Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Geof Nieboer]

I have built windows installers for gnuradio that have been available for a
bit over a year.  They include 3.7.11.1 and just last week updated them to
version 1.3,  and include a wide variety of drivers and packages all
purpose built for windows 10 64-bit.

Hopefully that will save you some trouble.  They are located at:

www.gcndevelopment.com/gnuradio/downloads.htm

Geof


On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 17:45 Bhaskar11  wrote:

> I've been out of touch with this work for some years, but find that many
> are still searching for the drivers referred to in this guide. As a help to
> all, I've uploaded all these drivers to a shared folder on Google Drive
> here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byk3JPiq4KUKY3B1enR6djAyX1k
>
> I hope this will remain as an active archive for many years to come, even
> if the original driver links break.
>
> If I can make time, I hope someday to update these instructions for
> working under Windows 10 -- if it has not already been done by then! :)
>
> B.
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
>
>> *After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
>> install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows 8.*
>> I presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
>>
>> First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people
>> have had:
>>
>> a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete* versions
>> of the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online
>> fail because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
>> recommended on GNURadio website and provided here
>>  fail
>> now because many of the original binary versions referred to are no longer
>> available. Hence those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced
>> by the instructions provided in this email.
>>
>> b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries for
>> versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks. Hence
>> these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files available
>> cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT GUI
>> blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to make
>> these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x
>> Windows binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of
>> GNURadio in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to
>> install those versions.
>>
>> c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But versions
>> 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and works
>> perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all QT
>> GUI and WX GUI blocks.
>>
>> d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for Python
>> version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or above, or at
>> least I could not find them online. Hence we have to use libraries
>> compatible only with Python 2.7.3.
>>
>> e. Some library versions have their quirks or bugs. For example PyGTK
>> 2.24.0 does not allow you to add blocks in GRC. Only version PyGTK 2.24.2
>> works ok. Also wxPython binary called
>> "wxPython2.8-win32-unicode-2.8.12.1-py27" just does not work, but the same
>> version but different binary called "wxPython-2.8.12.1.win32-py2.7" works
>> correctly. Most online instructions do not mention the need for
>> "wxPython-common" library, which is absolutely necessary. Also some odd
>> problems such as this
>> 
>> cease to exist when the correct libraries are matched.
>>
>> f. In the instructions below I have listed all the correct working
>> libraries and binaries with links from which to download them. Please use
>> only the binaries from these links and install them in the sequence
>> provided. Other versions or binaries may not work. Keep all default options
>> unless otherwise specified here. If you have problems working with the
>> instructions below, check your binaries, and ensure that you are doing a
>> clean install.
>>
>> Finally, please share your experiences with success and failures on this
>> list so that others may benefit.
>>
>> *Instructions to install GNURadio in Windows XP and Windows 8:*
>>
>> 1. Uninstall all earlier installations and libraries of GNURadio and
>> Python and their add-ons. Ensure that the GNURadio directory and Python
>> directory are entirely removed by the uninstalls.
>> For Windows XP GNURadio default directory is: C:\Program Files\gnuradio
>> For Windows 8 it is: C:\Program Files (x86)\gnuradio
>> For all platforms the Python default directory is: C:\Python27
>> Both the GNURadio and Python directories should be non-existent. If they
>> still exist, then delete them and reboot. We want as clean an install as
>> possible.
>>
>

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Bhaskar11]

I've been out of touch with this work for some years, but find that many
are still searching for the drivers referred to in this guide. As a help to
all, I've uploaded all these drivers to a shared folder on Google Drive
here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byk3JPiq4KUKY3B1enR6djAyX1k

I hope this will remain as an active archive for many years to come, even
if the original driver links break.

If I can make time, I hope someday to update these instructions for working
under Windows 10 -- if it has not already been done by then! :)

B.


On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Bhaskar11  wrote:

> *After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
> install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows 8.* I
> presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
>
> First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people
> have had:
>
> a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete* versions
> of the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online
> fail because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
> recommended on GNURadio website and provided here
>  fail
> now because many of the original binary versions referred to are no longer
> available. Hence those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced
> by the instructions provided in this email.
>
> b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries for
> versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks. Hence
> these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files available
> cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT GUI
> blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to make
> these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x
> Windows binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of
> GNURadio in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to
> install those versions.
>
> c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But versions
> 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and works
> perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all QT
> GUI and WX GUI blocks.
>
> d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for Python
> version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or above, or at
> least I could not find them online. Hence we have to use libraries
> compatible only with Python 2.7.3.
>
> e. Some library versions have their quirks or bugs. For example PyGTK
> 2.24.0 does not allow you to add blocks in GRC. Only version PyGTK 2.24.2
> works ok. Also wxPython binary called 
> "wxPython2.8-win32-unicode-2.8.12.1-py27"
> just does not work, but the same version but different binary called
> "wxPython-2.8.12.1.win32-py2.7" works correctly. Most online instructions
> do not mention the need for "wxPython-common" library, which is absolutely
> necessary. Also some odd problems such as this
> 
> cease to exist when the correct libraries are matched.
>
> f. In the instructions below I have listed all the correct working
> libraries and binaries with links from which to download them. Please use
> only the binaries from these links and install them in the sequence
> provided. Other versions or binaries may not work. Keep all default options
> unless otherwise specified here. If you have problems working with the
> instructions below, check your binaries, and ensure that you are doing a
> clean install.
>
> Finally, please share your experiences with success and failures on this
> list so that others may benefit.
>
> *Instructions to install GNURadio in Windows XP and Windows 8:*
>
> 1. Uninstall all earlier installations and libraries of GNURadio and
> Python and their add-ons. Ensure that the GNURadio directory and Python
> directory are entirely removed by the uninstalls.
> For Windows XP GNURadio default directory is: C:\Program Files\gnuradio
> For Windows 8 it is: C:\Program Files (x86)\gnuradio
> For all platforms the Python default directory is: C:\Python27
> Both the GNURadio and Python directories should be non-existent. If they
> still exist, then delete them and reboot. We want as clean an install as
> possible.
>
> 2. Download "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" from
> here  and
> install "vcredist_x86".
> If it says a copy is already installed and offers to repair it, and accept
> to repair. If it says a later version is already installed, then accept to
> close.
>
> 3. Download and install "python-2.7.3.msi" from here
> .
>
> 4. Download and install "lxml-3.0.2.win32-py2.7" from here
>

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Bhaskar11]

I've uploaded them on Google Drive here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byk3JPiq4KUKWWlPTTdjUzRKSkk

B.

On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 3:17 AM, sollo  wrote:

> I also have this problem.
> Could you send me that two modules file?
>
> Thanks
>
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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Jan]

I have Windows 8 64-bit. Attach here is the screenshot of the files that I
downloaded.

Gerome Jan M. Llames
+639271525124
geromejanlla...@gmail.com

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> Thanks
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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[sollo]

I also have this problem.
Could you send me that two modules file?

Thanks 



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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[lookluna]

Dear Bhaskar,
I have tried to download all the modules in your post, but two modules were
still not available. These two modules are shown as following.
7. Download and install "PyQwt-5.2.1-py2.7-x32-pyqt4.9.6-numpy1.7.1" from
here.
9. Download and install "PyOpenGL-3.1.0a1.win32-py2.7" from here.

I found two replacements on the internet，they are shown as following.
7、PyQwt-5.2.1-py2.7-x32-pyqt4.10.4-numpy1.8.1.exe
9、PyOpenGL-3.1.0.win32-py2.7.exe

After installation, the GRC GUI can not be displayed. Do you have the
exactly same modoules?
It will be quite appreciated if you can send them to my messagebox.

Best regards.








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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Tom Rondeau]

On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 3:49 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> Thanks for the suggestion! I have updated the wiki by adding a link to the
> email thread. :)

Great, thanks!

> But I wonder if it it appropriate to include the instructions directly in
> the wiki? I will be happy to do it and update it as and when I have anything
> to add. I just need to know if there is are guidelines for this sort of
> thing, or whether I can ask someone who oversees the overall wiki content.
>
> B

Yes, I think having the build instructions as part of the wiki is a
good idea. I was thinking of doing so with your email, but because of
my lack of Windows foo, I thought it safer just to point to the email
thread.

The only guidelines we have with the wiki is to keep is clean and
clear. That might mean making a new page with your set of
instructions. That would also help because your new page could be
specifically tied to a version of Windows and GNU Radio that
successfully worked as opposed to claiming complete generic
compatibility.

Thanks!

Tom



> On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 10:10 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
>> > Hi Tom,
>> >
>> > 1. Thanks for adding the link in the WindowsInstall wiki.
>> >
>> > I note that the link has been added in the section on "Building on
>> > Windows
>> > with Native Tools" where it is surely relevant for the dependencies that
>> > I
>> > discovered.
>> >
>> > But my instructions are intended for installing with pre-built binaries,
>> > and
>> > are mainly aimed at users who are *not* able to build natively, and so
>> > would
>> > never look under that section.
>> >
>> > For such users it will be very useful if you can add a link in the
>> > "Pre-built Binaries" section right where the link to the Ettus Research
>> > site
>> > is made. It can be added as an update or a caveat to the Ettus
>> > instructions
>> > link.
>> >
>> > 2. As an addendum to my main post, I have found that only one UHD driver
>> > works correctly with GRC 3.6.4.1. under Windows XP and Windows 8. And
>> > that
>> > is version 3.5.0 (file name "uhd_003.005.000-release_Win32") available
>> > from
>> > here.
>> >
>> > I will share a more detailed update on the UHD driver compatibility and
>> > error messages in a separate post. But I have included this info here
>> > for
>> > completeness of this thread.
>> >
>> > B
>>
>> Bhaskar,
>>
>> Once again, thanks for your help. With the gnuradio.org wiki, you
>> know, anyone can get an account and edit the wiki, so with someone
>> like you who's actually been through this process, it'd be great if
>> you could make these changes yourself to help keep us all honest and
>> up to date!
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Bhaskar,
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your effort on not only getting GNU Radio working on
>> >> Windows but also providing us with the steps you took to get there.
>> >> That could be really helpful to a lot of people. I have made a link on
>> >> our WindowsInstall wiki to point to your email for other people
>> >> looking for help.
>> >>
>> >> Please note, though, that we've tried to make it very clear that
>> >> Windows is not a fully supported OS. None of the core developers can
>> >> really test and build on Windows, and we rely on patches and feedback
>> >> like you've provided from the community. We do our best to keep things
>> >> working cross-platform, but as you've experienced, as versions change
>> >> (both GNU Radio and it's dependencies), this is a serious project.
>> >>
>> >> Tom
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bhaskar11 
>> >> wrote:
>> >> > After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
>> >> > install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows
>> >> > 8. I
>> >> > presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
>> >> >
>> >> > First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most
>> >> > people
>> >> > have
>> >> > had:
>> >> >
>> >> > a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete*
>> >> > versions
>> >> > of
>> >> > the various required libraries. Most installations instructions
>> >> > online
>> >> > fail
>> >> > because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions
>> >> > officially
>> >> > recommended on GNURadio website and provided here fail now because
>> >> > many
>> >> > of
>> >> > the original binary versions referred to are no longer available.
>> >> > Hence
>> >> > those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced by the
>> >> > instructions provided in this email.
>> >> >
>> >> > b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries
>> >> > for
>> >> > versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks.
>> >> > Hence
>> >> > these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files
>> >> > available
>> >> > cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT
>>

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Martin Braun]

On 01/10/2014 09:49 AM, Bhaskar11 wrote:
> Hi Tom,
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion! I have updated the wiki by adding a link to
> the email thread. :)
> 
> But I wonder if it it appropriate to include the instructions directly
> in the wiki? I will be happy to do it and update it as and when I have
> anything to add. I just need to know if there is are guidelines for this
> sort of thing, or whether I can ask someone who oversees the overall
> wiki content.

Bhaskar,

just go ahead. There's no real rules, and after all, you're the one
who's putting in the content, so you get some creative freedom.
We always are happy about new people contributing to the wiki!

Martin


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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Bhaskar11]

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the suggestion! I have updated the wiki by adding a link to the
email thread. :)

But I wonder if it it appropriate to include the instructions directly in
the wiki? I will be happy to do it and update it as and when I have
anything to add. I just need to know if there is are guidelines for this
sort of thing, or whether I can ask someone who oversees the overall wiki
content.

B



On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 10:10 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:

> On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
> > Hi Tom,
> >
> > 1. Thanks for adding the link in the WindowsInstall wiki.
> >
> > I note that the link has been added in the section on "Building on
> Windows
> > with Native Tools" where it is surely relevant for the dependencies that
> I
> > discovered.
> >
> > But my instructions are intended for installing with pre-built binaries,
> and
> > are mainly aimed at users who are *not* able to build natively, and so
> would
> > never look under that section.
> >
> > For such users it will be very useful if you can add a link in the
> > "Pre-built Binaries" section right where the link to the Ettus Research
> site
> > is made. It can be added as an update or a caveat to the Ettus
> instructions
> > link.
> >
> > 2. As an addendum to my main post, I have found that only one UHD driver
> > works correctly with GRC 3.6.4.1. under Windows XP and Windows 8. And
> that
> > is version 3.5.0 (file name "uhd_003.005.000-release_Win32") available
> from
> > here.
> >
> > I will share a more detailed update on the UHD driver compatibility and
> > error messages in a separate post. But I have included this info here for
> > completeness of this thread.
> >
> > B
>
> Bhaskar,
>
> Once again, thanks for your help. With the gnuradio.org wiki, you
> know, anyone can get an account and edit the wiki, so with someone
> like you who's actually been through this process, it'd be great if
> you could make these changes yourself to help keep us all honest and
> up to date!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> > On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:
> >>
> >> Bhaskar,
> >>
> >> Thanks for your effort on not only getting GNU Radio working on
> >> Windows but also providing us with the steps you took to get there.
> >> That could be really helpful to a lot of people. I have made a link on
> >> our WindowsInstall wiki to point to your email for other people
> >> looking for help.
> >>
> >> Please note, though, that we've tried to make it very clear that
> >> Windows is not a fully supported OS. None of the core developers can
> >> really test and build on Windows, and we rely on patches and feedback
> >> like you've provided from the community. We do our best to keep things
> >> working cross-platform, but as you've experienced, as versions change
> >> (both GNU Radio and it's dependencies), this is a serious project.
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bhaskar11 
> wrote:
> >> > After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
> >> > install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows
> 8. I
> >> > presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
> >> >
> >> > First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people
> >> > have
> >> > had:
> >> >
> >> > a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete*
> versions
> >> > of
> >> > the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online
> >> > fail
> >> > because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
> >> > recommended on GNURadio website and provided here fail now because
> many
> >> > of
> >> > the original binary versions referred to are no longer available.
> Hence
> >> > those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced by the
> >> > instructions provided in this email.
> >> >
> >> > b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries
> for
> >> > versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks.
> >> > Hence
> >> > these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files
> >> > available
> >> > cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT
> GUI
> >> > blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to
> make
> >> > these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x
> >> > Windows
> >> > binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of
> >> > GNURadio
> >> > in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to install
> >> > those
> >> > versions.
> >> >
> >> > c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But
> versions
> >> > 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and
> >> > works
> >> > perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all
> QT
> >> > GUI
> >> > and WX GUI blocks.
> >> >
> >> > d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for
> Python
> >> > version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or 

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Tom Rondeau]

On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> 1. Thanks for adding the link in the WindowsInstall wiki.
>
> I note that the link has been added in the section on "Building on Windows
> with Native Tools" where it is surely relevant for the dependencies that I
> discovered.
>
> But my instructions are intended for installing with pre-built binaries, and
> are mainly aimed at users who are *not* able to build natively, and so would
> never look under that section.
>
> For such users it will be very useful if you can add a link in the
> "Pre-built Binaries" section right where the link to the Ettus Research site
> is made. It can be added as an update or a caveat to the Ettus instructions
> link.
>
> 2. As an addendum to my main post, I have found that only one UHD driver
> works correctly with GRC 3.6.4.1. under Windows XP and Windows 8. And that
> is version 3.5.0 (file name "uhd_003.005.000-release_Win32") available from
> here.
>
> I will share a more detailed update on the UHD driver compatibility and
> error messages in a separate post. But I have included this info here for
> completeness of this thread.
>
> B

Bhaskar,

Once again, thanks for your help. With the gnuradio.org wiki, you
know, anyone can get an account and edit the wiki, so with someone
like you who's actually been through this process, it'd be great if
you could make these changes yourself to help keep us all honest and
up to date!

Thanks!

Tom



> On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:
>>
>> Bhaskar,
>>
>> Thanks for your effort on not only getting GNU Radio working on
>> Windows but also providing us with the steps you took to get there.
>> That could be really helpful to a lot of people. I have made a link on
>> our WindowsInstall wiki to point to your email for other people
>> looking for help.
>>
>> Please note, though, that we've tried to make it very clear that
>> Windows is not a fully supported OS. None of the core developers can
>> really test and build on Windows, and we rely on patches and feedback
>> like you've provided from the community. We do our best to keep things
>> working cross-platform, but as you've experienced, as versions change
>> (both GNU Radio and it's dependencies), this is a serious project.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
>> > After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
>> > install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows 8. I
>> > presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
>> >
>> > First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people
>> > have
>> > had:
>> >
>> > a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete* versions
>> > of
>> > the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online
>> > fail
>> > because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
>> > recommended on GNURadio website and provided here fail now because many
>> > of
>> > the original binary versions referred to are no longer available. Hence
>> > those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced by the
>> > instructions provided in this email.
>> >
>> > b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries for
>> > versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks.
>> > Hence
>> > these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files
>> > available
>> > cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT GUI
>> > blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to make
>> > these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x
>> > Windows
>> > binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of
>> > GNURadio
>> > in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to install
>> > those
>> > versions.
>> >
>> > c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But versions
>> > 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and
>> > works
>> > perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all QT
>> > GUI
>> > and WX GUI blocks.
>> >
>> > d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for Python
>> > version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or above, or
>> > at
>> > least I could not find them online. Hence we have to use libraries
>> > compatible only with Python 2.7.3.
>> >
>> > e. Some library versions have their quirks or bugs. For example PyGTK
>> > 2.24.0
>> > does not allow you to add blocks in GRC. Only version PyGTK 2.24.2 works
>> > ok.
>> > Also wxPython binary called "wxPython2.8-win32-unicode-2.8.12.1-py27"
>> > just
>> > does not work, but the same version but different binary called
>> > "wxPython-2.8.12.1.win32-py2.7" works correctly. Most online
>> > instructions do
>> > not mention the need for "wxPython-common" library, which is absolutely
>> > necessary. Also some odd problems such as this cease to exist when the
>>

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Bhaskar11]

Hi Tom,

1. Thanks for adding the link in the WindowsInstall wiki.

I note that the link has been added in the section on "Building on Windows
with Native Tools" where it is surely relevant for the dependencies that I
discovered.

But my instructions are intended for installing with pre-built binaries,
and are mainly aimed at users who are *not* able to build natively, and so
would never look under that section.

For such users it will be very useful if you can add a link in the
"Pre-built Binaries" section right where the link to the Ettus Research
site is made. It can be added as an update or a caveat to the Ettus
instructions link.

2. As an addendum to my main post, I have found that only one UHD driver
works correctly with GRC 3.6.4.1. under Windows XP and Windows 8. And that
is version 3.5.0 (file name "uhd_003.005.000-release_Win32") available from
here
.

I will share a more detailed update on the UHD driver compatibility and
error messages in a separate post. But I have included this info here for
completeness of this thread.

B



On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Tom Rondeau  wrote:

> Bhaskar,
>
> Thanks for your effort on not only getting GNU Radio working on
> Windows but also providing us with the steps you took to get there.
> That could be really helpful to a lot of people. I have made a link on
> our WindowsInstall wiki to point to your email for other people
> looking for help.
>
> Please note, though, that we've tried to make it very clear that
> Windows is not a fully supported OS. None of the core developers can
> really test and build on Windows, and we rely on patches and feedback
> like you've provided from the community. We do our best to keep things
> working cross-platform, but as you've experienced, as versions change
> (both GNU Radio and it's dependencies), this is a serious project.
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
> > After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
> > install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows 8. I
> > presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
> >
> > First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people
> have
> > had:
> >
> > a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete* versions
> of
> > the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online
> fail
> > because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
> > recommended on GNURadio website and provided here fail now because many
> of
> > the original binary versions referred to are no longer available. Hence
> > those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced by the
> > instructions provided in this email.
> >
> > b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries for
> > versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks.
> Hence
> > these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files
> available
> > cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT GUI
> > blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to make
> > these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x
> Windows
> > binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of
> GNURadio
> > in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to install those
> > versions.
> >
> > c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But versions
> > 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and works
> > perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all QT
> GUI
> > and WX GUI blocks.
> >
> > d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for Python
> > version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or above, or
> at
> > least I could not find them online. Hence we have to use libraries
> > compatible only with Python 2.7.3.
> >
> > e. Some library versions have their quirks or bugs. For example PyGTK
> 2.24.0
> > does not allow you to add blocks in GRC. Only version PyGTK 2.24.2 works
> ok.
> > Also wxPython binary called "wxPython2.8-win32-unicode-2.8.12.1-py27"
> just
> > does not work, but the same version but different binary called
> > "wxPython-2.8.12.1.win32-py2.7" works correctly. Most online
> instructions do
> > not mention the need for "wxPython-common" library, which is absolutely
> > necessary. Also some odd problems such as this cease to exist when the
> > correct libraries are matched.
> >
> > f. In the instructions below I have listed all the correct working
> libraries
> > and binaries with links from which to download them. Please use only the
> > binaries from these links and install them in the sequence provided.
> Other
> > versions or binaries may not work. Keep all default options unless
> otherwise
> > specified here. If you have problems working

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[ibmsorcerer]

Bhaskar,
I followed your instructions for a Windows 7 Ultimate x64 install. 

This worked the first try. Thank you!!

I'd been following the same sort of path you did while I was on vacation,
but was trying to make from source for a x64 implementation. I had something
close, but couldn't figure out why the WX-GUI part didn't show up.

Now I'll go and uninstall the working version and try to build it from
scratch again. I've downloaded all of the x64 libraries that are the same as
the working x86 version and will try to build it again. Watch for another
note on this.
Bruce



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Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Successful installation of GNURadio 3.6.4.1 on Window XP and Windows 8

[Tom Rondeau]

Bhaskar,

Thanks for your effort on not only getting GNU Radio working on
Windows but also providing us with the steps you took to get there.
That could be really helpful to a lot of people. I have made a link on
our WindowsInstall wiki to point to your email for other people
looking for help.

Please note, though, that we've tried to make it very clear that
Windows is not a fully supported OS. None of the core developers can
really test and build on Windows, and we rely on patches and feedback
like you've provided from the community. We do our best to keep things
working cross-platform, but as you've experienced, as versions change
(both GNU Radio and it's dependencies), this is a serious project.

Tom


On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bhaskar11  wrote:
> After much experimentation I have finally found a way to successfully
> install and fully run GRC 3.6.4.1 both under Windows XP and Windows 8. I
> presume it should therefore work equally well under Vista and 7.
>
> First a few comments on the common causes of problems that most people have
> had:
>
> a. It is critical to have the correct *matching* and *complete* versions of
> the various required libraries. Most installations instructions online fail
> because of this reason. The Ettus installation instructions officially
> recommended on GNURadio website and provided here fail now because many of
> the original binary versions referred to are no longer available. Hence
> those instructions are now outdated and should be replaced by the
> instructions provided in this email.
>
> b. Although it is possible to successfully install GNURadio binaries for
> versions 3.7.x, none of them include runtime DLLs for WX GUI blocks. Hence
> these blocks are not displayed, and so most of the example files available
> cannot be used as they need WX GUI blocks. Moreover, some of the QT GUI
> blocks do not work in certain versions. Since I do not know how to make
> these binaries, I request those who have created these version 3.7.x Windows
> binaries to repack them so that we can run the latest versions of GNURadio
> in Windows. Until that is done, there is no point trying to install those
> versions.
>
> c. Only GNURadio version 3.6.x binaries have WX GUI blocks. But versions
> 3.6.2 does not allow moving the blocks. Only 3.6.4.1 is usable, and works
> perfectly well for all available examples tested so far including all QT GUI
> and WX GUI blocks.
>
> d. The required Python libraries versions are available only for Python
> version 2.7.3 and are NOT all available for versions 2.7.6 or above, or at
> least I could not find them online. Hence we have to use libraries
> compatible only with Python 2.7.3.
>
> e. Some library versions have their quirks or bugs. For example PyGTK 2.24.0
> does not allow you to add blocks in GRC. Only version PyGTK 2.24.2 works ok.
> Also wxPython binary called "wxPython2.8-win32-unicode-2.8.12.1-py27" just
> does not work, but the same version but different binary called
> "wxPython-2.8.12.1.win32-py2.7" works correctly. Most online instructions do
> not mention the need for "wxPython-common" library, which is absolutely
> necessary. Also some odd problems such as this cease to exist when the
> correct libraries are matched.
>
> f. In the instructions below I have listed all the correct working libraries
> and binaries with links from which to download them. Please use only the
> binaries from these links and install them in the sequence provided. Other
> versions or binaries may not work. Keep all default options unless otherwise
> specified here. If you have problems working with the instructions below,
> check your binaries, and ensure that you are doing a clean install.
>
> Finally, please share your experiences with success and failures on this
> list so that others may benefit.
>
> Instructions to install GNURadio in Windows XP and Windows 8:
>
> 1. Uninstall all earlier installations and libraries of GNURadio and Python
> and their add-ons. Ensure that the GNURadio directory and Python directory
> are entirely removed by the uninstalls.
> For Windows XP GNURadio default directory is: C:\Program Files\gnuradio
> For Windows 8 it is: C:\Program Files (x86)\gnuradio
> For all platforms the Python default directory is: C:\Python27
> Both the GNURadio and Python directories should be non-existent. If they
> still exist, then delete them and reboot. We want as clean an install as
> possible.
>
> 2. Download "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" from
> here and install "vcredist_x86".
> If it says a copy is already installed and offers to repair it, and accept
> to repair. If it says a later version is already installed, then accept to
> close.
>
> 3. Download and install "python-2.7.3.msi" from here.
>
> 4. Download and install "lxml-3.0.2.win32-py2.7" from here.
>
> 5. Download and install "numpy-1.7.1-win32-superpack-python2.7" from here.
>
> 6. Download and install "PyQt-Py2.7-x86-gpl-4.9.6-1" from here.
> (Note: