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Troubleshooting and
Common Questions
This appendix describes how to troubleshoot common problems that occur
while getting started with Fieldbus.
Error Messages
Utility could not access or locate the registry.
• If using Windows 2000/NT/XP, make sure you are logged in to
Windows with Administrator privileges.
• Your registry entries for NI-FBUS may have been deleted or corrupted.
Uninstall the NI-FBUS software, then reinstall the software as
described in the Installing the Software section of Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration.
The HSE linking device cannot be found.
• Verify the HSE Linking device settings as described in the Setting
the HSE Linking Device section of Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration.
• Select Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-FBUS»
Interface Configuration Utility. Make sure your HSE linking
device appears under the list of interfaces.
• Make sure your HSE linking device is online.
NIFB Problems
When using the HSE Linking device with Windows 2000/NT/XP,
Nifb returns an error message stating that the linking device cannot
be found.
• Verify the HSE Linking device settings as described in the Setting
the HSE Linking Device section of Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration.