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jamesahope

10 Jan, 2013 12:21 PM

Hi,

In the section explaing how to get the stand alone mode working I don't understand what you mean by create a new file. Does it mean folder or copying the geekbench executable file? Sorry if this is a silly question but I'm a bit lost.

Thanks for your time.

1. 1 Posted by jamesahope on 10 Jan, 2013 08:15 PM

   

   Can anyone help with this? I've paid for the pro version so I can run it on my home computer as well as laptop and yet I don't understand how to get it working.

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2. 2 Posted by jamesahope on 12 Jan, 2013 10:08 AM

   

   Please could someone explain what is meant by create new file. I've paid for the product but can't use it at the moment.

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3. 3 Posted by Simon White on 12 Jan, 2013 07:31 PM

   

   The same issue here. What do you mean by create a file? A directory doesn't work.

   Help please

   Simon

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4. Support Staff 4 Posted by John on 14 Jan, 2013 08:14 PM

   

   James -

   Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. What operating system are you using?

   Best,
   John

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5. 5 Posted by jamesahope on 14 Jan, 2013 08:39 PM

   

   Thats ok. Using OS X 10.8.2.

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6. 6 Posted by Simon White on 15 Jan, 2013 12:39 PM

   

   I am on 10.8.2 also, although the same issues "create and empty file" would appear to apply to any version of OSX. Ideally as the standalone version is cross platform, how do you do the same for a PC (I have a few running Win 7 or 98)

   Cheers Simon

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7. Support Staff 7 Posted by John on 15 Jan, 2013 07:58 PM

   

   James -

   The easiest way to create an empty file is by using a text editor.

   • Start TextEdit.
   • Create a new document.
   • Click on the Format menu, then the Make Plain Text item.
   • Save the document.

   When saving, make sure "If no extension is provided, use .txt" is deselected (see the attached screenshot).

   I realize this is a complicated process and we're looking into making it easier in an upcoming version of Geekbench.

   Best,
   John

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8. 8 Posted by jamesahope on 15 Jan, 2013 11:20 PM

   

   Hi, thanks John. That seems to have worked fine. Will it work if I copy it to dropbox as well as a USB stick? Also, will there be any effect on the results running the program from a USB drive as opposed to from the hard drive? Is it best to copy it over to the hard drive before running it?

   Thanks for your help.

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9. Support Staff 9 Posted by John on 17 Jan, 2013 12:21 AM

   

   James -

   You should be able to run Geekbench 2 Pro from Dropbox or from a USB stick. If you encounter any problems let me know as I'd like to look into it. There should be no effect on the results, either.

   Best,
   John

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10. 10 Posted by jamesahope on 17 Jan, 2013 10:05 AM

    

    Thanks John.

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11. John closed this discussion on 17 Jan, 2013 06:54 PM.