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** Troubleshooting ** Controller client seems to launch, but after selecting the database the logon screen fails to appear

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller client. User selects database (e.g. 'ControllerLIVE') from list in selection screen. User clicks OK.

However, the logon screen (User, Password, Actuality, Period) does not appear.

Symptom

The exact symptoms will vary slightly, depending on the scenario. Typically the Controller client will launch OK, and the user is presented with the database choice menu:

After choosing the database, one of two things may happen:

(1) This screen disappears, but nothing seems to happen afterwards.

(2) Alternatively, the splash screen may appear to 'hang' (after selecting the database):


There is no error message.

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1029812

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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