It's been a while since I used Vue, but what with it being free and all I reckoned I had nothing to lose. I chose the 2023 version as being likely to be the most trouble-free... But it won't install.

Here's the last few lines of the install log:

[2026-01-11 16:35:25,896] [ERROR] setup -> An error occurred during installation (error 10232).

The parameter is incorrect

Detailed error information:

        Path: C:\Program Files\e-on software\VUE\Application\ecosystem_physics.vll

        System function: boost::filesystem::create_symlink

Of course I realise there's no tech support any more, and I've searched for the error in various permutations but found nothing relevant. Can I really be the only one with this problem?

Any suggestions welcome!

AI Answer from duckducko uisng search terms : System function: boost::filesystem::create_symlink Parameter is incorrect

The error "Parameter is incorrect" when using boost::filesystem::create_symlink typically indicates that the target path you are trying to link to is invalid or does not exist. Ensure that the target path is correct and accessible before creating the symbolic link.

 en.cppreference.com systutorials.com

Understanding boost::filesystem::create_symlink

Function Overview

The boost::filesystem::create_symlink function is used to create a symbolic link in the filesystem. This function allows you to link to a target file or directory, which can be useful for various file management tasks.

Parameters

The function typically requires the following parameters:

target: The path to the file or directory that the symlink will point to. This path does not need to exist at the time of symlink creation.

link: The path where the symbolic link will be created.

Common Issues

If you encounter an "incorrect parameter" error, consider the following:

Invalid Paths: Ensure that both the target and link paths are valid and correctly formatted. The paths should not contain illegal characters or be malformed.

File System Limitations: Some file systems do not support symbolic links. For example, FAT file systems used on certain memory cards may not allow symlink creation.

Permissions: Check if you have the necessary permissions to create a symlink in the specified directory. Lack of permissions can lead to errors.

Error Handling

When using create_symlink, it is advisable to handle potential errors gracefully. You can use an overload of the function that accepts an error_code parameter to capture any issues without throwing exceptions. This allows you to check for errors after the function call..

Apparently answering the door in the middle of replying to a forum post is punishable by having your message thrown away in your absence... Sorry for not typing fast enough, everybody! (edit: the actual crime appears to be leaving the thread open for too long in your browser, it doesn't matter if you type or not)

Rant aside, thank you @bwldrd. I think the problem is that I'm trying to install on Windows 7; the Vue X 1.8 User Guide says that Windows 8 is the minimum, but then goes on to describe what happens on Windows 7. I thought it was worth a shot, at least.

Since my post I've tried installing Vue X 1.9 (aka 2024) which failed immediately, and a fresh download of 1.8 (aka 2023) in case the first one was corrupted; I got the same error.

I couldn't find ecosystem_physics.vll on the path stated in the log, so it should be no surprise that the installer couldn't create a symlink to it; but according to my searches I appear to be the only person on the whole Internet to experience this problem, which wasn't the kind of notoriety I was hoping for. ;) Hey ho, no Vue for me.

>"I'm trying to install on Windows 7"

That's your answer, I think. As far as I'm aware the last viable target for Win 7 is E-on Vue 2021.1 R6.1.

As I feared, thanks. It's frustrating that it runs so far before erroring out, but to be fair I was warned beforehand. :)