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Usage meter javascript error
A javascript error occured in the main process. Uncaught exception:
Error: Error parsing your configuration file: [C:\Users\Vampy\AppData\Roaming\HughesNet Usage Meter\status-meter.config]: Unexpected Token
I tried uninstalling and reininstalling and got the same thing. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance for any help.
The following fix for the Javascript error won't cripple your computer. Just don't delete anything other than what's described in the instructions. Regarding Windows, you'll probably have to change your folder options to be able to view Hidden Items to see the AppData folder and its contents described in the directions. To do so, click "View", then check the box for "Hidden Items", as you see in the red boxes in the picture below. When you're finished with the procedure, uncheck "Hidden Items" so they are hidden again, as they are hidden by default for a reason. If you have a Mac, I'm not sure if you have to unhide anything.
The instructions for the JavaScript error. Credit goes to MarkJFine.
In the event that this happens:
1. Fully quit the Usage Meter from it's own menu by clicking on the donut in the menubar and clicking "Quit".
2. Look for the following directory
Windows: C:\Users\[your User name]\AppData\Roaming\
Mac: /Users/[your User name]/Library/Application Support/
3. Carefully delete just the "HughesNet Usage Meter" folder under that and empty the trash.
4. Restart the Usage Meter. This will regenerate all the underlying information as if it were run for the first time, thus correcting the error.
- C0RR0SIVEAssociate Professor
Vampy,
Try uninstalling the status meter and usage meter from your system, then navigate to C:\Users\Vampy\AppData\Roaming\HughesNet Usage Meter\, and delete anything that desides in that folder. Also navigate to c:\program files\hughesnet-usage-meter and delete anything that may reside in that folder. Then download and install the latest version (Should be 6.6) and see what happens.- nicole.millerSpectator
I'm having the same issue on a Mac. I've deleted and reinstalled the program to no avail. What next? Thanks.
- C0RR0SIVEAssociate Professor
What about the file in particular that is mentioned in the error? I am suspecting that uninstalling isn't removing that file for some reason, and that's why a reinstall isn't working.
- VampyFreshman
I uninstalled again, went to C:\Users\Vampy\AppData\Roaming\HughesNet Usage Meter\ and deleted that folder but there was no other folder in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files 86x. I am running Windows 7 64 bit. I reinstalled but still got the same error. I had the latest version of the Hughesnet Meter installed.
I was thinking of uninstalling java but it's not in add/remove programs and after doing a little research someone suggested typing this %SystemRoot%\system32\javacpl.cpl into start but when I do I get this:
So now I have to try to uninstall java if I can and reinstall it. This has become a real chore. I see this is not so easy to do and I might have to use cmd prompt which I have never been real comfortable doing.
- C0RR0SIVEAssociate Professor
Java and JavaScript are two different things... A computer program can run JavaScript with out Java being installed...
Liz You may need to look into this... There are also a few people in a private setting that are experiencing this... Amanda may know more since she seems to frequent that group of people...
- sfehribachNew Poster
Thank you so much! It worked!
- VampyFreshman
I think you're talking to me and if so you're welcome :)
- katherinebrooksNew Poster
Having same problem uninstalled reinstalled still get same message about java
- eric30110New Member
Updating java and deleting the hughes net meter folder from (C:\Users\Usernamehere\AppData\Roaming) your appdata folder worked for me.
- motobojoJunior
Fwiw I had the same problem and this was my experience …
- Uninstalled & reinstalled usage meter. Problem remained.
- Uninstalled usage meter. Uninstalled & reinstalled JRE. Reinstalled Usage Meter. Problem remained.
- Cleared the contents of C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\HughesNet Usage Meter\ and then: Uninstalled usage meter. Uninstalled & reinstalled JRE. Reinstalled Usage Meter. Problem fixed.
I hope that helps somebody with similar problems.
- MarkJFineProfessor
Curious... would have thought just clearing the js cache might be enough and then restarting. Good info.
- RGSophomore
Your fix worked for me! Thanks for the information , Need to look at community first before calling tech support!
RG
- motobojoJunior
This problem cropped up again today. The good news is that the steps identified above still fix the problem. Is there something Hughesnet can do to avoid the problem cropping up? Is there something I can do to avoid having this problem crop up over and over?
- FredBNew Poster
I solved this by uninstalling the program, deleating the folder in the error message, and then reinstalling the program. Installing and uninstalling Java did nothing.
- GabeUDistinguished Professor IV
FredB wrote:I solved this by uninstalling the program, deleating the folder in the error message, and then reinstalling the program. Installing and uninstalling Java did nothing.
Unfortunately, the reply that should really be marked as the solution (Corrosive's) isn't the one that is marked as such. Java itself is unrelated to the issue.
Uninstalling meter, deleting the folder in question, and reinstalling the meter, like you did, is all that is needed.
It's an odd little error that seems to pop up without rhyme or reason.
- GabeUDistinguished Professor IV
Had this pop up on me again today. Had to perform a hard shutdown due to my desktop freezing. When I started it back up, sure enough, it was there, staring at me with its ugly little message. :(
Closed the meter down (had to do it through the task manager), uninstalled it, deleted the info in the offending folder, reinstalled the meter and now it's working fine. :)
Edit: For those who experience this for the first time on a Windows based computer, you'll most likely have to enable the viewing of hidden items to see the AppData folder and its contents.
- Chipster96New Member
Reinstallation and Java update did not work for me. Here is how I solved it. I first closed the Usage Meter in Task Manager. Then I deleted the file: "C:\Users\Chip\AppData\Roaming\HughesNet Usage Meter\status-meter.conf." That file was recreated in a properly functioning form when I restarted the Usage Meter.
- GabeUDistinguished Professor IV
The "Accepted Solution" on the first page contains incorrect information. Java and Javascript are two different things, and updating or deleting and reinstalling Java has no effect on the JavaScript issue.
The correct instructions have been posted throughout this thread, but people first see the "Accepted Solution" and assume, and rightfully so, that it is the actual solution, while in reality it isn't.
Only the person who started the thread can accept, or un-accept, a given solution, which ironically, in this case, was also written by the person who started the thread. The OP hasn't been on here in over a year, so unless a moderator intervenes and un-accepts the post as the solution, people will continue to see it as the fix, when it actually isn't. :(
- GabeUDistinguished Professor IV
- RafelaNew Poster
This solution worked beautifully for me. thank you for the assist!
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