Ethereum: Running Cgminer/CPuminer/Cudaminer on Windows
As a user of the Ethereum blockchain, you’re likely familiar with mining cryptocurrencies like Litecoin. However, some users have reported issues when trying to start mining using CPuminer (Cpuminer) or Cudaminer (Cudaminer). In this article, we’ll explore the problem and provide solutions for running these tools on Windows.
Problem: CPuminer/Cpuminer.exe Not Recognized
When you try to run CPuminer (or Cudaminer) from the Command Prompt (CMD), you might see an error message saying:
“Cgminer.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.”
This error occurs because Windows doesn’t recognize CPuminer as a valid executable file. The issue lies in the way Windows interprets command-line arguments.
Solution: Specify Cpuminer/CPuminer.exe Path
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 file to your system’s PATH environment variable.
- Open Notepad or a text editor.
- Create a new text file and save it with a
.batextension, for example,run_cpuminer.bat.
- In the text file, add the following line:
%CPUMINER%
- Replace
C:\path\to\cpuminer.exewith the actual path to CPuminer (or Cudaminer) on your system.
- Save the file and close it.
Alternative Solution: Add Cpuminer/CPuminer.exe to System’s PATH Variable
Alternatively, you can add CPuminer (or Cudaminer) to the system’s PATH variable manually:
- Open the Control Panel and select “Programs and Features” or “Add or Remove Programs”.
- Click on “View installed files”.
- Locate Cpuminer (or Cudaminer) in the list of installed programs.
- Right-click on it and select “Properties”.
- In the Properties window, click on “Advanced system settings” on the left side.
- In the Advanced system settings window, click on “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 specifying 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
.batextension, for example,run_cpuminer.bat.
- In the text file, add the following line:
%CPUMINER%
- Save the file and close it.
Verify the Issue
To confirm that CPuminer/Cpuminer.exe is being recognized, you can try running a simple command:
- Open CMD.
- Type
cpuminer(orcudaminer) 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 correct permissions to run as an administrator.
- Check for any updates or errors in the logs of Cpuminer (or Cudaminer).
- If you’re still experiencing issues, try running a simple test using the
cpuminer -versioncommand.
By following these steps and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to successfully run CPuminer (Cpuminer) or Cudaminer on your Windows system.