 Legion 4  | 01 Nov 2015 7:16 a.m. PST |
Bill, I know you are busy, hunting down Cheerleaders and political posters, etc., like me. And so many other Recalcitrants, heretics, evil doers, anarchists, etc. … Are you BATMAN ? However, I have a new HP Lap Top with Windows 10. But this annoying " Time Lock error message", etc., that occurs daily. Resulting in me, and I'm sure its not only me, taking 5-10 minutes to try and post on a thread ! Hey look …   The old saying is "If it's ain't broke don't fix it !" Well … It is Broken … So fix it !!!!!!! |
| MajorB | 01 Nov 2015 7:55 a.m. PST |
Look, the "Timeout Lockfile" error message is simply what is known as a "race condition" and is usually caused by multiple users attempting to access the same thread at the same time. A symptom of high traffic to the site if you will. The way to "get rid" of it is in fact to REDUCE traffic to the site!! In other words, TMP is a victim of its own popularity. Repeatedly yelling at Bill to "fix it" won't help. The fix will come with TMP4 and not before. I'm afraid. |
| abelp01 | 01 Nov 2015 8:10 a.m. PST |
Also, try using Internet Explorer and not the "Edge" app to access TMP. I've noticed some websites don't work just right with Edge. |
| tberry7403 | 01 Nov 2015 8:14 a.m. PST |
I use Firefox (you couldn't pay me to use IE) and get the message. The problem is when you get it STARTING a new topic! I've lost postings because of that and had to re-enter them. |
| Legion 4 | 01 Nov 2015 8:30 a.m. PST |
Repeatedly yelling at Bill to "fix it" won't help. Well he yells at me … or puts me in the DH … to be more accurate … I am using Edge, my Windows 10 just start working correctly. For months, I've had to call my Tech Support Gurus, not from MSN. MSN said I'd have over an hour wait or call me back in 24-48hrs … !?!?!? Every other day or so I got an error message and could only go on line using IE. Or call my Techies. That I pay yearly for their ability to "fix" even Windows 10 among other things. If only for a day or two … Good thing Windows 10 was free … I guess it is true … "What do you expect for nothing ?" |
| tberry7403 | 01 Nov 2015 8:42 a.m. PST |
Initial OS releases from MicroSoft are, basically, BETAware (Why do you think it's free?). They use their user base as testers. Always wait for the x.1 or later releases. |
| BuckeyeBob | 01 Nov 2015 9:59 a.m. PST |
Gee, never had a problem with accessing TMP using my antiquated XP computer. ;-)
Learned long time ago not to change OS until forced to….IMHO-windows 10… BLAH!!!!!!! |
| tberry7403 | 01 Nov 2015 10:06 a.m. PST |
Switched to 8 only because my hard drive died. And I just hit the "timeout lockfile" error at least six times trying to access four different topics. |
| MajorB | 01 Nov 2015 10:18 a.m. PST |
Gee, never had a problem with accessing TMP using my antiquated XP computer. ;-) I used to get the "timeout lockfile" error when I was using XP. Switched to 8 only because my hard drive died.And I just hit the "timeout lockfile" error at least six times trying to access four different topics. I repeat, the "timeout lockfile" error has NOTHING to do with what OS or browser you are using. It's a problem with the backend database on TMP. |
| vicmagpa1 | 01 Nov 2015 10:27 a.m. PST |
never had that problem. win 7.1. hate the 8. |
| KnightTemplarr | 01 Nov 2015 10:37 a.m. PST |
I've been using Windows 10 pro since it came out in July. I haven't gotten "timeout lockfile" error on any site. From what I have seen with Windows 10 is it is a RAM hog and likes to change your graphics handling. |
| tberry7403 | 01 Nov 2015 10:44 a.m. PST |
I repeat, the "timeout lockfile" error has NOTHING to do with what OS or browser you are using. It's a problem with the backend database on TMP. Oh I understand that. I was merely remarking on hitting the error 6+ times in a row while trying to access 4 different topics. |
| MajorB | 01 Nov 2015 11:01 a.m. PST |
It's just started happening for me today. Just about the time when most of America is up and about … |
| Mako11 | 01 Nov 2015 11:09 a.m. PST |
It happens with XP and Windows 7 as well, sadly. |
| RavenscraftCybernetics | 01 Nov 2015 11:17 a.m. PST |
it seems to occur less when Legion 4 is in the hoosegaw. |
| Martin Rapier | 01 Nov 2015 12:28 p.m. PST |
I access TMP on Chrome, Firefox, Silk and IE. It happens on all of them as it is a back end problem, not a browser issue. |
| Weasel | 01 Nov 2015 1:40 p.m. PST |
If it's any consolation, I get the issue on Linux as well. |
| D A THB | 01 Nov 2015 4:31 p.m. PST |
I get it on my iMac depending on time of day. |
| Fried Flintstone | 01 Nov 2015 5:56 p.m. PST |
It's definitely a server side issue – it won't matter what browser or PC you use |
| CeruLucifus | 01 Nov 2015 8:54 p.m. PST |
When I get the lock I use the Back button on my browser and highlight /copy my post then Back again to topic page, hit Refresh, then click into same topic again. If my post is not there, I add again and paste. |
| Legion 4 | 02 Nov 2015 2:35 p.m. PST |
RavenscraftCybernetics
it seems to occur less when Legion 4 is in the hoosegaw.
Appreciate the support from another "Buckeye" ! You are no longer on my Christmas Card list … come to think of it … you never were !  |
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