Article ID: 000084878 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 11/17/2010

Why do I get build "error launching external scanner info generator"?

Environment

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Description

Quartus® II keeps a cache folder of older version components in C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\.altera.quartus\ip\9.1\ip_search_path\user_components.ipx. Delete this cache if you do not need them anymore.

If you cannot find this cache folder in C:\Documents and Settings, check the location of your HOME environment in System Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables. Find this cache folder location according to the HOME environment setting.

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