Console Closes when trying to use it

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  • Platform information:
    • Hardware: Intel Pentium G3258 4.0GHz
    • OS: Windows 10 Pro Version 1803
    • Java Runtime Environment: 1.8.0_181-b13
    • openHAB version: 2.3.0 Release Build
  • Issue of the topic: I have installed OpenHAB and set it as a service, I can open the dashboard and use it, but after I open the console and login, pressing any key at the “openhab>” prompt causes the console to close.
    How do I use the console without it closing?
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What client are you using to log into the console? PuTTY?

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I’m using the shortcut the installer made:

C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\openhab\tools\runtime\bin\client.bat

edit: Seems to be called Karaf

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Not helpful but I’m also experiencing the same thing.

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Were you able to get Karaf to accept anything? It’s been months and I still can’t get this to work.

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What are you entering at the command prompt?

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I gave up on it and installed PuTTY.

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If you touch any key at the openhab> prompt, the console window closes.

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I haven’t used the shortcut the installer made to access the console but when using Putty I’ve never had an issue.

Try installing putty and connect via ssh to your OH.

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What settings do I use in Putty? Is it port 22?

I’ve tried my server’s IP and port 22 as well as localhost and port 22, both refuse connection.

-Thanks

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I take it you’ve right clicked and run as admin?

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yes, I found I need to use Putty at 127.0.0.1 & Port 8101 per https://www.openhab.org/docs/installation/windows.html,

Thank you

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I just had the same issue that any keypress after login into karaf immediately ended the session.
Obviously, karaf does not like the option “SSH-browser type” to be set to “SFTP protocol” in my terminal application MobaXterm. Choose “None” and everything is fine. Or choose putty as pointed out above.