Arduino IDE 1.8.4 update: Compile error for 3rd party Boards.

[Deaniesaur]

Before the update. The installed 3rd Party Board are fully functional.
After the update. Errors in compiling 3rd Party Board codes appeared and can't proceed further.
Also, preferences are reset after the update. I believe that the issue is in Arduino IDE since the libraries of the 3rd party board I use is not updated ever since.
Error Log:

Arduino: 1.8.4 (Windows 10), Board: "RFduino"

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\arduino-builder -dump-prefs -logger=machine -hardware C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\hardware -hardware C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages -tools C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\tools-builder -tools C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\hardware\tools\avr -tools C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages -built-in-libraries C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\libraries -libraries C:\Users\dean_\OneDrive\Mga Dokumento\Arduino\libraries -fqbn=RFduino:RFduino:RFduino -ide-version=10804 -build-path C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_165037 -warnings=none -build-cache C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_cache_758650 -prefs=build.warn_data_percentage=75 -prefs=runtime.tools.arm-none-eabi-gcc.path=C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1 -verbose G:\THESIS\Arduino\RFduino_Test\RFduino_Proto3\RFduino_Proto3.ino
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\arduino-builder -compile -logger=machine -hardware C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\hardware -hardware C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages -tools C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\tools-builder -tools C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\hardware\tools\avr -tools C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages -built-in-libraries C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ArduinoLLC.ArduinoIDE_1.8.7.0_x86__mdqgnx93n4wtt\libraries -libraries C:\Users\dean_\OneDrive\Mga Dokumento\Arduino\libraries -fqbn=RFduino:RFduino:RFduino -ide-version=10804 -build-path C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_165037 -warnings=none -build-cache C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_cache_758650 -prefs=build.warn_data_percentage=75 -prefs=runtime.tools.arm-none-eabi-gcc.path=C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1 -verbose G:\THESIS\Arduino\RFduino_Test\RFduino_Proto3\RFduino_Proto3.ino
Using board 'RFduino' from platform in folder: C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3
Using core 'arduino' from platform in folder: C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3
Detecting libraries used...
"C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1/bin/arm-none-eabi-g++" -c -g -Os -w -std=gnu++11 -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -fno-rtti -fno-exceptions -fno-builtin -w -x c++ -E -CC -mcpu=cortex-m0 -DF_CPU=16000000 -DARDUINO=10804 -mthumb -D__RFduino__ "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\cores\arduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\variants\RFduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/RFduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/RFduino/include" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/CMSIS/CMSIS/Include" "C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_165037\sketch\RFduino_Proto3.ino.cpp" -o "nul"
Generating function prototypes...
"C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1/bin/arm-none-eabi-g++" -c -g -Os -w -std=gnu++11 -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -fno-rtti -fno-exceptions -fno-builtin -w -x c++ -E -CC -mcpu=cortex-m0 -DF_CPU=16000000 -DARDUINO=10804 -mthumb -D__RFduino__ "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\cores\arduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\variants\RFduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/RFduino" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/RFduino/include" "-IC:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\RFduino\hardware\RFduino\2.3.3\system/CMSIS/CMSIS/Include" "C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_165037\sketch\RFduino_Proto3.ino.cpp" -o "C:\Users\dean_\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_165037\preproc\ctags_target_for_gcc_minus_e.cpp"
arm-none-eabi-g++: error: CreateProcess: No such file or directory

exit status 1
Error compiling for board RFduino.

[cmaglie]

Which version of the IDE are you running?

[cmaglie]

I see that you're running the latest from the MSFT AppStore.

OK I guess I found the problem, an update is coming...

[Deaniesaur]

Sorry for the reply sir. yes I use the version from the Windows App Store. Thank you for the reply sir. Hope that the update fix will help.

[cmaglie]

I've submitted the update, now it's on the Appstore to publish it (usually it takes between 24/48h).
Let's keep the issue open until the update is rolledout.

[matthijskooijman]

@cmaglie, what was the issue? Is it something in the Windows build process only? I can't see any commits with changes to fix this?

[cmaglie]

Is it something in the Windows build process only?

yes, it was an error in the package build for the appstore (in particular there is a windowsStore.txt file to put inside lib) that defines some properties to force the IDE to use a different data folder:

https://github.com/arduino/Arduino/blob/master/arduino-core/src/cc/arduino/os/windows/Win32KnownFolders.java#L74

[matthijskooijman]

Should such a file (and/or other files needed for building (Windows) packages) not be in this repo?

[cmaglie]

The app is still stuck in the Windows App Store certification phase, the App Store dashboard says

Certification will take up to three business days for this submission.
Note: Once your submission is published, it may take up to 24 hours for customers to see the changes.

I've submitted the app on Thu, Aug 31 so today should be the third "business day"...

[PaulStoffregen]

Today is a USA holiday.

[cmaglie]

Today is a USA holiday.

oh... I see...

Anyway now the App should be published, @Deaniesaur may you give it a try?

[facchinm]

@Deaniesaur did you test the updated version? Can this issue be closed?

[Deaniesaur]

Yes. The windows app versions works for me now. Thank you

[basma37]

I have the same error but don’t understand how to solve