From a8cf3d6f4a333c88be09d1dd739307a6f3dfc690 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sebastian gomez Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 15:51:17 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md (#777) Solution Platform must match the computer architecture --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a1ff3873e..4cc6d89ce 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -57,6 +57,11 @@ The Windows Terminal is in the _very early_ alpha stage, and not ready for the g Otherwise, you'll need to wait until Mid-June for an official preview build to drop. +## I built and ran the new Terminal, but I just get a blank window app! + +Make sure your are building for your computer's architecture. If your box has a 64-bit Windows change your Solution Platform to x64. +To check your OS architecture go to Settings -> System -> About (or Win+X -> System) and under `Device specifications` check for the `System type` + ## I built and ran the new Terminal, but it looks just like the old console! What gives? Firstly, make sure you're building & deploying `CascadiaPackage` in Visual Studio, _NOT_ `Host.EXE`. `OpenConsole.exe` is just `conhost.exe`, the same old console you know and love. `opencon.cmd` will launch `openconsole.exe`, and unfortunately, `openterm.cmd` is currently broken.