Thinkorswim problem

Discussion in 'Trading Software' started by Capablanca79, Mar 25, 2017.

  1. Thanks WRB. I dont have a second computer right now. My IMAC is broken...
    But if i dont get this to work...ill have to wait till i buy a new computer.
    Would be great to be able to start trading papermoney asap tho.

    I understand, and i now realize i hadnt mentioned it was for options trading only.

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    Still if anyone else has input on this im interested to hear about it

    "So actually there is nothing special about TOS for me if there are other better softwares that works with TD Ameritrade. I would like to be able to start by trading papermoney if that is possible.

    And if anyone know of a cheaper broker that also have a great option software im interested in hearing about that too."
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2017
    #21     Mar 25, 2017
  2. O(1)

    O(1)

    throw the computer away.. Get a new one!

    K.. just kidding..

    Please tell me your computer meets all the specified requirements (RAM, etc.. )

    Did you try installing the 32 or the 64 bit version? Try the 32
     
    #22     Mar 25, 2017
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  3. O(1)

    O(1)

    and did you try..
    right-click, "run as administrator
     
    #23     Mar 25, 2017
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  4. gkishot

    gkishot

    I am curious what happens if you create another user account on your machine and try to install it there.
     
    #24     Mar 25, 2017
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  5. Yes, its a new computer and i have checked that it meets all the specified requirements.
    I have tried both versions.

    Yes, done that too.

    In progress of doing this now.
     
    #25     Mar 25, 2017
  6. Sigh, that didnt work either.
     
    #26     Mar 25, 2017
  7. piezoe

    piezoe

    Isn't TOS heavily dependent on JAVA? Make sure you have a compatible version of JAVA installed and running properly.
     
    #27     Mar 26, 2017
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  8. Yes, I read that somewhere too.

    I have downloaded the latest from www.java.com

    And then i checked if i had the latest running on the same site
    and it confirmed it.

    Is there something else i should do maybe?
     
    #28     Mar 26, 2017
  9. piezoe

    piezoe

    Maybe spend 50 bucks on a computer geek to come to your home and work hands on. I have a guy that comes in and seems to quickly solve almost any problem I'm having with my computer set up. Don't know anything about Windows 10, but I assume others are running TOS under 10 with no problems. Microsoft is famous for releasing buggy software, using their customers to find the bugs and then charging them for the debugged version (an "upgrade" :D).
     
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    #29     Mar 26, 2017
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  10. Yes i might have to do that.

    I now also have tried to

    1. clean the registery
    2. run my computer without the router
    3. run TOS in compatability mode for windows 8, 7 and vista.

    Nothing worked.

    I watched Number 3 on youtube where it solved the same problem but for a different program
    but didnt work for TOS.
     
    #30     Mar 26, 2017