When I start PiTool, the task tray icon disappears immediately and cannot be used

Date: 22/03/22
Issue Title: When I start PiTool, the task tray icon disappears immediately and cannot be used
Description: When I start PiTool, the task tray icon disappears immediately and cannot be used.
Task Manager shows that processes such as pi_server.exe and PiService.exe remain.
I have tried the following steps, but the same problem occurs.

  1. Uninstall security software (Kaspersky)
  2. Uninstall PiTool
  3. Delete all directories related to Pimax and PiTool under AppData
  4. Leave the USB port of the Pimax disconnected
  5. Reboot PC
  6. Install and launch PiTool

PiTool is the latest version as of 2022/03/21. It was working fine until the day before.
The only thing I did before this occurred was install (and uninstall) Kaspersky, and I have no other major concerns.


HMD Model: Pimax 5K XR
First 3 Numbers Serial: (faded and unreadable)
Pitool Version: 1.0.1.275
HMD Firmware: (unknown due to no connection)
Tracking: SteamVR Base Station 1.0


System Info

  • Windows Version: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
  • CPU: Core i9-12900
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4
  • GPU Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • GPU Driver: 511.79
  • SteamVR Version: 1.21.12
  • Oculus Version:

Attachments (Pics/Video etc…)

pitool.log

03/22-09:58:10  Critical: PiTool start
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: start load translate
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load json cuccess: "C:/Users/***/AppData/Local/Pimax\\PiTool\\config.json"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "pitool_cn"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "pitool_en"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "русский"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "日本語"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "繁體中文"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: load translator file name >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "???"
03/22-09:58:10  Debug: config_object size:  5
03/22-09:58:10  Debug: language_str:  "日本語"
03/22-09:58:10  Debug: load translator success "C:\\Program Files\\Pimax\\Runtime\\language\\日本語.qm"
03/22-09:58:10  Critical: start load qml
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: Setting init
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: setAutoRun: true true
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: config.json is contains noviceguide
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set mNoviceGuide : false
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: PiService
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: setHmdCap 0
03/22-09:58:11  Info: PiService::start,success
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: EnumDisplaySettings success 3840 2160
03/22-09:58:11  Info: all exist
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: enable  false
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: svc_setIntConfig abg_as_enable failed  false
03/22-09:58:11  Info: setForceFramerateDivider  divider:  1
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: svc_setIntConfig dbg_force_framerate_divide_by failed  1
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: svc_setIntConfig enable_foveated_rendering failed
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: svc_setIntConfig foveated_rendering_level failed
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set support_vive_only_games failed  false
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set over_drive_levels failed  1
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set color_contrast left error 
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set color_contrast right error 
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set color_birghtness left error 
03/22-09:58:11  Critical: set color_brightness right error 
03/22-09:58:11  Debug: gameSetting sucessful
03/22-09:58:12  Critical: path: "C:\\Program Files\\Pimax\\Runtime"
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: 5
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: ""
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: "0DD4C25D82"
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: "B0F4B9713F"
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: "C15FE74E8D"
03/22-09:58:13  Critical: result: ""
03/22-09:58:13  Info: SteamModel
03/22-09:58:13  Info: getInstallFolder, ("C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam")
03/22-09:58:13  Info: ResourceModel
03/22-09:58:13  Info: initResource tool size 0
03/22-09:58:13  Info: initResource piplay size: 0
03/22-09:58:13  Info: steamvr app: "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\config\\steamapps.vrmanifest"  size: 5

Hello,

I’ve submitted it to our tech specialist, it mostly caused by the Antivirus software.
But is there any Error Code showed up on the Pitool.

I would suggest you to file this case, and allows our technician to run diagnose on the headset and setup.

Regards.