RNA Detector Local Container Storage Path

[stefanoliver]

I was previously running RNNdetector on a Windows 10 machine but started to run short of space on the local 'C:' drive. To provide additional storage space I wanted to change the 'Local container storage path. Unfortunately, as others have reported, I'm experiencing the same issues as others when trying to change the 'Local container storage' path in RNAdetector. Upon changing the directory to a new location and clicking 'Save' the 'Local docker socket/socketPath is a required field' highlights in red and the program becomes unusable. I'm also now experiencing the 'An error occurred: Unauthenticated.!' when trying to use the program; RNAdetector is now unusable. In an attempt to solve the issue, I've reinstalled the Docker Desktop and RNAdetector. This has not solved the any issues. It seems that the RNAdetector Issues section is not being monitored but if anyone has a solution I'd love to hear it.

[stefanoliver]

After some further considerable effort I have figured out a solution. For those still struggling here is what has worked for me on two different Windows 10 computers.

1. First, and most importantly, archive the .RNADetector folder and any other folders that contain your data so that you don't lose your previous analyses.
2. Update your Docker Desktop; do not skip.
3. Uninstall RNAdetector via the uninstall function; Control Panel, Programs and Features, then right click RNAdetector, uninstall.
4. Search the original drive (C:) where RNAdetector was installed and delete all the files. It might be necessary to locate the .RNADetector file in 'C:\Users\username' and delete it manually.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Make sure Docker Desktop is running.
7. Add an '.RNADetector' folder on the harddrive where you will want your analysis files to be stored.
8. Download RNAdetector "https://rnadetector.atlas.dmi.unict.it/download.html"; the downloaded file should be 'RNAdetector.Setup.0.0.4.exe'
9. Double click the 'RNAdetector.Setup.0.0.4.exe' executable then select custom setup to start the installation.
10. For the 'Local container storage path' select the '.RNADetecor' folder you created on the new drive the follow the instructions to complete the install.

This solved all of my issues. Just to note, it is important that Docker Desktop is running before the RNAdetector install is started otherwise the RNAdetector install hangs. The downside to this approach is that previous analyses are not kept in the new installation. But, as long as the file were backed up previous analyses can be viewed outside of RNAdetector.

Good luck and let me know if this solution worked for you.