DRServer can't run 3dsmax

[Monkeybrother]

We have a problem with some of our farm computers. DRServer just can't run 3dsmax and I can't figure out why. All paths are correct, but it just loops endlessly. The other farm computers, with the same exact setup, runs without problem.

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2018-03-22 10:15:10   3dsMax failed to start, trying again ...
2018-03-22 10:15:10   Closing loopback manager
2018-03-22 10:15:10   Running command:
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2018\3dsmaxcmd.exe" "C:\Users\deadline\AppData\Local\CoronaRenderer\DrData\corona_dr.max"  -continueOnError -gammaCorrection:1 -rfw:1 -sf -v:5  -postRenderScript:"C:\Users\deadline\AppData\Local\CoronaRenderer\DrData\post.ms"
2018-03-22 10:15:11   3dsMax failed to start, trying again ...
2018-03-22 10:15:11   Closing loopback manager
2018-03-22 10:15:11   Running command:
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2018\3dsmaxcmd.exe" "C:\Users\deadline\AppData\Local\CoronaRenderer\DrData\corona_dr.max"  -continueOnError -gammaCorrection:1 -rfw:1 -sf -v:5  -postRenderScript:"C:\Users\deadline\AppData\Local\CoronaRenderer\DrData\post.ms"
2018-03-22 10:15:12   3dsMax failed to start, trying again ...

[maru]

Two ideas:
1) Are you running the correct version of 3ds Max on this node (currently used version is next to the green arrow icon)?
2) Maybe some plugin is preventing 3ds Max from starting? Can you launch 3ds Max locally on that node? (just run 3ds Max, without DR server or anything)

Full DR logs could also help: https://coronarenderer.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/12000002065

[Monkeybrother]

1) Yes, 2018.
2) Yes, I can start it manually without problems.

"Max Log" and "Corona Log" are empty, it says "no jobs launched yet". The only log available is the one I pasted in the first post.

[maru]

Which version of Corona is this?
Is Corona installed on the node?
Have you tried uninstalling Corona and/or DR server and installing again?

[pokoy]

I have exactly the same problem. What works for me is to start DR client with admin privileges, works flawlessly then.

[Monkeybrother]

I have exactly the same problem. What works for me is to start DR client with admin privileges, works flawlessly then.

Ah, thanks. I'll try.

Edit: worked like a charm, thanks!

[pokoy]

Just so you know, this isn't the official way to do it and I read somewhere that it's not how it should be handled but if it's the only way to make it work...