RuntimeError: can't start new thread
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Traceback
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\util.py", line 856, in run_with_except_hook
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\network.py", line 1059, in run
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\network.py", line 819, in maintain_sockets
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\network.py", line 426, in start_random_interface
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\network.py", line 242, in func_wrapper
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\network.py", line 419, in start_interface
File "site-packages\electrum-3.2.2-py3.5.egg\electrum\interface.py", line 57, in Connection
File "threading.py", line 844, in start
RuntimeError: can't start new thread
Reporter
This issue was reported by 1 user(s):
| Electrum Version | Python Version | Operating System | Wallet Type | Locale | Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.2 | Windows-7-6.1.7601-SP1 | imported | pt_BR | ℹ |
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Research direction
Start with electrum/network.py at maintain_sockets, start_random_interface, and start_interface, then inspect electrum/interface.py at Connection as shown in the traceback. Reproduce or investigate the Windows 7 crash and determine why thread creation fails; done means the cause and a verified fix or handling are documented.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100