I am trying to use GitHub for windows, and it fails due to not being able to find /dev/null. It is my understanding that the null.sys driver in Windows/System32/drivers provides a null device.
In a command prompt, if I type:
echo hello > nul
It fails. This tells me that the null device is not loaded. The null.sys driver is in the System32/drivers folder.
In previous versions of Windows (eg < 10) you could see the null driver in the Non-PnP devices, but you can no longer see that in Windows 10.
Any clues?
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It seems like I have found a solution.
I had a lot of problems with Composer on Windows as well as Git recently, same as Larry mentioned.
After getting a little upset i checked my registry config for Null Service at
And compared it with my co-worker configuration. We found out that there is a difference in "Start" key, which value was set to (4) for me and (1) for my friend.
I'm not sure if setting it to 1 the hard way will fix it, but I have fixed that by downloading default Null settings from
here
I hope it helps you. If it works, spread this solution if you want, just because I saw a lot of requests on it regarding Git for example.
Harassment is any behavior intended to disturb or upset a person or group of people. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another.
Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site.
Any image, link, or discussion of nudity.
Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect.
Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software.
Unsolicited bulk mail or bulk advertising.
Any link to or advocacy of virus, spyware, malware, or phishing sites.
Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct.
Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation.
