Inlet method editor does not open in MassLynx after file corruption - WKB15851

SYMPTOMS

• New project in MassLynx
• Removal of obsolete methods
• Inlet method does not open
• Initializing

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx 

CAUSE

The file that the Inlet Editor is trying to open may be corrupt or missing, possibly as a result of creating an inlet file containing an unallowed character (e.g., a space or a period).
(See the article What characters cannot be used in file names in MassLynx?  for more information.)

FIX or WORKAROUND

1. Close MassLynx and applications.
2. In Windows Explorer, browse to the current project folder.
3. Locate and delete or rename the project.ini file.
4. In the Windows Start search box, type regedit and select regedit.exe to launch the Registry Editor.
5. In Registry Editor, browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Micromass\Inlets\InletEditor\Recent File List.
6. Delete all recent files, leaving only (Default).
7. Close the Registry Editor,
8. Reboot MassLynx, PC, and EPC (mass spectrometer).
9. Open MassLynx > Inlet Method.
   
   
   NOTE: When editing the registry, always follow the customer's SOPs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE: Try the suggestion in article wkb228547 before reimaging.