Power outage
3. "Cold" restart of the Participant's Computer.

[edit] Version Information

• None.

[edit] Example Log(s)

[edit] Can't Parse File Info In State File

It should be noted that the message reading "State file has different major version (0.00); resetting projects" almost always is an indication of a "truncated" or corrupt State File.

(1) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|             |Starting BOINC client version 4.25 for windows_intelx86
(2) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|Einstein@Home|Host location: home
(3) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|Einstein@Home|Using your default project prefs
(4) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|SETI@home    |Host location: home
(5) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|SETI@home    |Found app_info.xml; using anonymous platform
(6) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|             |Can't parse file info in state file
(7) 17.09.2005 20:22:12|             |State file has different major version (0.00); resetting projects

Line-By-Line Explanation

1. Starting BOINC client version '(version)' for '(os)'
   • The Participant's Computer was turned on and the BOINC Client Software has been started.
2. Host location: '(venue)'
   • The Venue established for this computer is "Home".
3. Using your default project prefs
   • The Preference Settings are from the "default" set.
4. Host location: '(venue)'
   • The Venue established for this computer is "Home".
5. Found app_info.xml; using anonymous platform
   • The BOINC Anonymous Platform Mechanism for the project's Science Application will be used.
6. Can't parse file info in state file
   • While parsing the State File errors were discovered.
7. State file has different major version ('(major-version)'.'(minor-version)'); resetting projects
   • The State File is corrupt.

[edit] Other Related Messages

• None.

[edit] Developer Information

Code Location:	boinc/client/cs_statefile.C
Function:	CLIENT_STATE::parse_state_file()
Documentation:	boinc/client/cs_statefile.C
CVS Extract:	cvs -d :pserver:anonymous:@alien.ssl.berkeley.edu:/home/cvs/cvsroot checkout boinc/client/cs_statefile.C