IP Messenger not working in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - IP Messenger error in create_lock_file errno : -11 (Resource temporarily unavailable) [Solved]

After installing IP Messenger in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. If you launch the application it will show below error:

FileName:ipmsg.c
Function:create_lock_file
Line:157
Can not setup lock file:/tmp/g2ipmsg.lock errno : -11 (Resource temporarily unavailable)

But, if you run below command you can see ip-messenger process is already running:

ravi@dell:~$ ps -e | grep "ipmsg"
9266 ? 00:02:33 g2ipmsg

That means, after process is running its just not showing in notification area, and so If i try to re-launch Ip Messenger from dock, its showing error because .lock file is already created at /tmp/g2ipmsg.lock by previous process and its being used.

There something to do with gnome notification panel for allowing ip-messenger icon to appear behind system clock. For many similar application there is same solution like for skype (You need to allow gnome indicator to show skype icon.) But same solution doesn't work for IP Messenger.

Below are two solutions worked for me:

1. Wine

Install wine to run IPMsg.exe on ubuntu. But it has a problem while transferring files. Ubuntu system can only receive files form IPMsg if its running using wine. While sending files from Ubuntu to Windows based IPMsg it will show 0KB file size and it will not allow you to receive any files.

So if you are just looking for non-file transfer solution. Just install wine and run IPMsg.exe.

2. iptux (Preffered solution)

This is the solution I've used finally. Installed iptux in my ubuntu system and its all working now. I can send files to windows users who are using IPMsg.exe.

$ sudo apt-get install iptux

Sending file from IPMsg (Windows system) to iptux(Ubuntu system)

Receiving file at iptux (Ubuntu system)

Update: Sometimes iptux also unable to send file from Linux system to any other. In such case please try transferring directory instead files. It works.

Error Message: "The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator"

When you attempt to run CMD.exe or a batch file, you may receive the message

"The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator".

This is caused by restrictions placed in Registry. 

Method 1: Using the console registry tool

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)

Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor in Windows XP

Navigate to

User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ System

Double-click the Prevent access to the command prompt

then Disable or set the policy to Not Configured

Error Message: "Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator"

When you attempt to start the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) in your Windows Vista system, you may receive the following message:

Solution - Using Group Policy Editor

=> Start > Run > gpedit.msc=> then nevigate the following path (in left pane)
User Configuration | Administrative Templates | System
=>  Double-click Prevent access to registry editing tools
     Set it as "Disabled" or "Not Configured"

Error Message: "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator

When you try to open Task Manager, the following error may occur:

Solution :

Method 1:

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below: (better - Copy and paste)

  

Method 2:

   Copy following code in Notepad and Save it as Enable Task Manager.reg

CODE:

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"DisableTaskMgr"=dword:00000000

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the double click on file Enable Task Manager.reg and click on  button to modify registry entry.