ESP32 toolchain r4 access denied

[parsec67]

I’m trying to install ESP32 toolchain r4 with esp-idf 2.1 (esp32-gcc5.2.0-r4.exe) but after starting the installer and clicking install all I get is an Access Denied message.  esp32-gcc5.2.0.exe is already installed on this PC.

What is the correct installation procedure, i.e. do I need to uninstall the old version via VS2017 first?

[support]

Hi,

The easiest way to do it would be to close VS and remove the old toolchain directory. The latest VisualGDB 5.3 Preview and the latest ESP32 toolchain include a fix that prevents VisualGDB from keeping any files in the toolchain directory open, so it should not be a problem next time you update.

[parsec67]

Thanks, updating worked by renaming the old folder and then running the r4 installer. Although in VS2017/Manage VisualGDB Packages I now have “Update to version 5.2.0/7.10/r2 available!”.

[support]

Hi,

Are you using VisualGDB 5.2? The new ESP32 toolchain is only compatible with v5.3 and v5.2 would suggest downgrading back to the last version that is compatible with v5.2.

[parsec67]

Hi, yes I have 5.2 installed. Will update to 5.3, thanks.

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