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Anthony Hayward edited this page Mar 30, 2024 · 1 revision

🔍 Troubleshooting Guide

Disclaimer: This guide is the product of a collaboration between the world's most advanced AI, which powers M.I.L.E.S, and a human expert who has meticulously reviewed it for accuracy and clarity.

Before You Begin

  • Run command lines as Administrator on Windows or prefix commands with sudo on Mac/Linux.
  • Ensure a stable internet connection.
  • Verify there's enough disk space and you have the necessary permissions for installations.
  • Keep your operating system updated to prevent compatibility issues.

Specific Issues and Solutions

  1. Chocolatey Installation Failure:

    • Error: "Cannot connect to Chocolatey website."
      • Solution: Check your internet connection. For proxy users, configure Chocolatey to utilize your proxy settings.
    • Error: "ExecutionPolicy restriction."
      • Solution: Execute Set-ExecutionPolicy AllSigned or Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process in PowerShell as Administrator.

  2. Python Installation Failure via Chocolatey:

    • Error: "Python package not found."
      • Solution: Update Chocolatey with choco upgrade chocolatey. If unresolved, install Python manually from its official website and adjust your PATH accordingly.
    • Error: "Error during installation."
      • Solution: Consult the Chocolatey logs at C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\logs\chocolatey.log. Retry the installation ensuring a stable internet connection.

  3. Virtual Environment Activation Error:

    • Error: "Virtual environment not activating."
      • Solution: Confirm you're in the directory where Miles-env was created before attempting activation. Reinstall Python with the 'Add Python to PATH' option selected if issues persist.

  4. Git Installation Failure:

    • Error: "Git is not recognized as an internal or external command."
      • Solution: Check Git installation with choco install git -y. For persistent issues, add Git manually to your system PATH.

  5. Node.js and npm Installation Issues:

    • Error: "npm commands not recognized."
      • Solution: Reinstall Node.js through Chocolatey using an Administrator PowerShell window. Add Node.js to your PATH manually if necessary.

  6. Project Repository Clone Failure:

    • Error: "Repository not found."
      • Solution: Verify the repository URL. Ensure Git is installed and you have an active internet connection.

  7. Setup Script Execution Error:

    • Error: "Setup script fails to execute."
      • Solution: Change execution policy with Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned. Ensure the script's path is correct before retrying.

  8. Node.js/npm Dependency Installation Failure:

    • Error: "npm ERR! code EACCESS."
      • Solution: Operate your terminal as Administrator or use sudo on Mac/Linux. Consider using nvm for easier version and permission management.

  9. API Key Configuration Issues:

    • Error: "Invalid API Key."
      • Solution: Recheck your API keys for accuracy. Ensure they're correctly placed in your configuration files or environment variables.

  10. Spotify API Connection Failure:

    • Error: "Could not reach Spotify API."
      • Solution: Confirm your Spotify client ID and secret. Check if your firewall or antivirus is blocking the connection. For proxy users, adjust your system or application settings accordingly.

Advanced Troubleshooting

  • Reinstalling Chocolatey Packages: Uninstall problematic packages with choco uninstall package-name and reinstall them.
  • Firewall/Antivirus Interference: Temporarily disable these to check if they're blocking installations, remembering to enable them afterward.
  • Updating System Dependencies: Ensure all necessary system libraries are up to date by running system updates.

Final Resort

  • Log Analysis: Check installation logs for specific error messages. For Chocolatey, refer to C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\logs\chocolatey.log.
  • Seek Help Online: Use error messages to search for solutions on platforms like Stack Overflow, official documentation, or through the GitHub issues page of the software.

Note: The AI and I have combined our knowledge and expertise to provide you with detailed solutions. Yet, some issues may require adjustments based on your specific system setup.

For further assistance, feel encouraged to use the GitHub issues tab to report unresolved problems.

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